Things to do in Tokyo

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Tokyo's oldest temple, approached through the lantern-hung Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa. Free to enter and busiest mid-morning. Founded in the 7th century, Senso-ji is Tokyo's oldest temple. It is approached through the Kaminarimon gate and along Nakamise-dori, a street of traditional snack and souvenir stalls.

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The world's busiest pedestrian crossing, best viewed from the walkways above at dusk. When the signals change, traffic in every direction stops and pedestrians cross from all sides at once. It is one of the busiest intersections in the world. The Hachikō statue stands by the station exit.

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Rows of stalls selling tamagoyaki, uni and knife-sharp tuna cuts. Go before 10am.