ASAKUSA, Tokyo Quick Tour Guide
today I'm taking a tour of Asakusa the most popular historical site in Tokyo Japan this video focuses more on the shopping tree for souvenirs and other YouTube videos so by the end of this episode you should know a lot about where to go and what to buy so be sure to watch until the end this is the Kaminarimon gate the iconic of as a or even Tokyo tourism which appears on many guidebook covers of Tokyo lots of tourists remember it's not weekend today the gate was first built in the early The 1600s after several fire accidents the gate that we see today was rebuilt in 1960 by Matsushita Konosuke founder of Panasonic he was a genius entrepreneur full of foresight although Asakusa was not a big deal at the time he already knew this place was going to be this busy it's a shame there so many people miss this nice detail of the Dragon carving this massive Lantern which his company name is the most effective advertisement in Japan that's year 60 million people visited the Temple going under the lantern and along the approach then number is half the population of Japan Japan's busiest shopping street more than Shinjuku or Shibuya by per square foot this 250 Meter long Nakamisedori approach was formed in the late 1600s one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan this is lined with 19 amazing souvenir shops what we're going today is to explore interesting shops bath bomb comes in colorful packages they all citrus Aroma and 11 G or 7 USD a piece this shop has Ningyoyakii doll-shaped cakes it's Tokyo traveler's specialty that originated in the area in Tokyo of Samurai period two bags of 600 Grand were 4 USD look at that the machine does everything from filling with ring past to baking them it's a simple tree that you cannot stop one started eating everything here is handmade traditional Japanese Santas with kimono not 100% traditional they range to be easier to wear all modern Souls this section is only for legitimate kimon sandals songs are made of nice Fabrics look at the fabric of the Soul it makes you feel like working a tatami mat 7700 Yen is not expensive for handmade item 13,200 yen or 88 USD not many people know that beach sandal was inspired by this Japanese traditional one this is a nice cosmetic shops this tree changed a lot in the last 10 years it was lined with old school souvenir [Music] shops it says it's a bomb time perfume no way they have 365 different perfumes for each day [Music] Yukata is a casual kimono for summer 8,800 Yen and the kimono to 2500 Yen famous Ukiyoe print of Mount Fuji from the 1800s [Music] [Music] that's what you should try Kbidango is a rice cake stick with sing powder the sand exps in your mouth this is a 150 year old business which find is a traditional Japanese item for S Kimo the famous Ukiyoe print they gave sensation to European Fine Art in the 1800 all famous Ukiyoe by Art Masters some shops don't follow the TR atmosphere here 20 different flavors if you run your own business think about buying this one Manekineko Beconing cat brings a lot of Fortune to your business place it inside the shop you is ideal there are alternatives for people who don't want to bulk things to bring home 2500 yen 17 USD I think 70% of the people on this street are foreign Travelers I hear Tagalog Cantonese Thai Malay and more it's weird I don't hear Korean at all most shops speak English so don't hesitate to walk in Before international tourism grew this match in Japan Asakusa was almost empty on weekdays this place is mostly for Japanese customers they have this old school item sweet potato jelly folding fans I think traditional souvenir in Tokyo are 50% more expensive than in Kyo or Osaka [Music] don't this is a new shop this is getting so popular year after year strawberry wrapped in Moi rice cake and sweet ribbing paste three jump rice crackers 10 years ago many shops on the street had this stuff this is a classical souvenir shop with Tanuki dark ceramic is a charm to bring Fortune to the business occasionally you find one in front of your restaurant those dancing dogs can make your Sven ear samurai swords no they're just Katana imitations no real blade inside 1,000 USD because it has a nice Seas if you buy one don't wear it like a samurai did in the subway don't forget to keep it in the box when coming back home or you get arrested the vi here is super retro The Artisans hand to make rice crackers and doll shaped cakes they have not changed how to make since the samurai period he put flour butter and ring paste in Iron mold hand making takes a lot of time and effort this this place is a must eat it's a bit more expensive because they use the best red bean past from Hokkaido freshly made cakes taste really good Buddha the face of Buddha sweet this comes this like rice COC is from the 50s they make each one of them by hand I can show you that it's way B than the one from 7-Eleven 8 pieces with 500 yen is not expensive at all it's not allowed to eat while walking on the street this approach is a private property when people hear the sound of wind bell the think of Summer 3,000 yen maybe it's overpriced or up high quality Tokyo Sky Tre is there the third tallest structure on the planet despite only a 250 M long approach I feel like I walked a lot on weekends this street is three times as Crow as this and if you look around the shops it takes more than 1 hour to reach the temple we're still halfway through though this is Kimuraya the oldest Ningyoyaki doll