Tourist Spots
1. 雷門
Kaminarimon Gate Symbol of Asakusa
Taito City
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Kaminarimon is a famous gate at the entrance to Sensoji Temple, characterized by a large red lantern. Its official name is “Wind and Thunder God Gate,” and statues of the Wind God and Thunder God stand on both sides. The gate is a symbol of Asakusa and attracts many tourists who come to take pictures.
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2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032 Open Google Map |
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2. 伝法院通り
Denpoin Street
Taito City
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Denboin-dori is a shopping street located in an area not far from Sensoji Temple. Lined with buildings and stores that recreate the atmosphere of the Edo period, visitors can purchase traditional crafts, souvenirs, and Japanese sweets. The area is always crowded with visitors to Sensoji Temple.
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2 Chome-3-7 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032 Open Google Map |
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3. 浅草横町
Asakusa Yokocho New Entertainment Pub in Asakusa
Taito City
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Asakusa Yokocho is a new tourist attraction located in Asakusa, Tokyo. As a “temple of food and festivals,” it is a collection of seven entertainment bars. Here you can enjoy a variety of cuisines such as eel, hormone, Korean, and sushi. On weekends, performances such as Yosakoi, Awaodori, and street performances are held, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the festival atmosphere. Kimono rentals are also available, adding to the sightseeing atmosphere.
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4F Rakutenchi Building, 2 Chome-6-7, Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan Open Google Map |
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| Official Site | Asakusa Yokocho |
4. ホッピー通り
Hoppy Street Asakusa's drinking district with a Showa-era atmosphere
Taito City
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Hoppy Street is a drinking district in Asakusa, Tokyo, with a Showa-era atmosphere. The street is lined with many izakaya (Japanese style pubs) and is always crowded with locals and tourists, as they are open day and night. Hoppy Street is a popular place to stop by and enjoy drinks and food at reasonable prices.
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Hoppy St, Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032 Open Google Map |
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5. 浅草西参道商店街
Asakusa Nishi Sando Shopping Street A shopping street with Asakusa's history and culture
Taito Ward
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The Asakusa Nishi Sando Shopping Street is located on the west side of Sensoji Temple and is characterized by its retro Showa-era atmosphere. Here, traditional Japanese sweets stores, souvenir stores, and restaurants line the street, giving visitors a sense of Asakusa’s history and culture. In particular, many of the storefronts and products are reminiscent of the Showa period, and the area is popular among locals and tourists alike for its fusion of nostalgia and novelty. Be sure to stop by as part of your Asakusa sightseeing tour.
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2 Chome-7-13 Asakusa,Taito Ward Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032 Open Google Map |
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| Official Site | Asakusa Nishi Sando Shopping Street |
6. 仲見世通り
Nakamise Dori Traditional Japanese shopping street of about 250 meters
Taito City
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Nakamise Street is a 250 meter-long shopping street that runs from the Kaminarimon gate of Sensoji Temple to the main hall of Sensoji Temple. The street is lined with souvenir stores and restaurants where visitors can purchase traditional Japanese handicrafts, sweets, kimonos, and more. The entire street also has a historical atmosphere, making it an attractive Japanese cultural shopping area for tourists.
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1 Chome-36-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032 Open Google Map |
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7. 神谷バー
Kamiyabar Japan's first bar
Taito City
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Kamiyabar is a historic bar located in Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo, and is known as Japan’s first bar. It was founded in 1880 and developed alongside Japan’s Westernization movement. It is one of Asakusa’s popular tourist spots, attracting many visitors.
One of Kamiyabar’s specialties is Denki Bran, a brandy-based liqueur that is uniquely blended and popular among tourists.
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1 Chome-1-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032 Open Google Map |
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| Official Site | Kamiyabar |
8. 浅草文化観光センター
Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center Facility providing sightseeing information and an observation deck in Asakusa
Taito City
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The Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center is a facility that provides tourist information on Asakusa and is located just across from the Kaminarimon gate. With tourist information, a rest area, and an observation deck, it is a convenient spot for visitors. In particular, the observation deck on the 8th floor offers a panoramic view of Asakusa and the Tokyo Sky Tree, and attracts many tourists. This is also a great starting point for sightseeing in Asakusa, as information on local culture and events can be obtained here.
