Tsukiji Fish Market

Tsukiji Fish Market, opened in 1935 on reclaimed land in central Tokyo, grew into the **world’s largest wholesale seafood market** and a global icon of Japanese food culture. In October 2018 its inner wholesale operations, including the famed tuna auctions, moved to Toyosu, but the adjacent **Outer Market**—home to about 400 stalls and small restaurants—still buzzes with shoppers and diners.[5] Long nicknamed **“Tokyo’s Kitchen,”** it remains a lively spot to sample fresh sashimi, street snacks, and pick up specialty kitchenware amid a uniquely bustling atmosphere.

Senso-ji Temple

Sensō-ji, located in the Asakusa district, is Tokyo's oldest and most significant Buddhist temple. According to legend, it was founded in 645 AD to enshrine a golden statue of Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, that two fishermen discovered in the Sumida River in 628. The temple's famous entrance is the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), which features a massive red lantern and leads to the Nakamise-dōri, a historic street lined with traditional shops. The main complex includes a five-story pagoda and the main hall, which are reconstructions built after the original structures were destroyed in World War II. Today, Sensō-ji is a powerful symbol of rebirth and peace, attracting over 30 million visitors annually, making it one of the most frequented spiritual sites in the world.