NAKAMISE STREET — The Soul of Asakusa

#tokyospots Step into old Tokyo through the charming Nakamise Shopping Street (仲見世通り) — the lively walkway leading from Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) to Senso-ji Temple. This street is lined with more than 90 traditional shops, offering everything from local sweets like ningyo-yaki (doll-shaped red bean cakes) and kaminari-okoshi (crispy sweet rice crackers), to beautiful souvenirs such as fans, yukata, lucky charms, and handmade crafts 🍡🎐 Every step here is filled with the sound, scent, and spirit of Japan — the perfect mix of tradition and joy that makes you fall in love with Tokyo all over again 🇯🇵❤️ 📍 Nakamise-dori, Asakusa, Tokyo 🕓 Shops usually open around 9:00–18:00 🚇 Access: Asakusa Station (Ginza Line / Toei Asakusa Line / Tobu Line)