Tokyo Asakusa Shopping Guide

We are all familiar with Sensoji Temple in Japan. This is a temple. Not only do many people come here to burn incense, but there are also many places to eat and shop. So what can we buy here? Editor, let us sort it out for everyone!

Asakusa Bread and Biscuits

Although Asakusa mainly sells Japanese snacks, there are actually many shops selling Western snacks. The best thing is, no matter which store, they are all authentic and delicious!

Among the many Western snacks, "Asakusa bread biscuits" is the one I would most recommend to you. The crispy texture and rich creamy aroma make you want to eat it one bite after another. In the past few years, all major media have come to interview me, and it is simply a super popular handwriting.

Friends who want to buy Asakusa bread and biscuits can’t find them in Zhong Jianshi’s streets. Its main store is near Kaminarimon Gate, with convenient transportation and easy to see the store. When you come to Asakusa, you can't miss trying this delicious Western snack. Remember to buy it as a gift!

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Name: Asakusa Bread Biscuits

Store: Xiaocao Bread Dry Xiaocao Lei Store

Address: Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan Asakusa 1-18-2 Kaminarimon Hotel 1F

Business hours: 10 am ~ 8 pm

Transportation: 3 minutes from Asakusa Station.

Asakusa Ningyo-yaki

Wandering around Asakusa, a popular hand-holding ceremony is "Ningyo-yaki". Egg pancakes in various cute shapes such as Kaminarimon Gate and Five Towers.

And this human-shaped roast is divided into two types: "with stuffing in the bag" and "without stuffing in the bag", which can be matched according to your own preferences. When you come to Asakusa, you might as well buy both and enjoy the change in taste!

Tasty and cute, best given as a gift. But it is also highly recommended to buy and eat on site! The doll is freshly baked, with a crispy exterior and a faint cake aroma. Only when eaten hot can you taste the most original deliciousness.

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Name: Human Burning

Store: Yuanzu Kimurafu Renxing Yaki Shop.

Address: No. 3-1, Asakusa-cho, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Business hours: 9:30 a.m. ~ 6:30 p.m.

Transportation: Distance from Asakusa Stand for 5 minutes.

Ukiyo-e Japanese paintings

In addition to food, there are also works of art! Ukiyo-e, popular in the Edo period, depicts the happy life of ordinary people at that time. Moreover, its beauty is very famous overseas and is loved by many foreigners.

This kind of artistic work that symbolizes Japanese culture is rarely seen in Japan today. However, there are several shops selling ukiyo-e in Asakusa’s Nakasai Street. Among these shops, there are also several Japanese paintings that inherit ancient painting techniques.

When you see the world, be sure to enter these shops to appreciate the beautiful works of art. You may even find works you like!

Guide

Name: Ukiyo-e, Japanese painting

Store: Sakai Tangshan Teng

Address: Cebu 1, Asakusa-ku, Tokyo, Japan Ward No. 20-1

Transportation: 3 minutes from Asakusa Station.

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Among the many escort ceremonies in Asakusa, the most representative and famous is "Thunder". Reba, which has a history of nearly a thousand years, is a Japanese snack ( Similar to the flavor of fried rice in Taiwan), the rice grains are steamed, puffed, and added with maltose, sugar, nuts, etc.

Among them, Guangcao is the most famous. For tourists visiting Asakusa, buying Rai clan members as souvenirs is the way to go!

If you want to buy Yao Lei in Asakusa, come to "Nagasaka Tang Lei Okoshi Store". There are many types of products sold in the store, and they look small and cute. With various flavors, moderate sweetness, and crunchy and elastic teeth, it is a snack that is loved by men, women, and children.

Name: Lei Okoshi

Store: Nagapando Lei Okoshi Store

Address: No. 3-2, Asakusa 1, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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Business hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Transportation: 3 minutes from Asakusa Station.

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Among the many desserts in Asakusa, the "fried manju" is of course the most popular. It is one of Japan's favorite desserts, "mantou", which is fried in a pan with sesame oil.

The fried buns are now crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and are still steaming. When you bite it open, there is sweet red bean filling inside. The two intertwined to create an unexpected flavor!

Similar to the Ningyo Roast, the spiciness is most distinctive when cooked. Therefore, if you want to eat while walking, you can chat with the store clerk and ask him to make freshly fried steamed buns for you. Since there are very few fried manju sold in Japan, you must try it when you come to Asakusa.

Fried Manju

Name: Fried Manju

Store: Asakusa Kokonoe

Address: No. 2-3, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan No. 1

Business hours: 9:30 am ~ 7:00 pm

Transportation: 5 minutes from Asakusa Station.

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Walking on the streets of Zhong Jianshi, you will smell the faint fragrance of soy sauce, which will increase your appetite. And the true identity of that fragrance is the Xianbei baked by the master chef in front of the store.

Thin soy sauce and some sugar granules make it firm and crispy, with a sweet and salty texture that won’t make you feel tired. You can smell the aroma from afar, and the temptation of freshly baked scallops is irresistible!

Such delicious scallops cost about 100 yen each. It’s usually hard for Japanese people to eat freshly baked food, so be sure to order hot scallops when you come to Asakusa! Xianbei is a product that can be stored at room temperature, so it is very suitable as a gift.

Senbei Pancake

Name: Xianbei (pancake)

Store: Hand-fired Xianbei Noodle House

Address: Tokyo Station, Japan 1-31-1 Asakusa, Higashi-ku

Business hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Transportation: 3 minutes from Asakusa Station.

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"Edo Engraving" is a traditional handicraft of carving exquisite and beautiful patterns on glass. When it comes to this, everyone seems to have the impression that "the price shouldn't be cheap!" and they don't dare to buy it.

However, the "Glass Factory Sochi" recommended to you this time is a shop where people in the world can easily experience making Edo dice. The staff in the store will kindly teach you how to do it, so don’t be nervous! Handmade Edo dice can be taken home as souvenirs or used in daily life.

I think it will add another special memory to the trip! On the official website, you can make a reservation for the Edo subcar experience. Interested friends can check the information online.

Edo Kiriko

Name: Edo Kazuko

Store: Glass Factory Foundation

Address: Asakusa 7, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan -2-14

Transportation: 13 minutes from Tokyo Skytree Station.

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In addition to snacks and snacks, there are also accessories and ornaments to choose from as travel companion gifts. The ornaments sold in Asakusa can be said to be the charm of Japanese culture and history, and are very suitable for gifts.

Take "Genfu" as an example. It is a small prop used by Japanese people in kimono during the Edo period. At the time, it was seen as part of fashion, and it also focused on design. It is said that today’s mobile phone pendants evolved from root payment!

There are many such shops in the streets and alleys of Zhong Jianshi, with many types and styles. Here, you might as well find an accessory that suits your style. Whether you want to buy these popular gadgets or not, just visiting these stores will add a lot of fun to your trip!

Asakusa traditional jewelry

Name: jewelry, root style

Store: MINORIYA

Address: Asakusa 2-3, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan -No. 1

Business hours: 8:30 am ~ 6:00 pm

Transportation: 5 minutes from Asakusa Station.

The above is all the shopping information in Asakusa, Japan. Please put it away. I hope I can help you buy something that suits you!