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Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)

Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
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Ranked #1 of 7 shopping in Taito
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Type: Shops, Historic Walking Areas
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Jakarta, Indonesia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013 via mobile

Nakamise situated just on the entrance of Sensoji Temple in Asakusa. It's lots of shop selling speciality foods and souvenirs. I especially love the kokeshi doll and keychain (or cellphone charm). Compared to other market I visited in Tokyo, Nakamise market give the best price (cheapest) among all. Also,it's the easiest place to find traditional 'omiyage' (souvenirs/gifts) such as yukata,... More

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Erie, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

We took a tour here to the Kannon Temple a beautiful temple. The shopping is right after the main gate Kaminari Mon(main gate). Tons of places to stop and get souvenirs.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013 via mobile

There are so many stalls which are selling all kinds of items and food. Though crowded with people, it is still worth to go there. One thing to note is that you will need to compare the prices of the items that you may want to buy by going different stalls.

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kuala lumpur
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

In front of Sensoji Temple , as usual in Japan.....temples , temples , and more temples. With it attract tourists and need to have the arcades / stalls to sell souvenirs and stuff. Prices are quite high , a single fridge magnet cost 350yen , T-shirts ( i love japan , etc ) cost yen2,000 Overall , a nice place... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013 via mobile

A really great shopping street with loads of snacks, souvenirs and other things. You can try the snacks in many of the shops. Don't be shy to jump in the crowd around a popular sweet shop too! I went on a public holiday and it was really busy. I assume its the same on weekends!

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Manila, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013 via mobile

This street I found on tripadvisors guide. So worth checking out. Sweet treats to eat and bring home as gifts. Nit to mention japanese souvenirs like kimonos, posters of Mt Fuji to name a few.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

Nakamise Street, immediately in front of Sensoji Temple is crazy crowded. But it's well worth it for the exceptional range of souvenirs. All in one spot! So if you need to get some shopping done, this is a great place to go.

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Southern Cal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

In over two weeks of travel in Japan, this is where I bought most of my souvenirs for people back home. There is so much variety here, and having lots of shops with similar types of things in close proximity makes the prices very competitive. I felt like I got a good deal on the items that I bought. A... More

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Tokyo, Japan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

I have been to Nakamise Street many times and I love it. It is a touristy area and can be quite crowded, but it is always fun. When you visit Senso-ji temple in Asakusa, go to the Kaminarimon gate from Asakusa station and then walk up to the main temple building through Nakamise Street. There are many small vendors here.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

This street is great for souvenir and food shopping. The shop owners are friendly and the prices are reasonable! The street leads right to Sensoji temple, and is only a 20-minute walk to Tokyo Skytree tower and the Asahi building. This part of the city is also older and is not as bustling as Shinjuku, Sibuya, and Roppongi. Deifnitely a... More

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