More Tokyo sights

Today we arrived at the local station to catch a train to Asakusa but there were huge crowds because someone had attempted suicide on the train line. We took a different trainline and had to change trains as the line was closed due to another suicide attempt.

We visited a restaurant to try the local dish called 'kamameshi'. It was like a rice risotto.

This doll is displayed for prosperity in business.

After lunch we headed off to Senso Ji Temple which dates back to 628AD. Today was a special celebration at the temple and there were many 3,5 and 7 year olds all dressed up and visiting the temple with their families to ensure them good fortune.

There were many stalls on the way to the temple selling amulets and all kinds of foods-rice crackers, sweet potatoes and moochi (a sticky rice cake filled with sweet red beans).

At the 'Thunder gate' leading to the temple.

There was a circus atmosphere with a lady and her monkey doing tricks for the crowds.