Asakusa and Sensoji Temple

Well today after class I went to Asakusa and Sensoji temple. The original part of the temple was built in 645, but I think most, if not all the buildings, were destroyed during the fire bombing of Tokyo. First you go through the Kaminarimon (thunder gates) and precede though a shopping street about 200 meters, called Nakamise towards the Temple. Near the temple there was a little garden section that was really cool.

Asakusa during the Edo period was kind of the modern Kabuki-cho area where kabuki, geisha and other forms of entertainment took place. During the early 1900’s it was the major entertainment area. However, after the Second World War most of the buildings were destroyed. It’s rather odd to think that this area has a vibrant history, but to have all of it destroyed for war. Not say that the war was not justified, but it’s just sad to think about how some of the most historical places in Japan were destroyed during that period of time and have been rebuilt.

The only down side was that it was raining and the person I was with was not really into it. I think I will go back during a Saturday and spend more time in Asakusa to check out all the cool stuff.

You can buy different good luck charms for different things. I bought one for college students that is supposed to help you do well in your studies. It only cost me 500 yen so I figured why not.

I had my first chapter test today and I think I did really well. We will see though.


Me at t Kaminarimon. I know hands out of my pockets.


The beginning of Nakamise towards Sensoji


In front of Sensoji Temple . . . I will post the rest on flickr