Asakusa Summer Night & Kappabashi Tanabata Decorations Walking Tour [4K/HDR/Binaural]
Hello YouTube. It’s July, and that means summer events are starting to pop up all over Japan. Today, I’m taking you on a walk through Kappabashi to check out the Tanabata Festival decorations one of the first signs that the summer season has truly begun. Kappabashi is just a short walk away from Asakusa, so after enjoying the festive decorations, let’s explore Asakusa at night. While it’s usually packed with people during the day, the atmosphere completely transforms after dark much quieter and more peaceful. It’s the perfect setting for a relaxing summer evening walk, with a gentle breeze in the air. Alright, let’s get going!
Experience the magic of summer in Tokyo as we take a peaceful evening walk through Kappabashi and Asakusa. Starting with the colorful Tanabata Festival decorations in Kappabashi, this walk captures the spirit of one of Japan’s most charming seasonal events. Then, as night falls, we head into Asakusa, where the usual crowds disappear and the streets become calm and serene. If you enjoy exploring Tokyo’s neighborhoods from a local’s perspective, this summer night stroll is not to be missed.
Walking Route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1_BDuaK3oVRziaQf3BAshTNLRBPxKOHQ&usp=sharing
Date & Time: 2025/01/01 00:00 00°C/00°F
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Chapters
0:00 Opening Title
0:57 Kappabashi Hon-dori St
8:18 Entering Asakusa
11:40 Hoppy St
15:16 Shin Nakamise Shopping Street
16:42 Rokku Broadway Shopping Street
29:35 Kaminari-mon Gate
30:36 Nakamise Shopping Street
35:34 Hozo-mon Gate & Five-Storied Pagoda
36:36 Senso-ji Temple
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Recording Devices
Video:
・DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Audio:
・Roland Binaural Microphones CS-10EM
・Tascam DR-07MKII
4 Comments
I moved to Tokyo last week and thanks to tons of your videos I know where to go for walks and also knew my neighbourhood (Harajuku & Sendagaya) beforehand haha
Thanks for this one! I want to check out tons of summer lit up places hehe, looking forward to more videos!
I miss it soooo much…me and my girlfriend always stay in the Asakusa Tobu Hotel …what you recorded is our nightly walk befor going to bed…Asakusa after 20h ..21h is soooo much nicer and calmer..Senso-Ji becomes a dreamworld❤
Impressive virtual tour.
A peaceful evening stroll.
I wasn't familiar whit the hanging decorations. Excellent