The Asakusa Kaminarimon observation deck offers amazing views of the temple complex and the modern Tokyo Sky Tree tower.
Asakusa area is one of the most interesting, large, traditional and vibrant areas of Tokyo. The main attraction of the Asakusa area is the oldest Buddhist temple
SENSO-JI TEMPLE / Senso-ji temple (645g) or “temple of young grass, the ritual complex is visited by over 30 million people annually, making it one of the most visited temples in Japan.
The monumental Kaminarimon Gate is a necessity on the way to the temple - at the entrance to the temple grounds hangs a huge paper lantern with a history of signs from above.
A majestic five-story pagoda over 53 meters high, dedicated to Kannon Bosatsu, the Goddess of Mercy. In 1911 it was declared a national treasure.
*O-miku-ji - For 100 and/or 200 Yen you can purchase a prediction for the future.
*Nakamise - the preserved atmosphere of the Shitamachi shopping area of the 17th-19th centuries, where you can buy various souvenirs and local sweets.
*Riding on a rickshaw (optional, just for your information) cart, one for two persons.
Next CRUISE ON Water – bus. The river-sea tram departs from the Sumida River, Tokyo's main river. We pass under 12 bridges, each of which is painted in its own color and has its own history. We squeeze through the gates of Tokyo Bay and emerge into the open water of the Pacific Ocean.
The Asakusa - O-Daiba cruise will last about 40-60 minutes (depending on the ship).
We land on the island of O-Daiba. City of the future, city of celebration, lights, music and entertainment. Streets for pedestrians are laid at the third floor level, and you do not have to give way to cars.
You will see:
*Statue of Liberty on the island's waterfront,
*Venus Fort shopping center, Veenus Fort center (more than a hundred shops, fashion boutiques, cafes and restaurants and several outlet stores),
*Palette Town complex (with robot information desk and android woman information desk), *Toyota Megaweb Exhibition Center,
*Toyota show room, where cars equipped with modern driving simulators are exhibited,
*History Garage - retro car museum;
*Ferris wheel with heated seats in winter and air conditioning in summer
*Photo stop at the statue of a giant combat 18-meter humanoid robot Gundam (Gundam). One of the most successful anime projects, the Japanese animated series of the same name.
MUEY "MIRAIKAN"/Miraikan. Its interactive exhibition is impressive. You can spend several hours here in one breath and not notice how time has flown by. The fundamental laws of the universe and how man works are all at arm's length.
The Yurikamome high-speed train will take us to Greater Tokyo. The line is fully automated (not to be confused with the monorail) and is computer controlled.
A scenic journey from O-Daiba to Greater Tokyo takes the colorful Rainbow Bridg, where Yurikamome, loops over Tokyo Harbor.