Getting to soak at Dōgo Onsen Honkan, the oldest hot spring in all of Japan, was such a treat.
This century-old wooden building looks so much like the bathhouse from Spirited Away. Just standing outside, looking at it and taking photos, you can already feel the sense of history. Stepping inside feels even more like traveling through time.
This kind of traditional Japanese public bath is such a welcome convenience for travelers. It really helps wash away the fatigue of the journey.
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Asakusa Shin Nakamise Shopping Street
Boasting a history of about 90 years since its inception in the early Showa era, the Asakusa Shin Nakamise Shopping Street crosses Asakusa from east to west, in contrast to the Nakamise Shopping Street that connects the Kaminarimon Gate to Asakusa Temple. It is the largest shopping street in Asakusa, with a total length of 380m, and is composed of five areas.
When heading out to shop, seeing the words “dismount here” made me smile.
That charming contrast between old and new, spanning hundreds of years, is exactly the kind of little surprise that makes strolling the streets so fun. Shopping with that sense of humor even makes it feel like you can slow down a bit before reaching for your wallet. -
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Sensoji Temple
This iconic destination in Asakusa sees as many as 30 million visitors each year. It stands as a well-loved mainstay in Tokyo, all while hosting a number of annual traditions like the first temple visit at New Years, Setsubun and more across the year.
Sensoji Temple really is one of Tokyo’s classic landmarks! No matter how many times I’ve been, seeing that huge red lantern still makes me admire how impressive it is.
The place is packed every day with visitors from all over the world. -
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Ginza-Dori street
Ginza-Dori street is one of Japan's most prestigious shopping districts with a sense of history and elegance. It is lined with department stores and high-end brand stores, rivaling New York's Fifth Avenue and London's Oxford Street.
Standing on the streets of Ginza, surrounded by eye-catching ads and all kinds of architecture, you realize it has long gone beyond being just a shopping district. Each luxury flagship store feels like an arena for the world’s top architects. They weave the spirit of each brand into the facades and structures, making these buildings works of architectural art you can’t take your eyes off while strolling around.
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