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Asakusa Shrine

4.5

1344 Reviews

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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...
Taito City Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

4.5

963 Reviews

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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

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Imado Shrine

3.5

198 Reviews

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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...
Hon Ryu In (Matsuchiyama Shoten)

4.0

75 Reviews

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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

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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

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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

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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.
Otori-jinja Shrine (Asakusa Tori-no-ichi Fair)

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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

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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."""
Mokubatei

4.0

8 Reviews

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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

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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...
Ikenami Shotaro Memorial Museum

3.5

16 Reviews

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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。
Tokyo Cruise Ship

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Tokyo Taitou-ku Hanakawado 1-1-1

This water bus gives riders the chance to see the neighborhoods of Tokyo and Tokyo Bay from the water during their trip and operates three routes traveling from the Tokyo Cruise Ship dock in Asakusa to Hamarikyu, Hinode Pier, and Odaiba Seaside Park. In addition to the Shitamachi area sprawling along the Sumida River, riders can enjoy the shipboard announcements which introduce the various distinctive bridges along the way. On the Himiko, a ship designed by manga artists Leiji Matsumoto, announcements are provided by characters from his famed work, Galaxy Express 999. Asakusa Station is the closest station to the Asakusa boarding dock.
Asakusa France-za Engeijo Toyokan

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Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 1-43- 124 F In front of the Asakusa 6-ku police box (entrance to the Asakusa entertainment hall on the right)

A 10 minute walk from Asakusa Station. The Asakusa France-za Engeijo Toyokan is a performing arts theater in Asakusa-koen Rokku. Known simply as the Toyokan, the theater is famous as the place where comedian, actor, and director Beat Takeshi got his start. Today, the theater primarily holds variety shows of manzai and mandan comedy, while its sister theater in the same building, the Asakusa Engei Hall, is used mainly for traditional rakugo comedic storytelling; together, they carry on a history of comedy culture in the Asakusa area. Performances are conducted 365 days a year, ensuring you can enjoy a performance any day the mood strikes you. An afternoon performance is held daily from 12:00 p.m.; consisting of 15 to 20 groups of performers and comedians, a new group is sure to come on before you ever get bored with the current one.
Arai Bunsendo (Nakamise Shop)

4.0

3 Reviews

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Tokyo Taito-ku Asakusa 1-30-1

A store specializing in folding fans located on Nakamise Shopping Street, one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan. They have an array of fans for everything from daily use to training in the performing arts. The long-standing shop attracts dancers, kabuki actors, geisha, rakugo performers, etc. Their original hand block printed pochi-bukuro petite envelopes and four-cornered Edo Ichimonji style paper fans make popular Asakusa souvenirs. They also do custom-made fans with a choice of materials and designs that make great birthday presents or gifts for that special someone.

雷門柳小路に，老舗の扇子屋さん「荒井文扇堂」があります。店構えも趣があり，美しい扇子や団扇を見ているだけで気持ちが浮き立ちます。浅草に行ったら是非訪れたいお店です。
Marugoto Nippon Kura

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Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 2-6-7 Whole Man 1F

Marugoto Nippon, opened in 2015, aims to introduce authentic, handmade delights and hidden specialties from all 47 prefectures of Japan to bring local goods under one roof. Kura a treasure trove of local luxury foods specially selected by eagle-eyed buyers.
Asakusa Ojima (Denbouin Street location)

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Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 2-3-2

A studio and store which makes and sells Edo kiriko cut glass located in Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo. The store at 2 Chome Asakusa sells kiriko glasses and knickknacks, while the workshop at 4 Chome holds short classes where you can cut your own design and make your very own Edo kiriko piece.
Sumida River Walk

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Edo Toys Nakamise Sukeroku

4.0

1 Reviews

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Tokyo Taito-ku Asakusa 2-3-1

"The only hobby shop in Japan specializing in small toys from the Edo period is located near the end of Nakamise Shopping Street. It sells miniature toys that originated during the reign of Tokugawa Yoshimune, the eighth shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. The small toy animals with humorous expressions came about due to an Edo period ban on luxuries. During the period conspicuous consumption by wealthy merchants became illegal, including large and lavish toys. In response, artisans began making these tiny, elaborate items that made as small as possible or incorporated clever wordplay into their designs. These include little dogs with bamboo baskets referring to the Japanese character for ""laughter"" and red owls whose color is believed to have the power to protect people from evil."

雷門から仲見世通りをまっすぐ進み、伝法院通りも過ぎ、浅草寺の右側にある、日本唯一の江戸趣味小玩具店です。贅沢禁止令でサイズが制限されたことに端を発する小玩具ですが、外国人にとても人気があるようで、お店は大変にぎわっていました。ミニサイズ扇子などがとても可愛らしかったです。

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