Sensoji temple in Asakusa

After the sushi breakfast at Tsukiji Fish Market, we made our way to Asakusa district (pronounced as Ah-sock-sah) to visit the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo. Asakusa Sensoji (金龍山浅草寺) has a rich history dated back to the 7th century. The charismatic temple built in 645 A.D was one of the few places in Tokyo which… Continue reading Sensoji temple in Asakusa

Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market

We have thought of waking up early to catch the famous Tuna auction at Tsukiji Fish Market Tokyo (築地市場). But the plan falls flat in the face of Z monster, it’s already 9 when we reached the world’s largest wholesale fish and seafood market. We were expecting one messy fish market with a lingering stench… Continue reading Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market