shaped cake shop in Asakusa it was founded 150 years ago they have not changed how to make Ningyoyaki for 150 years flesh baked cracker is the next level so try it 5 million 500,000 Yen or 37,000 USD bird artwork and 58,000 USD Samurai armor these handmade brooches are made of turtle shell the most expensive material for duration accessories only 4,000 y necklace this is my first time seeing deep fried rice cake in Tokyo it's a rare sing so so many different feelings the temple is on there this is the original shop of Kim Rah the oldest New York place keeping up a small business in Tokyo for 450 years is extremely difficult they experience a civil war of the 1800s the Pacific War and two Great Depressions in 1920s and 1990s we see a large gate over there it's a Raman it's a main gate of the worship area when you visit the Buddhist temple Raman is always a gorgeous TW story structure Temple's name is s SOI a weird thing is that it's the same word as Asakusa but pronounced quite differently on the lantern is dedicated by a wealthy District in the samurai period towns of people there dedicated to the temple to show their prosperity this is a main hall of s Temple the curving roof is massive and beautiful the structure has about 90,000 roof tiles that's not all 20 years ago they replace them all with titanium ones making the most expensive roof in Japan Pagoda is a grave of Buddha not a tourist attraction so don't expect to go to the top this massive War STW slipper was dedication from the followers in North Japan they made it for Guardian D to word of evil spirits the size is 4.5 Meter the world's largest Footwear the temple was established in the 600 and the massive main hall was built in the 1600s unfortunately most structured here were destroyed in bombing in the Pacific War they built them as an iron and concrete structures that won't be burned down again they actually not real historical Heritage designated as aculturally important properties mostly found in Kyoto no matter what materials they made of the atmosphere is very historic as well as vibrant with tens of thousands of tourists I don't think that is not a spring massive incense burner people think that this holy smoke makes them [Music] smarter finish the ritual before your eyes hurt asakusa is one of the few places in Tokyo where you can experience historical culture if you want more historical experience in Tokyo you should go to Temple in minak Temple in Kik sh gind Temple Ina or Yak temple in Tako Mountain Chia is for purifying year before entering the main hall this is a simple ritual so just for was the pass next to you to us the first massive manhole was built in the 1600s by Tokugawa Iemitsu the third Tok shun he was a construction Maniac who also be the Toshogu in Niko famous terrrace of Kiyomizu Temple M Kyo Japan's tallest Pagoda of Toji temple in Kyo and the main hall of Yasaka Shrine in Kyo he did that all for his Display of Power not for tourism in Japan the basics of Japan's International tours were all built 400 years ago the hall is filled with a weird vibe half spiritual and half touristy everyone prays the way they do in their country Cherry Blossms only last for one week or even less usually z b this time of year so people who came to Japan this week are lucky walking to Tokyo Sky Tree only takes about 20 minutes from here it's a popular tourist attraction with a shopping mall the view from the tower is awesome Asakusa is not within Central Tokyo you need to rise Metro for 20 to 30 minutes the Ginza line of Tokyo Metro is the easiest way as Sal line can be tricky because the station is not close to the area and the Tokyo subway system is different from Tokyo Metra what most visas the temples do is to buy Fortune has to be done after praying at the main hall which people don't care about much it's simple put the 100 coin in offering box and shake the Box until the stick comes out check the number on the stick and pull a drawer of the same number to pick up the slip only Chinese letters you can still match the number somehow just nearly to fly to the sky pushing up the waves you can earn the big Fame when he need to J it's not bad medium luck Sensoji Temple is notorious for its Fortune you have a 30% of chance to pick up a very bad lag the rate is way higher than at most other temples if you don't want to feel bad skip buying for is an option however the temple has not changed in very bad like ratio since the summer period to keep us the tradition so try it and immense yourself in history experience if you enjoy as some more don't miss the West approach this street feels so retro [Music] keto is a famous bakery for its monstrous melon bread it has actually no melon flavor is a cookie like crunchy texture on Top This is a serious of Taishuengeki a traditional theater who commoners and Town's people since the samurai period Japanese lecture is worth trying in aAsakusa the basic tour is 35 USD for two people with an additional 7 USD you can have an english- speaking driver who tells every saying about asakusa people bu Buddhist temple not because they very religious but more interesting entertainment around the temples this is why when you visit the popular Shrine or Temple you see a busy approach lined with hundreds of souvenir shops and restaurants Asakusa was Japan's biggest cultural center and came back against International tourist destination in recent years thanks for watching and I'll see you in the next video
2024-09-15 05:27
