Asakusa and Sensoji Temple.

Asakusa is the centre of Tokyo's Shitamachi (old town) district with traditional craft shops and street food stalls.

Walking through this district leads to Sensoji Temple, an ancient Buddhist temple and the oldest in Tokyo. It was originally founded in the 7th century. The temple has an image of the Buddhist goddess, Kannon who was said to have been rescued by two fishermen from Tokyo's Sumida River.

On the drive back to our hotel we drove past the Imperial Palace, the main residence of the Emperor of Japan.Read more