Guidebook for Taito
Sightseeing
This is the famous Sensoji temple with a five storey pagoda that was built in 645 AD
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Ithempulethi yeSenso-ji
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaThis is the famous Sensoji temple with a five storey pagoda that was built in 645 AD
Nalamise street is famous for souvenirs.
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Nakamise Shopping Street
1-chōme-36-3 AsakusaNalamise street is famous for souvenirs.
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageThe world's tallest tower.
Ueno Zoo is 3 stations away from Asakusa.
Ueno zoo is in the Ueno park, a popular cherry blossoms site in Tokyo.
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Ueno Zoo
9-83 UenokōenUeno Zoo is 3 stations away from Asakusa.
Ueno zoo is in the Ueno park, a popular cherry blossoms site in Tokyo.
Kappabashi street,
Famous for tableware, kitchen utensils and appliances, sample food, furniture, signs, lanterns and uniforms.
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Kappabashi Dōgu-gai (Indlu yezixhobo zokupheka)
3-chōme-18-2 MatsugayaKappabashi street,
Famous for tableware, kitchen utensils and appliances, sample food, furniture, signs, lanterns and uniforms.
Tokyo water bus operates sightseeing ships every 30 to 60 minutes from Asakusa Pier via Hama Rikyu Garden to Hinode Pier, where you can transfer to a ship to Odaiba. In addition, there are less frequent, direct ships from Asakusa to Odaiba.
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東京クルーズ
1-chōme-2-7 HanakawadoTokyo water bus operates sightseeing ships every 30 to 60 minutes from Asakusa Pier via Hama Rikyu Garden to Hinode Pier, where you can transfer to a ship to Odaiba. In addition, there are less frequent, direct ships from Asakusa to Odaiba.
Hours: Always open
Admission: Free
This riverside park stretches along both sides of Sumida River for several hundred meters. In spring it becomes a popular cherry blossom viewing spot, while on the last Saturday of July it becomes the site of the Sumida River Fireworks.
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Ipharki yeSumida
1-chōme-1 HanakawadoHours: Always open
Admission: Free
This riverside park stretches along both sides of Sumida River for several hundred meters. In spring it becomes a popular cherry blossom viewing spot, while on the last Saturday of July it becomes the site of the Sumida River Fireworks.
Hours: Always open
Admission: Free
Asakusa Shrine, also known as Sanja-sama, was built during the Edo Period and survived the air raids of 1945. The shrine's festival, the Sanja Matsuri, is one of Tokyo's most spectacular and popular. It is held every year on a weekend (Friday to Sunday) in mid May.
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Ithempulethi yeSenso-ji
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaHours: Always open
Admission: Free
Asakusa Shrine, also known as Sanja-sama, was built during the Edo Period and survived the air raids of 1945. The shrine's festival, the Sanja Matsuri, is one of Tokyo's most spectacular and popular. It is held every year on a weekend (Friday to Sunday) in mid May.
Everything Else
Ginza line and Asakusa line stations are around here.
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Asakusa Station
1-chōme-1-3 AsakusaGinza line and Asakusa line stations are around here.
Asakusa Rox
1-chōme-25-15 AsakusaThis is the Tsukuba Express station in Asakusa.
Hours: 9:00 to 20:00
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 counter providing tourist information 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.
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Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
2-chōme-18-9 KaminarimonHours: 9:00 to 20:00
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 counter providing tourist information 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: 10:00 to 18:00 (longer hours during holidays)
Admission: 1000 yen plus separate fees for rides
Originally opened as a flower park, Hanayashiki has a history of more than 150 years. Located just a few steps from Sensoji, the miniature amusement park offers numerous attractions, including a small Ferris wheel, roller coaster, carousel and Space Shot.
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Hanayashiki
2-chōme-28-1 AsakusaHours: 10:00 to 18:00 (longer hours during holidays)
Admission: 1000 yen plus separate fees for rides
Originally opened as a flower park, Hanayashiki has a history of more than 150 years. Located just a few steps from Sensoji, the miniature amusement park offers numerous attractions, including a small Ferris wheel, roller coaster, carousel and Space Shot.
