Eastern Part Area Guides
TOKYO
This area is mainly an area where the townspeople and craftsmen of the Edo period castle town lived, and the history of Edo is still alive today.This area is mainly an area where the townspeople and craftsmen of the Edo period castle town lived, and the history of Edo is still alive today.
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浅 草 / Asakusa
Asakusa still retains the atmosphere of old Tokyo, with traditional handicrafts and food stalls along Nakamise-dori near the historic Senso-ji Temple. Festivals and fireworks displays are regularly held in the ward’s Sumida Park along the river. The neighborhood is dotted with casual izakayas (Japanese-style pubs) and yakitori restaurants serving skewered grilled meats and beer.
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上野 / Ueno
Traditionally, Ueno is known for its ornate temples and shrines, such as the 17th century Benzaiten, built on an island in Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park. Cultural facilities in the park include the Tokyo National Museum, which displays Japanese artifacts, and the National Museum of Western Art, which houses works by modern masters such as Van Gogh and Picasso. The nearby outdoor market, Ameya Yokocho, sells a wide variety of food, clothing, and accessories.
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谷中 Yanaka / 根津 Nedu / 千駄木 / Sendagi
Yanaka/Nezu/Sendagi is an area of Tokyo that retains a particularly strong Showa-era flavor. Visitors can enjoy a time-slip feeling while touring the nostalgic streets dotted with old wooden houses and Showa-era retro cafes in old private homes, as well as historical spots such as Yanaka Cemetery and Nezu Shrine.
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