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Full of useful stuff, and non-useful stuff, and wacky stuff, and just… full of awesome.

Really. People aren’t kidding about that. Get there SUPER early. But it’s worth it!

Not only does Asakusa have temples, shrines, etc., but it also has Kappabashi-dori, which is a street lined with kitchenware and restaurantware wholesalers. It’s incredibly fun to wander down it (anyone want some of those incredibly lifelike food models you see all over Japan? You can get them here!) and look at all the stuff (gorgeous Japanese knives! Pottery! Weird cooking implements!) If you only have a day or two in Tokyo, don’t go, but if you love cooking, then this is a MUST.

Nice enough, the popovers are very tasty. Note to the wise: it can get really crowded in the summer, but you can make reservations! If you don’t want to wait ages for a seat on the lawn (has a great view, worth it) call ahead and see if you can reserve a spot. Of course, if you just show up you will still get seated pretty quickly, just maybe not on the lawn.

The best zoo I have ever been to in my life. Incredible!

Really not sure what all the fuss is about.

Well worth the 5 dollars. The whole park is amazing! The ginger garden is also super cool.

Really good job with displays and enclosures. I loved all the parrots. A really fantastic place, well worth it!

Make sure you take time and go on the walking trails. The bat trail is especially cool (do NOT go in if you’re afraid of bats!) and the flying squirrels… they really do soar long distances! It was super cool to see nocturnal animals at night.

Extremely mediocre food. It is, however, open late.