Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street, one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan

Nakamise-dori, the approach to the shrine that stretches from Kaminarimon to Hozomon, is about 250 meters long. Various shops line both sides of the cobblestones. The shapes and color schemes of the shops are full of Edo atmosphere and are a joy to look at. It is said to be one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan, and is said to have started around the Genroku and Kyoho periods (1688-1735). Today, it is a hugely popular tourist spot that is not to be missed when visiting Tokyo. [Name] Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street (Nakamisedori) [Location] Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo [Business hours/Closed days] Varies by store [Access] Approx. 3-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Asakusa Line Approx. 3-minute walk from Toei Asakusa Line Asakusa Station A4 exit Approx. 3-minute walk from Tobu Isesaki Line Asakusa Station Approx. 10-minute walk from Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station Visit date: December 2023 #Tokyo sightseeing #Asakusa #Tokyo #Sightseeing #Travel #Domestic travel #Nakamise #Nakamisedori #Nakamise Shopping Street #Sensoji Temple