For those who would like to but or send cute post cards from Japan, here you go!
Kaminarimon Post Office
2-chōme-2-8 KaminarimonFor those who would like to but or send cute post cards from Japan, here you go!
Ueno station easily accessible.
There is a 100 coin bus passing near Zayn's place.
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Ueno Station
7-chōme-1 UenoUeno station easily accessible.
There is a 100 coin bus passing near Zayn's place.
Iriya station like Ueno station is easily accessible as well from Zayn's place
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Iriya Station
1-chōme-14-12 IriyaIriya station like Ueno station is easily accessible as well from Zayn's place
Akihabara station is easily accessible from Zayn's through the Tsukuba express.
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Akihabara
Akihabara station is easily accessible from Zayn's through the Tsukuba express.
The one coin bus (Kita megurin) that passes near Zayn's place can get you to Minowa.
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Minowa Station
5-19-6 根岸The one coin bus (Kita megurin) that passes near Zayn's place can get you to Minowa.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Asahi beer headquarters with a strange building structure on top.
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Asahi Beer Headquarter Building
1-chōme-23-1 AzumabashiThe Asahi beer headquarters with a strange building structure on top.
Nui is a hostel with a nice bar lounge that acts as a melting pot for visitors from various guesthouses around the area.
Check this place out please.
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Nui. Hostel & Bar Lounge
2-chōme-14-13 KuramaeNui is a hostel with a nice bar lounge that acts as a melting pot for visitors from various guesthouses around the area.
Check this place out please.
Shopping
This street is a market street. It is a bazaar where you can find a lot of food items, clothing, and shoes.
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Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 UenoThis street is a market street. It is a bazaar where you can find a lot of food items, clothing, and shoes.
This is a jewelry market place. Gold, platinum and diamond is as quite affordable here compared to places like Ginza.
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Shin-Okachimachi Station
1-chōme-1 HigashiuenoThis is a jewelry market place. Gold, platinum and diamond is as quite affordable here compared to places like Ginza.
Akihabara is not only an electric town where you can find all kinds of electronic goods, but also it is a cultural zone.
A home to Otaku culture, Manga and games.
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Akihabara
Akihabara is not only an electric town where you can find all kinds of electronic goods, but also it is a cultural zone.
A home to Otaku culture, Manga and games.
Matsuya department store is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00
Tobu Asakusa Station is the terminal station of Tobu trains heading into the suburbs and prefectures north of Tokyo, including trains to Nikko. The station building also houses a Matsuya department store that spans eight floors.
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Matsuya Asakusa
1-chōme-4-1 HanakawadoMatsuya department store is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00
Tobu Asakusa Station is the terminal station of Tobu trains heading into the suburbs and prefectures north of Tokyo, including trains to Nikko. The station building also houses a Matsuya department store that spans eight floors.
Arts & Culture
Sumo wrestling matches can be watched here.
Check for sumo seasons in Tokyo and come stay at Zayn's to take advantage.
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Ryogoku Kokugikan
1-chōme-3-28 YokoamiSumo wrestling matches can be watched here.
Check for sumo seasons in Tokyo and come stay at Zayn's to take advantage.
For the history of Tokyo during the Edo period, world war times and post war Tokyo, visit Edo Museum to learn a bit about Taito-ku.
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Edo-Tokyo Museum
1-chōme-4-1 YokoamiFor the history of Tokyo during the Edo period, world war times and post war Tokyo, visit Edo Museum to learn a bit about Taito-ku.
For art lovers, Ueno park has a Western Art museum showing arts for various big artists like Picasso and so on. Check their calendar to see what is showing.
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Iziko Lomuzi Wokubaluleka Womzantsi
7-7 UenokōenFor art lovers, Ueno park has a Western Art museum showing arts for various big artists like Picasso and so on. Check their calendar to see what is showing.
Ueno park has a museum of science as well for those who are more into science.
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Iziko Lomuzi Wamazwe Ngezithixo
7-20 UenokōenUeno park has a museum of science as well for those who are more into science.
Food Scene
Rox department store:
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.
ROX DOME
1-chōme-25-15 AsakusaRox department store:
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.