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Asakusa

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Asakusa Shrine

4.5

1344 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 2-3-1

This shrine is located next to the main hall of Senso-ji. Since it primarily enshrines the three deities Hinokuma-hamanari-no-mikoto, Hinokuma-takenari-no-mikoto, and Hajin-matsuchi-no-mikoto, it is referred to as “Sanja Gongen Shrine” and “Sanja Sama.” The hall of worship, the hall of offerings and the inner sanctuary of the current shrine, completed in 1649, have all been designated by the Japanese government as Important Cultural Properties. The Sanja Matsuri held regularly every year on the third Friday, Saturday and Sunday in May is famous for its dynamic mikoshi (portable shrine) and long procession of people.

The area around the shrine is filled with shops and food in a market like setting. It was fun to wander around. It was very crowded and hard to navigate. It was raining and everyone had an umbrella...
Kappabashi Dougu Street (R)

4.0

1310 Reviews

Shopping

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This is a wholesaler district full of approximately 170 shops stocking items such as professional-grade cookware, tableware, kitchen equipment, ingredients for restaurants and plastic food samples. Plastic food samples that are one aspect of Japan’s unique culture are popular as souvenirs. In addition to tourists, there are many chefs from overseas that visit to purchase kitchen knives and molds. Closest train stations include Tawaramachi Station and Asakusa Station.

Almost a kilometre long, this street is lined on both sides by shops both small and large selling catering supplies including tableware, utensils and appliances and sample food. There is a English...
Taito City Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

4.5

963 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Taitou-ku Kaminarimon 2-18-9

This Tourist Information Center located at Tokyo Taito City’s Kaminarimon provides helpful information and services to tourists visiting Taito City. One characteristic is the building exterior that stands out for its appearance like bungalows stacked on top of each other. In addition to an information counter with support available in Japanese, English, Korean and Chinese, a place to change foreign currencies, and a sightseeing information corner, there are also a free PC, free WiFi, and a multipurpose space available. At the free observation terrace on the eighth floor, visitors can take in a view of Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree.

The Tourist centre is at the start of the entrance leading to Nakamise street and Sensoji temple. You can purchase Tokyo Metro Pass here. (Dont forget to bring your passport). The staff are friendly...
Senso-ji Temple

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Taito-ku Asakusa 2-3-1
Imado Shrine

3.5

198 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Taitou-ku Imado 1-5-22

The Imado Shrine in Taito City is known as the birthplace of the “Maneki-neko” (the Beckoning Lucky Cat). The origins of the establishment of the shrine are considered to be in 1063 after a transfer of a deity from Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine, Kyoto at the time of the suppression of Oshu by Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and Yoshiie. There are various theories on the origins of the Beckoning Lucky Cat, but it is said that its roots lie in Imado porcelain which was fired in Imado from the 16th century. On the grounds there are many related objects such as a “monument dedicated to the place of origin of Imado porcelain” and the “Nade (stroked) cat statue”. There is no end to the female worshippers visiting the shrine as it is the shrine of the deities of marriage. It is also visited by worshippers who like history as it is the site of the demise of Okita Soji and the Shinsengumi (a special police force in Kyoto during the late shogunate period).

This is a small shrine and served as a great introduction to Japan on our first morning. We were the only ones there and had a chance to chat with the woman working there. I wanted to go there due to...
ASAKUSA ENGEI HALL

4.0

130 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 1-43-12

This is a theater that conducts performance of rakugo (Japanese comedic storytelling) year-round. In addition to rakugo, there are also programs that include manzai (two-person comedy acts), skits and imitations. After opening in 1964, it gained popularity as a hall for comedy and famous artists such as Kinichi Hagimoto, “Beat” Takeshi and Kiyoshi Atsumi often performed there. Although there is a daytime part and a night-time part, there is no restriction on choosing one or the other so visitors can watch for the entire day. There is also a shop that sells bento lunch boxes, drinks and other merchandise. Tickets are only available for purchase on the day of the show.

Asakusa Engei Hall is a theatre where an actor perform alone on stage telling comic stories in japanese so it helps if you know the language but even if you don’t, you may enjoy the environment and...
Hon Ryu In (Matsuchiyama Shoten)

4.0

75 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Taito-ku Asakusa 7-4-1

Kangiten, otherwise called Ganabachi / Ganapa-tei / Ganwha / Binayaka-ten / Sho-ten (and the clue is in these names!) is the elephant headed deity (Deva or Ten) of bliss, joy, material prosperity...
Yoshiwara-jinja Shrine

3.5

43 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Taitou-ku Senzoku 3-20-2

A Shinto shrine located in Senzoku, Taito City. Erected in 1872, the shrine merges five Inari (fox god) shrines which once stood in the Yoshiwara red light district. After the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, the Yoshiwara Benzaiten shrine, which was once located near Yoshiwara, was also merged into this shrine with the building of a new main shrine building. The current main shrine was built in 1968. Dedicated to the gods Uga no Mitama no Mikoto and Ichikishima-hime no Mikoto, the shrine grants worshipper's peace and happiness in the home, business prosperity, financial luck, and improved abilities in the performing arts.

