It would be good to stop by the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information centre which is located very near to the Kaminarimon Gate. The polite staff manning this Cultural office speaks good English and very helpful. They were interested in where we come from.
Once you cross the road from the Cultural Office you will notice many foreigners gathering around this area.
Kaminarimon
Kaminarimon, the main gate of the Sensoji, had been burned down many times, and the previous gate was destroyed by a massive fire in 1865. Since then no gate had existed here for nearly 100 years. The present one was reconstructed in 1960 by a donation from the founder of Panasonic, Konosuke Matsushita, whose name is engraved on the bottom plate of the lattern.
Once you pass the Big Gate with latern, you will be in an ancient shopping street.
Nakamise Shopping Street
The Nakamise shopping street dates to the early Edo Period, making it one of the oldest shopping centers in Japan. Neighbours of Sensoji, who received and served visitors to the temple, were granted special permission to put up stalls along the approach in exchange for a promise to keep the grounds clean.
That's me with an ancient water pump
My korean friend making his wish
After this we hop on the Metro to Roppongi and went to Roppongi hills for dinner. We went to a Soba restaurant and the Soba is so fresh and delicious.
Restaurant name: Shian
Website: http://www.roppongihills.com/shops_restaurants/restaurants/en/japanese/201220005.html
Add: Metro Hat/Hollywood Plaza B2
It was a beautiful night after a hearty dinner...
Restaurant name: Shian
Website: http://www.roppongihills.com/shops_restaurants/restaurants/en/japanese/201220005.html
Add: Metro Hat/Hollywood Plaza B2
It was a beautiful night after a hearty dinner...
Trees lighted up along Roppongi hills
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