Guidebook for Taitō-ku

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Guidebook for Taitō-ku

Sightseeing

AKIHABARA! The city that animation geeks love!!! http://akiba.or.jp/
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Akihabara Station
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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
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Ueno Zoo
9-83 Uenokōen
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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
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/
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Tokyo Skytree
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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/
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
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Imahan Annex
2-chōme-2-5 Asakusa
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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
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!
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Ithempulethi yeSenso-ji
2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa
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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!
You can ride on Rickshaw (”Jinrikisha”) and experience Japanese traditions!!! http://www.jidaiya.biz/meiji-edo/
Jidaiya
2-chōme-3-5 Kaminarimon
You can ride on Rickshaw (”Jinrikisha”) and experience Japanese traditions!!! http://www.jidaiya.biz/meiji-edo/
You may drop by to see Japanese events held here!
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I-Asakusa Public Hall
1-chōme-38-6 Asakusa
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You may drop by to see Japanese events held here!
I recommend this stop especially in APRIL!!! Celebrating cherry blossoms!!!
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Ueno Park Open-Air Stage
2-1 Uenokōen
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I 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!
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Azumabashikanko Information Center
1-chōme-23-20 Azumabashi
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A 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!
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梅めぐり散歩道
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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)!
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Imado Shrine
1-chōme-5-22 Imado
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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)!
This is such a famous theme park, Tokyo Disney Sea!!! http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/tds/
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Tokyo DisneySea
Maihama
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This 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/
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Tokyo Disneyland
Maihama
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This is such a famous theme park, Tokyo Disneyland!!! http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/tds/

Everything Else

Tobu Skytree Line Toei Asakusa Line Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
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Asakusa Station
1-chōme-1-3 Asakusa
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Tobu Skytree Line Toei Asakusa Line Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line ONLY!
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Tawaramachi Station
1-chōme-1-18 Nishiasakusa
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Tokyo Metro Ginza Line ONLY!
Public bath! There are also coin washers & dryers that anyone can use. http://www.jakotsuyu.co.jp/
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Jakotsuyu
1-chōme-11-11 Asakusa
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Public 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
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Abab Ueno
4-chōme-8-4 Ueno
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Nice 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/
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Fukuro no Mise
1-chōme-27-9 Tsukishima
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This 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..
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I-Gotokuji Temple
2-chōme-24-7 Gōtokuji
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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..
This is soooooo complicated for changing train lines….. however, nice place to look around! The station was renewed in 2013.
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I-Gallery Station Gallery ye-Tokyo
1-chōme-9-1 Marunouchi
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This is soooooo complicated for changing train lines….. however, nice place to look around! The station was renewed in 2013.
For changing train lines, Shinagawa station is much easier than Tokyo station!
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Shinagawa Station
3-chōme-26-27 Takanawa
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For 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.
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Iphondo lezithombo zeNarita
1-1 Furugome
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You 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.
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I-Haneda Airport
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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/
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Komakata Dozeu
1-chōme-7-12 Komagata
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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/
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/
Fresh & tasty SUSHI!!! http://www.asakusa-sushiken.com/
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Asakusa Sushiken
2-chōme-11-4 Asakusa
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Fresh & 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
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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
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/
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Shinyokohama Ramen Museum
2-chōme-14-21 Shinyokohama
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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/
KAWAII MONSTER CAFE かわいいモンスターカフェ
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Kawaii Monster Cafe
4-chōme-31-10 Jingūmae
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KAWAII 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!
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Hanayashiki
2-chōme-28-1 Asakusa
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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!
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
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Kappabashi Dōgu-gai (Indlu yezixhobo zokupheka)
3-chōme-18-2 Matsugaya
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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

Drinks & Nightlife

You can taste soooooo many types of Japanese sake! http://www.e-daimasu.com/sakebar/
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Daimasu Kaminarimon
1-chōme-2-8 Asakusa
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You 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
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Disney Store, Shibuya Koen-dori
20-15 Udagawachō
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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