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2 Chome-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0034 Open Google Map |
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9. 浅草きんぎょ
Asakusa Kingyo A store where you can experience goldfish scooping
Taito City
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Asakusa Kingyo is a store in Asakusa that offers a goldfish scooping experience. Goldfish scooping is one of the traditional games of Japanese summer festivals, in which goldfish are scooped up in a tank using a special net. At this store, tourists can actually experience goldfish scooping and get a taste of Japanese culture. The store also sells goldfish-themed decorations and goods, making it an ideal tourist souvenir.
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2 Chome-7-13 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032 Open Google Map |
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| Official Site | Asakusa Kingyo |
10. 時代屋
Jidaiya Cultural experiences offering rickshaw rides and traditional costume rentals
Taito City
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Jidaiya is a cultural experience company offering rickshaw rides and traditional costume rentals in Asakusa. Visitors can learn about Japan’s rich culture and history by touring the historic streets of Asakusa wearing kimono and samurai armor.
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2 Chome-3-5 Kaminarimon, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0034 Open Google Map |
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| Official Site | Jidaiya |
11. 東京おりがみミュージアム
Tokyo Origami Museum Exhibit of Origami, a traditional Japanese craft
Sumida City
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The Tokyo Origami Museum is a museum where visitors can enjoy exhibits and workshops on origami, a traditional Japanese craft. The museum displays a variety of origami works and regularly holds workshops for both beginners and experts.
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1 Chome-31-5 Honjo, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0004 Open Google Map |
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| Official Site | Tokyo Origami Museum |
12. TOKYO CRUISE
TOKYO CRUISE Sightseeing cruises operating mainly along the Sumida River in Tokyo
Taito City
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TOKYO CRUISE is a sightseeing cruise that operates mainly along the Sumida River in Tokyo. It connects major sightseeing spots such as Asakusa, Hamarikyu, Toyosu, and Odaiba, allowing passengers to enjoy Tokyo’s famous landmarks from the water. The contemporary-designed vessels “Hotaruna” and “Himiko” are especially popular, and night cruises are also available.
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1-chōme-1-1 Hanakawado, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0033 Open Google Map |
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| Official Site | TOKYO CRUISE |
13. 牛嶋神社
Ushijima Shrine Traditional Shinto Shrine in Asakusa
Sumida City
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Ushijima Shrine is an old shrine located in Sumida-ku, Tokyo, founded in 860. The main deities are Amaterasu Omikami, Susanoo-no-Mikoto, and Tsukuyominomikoto. The “Ushijima Festival” is held every September and attracts many worshippers.
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1 Chome-4-5 Mukojima, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0033 Open Google Map |
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14. 浅草演芸ホール
Asakusa Engei Hall Traditional Japanese Comedy Performance
Taito City
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Asakusa Engei Hall is a well-known theater in Asakusa that specializes in traditional Japanese comedy performances such as rakugo and manzai. Performances are held daily, and visitors can enjoy performances by skilled and up-and-coming comedians. Here you can experience the charm of Japanese humor and storytelling.
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1 Chome-43-12 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032 Open Google Map |
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| Official Site | Asakusa Engei Hall |
15. 浅草ROX
Asakusa ROX Large shopping facility in Asakusa
Taito City
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Asakusa ROX is a large-scale shopping facility located in Asakusa, featuring fashion, general merchandise, restaurants, and a supermarket. It also has a spa facility and a fitness gym, which can be used not only for shopping and dining, but also for relaxation and keeping fit. With a wide variety of stores for locals as well as tourists to enjoy, this is a place where visitors can have fun all day long.
