Hanayashiki is an amusement park in Asakusa, Taitō, Tokyo that has operated since 1853. It is operated by Hanayashiki Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Holdings. It is claimed to be the oldest amusement park in Japan. One of the unofficial mascots of the park is the Panda Car (パンダカー).
Asakusa Hanayashiki in Asakusa, 2015
Asakusa is a district in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. It is known for the Sensō-ji, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. There are several other temples in Asakusa, as well as various festivals, such as the Sanja Matsuri.
The Kaminarimon, with its giant chōchin, the outer gate of Sensō-ji temple
Sensō-ji at night
Aerial view of Asakusa
Asakusa rokku-chome was once the biggest theater district in Edo.