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Best Things to Do in Asakusa at Night (Nightlife)

Updated: September 1, 2024

Here are some of the best places to enjoy a night out in Asakusa.

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Tourist Spots

1. 雷門

Kaminarimon Gate Symbol of Asakusa

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Taito City

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Photo spot

Kaminarimon Gate
Kaminarimon Gate

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

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2. 浅草横町

Asakusa Yokocho New Entertainment Pub in Asakusa

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Taito City

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Entertainment Restaurant area

Asakusa Yokocho
Asakusa Yokocho
Asakusa Yokocho

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

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Official Site Asakusa Yokocho

3. ホッピー通り

Hoppy Street Asakusa's drinking district with a Showa-era atmosphere

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Taito City

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Street Restaurant district

Hoppy Street
Hoppy Street
Hoppy Street
Hoppy Street

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

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4. 忍者場

NINJA BAR Unique concept bar with ninja theme

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Asakusa

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Bar

NINJA BAR
NINJA BAR
NINJA BAR

NINJA BAR is a unique concept bar located in the underground shopping arcade of Asakusa, Tokyo, themed around ninjas. This bar offers a special experience that combines the nostalgic atmosphere of the retro Asakusa underground shopping arcade with the world of ninjas. At NINJA BAR, the owner dresses as a ninja, and even the restroom keys are shaped like swords, demonstrating the thorough attention to the ninja theme in every detail.

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1 Chome-1-12 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032

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Official Site NINJA BAR

5. 仲見世通り

Nakamise Dori Traditional Japanese shopping street of about 250 meters

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Taito City

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Shopping street Japanese culture

Nakamise Dori
Nakamise Dori
Nakamise Dori

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

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6. 神谷バー

Kamiyabar Japan's first bar

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Asakusa

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Restaurant Bar

Kamiyabar
Kamiyabar
Kamiyabar

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

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Official Site Kamiyabar

7. 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

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Unique architecture Vantage point

Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center
Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center
Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center

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

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8. 浅草演芸ホール

Asakusa Engei Hall Traditional Japanese Comedy Performance

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Taito City

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Japanese comedy culture

Asakusa Engei Hall
Asakusa Engei Hall
Asakusa Engei Hall

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

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Official Site Asakusa Engei Hall

9. 浅草ロック座

Asakusa Rockza Japan's oldest strip theater

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Taito City

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Strip club Theater

Asakusa Rockza
Asakusa Rockza
Asakusa Rockza

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

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Official Site Asakusa Rockza

Tokyo's Local Cuisine

1. 江戸前寿司

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.

2. ラーメン

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.

3. うな重

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.

4. もんじゃ焼き

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.

5. ちゃんこ鍋

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.

6. 油そば

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.

7. 天ぷら

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.

8. 深川めし

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.