Asakusa Tokyo Street Food Tour 🇯🇵 Must-Try Unagi, Tempura, Sensoji Temple, Japan Travel Guide 2024
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- Опубліковано 22 чер 2024
- Our #tokyotravelguide to Asakusa Tokyo!
One of Tokyo’s most popular and enduring tourist destinations, the ancient district for #asakusatokyo is home to the iconic Sensō-ji Temple (the oldest one in all of Tokyo) and Nakamise-dori shopping street.
Take a tour with us on today's Tokyo Travel Vlog as we discover all the best things to do, places to go and best #tokyostreetfood to eat in Asakusa. From 3-month-aged sweet potato to viral unagi onigiri, the Japanese street food in this area is a unique combination of the past and present, a reflection of Asakusa itself.
We also discover some hidden gems, like a modern day Japanese spa and a nordic coffee shop. Along the way, we also visit a beautiful Meiji-era shrine and savor one of the best bowls of tempura in all of Tokyo!
Stay tuned for the rest of our 7 Days in Tokyo!
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Ralph - / ralphmendo
Sam - / sampotenciano
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:57 Japanese Croissants
02:33 Best Tempura in Tokyo
04:55 Yasukuni Shrine
05:43 Kudanshita
07:12 Akihabara
08:08 Imo Pippi Sweet Potato
08:59 Asakusa
09:21 Asakusa Korokke
09:59 Melon Pan and Matcha
10:37 Senso-ji Temple
10:55 Unana Unagi Onigiri
11:50 Fuglen Asakusa
12:32 Japanese Spa Sauna
14:59 Asakusa Izakaya
man the both of yall stay killing with the immaculately palpable vibes~ shoutout Ralph and his contax .. g2?! would love for you guys to upload maybe a ... photo focused video encompassing all of the rolls you went through in Japan? and lastly, asakusa is lowkey probably my favorite area in tokyo. offers you a little bit of everything. can't wait for the rest of the japan uploads! fingers crossed that you guys maybe hit kyoto and osaka as well on this trip?! unless it was strictly tokyo only of course~
Thank you for your awesome comment! We're doing several more Tokyo vlogs and a Kamakura one, then we'll return to Japan early next year 😉🌸 G2 film pics on every vlog of course! And yes, Asakusa is a must, especially the back alleys! It's just special 🌸
Seriously! ...I was thinking how to describe why these vlogs are so attractive. This is the second video from Ralph & Sam and I'm hooked. Adorable couple, great aesthetic, and the film photography from Ralph is the cherry on top. ...not to mention, informative. Wife and I going in March and one day left unplanned. ...because of Ralph & Sam, we'll be spending a day in Harajuku!
Whew, what an awesome comment! Thanks man 🍒🍒
I have a request for Ralph. Can you make 'kore wa ii ne' your catch phrase every time you try exceptionally nice food in Japan? Always puts a smile on my face when you speak Japanese!
You guys are awesome by the way! my wife's a huge fan of your vlogs
Hahaha komento wa ii ne! Ariagto ontoni 🌸😀😀🌸
the font of the japanese places are just so good.
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Pint on top of Fuglen!!! Thanks for such a great tip. I'd never have known about it (or gone up there in physical reality when walking around the area) if I hadn't seen this video first. What a brilliant day you guys had! Unagi, ice cream and a couple of hours recharging and relaxing in such a beautifully appointed meditation 'pod'/sauna. Dreamy!
Asakusa's such a unique area, really. So glad we were able to wander around and find so many neighborhood spots like Pint 😊 Thanks so much for tuning in
came from your last video - can't wait to see the rest, wonderful timing! hope your birthday trip was as special and wonderful as it looks in these
Always special to spend it in Tokyo! Thank you so much for watching. Already working on the rest of our videos! 🍣
Whats that shirt Ralph got on? So dope! Love your guys styles!
Thanks man! Vintage Ralph Lauren short sleeve button down ✨️
stayed in asakusa early this year and hung out in fuglen and experinced pint too! ahhh can't wait to go back. more vids guys!
You make epic vlogs! I watched one video and subscribe immediately. Will definitely try few of these places on my next Japan trip.
Thanks, really appreciate it!
Great views from Tokyo.
Arigato! 🌸
I also recommend a shop called Asakusa Menchi😊
Yes! We were going there actually but we decided to try Meijiya since 1975 instead. Next time 😊
Watching your vlogs made me miss Tokyo so much and I just went in April 😂 Also, love love love the still shots!
