{"id":6392,"date":"2019-04-07T19:07:35","date_gmt":"2019-04-07T17:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?p=6392"},"modified":"2019-04-07T19:07:35","modified_gmt":"2019-04-07T17:07:35","slug":"exploring-ueno-and-asakusa-beautiful-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?p=6392","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Ueno and Asakusa &#8211; beautiful spots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\">Home to several national museums and major temples, there is no shortage of culture in <strong>Ueno<\/strong> (\u4e0a\u91ce). <strong>Shinobazu pond<\/strong> is also one of the few flecks of water inside the city (not counting the ocean), home to beautiful <strong>Bentendo<\/strong> temple (see header).<strong> Ueno park<\/strong> is also not to be missed, the colors on a sunny day are simply stunning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6394\" data-link=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/1812_asakusa_01\/\" class=\"wp-image-6394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_01.jpg 750w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_01-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Shinobazu Pond<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6395\" data-link=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/1812_asakusa_02\/\" class=\"wp-image-6395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_02.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_02-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_02-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Blossoms in December in front of  Shinobazunoike Bentendo <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6396\" data-link=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/1812_asakusa_03\/\" class=\"wp-image-6396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_03.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_03-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_03-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>beautiful winter leaves near the National Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_04.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6397\" data-link=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/1812_asakusa_04\/\" class=\"wp-image-6397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_04.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_04-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_04-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>working station<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_05.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6398\" data-link=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/1812_asakusa_05\/\" class=\"wp-image-6398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_05.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_05-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_05-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>treasures at the National Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_09.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6399\" data-link=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/1812_asakusa_09\/\" class=\"wp-image-6399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_09.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_09-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_09-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>temple in Ueno<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><strong>Asakusa<\/strong> (\u6d45\u8349) feels young and lively and is one of the more budget-friendly places to stay atin Tokyo. There are tons of places to visit, including the <strong>Senso-ji<\/strong> temple where a sea of people moves through the temple during the first few days of the new year for prayers and blessings. But because this is Asia, the nearby street food market and food stalls won&#8217;t get left out! Food here is significantly cheaper than in some other districts in Tokyo (like Ginza). Other than that, <strong>Kappabashi street<\/strong> with all its kitchenware for sale is a worthwile trip, as is <strong>Tokyo Sky Tree<\/strong> for a spectacular view of Tokyo if you have some cash to spare (pricey!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6400\" data-link=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/1812_asakusa_06\/\" class=\"wp-image-6400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_06.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_06-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_06-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Asakusa senso-ji <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_07.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6401\" data-link=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/1812_asakusa_07\/\" class=\"wp-image-6401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_07.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_07-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_07-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>large slipper<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_08.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6402\" data-link=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/1812_asakusa_08\/\" class=\"wp-image-6402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_08.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_08-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_08-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>tying a bad fortune onto the rack and giving it away<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6403\" data-link=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/1812_asakusa_10\/\" class=\"wp-image-6403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_10.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_10-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_10-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Nakamise shopping street and view of Sky Tree<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_11.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6404\" data-link=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/1812_asakusa_11\/\" class=\"wp-image-6404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_11.jpg 750w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_11-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Tokyo in miniature from the Tokyo Sky Tree<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_12.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6405\" data-link=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/1812_asakusa_12\/\" class=\"wp-image-6405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_12.jpg 750w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_12-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Mount Fuji in the haze<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_13.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6406\" data-link=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/1812_asakusa_13\/\" class=\"wp-image-6406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_13.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_13-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_13-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Sumida River<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_14.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6407\" data-link=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/1812_asakusa_14\/\" class=\"wp-image-6407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_14.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_14-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_14-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>shadow of Sky Tree<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\">December 24th &#8211; January 4th, 2018\/2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home to several national museums and major temples, there is no shortage of culture in Ueno (\u4e0a\u91ce). Shinobazu pond is also one of the few flecks of water inside the city (not counting the ocean), home to beautiful Bentendo temple (see header). Ueno park is also not to be missed, the colors on a sunny&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6393,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[80,81,97,126,222,605,846,1026,1065,1083,1084,1097,1213,1256,1257,1396,1390],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_asakusa_00.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6392"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6392"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6392\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6393"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6392"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6392"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6392"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}