Guidebook for 台東区
Sightseeing
Hours: 6:00 to 17:00 (from 6:30 October to March)
Admission: Free
Sensoji ("Senso" is an alternative reading for Asakusa and "ji" means temple) is Tokyo's most famous and popular temple. Built in the 7th century, it is also one of its oldest, although the current buildings are postwar reconstructions.
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浅草寺影向堂
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaHours: 6:00 to 17:00 (from 6:30 October to March)
Admission: Free
Sensoji ("Senso" is an alternative reading for Asakusa and "ji" means temple) is Tokyo's most famous and popular temple. Built in the 7th century, it is also one of its oldest, although the current buildings are postwar reconstructions.
Hours: Always open
Admission: Free
Kaminarimon is the first of two large entrance gates leading to Sensoji Temple. First built more than 1000 years ago, it is the symbol of Asakusa. The Nakamise shopping street leads from Kaminarimon to the temple grounds.
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Kaminarimon
Hours: Always open
Admission: Free
Kaminarimon is the first of two large entrance gates leading to Sensoji Temple. First built more than 1000 years ago, it is the symbol of Asakusa. The Nakamise shopping street leads from Kaminarimon to the temple grounds.
I think recommendable item at the Nakamise Dori shopping street is “Ningyoyaki”.
Ningyoyaki is confection baked with the cake mold of cute doll.
The fillings traditionally come in various bean pastes, but recently there is also custard variety so you can relief if you don’t like bean pastes.
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Nakamise Shopping Street
1-chōme-36-3 AsakusaI think recommendable item at the Nakamise Dori shopping street is “Ningyoyaki”.
Ningyoyaki is confection baked with the cake mold of cute doll.
The fillings traditionally come in various bean pastes, but recently there is also custard variety so you can relief if you don’t like bean pastes.
Hours: 9:00 to 20:00 (observation deck until 22:00)
Closed: No closing days
The Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center was newly opened in 2012, adding diversity to the streets of Asakusa with its interesting architectural design. The eight story building offers a tourist information desk in multiple languages, free wifi connectivity, a cafe, and an observation deck which provides good views looking onto Sensoji Temple and the Nakamise Shopping Street.
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Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
2-chōme-18-9 KaminarimonHours: 9:00 to 20:00 (observation deck until 22:00)
Closed: No closing days
The Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center was newly opened in 2012, adding diversity to the streets of Asakusa with its interesting architectural design. The eight story building offers a tourist information desk in multiple languages, free wifi connectivity, a cafe, and an observation deck which provides good views looking onto Sensoji Temple and the Nakamise Shopping Street.
Токио Скайтрий
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageFood Scene
Asakusa Station
1-chōme-1-3 AsakusaSpeaking of eel in Asakusa, "Unatetsu" stands.
Suzukien Asakusa
3-chōme-4-3 AsakusaThe world's deepest matcha gelato store
Asakusa Takeya
1-chōme-2-11 HanakawadoShopping
It’s an about 15 minute walk from Asakusa to Kappabashi.
Kappabashi is widely recognized as a area where whole sellers concentrate, handling cutleries and kitchen equipment and tools catering to professional restaurant.
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Капабаши Догу-гай (Улица на кухненските прибори)
3-chōme-18-2 MatsugayaIt’s an about 15 minute walk from Asakusa to Kappabashi.
Kappabashi is widely recognized as a area where whole sellers concentrate, handling cutleries and kitchen equipment and tools catering to professional restaurant.
It is a big variety shop where you can buy cosmetics, food, medicine, miscellaneous goods etc without tax.
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Don Quijote
1-chōme-22-5 MinamiikebukuroIt is a big variety shop where you can buy cosmetics, food, medicine, miscellaneous goods etc without tax.
Shops: Daily 10:30 to 21:00 (supermarket is open 24 hours)
Restaurants: Daily 11:00 to 22:00
Rox is a shopping and entertainment complex consisting of a main building (Rox) and three annex buildings (Rox2G, Rox3 and Rox Dome). Many shops sell fashion for ladies and kids. There is a 24h supermarket in the basement.
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Asakusa Rox
1-chōme-25-15 AsakusaShops: Daily 10:30 to 21:00 (supermarket is open 24 hours)
Restaurants: Daily 11:00 to 22:00
Rox is a shopping and entertainment complex consisting of a main building (Rox) and three annex buildings (Rox2G, Rox3 and Rox Dome). Many shops sell fashion for ladies and kids. There is a 24h supermarket in the basement.
Getting Around
Asakusa Station
1-chōme-1-3 AsakusaEssentials
Lawson
1-chōme-1-65 OshiageLife Shinokachimachi
2-chōme-8-7 KojimaEntertainment & Activities
Hours: 10:00 to 18:00 (longer hours during holidays)
Admission: 1000 yen plus separate fees for rides
Originally opened as a flower park, Hanayashiki has a history of more than 150 years. Located just a few steps from Sensoji, the miniature amusement park offers numerous attractions, including a small Ferris wheel, roller coaster, carousel and Space Shot.
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Ханаяшики
2-chōme-28-1 AsakusaHours: 10:00 to 18:00 (longer hours during holidays)
Admission: 1000 yen plus separate fees for rides
Originally opened as a flower park, Hanayashiki has a history of more than 150 years. Located just a few steps from Sensoji, the miniature amusement park offers numerous attractions, including a small Ferris wheel, roller coaster, carousel and Space Shot.