Ueno, Asakusa and Akihabara Travel Guide

A recreation of a 1950s Tokyo shitamachi streetscape! Experience everyday life from the era at this museum.

Explore Japan’s nature freely with a rental car fully equipped for camping.

A DJ booth and a bar, too! A downtown bathhouse where you can experience a new way to enjoy a sento.

A traditional Japanese-style hidden hot spring retreat that lets you forget the noise and bustle of the city.

One of Tokyo’s largest hot spring facility, featuring a view of Tokyo Skytree.

See it and be amazed-create it and be inspired! Experience the limitless possibilities of origami.

Stunning night skies made to rival the real thing at this planetarium complete with cutting-edge visuals and sound.

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").

Free viewing of two iconic trams from the heyday of Tokyo's streetcars.

A natural pond located within Ueno Park, Japan's first urban park.

A historic shrine renowned for its vigorous "Futtenbo Mikoshi Swing."

Discover the history and culture of Sumida Ward through various exhibits!

Enjoy creative French cuisine in an extraordinary setting inspired by a luxury cruise ship.

A small café by the park where you can savor lovingly prepared homemade dishes and desserts.

A specialty restaurant offering rare wagyu and panoramic views of Tokyo’s cityscape.

Delicate, light-colored tonkatsu served in Ueno, one of Tokyo’s most competitive tonkatsu districts.

A renowned tonkatsu restaurant in Akihabara, famous for its delicious pork cutlets and continuous lines of customers.

Prime plates of Japanese Black Wagyu beef.

A long-established tempura restaurant with over 130 years of history, where you can savor its timeless traditional flavors.

A long-established spot where you can enjoy both traditional sweets and casual Chinese dishes.

The go-to standing bar in Ueno for wallet-friendly bites.

A popular fruit shop known for its fresh, cut fruits, allowing you to easily enjoy the seasonal flavors.

Heaping plates meet wallet-friendly prices at this hit restaurant run by a meat wholesaler.

A Japanese-style café where you can enjoy freshly cooked and freshly made onigiri (rice balls) along with homemade side dishes.

Directly connected to JR Ueno Station! With more than 60 shops offering gourmet food and goods that are uniquely Japanese, this in-station shopping facility is comfortable to use even on rainy days.

A specialty shop near Akihabara Station offering original railroad goods unique to the JR East Group.

Enjoy Old-Fashioned Bottled Milk with the Nostalgic Atmosphere of Downtown Okachimachi.

Enjoy Bottled Milk along with the Bustle of the Akihabara Station Platform.

A building in Akihabara, the mecca of otaku culture, where Japanese subculture comes together.

An entertainment specialty store packed with anime, games, and figures.

A flagship shop in Akihabara-the mecca of subculture-offering a wide selection of plastic models and figures.

Over 200+ years at this authentic “okoshi” shop for traditional rice puff sweets.

A secondhand goods specialty store boasting one of the largest selections in the industry.

500 machines to try at this Akihabara hot-spot and capsule-toy specialty shop, a tried-and-true landmark for over 20 years!

Discover everyday "Aramono" goods-simple, durable household items cherished throughout daily life in Japan.

Japan’s first specialty shop dedicated to Turkish mosaic lamps.

An exclusive sweet available only at Tokyo Skytree Solamachi.

A beloved Tokyo souvenir featuring adorable egg-shaped sweets!

Fragrant Japanese hand cream with a moistening effect.

A lifestyle hotel where you can experience the culture and traditions of the Ueno area.

Known for breakfast! A conveniently located hotel in the heart of Asakusa, perfect for sightseeing.

Art motifs and pandas are the star with major Tokyo destinations at your doorstep.

Experience "Tokyo" from your room at this official hotel of Tokyo Skytree®.

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

A Women-Only Overnight Facility!

“toco.” is a guesthouse, hosted in a 90-year-old renovated building.

A place where the ordinary and extraordinary mix, bringing together travelers from around the world and locals alike.

A small guesthouse nestled in a shopping district.

When it comes to cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Japan, this is the place to be. The cherry blossom festival in Ueno Park is a historic and large-scale event.

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

A festival filled with nostalgic atmosphere of the Edo period parading portable shrines and floats parade around the town.

Special illuminations and events are held exclusively during the Christmas season.

The Original Location of Famous Festival “Tori-no-Ichi,” Where Visitors Pray for Financial Luck.

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.

Enjoy Tokyo's landmarks such as the bridges over the Sumida River, Skytree, and Rainbow Bridge from the water bus.