Asakusa Travel Guide

A new type of experience: Guests can watch a sumo show performed right in front of them in a sumo wrestling ring while enjoying a bowl of chanko-nabe (a type of stew, also called "Sumo Stew").

Asakusa's top power spot famous for matchmaking.

The chief shrine of Honjo, famous for its "stroking cow" and "guardian cow."

A tourist information center located right in front of Kaminarimon, popular for its view from the top floor.

A park along the Sumida River, known for its cherry blossoms and as a photography spot for the Skytree.

Safe from rain and intense heat under the arcade! A shopping street traversing Asakusa from east to west.

One of the oldest shopping streets in Japan, bustling with visitors to Asakusa Temple.

A historic shrine known for "Torinoichi" and "Nadeokame".

Experience various traditional Japanese cultural activities such as rickshaw traveling, tea ceremonies, and wearing kimonos.

This shrine enshrines the deity who contributed to the construction of Sensoji Temple and is popularly known as "Sanja-sama."

The comedy theater in Asakusa which produced Beat Takeshi.

An amusement park preserving its rich history while continually evolving.

A place where miso soup, usually a side dish, takes center stage. Classic Japanese breakfast with an innovative twist.

At Japan's first bar, founded in the Meiji era and beloved by literary giants, savor the signature cocktail.

Take a stroll around Asakusa with the crispy Monaka from a specialty shop in one hand.

Satisfy your soul and stomach with seasonal Fucha Cuisine, one of the Shojin vegetarian dishes.

A restaurant with a history—the original kamameshi restaurant.

A well-known restaurant serving prawn tendon in Asakusa, an area that’s famous for the dish.

A hot and bumping supermarket making waves with global tourists.

The doll-shaped cakes from the oldest shop on Nakamise Street, with shapes inspired by Asakusa, are perfect for souvenirs.

A specialty store supporting local regions, bringing together selected specialties and local products from all 47 prefectures.

Hot Age-Manju (deep-fried manju) to accompany your visit to Sensoji Temple.

Specialist coffee shop for everything from general to professional use.

A Japanese tableware store offering a variety of unique dishes purchased from kilns around Japan.

A specialty store specializing in ultra-realistic food samples with hands-on production experience.

Discover high-quality tools that will last a lifetime.

A unique "cube" type accommodation that redefines the conventional concept of capsule hotels.

The big festival held in May at Asakusa Shrine in Tokyo. One of Japan’s prominent festivals.

A traditional summer evening spectacle in Tokyo.

The whole town goes excited by the rhythm of the samba! It's Japan's largest samba event to close out the summer in Asakusa.