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1 Chome-25-15 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032 Open Google Map |
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16. 浅草花やしき
Asakusa Hanayashiki Japan's oldest amusement park
Taito City
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Asakusa Hanayashiki is the oldest amusement park in Japan, having opened in 1853. Located in Asakusa, Tokyo, this small amusement park with a nostalgic atmosphere features attractions such as roller coasters, haunted houses, and various carnival games. Although small in scale compared to today’s larger amusement parks, it offers a unique and nostalgic experience.
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2 Chome-28-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032 Open Google Map |
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| Official Site | Asakusa Hanayashiki |
17. 浅草ロック座
Asakusa Rockza Japan's oldest strip theater
Taito City
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Asakusa Rockza is Japan’s oldest strip theater located in Asakusa and opened in 1947. Here, visitors can enjoy traditional strip shows and dance performances, as well as entertainment with an artistic component. For locals, it is a familiar part of Asakusa, and for tourists, it is an interesting and unique cultural experience. Visit as one of Asakusa’s nighttime delights.
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2 Chome-10-12 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032 Open Google Map |
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| Official Site | Asakusa Rockza |
Tokyo's Local Cuisine
Edomae Sushi Sushi made with fresh seafood from Tokyo Bay
Edomae Sushi is made with fresh seafood from Tokyo Bay and is a symbol of Tokyo’s sushi culture. The artisanal skills of the sushi chefs are evident in the nigirizushi and makizushi, and the high-end sushi restaurants in Tsukiji Market and Ginza are particularly famous.
Popular Edomae Sushi Restaurant
Manten Sushi
Ramen Various ramen from all over Japan
Tokyo is teeming with a wide variety of ramen restaurants. You can enjoy a variety of soups, such as soy sauce, salt, miso, and tonkotsu (pork bone). Tokyo’s ramen is especially popular among tourists because of its unique style and abundance of toppings.
Unaju Grilled broiled eel on a bed of rice
Unaju is extremely popular. Unaju is a dish consisting of grilled broiled eel on a bed of rice. In particular, unajyu served at long-established restaurants that have been in business since the Edo period offers a traditional taste.
Popular Eel Restaurant
Nihonbashi Izumoya
Monjayaki Famous Teppanyaki Cuisine
Monjayaki is a teppan-yaki dish famous in downtown Tokyo, especially in the Tsukishima area. Ingredients such as cabbage, seafood, and meat are mixed into a thin batter and grilled on a teppan grill. It is a homey and familiar dish for locals, as they enjoy grilling it by themselves.
Popular Monjayaki Restaurant
Monja Fugetsu
Chanko-Nabe One-pot meals eaten by sumo wrestlers in their rooms on a daily basis
Chanko-nabe is a nabe dish served at the famous sumo stables in the Ryogoku district of Tokyo. It is nutritious and hearty, with plenty of meat, fish, and vegetables. Chanko-nabe is known as a dish used by sumo wrestlers to improve their physical strength.
Popular Chanko-Nabe Restaurant
Ryotei Tokihazan
Aburasoba A kind of ramen without soup
Aburasoba is a type of ramen with no broth, a dish in which noodles are tossed with sauce. In Tokyo, there are many restaurants specializing in this dish, and with a wide variety of toppings, it is a fun way to customize the dish to your own taste.
Popular Aburasoba Shop
Tokyo Yugumi Sohonten
Tempura Fried dishes with fresh seafood and vegetables
Tempura in Tokyo is a deep-fried dish made with fresh seafood and vegetables and characterized by the Edo-mae technique. Its crispy texture and simple seasoning that makes the most of the flavors of the ingredients are appealing.
Popular Tempura Shop
Shinjuku Tsunahachi Sohonten
Fukagawa-meshi Rice cooked with clams
Fukagawa-meshi is a dish that originated in the Fukagawa district of downtown Tokyo. Typical dishes include rice cooked with clams and rice topped with miso soup with clams. This dish began as a fisherman’s dish and is still loved by the locals today, a simple yet delicious dish that shows the bounty of the sea.
Popular Fukagawa-meshi Restaurant
Kappou Miyako
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