Tokyo (2), Japan

By the end of September, the climate has got cooler but still pleasant. I'm exploring the electronics and computer shopping area of Akhabara - a wild mix of low end and high tech shops.

 
near Akihabara 

train lines to Akihabara

 Akihabara

electronics shops at Akihabara

 Akihabara design shop

design department store

Koji was my guide through the temple of Senso-ji at Asakusa which was already built in 645 AC.
 
Meiji main temple  

Ueno street life

 Kaminarimon

Senso-ji Kaminarimon (Outer Gate)

 
Hozomon

Senso-ji Hozomon (Main Gate)
 Senso-ji

Senso-ji interior shrine


Martin at Senso-ji

Martin in front of Kaminarimon
 Senso-ji pagoda

Pagoda at Senso-ji

In front of the temple you will find rather busy shops selling everything you imagine.
 
Senso-ji shops

do you spot the giant temple bell ?
 Asakusa streetlife

pedestrians near Senso-ji

 
SWISS A340

SWISS A340 bound for Zurich on Sep 27th 2005


Links

Asakusa info
 Akihabara guide
Ueno info
 Train schedule

 
start of Tokyo
Kyoto