We already miss it 😅😅😅 Thank you so much! 😊
1:22 😂❤ your camera work🔥😍😍 the nature and architecture is outrageous 😍 8:10 wow 🤩 the sauna lounge seems awesome! the attention to detail in the customer’s needs is amazing❤
Thank you for watching! Yes, the thoughtfulness of the whole sauna experience was so unique and really refreshed us after a whole day of walking around Asakusa. 💖
Loving these Japan vlogs 😊
Thank you very much! 😊
love watching your vlogs! you guys are adorable!!❤️
Thanks so much! You made our day ❤️
I just came across your channel today. I really liked your Bangkok posts. I have been several times but you gave me new ideas for my next visit
Always something new in Bangkok! And thanks so much for giving our other videos a watch 😊
i'm adding your resto choices to our food trip!! aaaah. too bad we've just finalised the rest of our itinerary for next month's trip when we came across your vlogs. but I'm definitely looking back at your videos for our next visit to Tokyo! i so love your vibe and curated content. man, even your hotel matches your style!
haha thank you so much!! hope you have an amazing trip 🇯🇵😊
Thank you for this! Will add some of these stops to my itinerary 🥰🥰
Cool! Thanks for watching ⛩️
Love all your vlogs so much, great inspiration for my next trip to Japan. I have been following your fantastic vlogs since your first vlogs to Bangkok, my home town 😊❤
ขอบคุณ 🙏 So happy to hear that! And we already miss Bkk 🥲🥲🥲
my favssss back at it ❤. I will make sure to follow this when i visit tokyo next year
p.s myrecent bkk trip was amazing coz of ur recos
sooo happy to hear that 🥲🥲🥲 we hope you enjoy our tokyo recos just as much 🩷
Watching your vlogs to get ideas for my upcoming Tokyo trip, your vlogs make me so excited for my trip!! Can't wait to experience it! Love your vlogs 💕
Awesome! Thanks for watching! We miss Tokyo! Enjoy your trip ✨️🇯🇵✨️
Glad you visited Yasukuni Jinjya. Please come back to Japan again.😊
Such a beautiful and serene place. Aready booked a Japan trip for next year 🥰 Thank you for watching
Im new but watching your vlogs repeatedly😃
Arigato! 🙏 Appreciate it 😊
yodabashi camera has EVEN MORE gacha machines inside the building.
Cool tip! Always hunting for gatchapon. Thanks for watching ❤️
Super video
thanks for watching! 😊
Love the sauna place! Looks so chill. Another fun vlog def got a new sub from me haha.
Arigato for subscribing! Pint sauna was the best! Hope you watch our upcoming Tokyo vlogs ❤️
Lord this whole video has such a calm vibe, the style of vlogging and seeing the guy ( I think his name is Ralph, my bad first time on this channel) taking pictures are breathtaking. May I know which camera he's using? I plan to visit Japan next year (if god allows me) and I wanna bring an instax film camera since I feel Japan will be the perfect location to take multiple film instax pictures. Can't wait for your next vlog
Hello! This is Ralph. For my film cameras I use a Contax G2 and Olympus mju ii. It's a fun, portable camera combo and it's special to shoot in the Japanese sun. Thanks so much for your kind words. More videos to come soon! And I hope you make it to Japan next year 🌸🌸🌸
@@RalphSam wow thanks for the input definitely will check out the Olympus camera so far I have my eyes on the fujifilm instax evo but who knows right? Thanks for the well wishes to achieve my dream. 🥹🌸
Love your vlog! Making me so excited for my next trip to Japan next year!
But, I see you take a lot of people pictures, do you ask beforehand if it´s okey?
Thank you! Well, some photos are with permission with even a friendly chat in some basic Japanese, and some photos are definitely street style photos in public where it's all about admiring the Japanese clothing style or how the lighting falls on them that day ✨️
@@RalphSam thank you for answering😊 I've been there two times before and did as you wrote now, some I got to ask and some I just snapped street style in the moment, but later I've been told that I should always ask everyone and if not gotten permission, I should not take the picture.. So made me a bit conflicted for my next trip how I shoulg go froward this time.
Hi! Just came across this video while researching what to do during my Japan trip in May! Was wondering where exactly that area with all the gachapon machines and the cafe cats sitting atop all of them is? Love what you guys do, cheers.
