Things to Do in Asakusa: A Local Resident’s Travel Guide
Find the best things to do in Asakusa, from kimono rental to katana slashing. See top destinations like Sensoji or find traces of historic locations like the red-light district of Yoshiwara.
The Murderous Old Hag of Ubagaike: A Tokyo Lore
A small pond in Asakusa, Ubagaike was once the site of a series of gruesome murders. The culprit? The old hag the pond was named after.
Tokyo Sakura Tram Travel Guide: Explore Tokyo Off the Beaten Path on the Toden Arakawa Line
Find the best stops along the Toden Arakawa Line with this Toyo Sakura Tram travel guide. Cherry blossom spots included!
Oiwa Inari Shrine and the Big Bad Boss of Vengeful Female Ghosts
Meet Lady Oiwa, the big bad boss of vengeful female ghosts.
Love and Cherry Blossoms at Sakura Jingu
Pray for love at Sakura Jingu where you can write down your wish on a pink ribbon and tie it onto a cherry blossom tree.
Saori Weaving Experience in Tokyo
Looking for a unique, calming activity in Tokyo? Try saori weaving in Kichijoji and make your own scarf or luncheon mat in a cozy studio.
Gallery Poppo: A Quaint Cafe Overlooking Hatonosu Valley
Surrounded by lush foliage of Hatonosu Valley, Gallery Poppo is a cozy cafe where one can enjoy a warm cuppa while basking in nature.
Shibarare Jizo: The Rope-Tied Statue that Grants Wishes
Kinky? Spooky? Nah, this rope-tied “Shibarare Jizo” has an amusing story behind it, and I bet you’d want to tie a rope around it, too, when you learn what it’s all about.
The Baby-Eating Enma Statue of Taisoji
“Shh,” the mother said to her baby. “Enma will eat you if you don’t behave.”
Ogouchi Shrine: Remnant of the Former Ogouchi Village
When a water reservoir displaces a village, its gods and goddesses need rehoming, too.
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