Shogun Iyeyasu, founder of Tokugawa Government, moved to Tokyo(called as Edo in those days)in 1590 and founded the government in 1603 and many people moved in to build a new capitol. As two thirds of...
Sumida Park

Travel / Tourism

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This park running north-south along the Sumida River is about five minutes on foot from Asakusa Station. It features numerous historic sites related to the Emperor Meiji and haiku poets such as Masaoka Shiki. A Japanese garden with a pond that used to be part of the Mito-Tokugawa family's residence has been incorporated into the park. It's a popular cherry blossom viewing spot, and it holds a cherry blossom festival every March. They also hold a Yabusame horseback archery event and the Sumida River Fireworks. It's a popular spot for viewing the Tokyo Sky Tree too. At night you can see it lit up along with Sakurabashi Bridge.
Nakamise-dori Street

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa

Running from Kaminarimon Gate to Senso-ji, this is one of Japan’s oldest shopping streets with a length of more than 250 meters. There are numerous shops along both sides of the street offering famous Tokyo sweets such as kibidango (millet dumplings), kushidango (mochi dumplings on skewers), ningyo-yaki (sponge cakes in various shapes filled with red bean paste) and kaminari-okoshi (sweet rice crackers) as well as souvenirs geared towards foreign tourists, and here visitors can really enjoy the atmosphere of a Japanese shitamachi (downtown neighborhood). The electric signboards that are beautifully uniform are a must-see.
Asakusa Hanayashiki

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Taito-ku Asakusa 2-28-1

Located to the west of Sensoji Temple, it is said that this was Japan's first amusement park. When it opened in 1853 it was a flower garden, there is a distinctive retro atmosphere in the park that can only be made from the long history of Hanayashiki. The Space Shot scream machine is the park's oldest, most thrilling ride, and will blast you 60 meters into the air. From the top you can see out over Asakusa. It's a popular spot with families and couples.
Otori-jinja Shrine (Asakusa Tori-no-ichi Fair)

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Taitou-ku Senzoku 3-18-7

"This shrine on Kokusai-dori Street is approximately seven minutes on foot from Iriya Station. It's famous Tori-no-ichi Fair has been held since the Edo Period (1603-1868). The shrine's widely known by the familiar name ""Otorisama,"" and it hosts the Yoimiya-matsuri Festival and the Tojitsu-sai Festival annually in November. They give out little rake-shaped talismans at the first beating of the drum at midnight during the fair. These are meant to bring good luck and business prosperity. They also give out oval netsuke ornaments made of pure gold to the first three parishioners to arrive. The shrine is part of the Pilgrimage to 8 Shrines in Shitamachi and Asakusa Seven Lucky Gods circuits that people walk to boost their fortunes. The grounds have stone literary monuments dedicated to writers Higuchi Ichiyo and Masaoka Shiki. "
Tokyo Cruise Asakusa Pier

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Taitou-ku Hanakawado 1-1-1

"Tokyo Cruise Asakusa Pier is located around one minute's walk from Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Tobu Isesaki Line), and around three minutes' walk from Toei Asakusa Station. Visitors can use Asakusa Pier to board Tokyo Cruise boat services that take passengers to visit tourist spots located near the river or in Tokyo Bay, including Hama-rikyu Gardens, Hinode Pier, and Odaiba Seaside Park. The distinctive ""Himiko"" water-bus that travels to Toyosu was designed by Manga comic book artist Matsumoto Reiji with the aim of creating a boat that ""children will want to ride on as soon as they see it."" On-board announcements are made in the voices of characters from popular TV cartoon series ""The Galaxy Express 999."" Other Tokyo Cruise boats with distinctive designs include the ""Hotaluna"" and ""Emeraldas."""
ASAKUSA IMAHAN Kokusai Street Head Restaurant

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tokyo Taitou-ku Nishiasakusa 3-1-12

