Guidebook for Taitō-ku
Sightseeing
秋葉原駅
AKIHABARA! The city that animation geeks love!!!
http://akiba.or.jp/
Ueno Zoological Gardens is the oldest zoo in Japan! Now it's home to over 2,600 animals from 464 different species!
See more details:
http://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/ueno/index.html
523 現地メンバーのおすすめ
上野動物園
9-83 UenokōenUeno Zoological Gardens is the oldest zoo in Japan! Now it's home to over 2,600 animals from 464 different species!
See more details:
http://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/ueno/index.html
The 634m-high TOKYO SKYTREE was recognized by the Guinness World Records Company on November 17, 2011 as the tallest tower in the world!
See more details:
http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/
1847 現地メンバーのおすすめ
東京スカイツリー
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageThe 634m-high TOKYO SKYTREE was recognized by the Guinness World Records Company on November 17, 2011 as the tallest tower in the world!
See more details:
http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/
Senso-ji is Tokyo's oldest temple. Known affectionately to people all over Japan as the temple of the Asakusa Kannon!
See more details:
http://www.senso-ji.jp/about/index_e.html
21 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Imahan Annex
2-chōme-2-5 AsakusaSenso-ji is Tokyo's oldest temple. Known affectionately to people all over Japan as the temple of the Asakusa Kannon!
See more details:
http://www.senso-ji.jp/about/index_e.html
Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples!
1521 現地メンバーのおすすめ
浅草寺
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaSensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples!
You can ride on Rickshaw (”Jinrikisha”) and experience Japanese traditions!!!
http://www.jidaiya.biz/meiji-edo/
Jidaiya
2-chōme-3-5 KaminarimonYou can ride on Rickshaw (”Jinrikisha”) and experience Japanese traditions!!!
http://www.jidaiya.biz/meiji-edo/
浅草公会堂
1-chōme-38-6 AsakusaYou may drop by to see Japanese events held here!
I recommend this stop especially in APRIL!!! Celebrating cherry blossoms!!!
14 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Ueno Park Open-Air Stage
2-1 UenokōenI recommend this stop especially in APRIL!!! Celebrating cherry blossoms!!!
A big red nice bridge!!! You can take a picture with the best view of SKYTREE!
7 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Azumabashikanko Information Center
1-chōme-23-20 AzumabashiA big red nice bridge!!! You can take a picture with the best view of SKYTREE!
The area between Azumabashi Bridge and Sakurabashi Bridge on the Sumida River has been a famous cherry blossom viewing spot since the Edo period!
15 現地メンバーのおすすめ
梅めぐり散歩道
The area between Azumabashi Bridge and Sakurabashi Bridge on the Sumida River has been a famous cherry blossom viewing spot since the Edo period!
The Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum opened its doors in March 1993 as a space to reflect on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo and envision the city and life...
https://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/en/
江戸東京博物館分館
The Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum opened its doors in March 1993 as a space to reflect on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo and envision the city and life...
https://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/en/
It is one of the Shichifukujin (七福神) Shines of Asakusa, and enshrined Joeroku (福禄寿). It is very famous for the birth place of fortune cat (招き猫, manekineko)!
14 現地メンバーのおすすめ
今戸神社
1-chōme-5-22 ImadoIt is one of the Shichifukujin (七福神) Shines of Asakusa, and enshrined Joeroku (福禄寿). It is very famous for the birth place of fortune cat (招き猫, manekineko)!
This is such a famous theme park, Tokyo Disney Sea!!!
http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/tds/
209 現地メンバーのおすすめ
東京ディズニーシー
MaihamaThis is such a famous theme park, Tokyo Disney Sea!!!
http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/tds/
This is such a famous theme park, Tokyo Disneyland!!!
http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/tds/
1017 現地メンバーのおすすめ
東京ディズニーランド
MaihamaThis is such a famous theme park, Tokyo Disneyland!!!
http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/tds/
Everything Else
浅草駅
1-chōme-1-3 AsakusaTobu Skytree Line
Toei Asakusa Line
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
田原町駅
1-chōme-1-18 NishiasakusaTokyo Metro Ginza Line ONLY!
Public bath! There are also coin washers & dryers that anyone can use.
http://www.jakotsuyu.co.jp/
66 現地メンバーのおすすめ
蛇骨湯
1-chōme-11-11 AsakusaPublic bath! There are also coin washers & dryers that anyone can use.
http://www.jakotsuyu.co.jp/
Nice for shopping! Many tax-free goods as well!
http://abab.ababakafudado.co.jp/index.php
24 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Abab Ueno
4-chōme-8-4 UenoNice for shopping! Many tax-free goods as well!
http://abab.ababakafudado.co.jp/index.php
This is a shop of OWL! You can take pictures with & touch owls!!!
http://ameblo.jp/fukurounomise/
22 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Fukuro no Mise
1-chōme-27-9 TsukishimaThis is a shop of OWL! You can take pictures with & touch owls!!!
http://ameblo.jp/fukurounomise/
While there are several legends about the origins of cat charm, one of the widely known story regards Gotokuji as the place of origin. Legend holds that the ”maneki neko” originated back in Edo pero..
