» THE JAPANESE STREET FOOD
Asakusa is reminiscent of an older Tokyo, lined with traditional craft shops and street-food stalls along Nakamise Street, near the ancient Sensō-ji Temple. Mid-19th-Century Hanayashiki Amusement Park has thrill rides and cafes, while riverside Kuritsu Sumida Park hosts regular festivals and firework displays. Casual izakaya bars dot the neighborhood, as well as yakitori restaurants serving grilled meat skewers and beer.
1. KIMURAYA HONTEN: Gold-Leaf Kinpaku (Ice Cream)
ADDRESS: Nakamise area, Asakusa
OPEN: 9AM - 5PM
PRICE: 9 USD/1,000 JPY
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2. ASAKUSA SORATSUKI: Ichigo Rare Cheese (Strawberry Swirl Rare Cheesecake) + Shiroan (Sweet White Bean Paste)
ADDRESS: Nakamise area, Asakusa
OPEN: 9AM - 7PM
PRICE: 3.62 USD/400 JPY for Ichigo Rare Cheese | 3.17 USD/350 JPY for Shiroan
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3. KIMURAYA: Asakusa Menchi (Fried Minced Pork Bread)
ADDRESS: Demboin-dori area, Asakusa
OPEN: 10AM - 7PM
PRICE: 2.27 USD/250 JPY per piece
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4. KIMURAYA: Ningyouyaki (Doll Cakes)
ADDRESS: 2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taitō, Tokyo
OPEN: 10AM - 7PM
PRICE: 5.44 USD/600 JPY for 8 pieces
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5. ARTERIA BAKERY: Ichigo Daifuku (Mochi with Strawberry)
ADDRESS: Nakamise area, Asakusa
OPEN: 9:30AM - 7PM
PRICE: 8.16 USD/900 JPY for 3 pieces
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6. ARTERIA BAKERY: Melon Pan (Melon-Shaped Bread)
ADDRESS: Nakamise area, Asakusa
OPEN: 9:30PM - 7PM
PRICE: 1.81 USD/200 JPY (without cream) | 3.62 USD/400 JPY (with cream)
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7. KIKUYA: Mitarashi Dango (Red Beans) + Isobemochi (Mochi with Soy Sauce Wrapped in Seaweed)
ADDRESS: Nakamise area, Asakusa
OPEN: 10AM - 6PM
PRICE: Mitarashi Dango: 1.09 USD/120 JPY | Isobemochi: 1.81 USD/200 JPY
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8. TERAKOYA MAINSTORE ASAKUSA: Kushi Nure Okaki (Roasted Soft Rice Cracker)
ADDRESS: Nakamise area, Asakusa
OPEN: 9AM - 6PM
Rice and taro are mixed together, then roasted, adding chili powder, sashimi seeds and herbs.
PRICE: 4.53 USD/500 JPY for 5 pieces
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9. TOKIWADO: Kaminari Okoshi (Japanese Sweet Rice Cracker)
ADDRESS: Nakamise area, Asakusa (next to Sensō-ji Temple gate)
OPEN: 9AM - 8:30PM
PRICE: 2.72 USD/300 JPY
