Sensoji Temple ~ Nakamise Shopping Street and its Surroundings

Asakusa is always crowded. The Nakamise Shopping Street near Sensoji Temple is especially packed. However, the surrounding streets are slightly less congested, yet still packed with shops, making them full of things to see. Many shops specialize in traditional Japanese goods popular with foreign visitors, making Asakusa practically a must-visit when coming to Japan from overseas. You might find more interesting discoveries by deliberately skipping the Nakamise Shopping Street and spending your time exploring the surrounding area instead. Accessible via underground passages from the Tobu Line or Ginza Line, the dimly lit Asakusa Underground Shopping Arcade, which feels like time has stood still, also has a pretty intense, deep atmosphere that seems irresistible to those with a taste for the unusual.