Tokyo Skytree & Solamachi

Continuing from my last post on Asakusa, this post will be about my adventure at the Tokyo Skytree tower. As I have mentioned before, the Skytree tower is really close by Asakusa and you can always walk there instead of taking the train. And I'd recommend walking because it saves money and you also get to see and explore the area. I walked there in about 20 minutes and I didn't even use Google map GPS to guide me. I basically just walked in the direction of the Skytree tower and I got there without any problems!

I walked across the Sumida River and passed the Asahi Beer Tower and also came across the famous Kani Doraku (かに道楽) restaurant with the iconic moving crab! 

Under the Skytree tower, there is a shopping mall called "Tokyo Solamachi" where there are over 100 different shops and restaurants. There is also a small aquarium as well. I didn't get to shop much at the mall because I spent most of my time up on the Skytree Tower so by the time I finally came down from it, it was already nearly 8pm and the shops at the mall closes at 9pm.

Asakusa: Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Shopping, Tokyo Skytree, Asahi Beer Tower

ASAKUSA! If you want to experience what historical Japan is like in Tokyo then Asakusa would be best place to visit. You can visit the old reconstructed Sensoji Temple and walk around in the Nakamise Shopping Street where there are many food and souvenir stands selling traditional Japanese stuff such as yukata, fans, artwork, pouches, charms and etc. I would recommend going to Asakusa and then walk to the Tokyo Skytree tower which is literally about 15-20 minutes walk away. 

Kaminari Gate.

At Asakusa you can find all kinds of really cute traditional Japanese goods such as charms at an inexpensive price. Great place to shop for souvenirs for family and friends! 

There is also an endless amount of local Japanese sweets and snacks that you can find here at a really affordable price. So many cute and unique snacks to choose from. I wanted to buy all of them!