Asakusa Arrival

We arrived in busy Asakusa and walked to the Gate Hotel Asakusa Kaminarimon.  The Gate Hotel is in a very convienent location when exploring the Asakusa area.  It is practically across the street from the Senso-ji Temple, walking distance from Kappabashi (kitchen district) and just a train ride away from the Tokyo Skytree.    

http://www.gate-hotel.jp/english/

 There are also many shops and restaurants around the hotel area.

On the first floor of the hotel building you will find a grocery store.  This was a favorite spot for getting some quick snacks.  We spent a lot of time looking at all of the produce and delicious foods the super market had to offer. They also had a wonderful variety of bento!

Produce displayed right outside the super market.  The plums looked so good!

View from the lobby on the 13th floor of the building.

You can view the Tokyo Skytree and the Asahi Beer Headquarters in the distance.  The hotel has a rooftop terrace where people can relax and enjoy a full service bar.  You can see all of Asakusa!

Same buildings up close.  The golden building resembles a giant beer jug complete with white foam shaped white roof.  Next to it is the famous Asahi golden flame.