Day 12 - Part 1: Sunrise in Asakusa

We started our Tokyo morning before dawn and made our way to Asakusa, one of the city’s most historic districts. Home to Sensō-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, Asakusa has been a spiritual and cultural centre since the 7th century. The temple’s famous Kaminarimon Gate, giant lantern, and long shopping street normally attract huge crowds—but at sunrise it feels like a different world.

In the calm early light, the temple grounds were almost empty. Soft colours spread across the sky behind the pagoda, and the incense burners, statues, and wooden halls slowly came to life as the sun rose. It was the perfect blend of history, atmosphere, and morning tranquility.

After Asakusa, we spent the rest of the morning wandering through the city, chasing Tokyo skyline views and photographing reflections wherever we found them—glass facades, puddles, shiny buildings, even bus stop shelters. With the city slowly waking up around us, it was the ideal way to enjoy our last full day in Japan: relaxed, curious, and always with cameras ready.Read more