Asakusa Temple and Nakamise Street

3 April 2015

After cherry blossom viewing at Ueno Park in the morning, we took the subway from the Ueno Station to the Asakusa Station.

Entrance to the Nakamise Street was the iconic red lantern at Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) where groups were posing for photos beneath it.

It took a while to walk down the Nakamise Street and into the main temple complex as every now and then we would stop to buy food and stood at the side to finish it before continuing. It is considered rude to eat and walk with food in hand in Japan.

Crowded Nakamise Street selling souvenirs and food.

Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate)

Real cherry blossoms on trees (left) vs Plastic Cherry Blossoms on the roofs of shops (right). Hozōmon in the background. The Hozōmon is the inner of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji in Asakusa,

Beyond the Hozomon Gate stands the temple's main hall and a five storied pagoda.

 

Another variety of cherry tree.

Pink Cherry Blossoms.

Worshippers wafting incense over themselves.

5 storied pagoda.

Man powered transport.