Guidebook for 台東区
Food Scene
浅草駅
1-chōme-1-3 AsakusaSpeaking of eel in Asakusa, "Unatetsu" stands.
Asakusa Kagetsudo head office
2-chōme-7-13 AsakusaIt is a famous "melonpan" store.
Asakusa Takeya
1-chōme-2-11 HanakawadoImahan Honten
1-chōme-19-7 Asakusa"SUKIYAKI"
Sightseeing
東京スカイツリー
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageHours: 9:00 to 20:00 (observation deck until 22:00) Closed: No closing days The Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center was newly opened in 2012, adding diversity to the streets of Asakusa with its interesting architectural design. The eight story building offers a tourist information desk in multiple languages, free wifi connectivity, a cafe, and an observation deck which provides good views looking onto Sensoji Temple and the Nakamise Shopping Street.
40 現地メンバーのおすすめ
浅草文化観光センター
2-chōme-18-9 KaminarimonHours: 9:00 to 20:00 (observation deck until 22:00) Closed: No closing days The Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center was newly opened in 2012, adding diversity to the streets of Asakusa with its interesting architectural design. The eight story building offers a tourist information desk in multiple languages, free wifi connectivity, a cafe, and an observation deck which provides good views looking onto Sensoji Temple and the Nakamise Shopping Street.
Hours depend on the individual shops; typically daily from 9:00 to 19:00
The Nakamise shopping street stretches over approximately 250 meters from Kaminarimon to the main grounds of Sensoji Temple. It is lined by more than 50 shops, which offer local specialties and the usual array of tourist souvenirs.
194 現地メンバーのおすすめ
仲見世通り
1-chōme-36-3 AsakusaHours depend on the individual shops; typically daily from 9:00 to 19:00
The Nakamise shopping street stretches over approximately 250 meters from Kaminarimon to the main grounds of Sensoji Temple. It is lined by more than 50 shops, which offer local specialties and the usual array of tourist souvenirs.
Hours: 6:00 to 17:00 (from 6:30 October to March) Admission: Free Sensoji ("Senso" is an alternative reading for Asakusa and "ji" means temple) is Tokyo's most famous and popular temple. Built in the 7th century, it is also one of its oldest, although the current buildings are postwar reconstructions.
1521 現地メンバーのおすすめ
浅草寺
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaHours: 6:00 to 17:00 (from 6:30 October to March) Admission: Free Sensoji ("Senso" is an alternative reading for Asakusa and "ji" means temple) is Tokyo's most famous and popular temple. Built in the 7th century, it is also one of its oldest, although the current buildings are postwar reconstructions.
Shopping
It’s an about 15 minute walk from Asakusa to Kappabashi. Kappabashi is widely recognized as a area where whole sellers concentrate, handling cutleries and kitchen equipment and tools catering to professional restaurant.
176 現地メンバーのおすすめ
かっぱ橋道具街
3-chōme-18-2 MatsugayaIt’s an about 15 minute walk from Asakusa to Kappabashi. Kappabashi is widely recognized as a area where whole sellers concentrate, handling cutleries and kitchen equipment and tools catering to professional restaurant.
It is a big variety shop where you can buy cosmetics, food, medicine, miscellaneous goods etc without tax.
399 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Don Quijote
1-chōme-22-5 MinamiikebukuroIt is a big variety shop where you can buy cosmetics, food, medicine, miscellaneous goods etc without tax.
Shops: Daily 10:30 to 21:00 (supermarket is open 24 hours) Restaurants: Daily 11:00 to 22:00 Rox is a shopping and entertainment complex consisting of a main building (Rox) and three annex buildings (Rox2G, Rox3 and Rox Dome). Many shops sell fashion for ladies and kids. There is a 24h supermarket in the basement.
171 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Asakusa Rox
1-chōme-25-15 AsakusaShops: Daily 10:30 to 21:00 (supermarket is open 24 hours) Restaurants: Daily 11:00 to 22:00 Rox is a shopping and entertainment complex consisting of a main building (Rox) and three annex buildings (Rox2G, Rox3 and Rox Dome). Many shops sell fashion for ladies and kids. There is a 24h supermarket in the basement.