Guidebook for Taitō-ku
Sightseeing
This temple is one of the most famous temple in Japan.
The gate is really famous called Kaminari-mon.
You should take picture with it!
1521 locals recommend
Senso-ji Temple
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaThis temple is one of the most famous temple in Japan.
The gate is really famous called Kaminari-mon.
You should take picture with it!
Parks & Nature
This place is very good to relax.
Especially in April, the park is full of cherry blossom and you must see it when you come to Japan in Spring
131 locals recommend
Sumida Park
1-chōme-1 HanakawadoThis place is very good to relax.
Especially in April, the park is full of cherry blossom and you must see it when you come to Japan in Spring
Food Scene
Very famous Japanese shabu-shabu place since 1895!
It is more than 100 years old and food is just delicious.
If you would like to try shabu-shabu in Asakusa, this is the place!
88 locals recommend
Asakusa Sushiken
2-chōme-11-4 AsakusaVery famous Japanese shabu-shabu place since 1895!
It is more than 100 years old and food is just delicious.
If you would like to try shabu-shabu in Asakusa, this is the place!
Very famous Japanese sweets shop.
When you are peckish walking on the street, you can grab Manzyu from this place.
15 locals recommend
Asakusa Takeya
1-chōme-2-11 HanakawadoVery famous Japanese sweets shop.
When you are peckish walking on the street, you can grab Manzyu from this place.
Arts & Culture
Asakusa Engei Hall is located right in the midst of it all, and is one of the four theatres in Tokyo hosting Rakugo acts on a regular basis
45 locals recommend
Asakusa Engei Hall
1-chōme-43-12 AsakusaAsakusa Engei Hall is located right in the midst of it all, and is one of the four theatres in Tokyo hosting Rakugo acts on a regular basis
Essentials
千束商店街
4-chōme-36-6 AsakusaYou can find daily necessities from this shopping street.
Entertainment & Activities
The most famous Sumou wrestling place in the world!
If you have interest in Japanese traditional place, this is must check spot!
564 locals recommend
Ryogoku Kokugikan
1-chōme-3-28 YokoamiThe most famous Sumou wrestling place in the world!
If you have interest in Japanese traditional place, this is must check spot!
You can rent Japanese traditional Kimono.
When you come to Asakusa, you should try it out and take a snap shot!
Kyoto Kimono Rental Wargo Asakusa Shop
1-chōme-30 AsakusaYou can rent Japanese traditional Kimono.
When you come to Asakusa, you should try it out and take a snap shot!
Getting Around
Public transportation going to Akihabara for about 5 minutes.
You can also rent a bicycle from this station!
88 locals recommend
Asakusa Sushiken
2-chōme-11-4 AsakusaPublic transportation going to Akihabara for about 5 minutes.
You can also rent a bicycle from this station!
Asakusa Station
1-chōme-1-3 AsakusaTrain station going towards Ginza to Shibuya.
Iriya Station
1-chōme-14-12 IriyaTrain station. You can go to Shinjuku directly from this station.