This venerable sukiyaki and shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot) restaurant was founded in 1895. Their exquisite sukiyaki, made exclusively with top-class Japanese Black and Kobe beef and flavored with a secret stock, is beloved as one of the traditional flavors that best represents Asakusa and Japan. In addition to set meals featuring their first-rate sukiyaki-style shabu-shabu, steak, and other items, the restaurant also has a full lunch menu of reasonably-priced items. Seating options include table seating, private rooms, and a reception hall, making the restaurant a great place for entertaining guests, a dinner party, or a banquet.
Mokubatei

4.0

8 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 2-7-5

Japan's only theater for traditional rokyoku storytelling accompanied by shamisen music, the Mokubatei is also used for kodan storytelling, comedy, rakugo comedic storytelling, minyo folk songs, and other theater and music performances. Tickets are often half price for customers age 25 and under, and long-standing fans and younger people enjoy performances together.

昭和の映画館を思い出す座席でした。こういった雰囲気は久しぶりだったので、昭和生まれには懐かしい感じです。今回は隣の席が空いていましたが、結構肘とか腕はあたりそうです。演者さんが低い位置にいると、座席によって見にくいので、席を選ぶ時気をつけるとよいかもしれません。ただ、演者さんと近いので臨場感がいい劇場ですね。浅草寺や花やしきも近いし、浅草を散歩しながら楽しめるスポットでした。
Jidaiya

5.0

9 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Taitou-ku Kaminarimon 2-3-5

This company operates a tourist rickshaw service and offers hands-on learning experiences relating to Japanese culture in 2 Chome, Kaminarimon, Taito City. They also put on performances of traditional arts including Japanese drums and shamisen. They have set up an array of services including traveling old-fashioned picture-story shows, traveling dagashi sweet markets, Japanese style weddings, and a lending program for Japanese tools.

My husband and I did the private tea ceremony experience, which took about 45 minutes. Our host was so lovely and sweet, and taught us about the ceremonial traditions, the pride hosts have in serving...
Asakusa EKIMISE

Shopping

Tokyo Taitou-ku Hanakawado 1-4-1

This is a shopping complex in Taito, Tokyo, which opened originally in 1931 and was renewed and reopened in the station building in 2012. The Tobu Asakusa Station is on the second floor. The department store “Matsuya Asakusa” is in the basement and the first and third floors, and offers an array of food, sweets, cosmetics, and fashion items. There are also fashion shops and miscellaneous goods shops on the 4th and 5th floors, the 6th floor is the bookstore and the home electronics floor, the 7th floor is for restaurants. The rooftop square overlooking Tokyo Sky Tree is popular as a place to relax during your shopping spree and in summer there is also a beer garden on the roof.
Kagetsudo Asakusa

4.0

429 Reviews

Shopping

Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 2-7-13

Asakusa Kagetsudo is a cafe featuring Japanese-style sweets which was established in 1945, it is located in the shopping district approaching from the west of the temple, just left of Asakusa Temple’s main temple building. The “Original Jumbo Melon Pan”, which is cold fermented and takes approximately three times as long as usual to ferment, is an Asakusa specialty which is often showcased in the media. There is a relaxing Japanese-style cafe on the second floor and it is recommended for a break between sightseeing.

This is a famous melon pan bakery everybody loves. Its been selling delicious melon pans for decades. Melon pan really doesnt taste like melon but its sweet, light, and fluffy. These days they...
Suzukien Asakusa

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 3-4-3

A venerable tea house standing proudly in Asakusa which has operated continuously since 1848. This renowned shop, proclaimed the “tea house of Edo” in waka poetry, carries only the best tea leaves, good for the body and beauty. The tea house’s signature matcha gelato was created in collaboration with famed Shizuoka matcha sweets shop Nanaya. The gelato is categorized into seven grades of matcha strength, enabling patrons to choose their preference. Grade seven is called the “strongest matcha gelato in the world,” and is a favorite with tourists.
Ikenami Shotaro Memorial Museum

3.5

16 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Taitou-ku Nishiasakusa 3-25-16 Taito-ku Lifelong Learning Center 1st floor Taito-ku Central Library

Opened in 2001, the Ikenami Shotaro Memorial Museum is dedicated to popularizing the achievements and works of Japanese author Shotaro Ikenami, who published numerous historical novel masterpieces. The museum has a collection of various materials and items relating to the author's works, a recreation of his study, as well as manuscripts and paintings created by the Ikenami's own hand. The facility also has a historical novel library.

台東区生涯学習センター1階・台東区立中央図書館内にあります。時代小説の大家でもある池波正太郎の書斎や作品、絵画、直筆原稿など多数の資料を展示しておりファンにはたまらない場所となっています。

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