Highlights

14 Must Visit Photo Spots for Tokyo Skytree in the Asakusa Area

The “Highlights” section oftheTokyoShitamachi Guiderecommends must-visit spots in Tokyo’s Shitamachi area. Each article ...
Highlights

Worshiping a Matchmaking God at Sensoji Temple

Most people would come up with Izanagi (イザナギ) and Izanami (イザナミ) at Imado Shrine (今戸神社) when talking about matchmaking g...
Shitamachi Tours

Walking from Tawaramachi Station to Yasaki Inari Shrine

The other day, I visited Yasaki Inari Shrine (矢先稲荷神社), which enshrines one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Asakusa. The start...
Highlights

Worshipping a Guardian God for Women at Sensoji Temple

Sensoji Temple (浅草寺) in Taito Ward of Tokyo enshrines many Buddhas and gods besides Kannon, a bodhisattva of mercy. Ther...
Megurin Bus

Discovering Tokyo’s Shitamachi by Megurin Bus

Megurin is a community bus operated by Taito Ward of Tokyo. As of September 2021, Megurin runs five routes in Taito Ward...
Megurin Bus

Enjoying Tokyo Shitamachi with Megurin South Route

Megurin South Route is a microbus featuring green and yellow. Starting from Ueno Station, it runs counterclockwise in th...
Megurin Bus

Enjoying Tokyo Shitamachi with Megurin North Route (Negishi)

This article will feature the North Route (Negishi) of Megurin, a community bus operated by Taito Ward of Tokyo. Megurin...
Megurin Bus

Enjoying Tokyo Shitamachi with Megurin North Route (Asakusa)

This article will feature the North Route (Asakusa) of Megurin, a community bus operated by Taito Ward of Tokyo. Megurin...
Megurin Bus

Enjoying Tokyo Shitamachi with Megurin East-West Route (Uguisudani Station)

This article features Megurin East-West Route (Uguisudani Station), a community bus operated by Taito Ward. Starting fro...
Megurin Bus

Enjoying Tokyo Shitamachi with Megurin East-West Route (Ueno Park)

This article features Megurin East-West Route (Ueno Park), a community bus operated by Taito Ward. Starting from Taito W...