This sidetrip to Sensoji Temple in Asakusa wasn’t technically in our itinerary. That day, it was late in the afternoon after our visit to Tokyo Skytree and our guide knew that the main shrine in Sensoji would already be closed, but she asked us anyway if we wanted to pass by right before we headed off to dinner, and we decided to just go for it. Asakusa (浅草) is located at the heart of Tokyo’s shitamachi district, and it’s one of the places in Tokyo where you can bask in the vibe of old Japan. During the late 1800s, Asakusa was actually Tokyo’s main entertainment district; housing Japan’s famous kabuki…
