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Michael Tilley went for a hike
November 6, 2026 at 00:05
01:06
8.79km
8.0km/h
60m
60m
This is a linear tour from Asakusa to Ueno.
I started with a pleasant stroll by the Sumida river. From the river banks you can see the Skytree and the Asahi Beer Tower (Golden Poop). I made a brief diversion to the Tobu Station and then continued walking in Sumida Park by the river before I turned off to the left to make my way to the Senso-ji temple. There is a lot to see here and I probably should have spent longer.
From the temple complex I made my way down Nakamise shopping street and then turned right heading to Ueno. This was quite a lengthy journey, or seemed it, before I crossed the railway line near Ueno over a footbridge.
Near the JR station I visited a small Buddhist temple before finally visiting Ueno park. Again, there's a lot to see in this park and I really did not have the time to do it justice. There is a reflecting pool, complete with a fountain. I found some Tori Gates to photograph and a Buddha face before leaving the park.
From the southern entrance to the park I eventually found the JR Okachimachi station where I finished my recording.
The route is virtually flat; its main points of interest are the Senso-ji temple and Ueno Park. I think you probably need at least five hours to do this tour justice - in fact you could probably spend a day on it, allowing for a lunch, which I don't do.
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