Saturday, November 24, 2012

Sensoji Temple ♥ ♥ ♥

 

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Sensoji Temple is Tokyo's oldest and most colorful temple. And a very touristy one at that.
But I love coming here each time I'm in Tokyo. I am, after all, a tourist in the city :)

 

 

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Nakamise Shopping Street

 

 

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Souvenirs

 

 

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Traditional snacks and candies

 

 

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Woodblock prints

 

 

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Chopsticks

 

 

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Fans

 

 

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Umbrellas

 

 

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Kimonos

 

 

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Walking kimono hehehe :P

 

 

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Lucky cats!

 

 

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More Japanese snacks

 

 

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Mochi

 

 

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Ice cream

 

 

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Rice crackers

 

 

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Putting my multitasking skills into use :P

 

 

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More shops

 

 

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Masks and other display items

 

 

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More food stalls

 

 

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Mochi again

 

 

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The Hozomon  or "Treasure House Gate"

 

 

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Obligatory washing of hands before you enter the temple

 

 

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Getting your fortune on strips of paper

 

 

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Five Story Pagoda

 

 

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More shops

 

 

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Jeans

 

 

Many many Japanese eateries. I want to try them all!!!

 

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How about some Fride Seafood? :P 
 
 
 

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Or some Seafood and Powerfood? :P

 

 

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I don't think the poor Japanese man has the power to carry me on his carriage

 

 

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Might as well do him a big favor and bike myself home :) 

 

 

Sensoji Temple: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo, Japan. 東京都台東区浅草2丁目3−1 111-0032, Japan

It is a few steps from Asakusa Station, served by the Ginza Subway Line, Asakusa Subway Line and Tobu Railways.

 

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