May 19, 2017 - 1 min read

Tokyo Walks: Taito City

Traditional handicrafts, nature, and entertainment

By Elena Lisina

Community writer

Fuurin - glass bells usually sold in summer time

Traditional Isuyogi ningyo (costumed doll)

Some more kinds of dolls, including Ichimatsu

Famous in Asakusa Oshie Hagoita or collage paddles

Oshie Hagoita are usually of kabuki actors

Traditional furniture produced in Taito City

That monkey-actor was funny and gathers a lot of money!

Traditional Japanese wedding can be often seen in Asakusa

There are nice places to sit down and rest along the main Asakusa route

There are few smaller temples ad jinja in Asakusa

When walking around the most famous places in Tokyo like Asakusa, you can discover a lot of less interesting things, too. In Asakusa, I was able to enjoy the city by following volunteer guides and they took me to the exhibition of Taito City’s Traditional Crafts.

Taito City of Edo period was a major center of commerce and culture. A great variety of traditional handicrafts were developed there and are still carried down by artisans. The most famous crafts are wooden chests, silverware, Buddhist altars “butsudan.” lacquer wear, ornaments for temples and shrines, faceted glassware, and some kinds of dolls.

In Asakusa, you can find many shops with handicrafts and enjoy beautiful views while avoiding crowds at Sensoji temple or Nakamise shopping street.

When traveling, I like to see as much as possible but without rushing. So, I like to take my time to enjoy many details and to watch people around me. Also, I like to take many photos and look through them on my way back home.

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By Elena Lisina

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Elizabeth S 3 years ago

A favorite route for a walk is from Nippori Station through Yanaka Cemetery and Ueno Park to Ueno Station. It's about 25 minutes on foot, but I always take my time to see the small things on the way.