Guidebook for Taitō-ku
Food Scene
Most popular of all sushi, is "maguro (tuna)", and this restaurant named the "tuna people", is where the tuna lovers should be. A standing sushi bar has been a popular style during the Edo era, and some of the old established restaurants still use the name "standing bar" although they have become a normal restaurant with tables and chairs.
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Maguro bito
2-chōme-18-12 KaminarimonMost popular of all sushi, is "maguro (tuna)", and this restaurant named the "tuna people", is where the tuna lovers should be. A standing sushi bar has been a popular style during the Edo era, and some of the old established restaurants still use the name "standing bar" although they have become a normal restaurant with tables and chairs.
One of the well known Tempura restaurants in Asakusa, famous more for Tendon (Tempura rice bowl) than tempura. Established in 1887, having a history of more than 125 years, it has evolved to an original style of tendon. In many of the restaurants, the color of tempura is kept to a mild brown, but here, having dipped longer in a dark sauce, it is almost black in color.
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One of the well known Tempura restaurants in Asakusa, famous more for Tendon (Tempura rice bowl) than tempura. Established in 1887, having a history of more than 125 years, it has evolved to an original style of tendon. In many of the restaurants, the color of tempura is kept to a mild brown, but here, having dipped longer in a dark sauce, it is almost black in color.
Soup extracted from dried fish is light but profound in taste. With Chinese style noodle, the balance of soup and noodle coming in to your mouth is a best match.
In plus to the normal "chuka-soba" (750yen), there are also tsukemen (dip style ramen)(750yen) and "bari-niboshi" (750yen), which uses 3 times more the dried fish.
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Tsushima
Soup extracted from dried fish is light but profound in taste. With Chinese style noodle, the balance of soup and noodle coming in to your mouth is a best match.
In plus to the normal "chuka-soba" (750yen), there are also tsukemen (dip style ramen)(750yen) and "bari-niboshi" (750yen), which uses 3 times more the dried fish.
Imahan is definitely an upscale place, good for a fancy dinner. Just across the street from Hitsumabushi, it’s located at the corner of Kokusaidori and Kappabashihondori. You are greeted by ladies in perfect make-up and coiffure wearing kimono. If you are seated upstairs, you leave your shoes and are ushered into an elevator with tatami on the floor. Prices start at 8000 Y, but it’s worth the experience.
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Asakusa Sushiken
2-chōme-11-4 AsakusaImahan is definitely an upscale place, good for a fancy dinner. Just across the street from Hitsumabushi, it’s located at the corner of Kokusaidori and Kappabashihondori. You are greeted by ladies in perfect make-up and coiffure wearing kimono. If you are seated upstairs, you leave your shoes and are ushered into an elevator with tatami on the floor. Prices start at 8000 Y, but it’s worth the experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
An old town Yakitori restaurant in Asakusa. The restaurant also serves "Kamameshi", rice cooked in traditional style with ingredients such as vegetables and meat, which is also popular. Inherited by the family over 3 generations, this is a great place to experience something real and very local.
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1-chōme-6-7 AsakusaAn old town Yakitori restaurant in Asakusa. The restaurant also serves "Kamameshi", rice cooked in traditional style with ingredients such as vegetables and meat, which is also popular. Inherited by the family over 3 generations, this is a great place to experience something real and very local.
Sightseeing
Kaminarimon is the first of two large entrance gates leading to Senso-ji Temple. First built more than 1000 years ago, it is the symbol of Asakusa.
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Kaminarimon
Kaminarimon is the first of two large entrance gates leading to Senso-ji Temple. First built more than 1000 years ago, it is the symbol of Asakusa.
Senso-ji ("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.
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Ithempulethi yeSenso-ji
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaSenso-ji ("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.
The Asahi Beer Tower and Asahi Super Dry Hall with its characteristic Flamme d'Or were, completed in 1989 and host the headquarters of Asahi Breweries. Furthermore, several restaurants can be found in the complex.
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Asahi Beer Headquarter Building
1-chōme-23-1 AzumabashiThe Asahi Beer Tower and Asahi Super Dry Hall with its characteristic Flamme d'Or were, completed in 1989 and host the headquarters of Asahi Breweries. Furthermore, several restaurants can be found in the complex.
A broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower. It became the tallest structure in Japan in 2010 and reached its full height of 634.0 metres (2,080 ft) in March 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world, displacing the Canton Tower, and the second tallest structure in the world after the Burj Khalifa (829.8 m/2,722 ft).
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Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageA broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower. It became the tallest structure in Japan in 2010 and reached its full height of 634.0 metres (2,080 ft) in March 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world, displacing the Canton Tower, and the second tallest structure in the world after the Burj Khalifa (829.8 m/2,722 ft).
Parks & Nature
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 Firework.
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Ipharki yeSumida
1-chōme-1 HanakawadoThis 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 Firework.
Arts & Culture
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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I-Asakusa Shrine
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaAsakusa 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.
Asakusa was once a vibrant Kabuki theatre district. Small theaters can still be found in the area such as the 340 seat Asakusa Engei Hall. The theatre offers marathon entertainment sessions twice daily in the afternoon and evening that last around 5 hours. They feature up-and-coming traditional performers such as Rakugo storytellers, Manzai comedy skits, magic and acrobatic performances. The theatre is known for discovering talent who go on to become big name acts.
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Asakusa Engei Hall
1-chōme-43-12 AsakusaAsakusa was once a vibrant Kabuki theatre district. Small theaters can still be found in the area such as the 340 seat Asakusa Engei Hall. The theatre offers marathon entertainment sessions twice daily in the afternoon and evening that last around 5 hours. They feature up-and-coming traditional performers such as Rakugo storytellers, Manzai comedy skits, magic and acrobatic performances. The theatre is known for discovering talent who go on to become big name acts.
Shopping
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.
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Nakamise Shopping Street
1-chōme-36-3 AsakusaThe 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.
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.
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Asakusa Rox
1-chōme-25-15 AsakusaRox 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.
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 HanakawadoTobu 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.
Entertainment & Activities
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 AsakusaOriginally 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.