Guidebook for Taitō-ku
Sightseeing
The Kaminarimon was first built in 941 by Taira no Kinmasa a military commander.[2] It was originally located near Komagata, but it was reconstructed in its current location in 1635. This is believed
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The Kaminarimon was first built in 941 by Taira no Kinmasa a military commander.[2] It was originally located near Komagata, but it was reconstructed in its current location in 1635. This is believed
Arts & Culture
It's a new television broadcasting tower and landmark of Tokyo. It is the centerpiece of the Tokyo Skytree Town in the Sumida City Ward, not far away from Asakusa. With a height of 634 meters.
55 locals recommend
Oshiage, 1-chōme−1−２
It's a new television broadcasting tower and landmark of Tokyo. It is the centerpiece of the Tokyo Skytree Town in the Sumida City Ward, not far away from Asakusa. With a height of 634 meters.
Hanayashiki was opened as a flower park in 1853, when Commodore of the US Navy Matthew Calbraith Perry visited our country in the late Edo era. Nowadays, Hanayashiki is operating as an amusement park
298 locals recommend
Hanayashiki
2-chōme-28-1 AsakusaHanayashiki was opened as a flower park in 1853, when Commodore of the US Navy Matthew Calbraith Perry visited our country in the late Edo era. Nowadays, Hanayashiki is operating as an amusement park
Ueno Zoological Gardens is the oldest zoo in Japan. Founded in 1882, it has grown over the years.
Now it's home to over 2,600 animals from 464 different.
523 locals recommend
Ueno Zoo
9-83 UenokōenUeno Zoological Gardens is the oldest zoo in Japan. Founded in 1882, it has grown over the years.
Now it's home to over 2,600 animals from 464 different.
Tokyo Dome City
1-chōme-3-61 Kōrakuhttp://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3039.html
Sumo is a competitive full-contact wrestling sport where a rikishi (wrestler) attempts to force another wrestler out of a circular ring (dohyō) or into touching the ground with anything
564 locals recommend
Ryogoku Kokugikan
1-chōme-3-28 YokoamiSumo is a competitive full-contact wrestling sport where a rikishi (wrestler) attempts to force another wrestler out of a circular ring (dohyō) or into touching the ground with anything
Essentials
Ameyoko (translates as "Candy-Store Street") is one of the liveliest shopping avenues in Tokyo, which becomes so filled with people on weekends that one cannot even walk straight.
549 locals recommend
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 UenoAmeyoko (translates as "Candy-Store Street") is one of the liveliest shopping avenues in Tokyo, which becomes so filled with people on weekends that one cannot even walk straight.
アメ横 This discount shopping street, famous throughout Japan for its wide variety of products, is centered in the area under the railway line from JR Ueno Station to Okachimachi Station.
155 locals recommend
アメヤ横丁問屋街
4-chōme-10-10 Uenoアメ横 This discount shopping street, famous throughout Japan for its wide variety of products, is centered in the area under the railway line from JR Ueno Station to Okachimachi Station.
You can buy every food for 24h.
also very cheaper than convenient store.
28 locals recommend
maruetsu, Higashiueno
5-chōme-17-11 HigashiuenoYou can buy every food for 24h.
also very cheaper than convenient store.
Food Scene
Best coffee in Tokyo and the custard cubes are the perfect accompaniment to a coffee. Probably the cutest café in the area. Look for a square sign and a small garden.
35 locals recommend
KOFFEE MAMEYA
4-chōme-15-3 JingūmaeBest coffee in Tokyo and the custard cubes are the perfect accompaniment to a coffee. Probably the cutest café in the area. Look for a square sign and a small garden.
Upon entering Ichiran, which serves only (pork bone/tonkotsu ramen), you are greeted by the standard ramen shop vending machine. You insert your money, press the button corresponding to your desired
49 locals recommend
Ichiran
Upon entering Ichiran, which serves only (pork bone/tonkotsu ramen), you are greeted by the standard ramen shop vending machine. You insert your money, press the button corresponding to your desired
Yosando Ueno Honten
6-chōme-5-3 UenoYou are able to eat great meat!
Should try it.
Originally it is cooked from water without any seasoning in order to make the most of stock from chicken and bones, thus it is called 'mizutaki' (stewed with water)a local dish mainly eaten in Fukuoka
玄海
5-chōme-24-2 SendagayaOriginally it is cooked from water without any seasoning in order to make the most of stock from chicken and bones, thus it is called 'mizutaki' (stewed with water)a local dish mainly eaten in Fukuoka
Everything Else
Please be kindly noted that Money Exchange is NOT a common spot in Tokyo!!! As far as I know, there is 1 TravelTex in Keisei Ueno.
33 locals recommend
Travelex
1-chōme-1-3 NishishinjukuPlease be kindly noted that Money Exchange is NOT a common spot in Tokyo!!! As far as I know, there is 1 TravelTex in Keisei Ueno.
You are able to rent a bicycle just 500 yen on week day,
even weeked 1000yen.
26 locals recommend
MUJI Yūrakuchō Store
3-chōme-3-5 GinzaYou are able to rent a bicycle just 500 yen on week day,
even weeked 1000yen.
famous for its many electronics shops. In more recent years, Akihabara has gained recognition as the center of Japan's otaku (diehard fan) culture, and many shops and establishments devoted to anime
478 locals recommend
Akihabara Station
famous for its many electronics shops. In more recent years, Akihabara has gained recognition as the center of Japan's otaku (diehard fan) culture, and many shops and establishments devoted to anime
You are able to coming from Narita airport direstly to Ueno station within a hour.
52 locals recommend
Keisei-Ueno Station
1 UenokōenYou are able to coming from Narita airport direstly to Ueno station within a hour.
Shopping
Marui is very famous department in Japan.
You are able to shopping and lunch.
34 locals recommend
Ueno Marui
6-chōme-15-1 UenoMarui is very famous department in Japan.
You are able to shopping and lunch.