The first temple was founded in 645 AD, which makes it the oldest-established temple in Tokyo. In the early years of the Tokugawa shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu designated Sensō-ji as the tutelary temple of the Tokugawa clan. During World War II, the temple was destroyed during the 10 March 1945 firebombing air raid on Tokyo.

You can’t miss this Sanrio store with its facade of a giant Hello Kitty holding a red apple that forms the entrance. Inside you’ll find a host of Sanrio characters from the aforementioned kitty to Cinnamoroll, Gudetama, My Melody, and others, available in all shapes and forms including plush dolls, apparel, suitcases, and gift-ready snacks and sweets known as omiyage.

There are many cafes in Japan where you can interact with several kinds of animals such as cats, rabbits, and even birds! It's more casual than going to the zoo, and even better since you can often pet and play with the animals. If you are interested in spending some time with furry or feathery friends, then you should take a visit to one of the following pet cafes!

Asakusa's Nakamise shopping street is believed to have got its start sometime between the late 17th and early 18th centuries when local people in Asakusa were granted permission to open shops on the temple grounds.

Hoppy Street, Asakusa, Japan