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Location:
Are you living in Japan or planning to visit Tokyo? Then visiting Asakusa is one of the best choices to visit. It is one of the top-rated tourist spots in Tokyo.
It is situated in Taito Ward, one of Tokyo’s 23 Special Wards. The area is famous as a top-rated tourist spot in Tokyo because of its essential tourist-friendly environment.
If you’re new to Tokyo, then jump to the 15 best things to do in Asakusa.
What to do:
The area is full of tourist attractions. It has temples, shrines, rivers, traditional Japanese souvenir shops, shopping centers, and streets.
Sensoji Temple is Tokyo’s oldest and most beautiful temple in Tokyo, situated in Asakusa. Besides, two famous tourist spots, Nakamise Shopping Street and Asakusa Shrine attached to the temple’s boundary.
Nakamise Shopping Street is the most beautiful shopping street in Tokyo. It is colorful and suitable to visit in any season.
The shopping street is about 200 meters long and leads from the Sensoji Temple’s out gate, Kaminarimon, to the second gate, Hozomon. There are 35 shops on the west and 89 shops are on the east of the street.
Tourists can buy all kinds of Japanese souvenirs from here. Among the souvenirs, colorful folding fans, wooden Japanese Ninja swords, kimonos, and Yukata are very popular. Many traditional Japanese snack shops are also available here.
Besides, Azumabashi Bridge, Sumida River, Sumida Park, and Sumida Walkway (Mizumachi) attract thousands of tourists every day. Sumida Park is one of the most visited tourist spots during the Cherry blossom season.
Azumabashi bridge is famous for photo shooting. You can enjoy the most viral view of Tokyo Skytree, the Asahi beer building, and the Sumida City government office.
Don Quijote, Matsuya Asakusa, Rox are the most famous shopping malls in the area.
Recreations:
Numerous types of recreation are available in Asakusa for both adults and children, depends on choices.
Hanayashiki Amusement Park is a few steps away from Sensoji Temple, where children and adults can enjoy various rides.
However, to clarify, it is a perfect place for kids. The entry fee of the park is reasonable.
Similarly, the Japanese traditional Rickshaw Tour is the most popular among international tourists. Tourists can hire hourly a rickshaw in front of the Kaminarimon gate. However, it is better to book online in advance not to miss it during your visit.
Tourists rent Japanese dress Kimono and enjoy their Rickshaw Tour. You can find details here about Kimono rental.
Sumida River Boat Tour is also famous among the tourists. Tourists can go to Odaiba from Asakusa by cruise. Book it online before you arrive in Tokyo. But read Sumida River Boat Tour to know more and book online.
Sumida River banks are well-maintained and perfect for enjoying the river and lovely view of Skytree and Sumida Park. Many people eat their lunch on the river bank near the cruise station.
Restaurants:
What do you like to eat? Probably, you want to taste traditional Japanese foods. Hundreds of different types of restaurants are available.
However, there are classifications, such as ramen, sushi, Yakitori, Soba, Yakiniku, Tonkatsu, Okonomiyaki, Tempura, Izakaya, Unagi, Yatai, Shokudo, Curry, Sukiyaki and Shabu Shabu.
Do you have any idea about the Japanese food menus? The name of the dishes may sound unfamiliar but not difficult to understand.
However, if you do not like Japanese dishes, you can choose Indian, Chinese, French, and Italian restaurants.
Fortunately, I live near Asakusa and know every part of the area, including restaurants.
I usually recommend one of the best Japanese restaurants in Asakusa, which is very famous; the restaurant’s name is Asakusa Umaimon Azuma. It has various Japanese Japanese cuisine.
Besides, it is reasonable because it is a family-run restaurant. Service is good, and they speak perfect English.
Address:
Asakusa Umaimon Azuma
1-32-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032
TEL.03-3841-0190
Access:
There are four Asakusa Stations. No matter which station you choose to access Asakusa, you will arrive without any problems. However, if you want to see Sensoji Temple first, then Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station is probably far.
Ginza Line Asakusa Station
Toei Asakusa Line Asakusa Station
Tobu Asakusa Station
Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station
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