Asakusa is one of the most famous tourist spots in Japan. The Senso-ji Temple, the Kaminarimon Gate, the streets that have remained from the Edo period, and the numerous restaurants are a constant source of tourists. The Nakamise Street is also a bustling place, lined with souvenir stores offering a wide variety of goods. Here we would like to introduce some interesting information about Asakusa.
Senso-ji Temple has been a popular temple since the Edo period (1603-1868) and is visited by many people every year. Inside Sensoji Temple, there is an omikuji, a written oracle for praying for good luck. While some omikuji bring “great luck,” others bring “bad luck,” so many people stand in long lines waiting for their turn.
Restaurants in Asakusa offer a taste of traditional Japanese food culture, such as Edomae sushi, tempura, and Japanese sweets. There is also a confectionary called “Kaminari-okoshi” that tourists cannot miss. This confectionery is sold in front of the Kaminarimon gate and has gained popularity because of its similarity in shape and color to the Kaminarimon gate. In addition, the Asakusa area is home to long-established ryotei restaurants that have been in business for several hundred years, offering a quaint dining experience.
Asakusa has a unique atmosphere and atmosphere that attracts more and more tourists every year. Asakusa is an area with a variety of attractions where visitors can experience Japanese culture and traditions.
Asakusa is a well-established neighborhood in Taito Ward, Tokyo, known as a place where Japanese culture still lives on. For tourists, the area is best known for its famous landmarks such as the Kaminarimon and Senso-ji temples, but the culinary culture is also gaining attention. Asakusa’s gourmet offerings range from Japanese to Chinese food to izakaya (Japanese style pubs), and are popular with a wide range of people.
The Thunder Okowa near Sensoji Temple is a popular tourist food, made of steamed glutinous rice mixed with five grains, seaweed, and other ingredients. In addition, the Nakamise street is lined with yakitori and takoyaki (octopus dumplings) stalls where visitors can enjoy easy and delicious food.
On the other hand, Asakusa’s beef tongue and Asakusa oden are representative of Asakusa’s food culture. Beef tongue is thinly cut, thick tongue meat grilled with a special sauce, and is known for its juicy, fatty, and irresistible flavor. Asakusa oden, on the other hand, differs from oden commonly served at Japanese-style pubs, where various ingredients such as sudachi and spicy daikon radish are simmered in dashi broth, and is characterized by its strong flavor marinated in a secret broth.
Asakusa’s gourmet food is loved not only by tourists but also by locals. It is attracting attention as one of the places you should visit at least once.
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