32 現地メンバーのおすすめ
豪徳寺
2-chōme-24-7 GōtokujiWhile there are several legends about the origins of cat charm, one of the widely known story regards Gotokuji as the place of origin. Legend holds that the ”maneki neko” originated back in Edo pero..
This is soooooo complicated for changing train lines….. however, nice place to look around! The station was renewed in 2013.
558 現地メンバーのおすすめ
東京駅 ギャラリー
1-chōme-9-1 MarunouchiThis is soooooo complicated for changing train lines….. however, nice place to look around! The station was renewed in 2013.
品川駅
3-chōme-26-27 TakanawaFor changing train lines, Shinagawa station is much easier than Tokyo station!
You can use buses and trains from Narita station to anywhere in Japan! It’s about 70 – 85min from Narita airport to Asakusa.
171 現地メンバーのおすすめ
成田空港
1-1 FurugomeYou can use buses and trains from Narita station to anywhere in Japan! It’s about 70 – 85min from Narita airport to Asakusa.
You can use buses and trains from Haneda station to anywhere in Japan! It’s about 35 – 50min from Haneda airport to Asakusa.
183 現地メンバーのおすすめ
羽田空港
You can use buses and trains from Haneda station to anywhere in Japan! It’s about 35 – 50min from Haneda airport to Asakusa.
Food Scene
This restaurant was among the names listed in the gourmet guide to Edo cuisines published in 1848.
Such a great experience of Japanese food!!!
http://www.dozeu.com/en/
40 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Komakata Dozeu
1-chōme-7-12 KomagataThis restaurant was among the names listed in the gourmet guide to Edo cuisines published in 1848.
Such a great experience of Japanese food!!!
http://www.dozeu.com/en/
You can enjoy delicious KYOTO food here in Tokyo!
http://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1311/A131102/13036988/
京料理 江森
You can enjoy delicious KYOTO food here in Tokyo!
http://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1311/A131102/13036988/
Asakusa Sushiken
2-chōme-11-4 AsakusaFresh & tasty SUSHI!!!
http://www.asakusa-sushiken.com/
This is a wonderful place to enjoy good food in a nice atmosphere of old Japanese folk house in Edo Japan.
http://www.kunimi-skytree.com/english
國見
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageThis is a wonderful place to enjoy good food in a nice atmosphere of old Japanese folk house in Edo Japan.
http://www.kunimi-skytree.com/english
Definitely try the kasuzuke (fish fermented in sake lees). Very tasty!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%B5%85%E8%8D%89%E9%8A%80%E9%AF%B1-%E5%8F%B0%E6%9D%B1%E5%8C%BA
浅草銀鯱
Definitely try the kasuzuke (fish fermented in sake lees). Very tasty!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%B5%85%E8%8D%89%E9%8A%80%E9%AF%B1-%E5%8F%B0%E6%9D%B1%E5%8C%BA
The world's first food-themed amusement park. You can enjoy the delicious tastes of ramens! Find your favorite ramen!
http://www.raumen.co.jp/
65 現地メンバーのおすすめ
新横浜ラーメン博物館
2-chōme-14-21 ShinyokohamaThe world's first food-themed amusement park. You can enjoy the delicious tastes of ramens! Find your favorite ramen!
http://www.raumen.co.jp/
Kawaii Monster Cafe
4-chōme-31-10 JingūmaeKAWAII MONSTER CAFE かわいいモンスターカフェ
Entertainment & Activities
Historically important traditional "yu-en-chi" (amusement park), Hanayashiki is located in a fun area! Definitely go, just a short walk from Asakusa subway station!
298 現地メンバーのおすすめ
浅草花やしき
2-chōme-28-1 AsakusaHistorically important traditional "yu-en-chi" (amusement park), Hanayashiki is located in a fun area! Definitely go, just a short walk from Asakusa subway station!
This is such a wonderful experience!!!!!! You can make fake foods which look like soooooooooo REAL!!!!!!
http://jp-hotnow.com/en/detail/jphn_his087_01.php?category=culture
176 現地メンバーのおすすめ
かっぱ橋道具街
3-chōme-18-2 MatsugayaThis is such a wonderful experience!!!!!! You can make fake foods which look like soooooooooo REAL!!!!!!
http://jp-hotnow.com/en/detail/jphn_his087_01.php?category=culture
Drinks & Nightlife
You can taste soooooo many types of Japanese sake!
http://www.e-daimasu.com/sakebar/
20 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Daimasu Kaminarimon
1-chōme-2-8 AsakusaYou can taste soooooo many types of Japanese sake!
http://www.e-daimasu.com/sakebar/
Shopping
Even if you don’t have time to visit Disney land / sea, you can buy nice Disney goods in Shibuya!! http://www.disney.co.jp/store/storeinfo.html
40 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Disney Store, Shibuya Koen-dori
20-15 UdagawachōEven if you don’t have time to visit Disney land / sea, you can buy nice Disney goods in Shibuya!! http://www.disney.co.jp/store/storeinfo.html