Two Strollers I Noticed in Asakusa

This article is based on my visit to Asakusa on December 26, 2025.
All photos were taken on the same day.

While walking around Asakusa and simply observing the area, two strollers suddenly caught my attention.

Before I experienced pregnancy myself, I honestly never noticed pregnant women in the city at all.
In the same way, before having a child, I never really noticed strollers either.

Lately, I’ve been feeling how differently the same place can look depending on what you’ve experienced and what you’re aware of.
So today, I want to record what I felt when I noticed these two strollers in Asakusa.

A Stroller with a Child

I saw the first stroller near the purification fountain (temizuya).
From my angle, I couldn’t see the child’s face, but the gentle expression of the woman—probably the mother—while soothing the child made it easy to imagine that the baby felt safe and calm.

They didn’t look like tourists, so maybe they were waiting for someone.
Moments like these—small, ordinary family scenes—are unexpectedly comforting to witness.

Even in a major tourist spot like Sensoji Temple, everyday family time flows on as naturally as anywhere else.

Spending Time in Asakusa with a Pet

The second stroller was one I saw behind the main hall of Sensoji Temple—a stroller for a dog.
It looked quite large, probably made for a medium-sized dog.

When I was a child, I never saw dogs riding in strollers.
I guess this really shows how times have changed.

Compared to the past, animals no longer feel like “pets people own,” but more like family members with an equal place in daily life.
At first, I thought it must be a lot of work to bring a big stroller and a dog all the way to Sensoji Temple, but for them, it probably feels completely natural—because family is family.

Are Pets Allowed at Sensoji Temple?

I suddenly wondered, “Wait, are pets actually allowed at Sensoji Temple?”
So I looked it up.

As long as pets are on a leash, they are allowed in outdoor areas.
However, they are not permitted inside buildings.
Of course, owners are expected to be considerate about things like waste and general manners.

I also found that there are restaurants nearby that welcome pets.
Asakusa really is a pet-friendly area.

Watching people like this—quietly observing—lets you see so many different sides of the city, and that’s what makes it so enjoyable.

Today is January 1, 2026, New Year’s Day.
After finishing this article, I’m heading back to Asakusa again.

New Year’s in Asakusa means crowds, crowds, and more crowds, so I’m honestly a bit worried about whether I’ll even be able to walk properly.
But I want this blog to preserve everything Asakusa has to offer, so I’ll do my best to keep watching and recording.

If you enjoyed this article, feel free to check out my other posts.
And if you’re looking for a photographer in Asakusa—shooting requests are always welcome.