First mission: Sensouji temple
Temp: Unbearable
Sensoji Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, It is Tokyo's oldest, and one of its most significant, temples. Dominating the entrance to the Sensoji Temple is the massive paper lantern dramatically painted in vivid red-and-black tones.
(The lantern, the Japanese school girls and me)
(This is one of my fave photo)
(Their sailor school uniform very nice)
The temple grounds bustle with people buying fortunes, praying, sightseeing, shopping or just wandering around. Many come for the curative powers of incense billowing from the bronze urn in front of the main hall.
(Wash before praying)
There's street leading from the Thunder Gate to the temple itself, is lined with small shops selling souvenirs.
Catering to the visiting crowds, the surrounding area has many traditional shops and eating places that feature traditional dishes (hand-made noodles, sushi, tempura, etc.)
(Only 100 yen and it's yum yum)
(These shops themselves are part of a living tradition)
(It raining cats and dogs right now)
Our next pits stop is Tokyo Drum Museum, here some pictures we took along the way.
(This shop sells whale meat)
Visiting Tokyo's Drum Museum is a bit like looking at the instrument's family album. Most of the pieces exhibited offer an explanation of when and how they're used, but few have English plaques. This is quite a shame, though.
The drum museum's first-floor shop is a great spot to pick up souvenirs, traditional Japanese gifts, or even a drum of your own
(Actually, can give this place a miss. Nothing much to see)
We walked around the vicinity.
(Just now rain, now it freaking hot)
(Spreading arms out when walking would walk faster, I guess)
(Just look at the traditional Japanese architecture)
(We walked all day, we walked the night before. We walked like we never walked before)
After lunch, we took took train to Poppongi hills. Roppongi Hills is an expansive shopping and entertainment complex, sleek and modern. We are going to the observation deck (Tokyo City View) located on the 52nd floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower.
From here where a view unobstructed from surrounding buildings can be enjoyed. The observation deck boasts a 360-degree-wide view, 250 meters above sea level, and, with an 11-meter high stairwell and glass wall. It is a great place to get a bird's-eye view of a continually transforming city.
Admission prices (Includes Sky Aquarium, art museum and the Observation deck about 1,800 yen.
Verdict on this place: ***** (Worth every yen)