Thanks for watching! That area is right outside the Akihabara Train Station 😊
I’m sorry if anyone has already asked, but what camera does Ralph use to shoot the stills? I love the way they all turned out! Also curious if they are heavily edited or if the camera takes photos that way? Thank you for the awesome videos you guys :)
For film cameras, I use a Contax G2 and Olympus mju ii to shoot. Since it's on film, the colors naturally come out vibrant. Thanks so much for watching ✨️🫶🏽
i am a new subscriber, may I now your film dates? I wonder why looked hot in November, I love your vlogs
thank you for subscribing! our tokyo vlogs were shot in mid october 😊✌🏻
Thank you for the video, what's the name of the tea place you stopped at with the houjicha?
Thanks for watching! It's called Matcha Sweets Kaminari-Issa on google maps 🍵
I love your shots sir Ralph, I do have a camera but not good as yours? me thinks? any tips with the settings?
Thank you! Just be genuine, curious, and experimental. Camera settings, I just load Kodak Portra 400 film and shoot on aperture priority. Easy and fun ✌🏽✨️
Hi Sam, what camera you use in filming this video? The quality is so good😍
Hi there! I use a Samsung Galaxy S23 😊 And yes, I'm very happy with the video and photo quality!
Hi Sam do you mind sharing which Keen sandals those are and what color? Thanks!
Hi! Of course! These are the Keen Newport H2s in Safari 😊
When you stopped at Ichigaya, I thought you were going to go fishing.
Had no idea there was a fishing pond there! How interesting
Ralph which camera do you recommend for beginners?
For film cameras, Olympus mju ii or any Contax ✨️👍🏽✨️
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What’s camera do you use to take video?😊
we both shoot with our Samsung phones! 😊
Hi! May i know what cameras are used during the trip?
Just our Samsung S23 and S22 phones. Thanks for watching ❤️🌸
Hello! Can you please tell me which month was this video filmed in?
Sure we went last mid October! Good 22°C weather
hmmm,... my girlfriend wanted to worship at Senso-Ji because of the Goddess Kannon last month but it was so crowded here. There is nearby Kamiya Bar but I just don't want to get drunk drinking denki-bran ... (^_^)
hello may i know what app do you use to edit videos?
We use Filmora to edit our vlogs 🙂👌🏽
What was the rice cracker shop? We have to add it our list for next time!
Kashiwaya Senbei near Akihabara station! We just found the name right now. Amazing 100 year old rice cracker shop 🍚😲🍚
@@RalphSam 😭 we were staying so close to there! Love watching the vlogs, even after visiting, it’s fun to see all the things we missed!
Hi just wondering what is the name of the hotel you stayed at in shin okubo thanks 🙏
bmj Shinjuku Okubo ❤️ the best
more japan hipster content!!!!! pleasee
working on a few more lol. thanks for watching 🤍
@@RalphSam yay looking forward
フィリピンからですか？女性はディズニープリンセスみたいに美しく男性は背が高くエキゾチックなハンサムです💞このビデオはヒーリングになります🤍ありがとう🙀
Wow! So kind. Thank you so much for watching 🌸😌🥸🌸
Hey, love the vibe of the video ;) ! Maybe you already know, but for those who don't, Yasukuni Jinja is a very problematic shrine in Japan. 1068 war criminals are enshrined and 14 class A criminals from WW2 were also secretly enshrined in 1978. Politicians sometimes come to pay their respects to the dead which always sparks scandal within the international community. The museum Yu-shu-kan next to the temple is also a negationist musuem denying japan's war crimes. So, take your precautions when going ;)
Thank you for such an insightful comment. We would have never known the historical context.
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A lot of those Nakamise shop owners in Asakusa are very racist.
Sorry to hear that. The shop owners we visited were very friendly to us.
@@RalphSam Because you are Asian.
@@RalphSam I lived in Japan for seven years. It's one of the most racist places on Earth. There are shops, restaurants, and bars with signs on the doors saying No Foreigners. And even if they don't display signs, many will cross their arms when you enter and claim that it's because of the language barrier that they are refusing service. But this is all a bunch of BS because I'm fluent in Japanese (been working as a Japanese-to-English technical translator for decades). I remember going to Denny's in Asakusa across from Kaminarimon and they wouldn't give us menus. I ordered from memory and that just made them more flustered. Behind the smiles is a lot of hate/racism. Always be aware of that.
I don't doubt that Racism exists in most if not every country. If you're anywhere long enough, you can pick up on it. Many Asians even direct it towards fellow Asians, whether it's a bias towards the mainland Chinese or South East Asians like us, Filipinos. It's not always overt, but as you said, it does exist. It's a sad truth. But I hope it doesn't deter people from visiting these places and giving them a chance to see for themselves. Thank you for sharing your experience.
@@RalphSam I didn't experience it at all in Taiwan, so it really does vary according to country. It's not how we want it to me.