Asakusa Sightseeing Spots & Venues

Matsuya Asakusa

A department store directly connected to Asakusa Station.

8 ongoing/upcoming events

Pelican Bakery

A bakery founded in 1942 that bakes only bread loaves and rolls.

Kameju

A Japanese confectioner in front of Kaminarimon, famous for its fluffy dorayaki.

Asakusa Kokonoe

An age-manju (fried bun) shop on Nakamise, serving them freshly fried.

Kimuraya Honten

Founded in 1868. The originator of ningyo-yaki, located on Nakamise.

Tokiwado Kaminari Okoshi Kaminarimon Main Store

A long-established kaminari okoshi (puffed rice cracker) shop next to Kaminarimon, with live demonstrations.

Suzukien Asakusa Main Store

A Japanese tea shop known for matcha gelato in seven levels of intensity.

Asakusa Kaikaro

A noodle factory founded in 1950 that supplies famous ramen and tsukemen shops, with direct sales in the morning.

Adachiya

A specialty shop for festival wear, from headbands to festival tabi, including original items.

Matsumoto Hakimono-ten

Founded in 1899, a specialty shop for traditional Japanese footwear, selling zori, geta and setta finished in-house.

Hanatoh

A lantern specialist founded in 1893, making everything from festival and shop lanterns to mini lanterns for souvenirs.

Hantenya

A festival goods specialty shop focusing on original products.

Ginsen Izumiken

A workshop making and selling chased and hammered silverware and accessories, with hands-on classes for rings and more.

Kobo Mojizaiku

A Japanese accessories shop that makes custom wooden name tags for festivals and phone straps on the same day.

Asakusa ROX

A commercial complex housing fashion, general goods, a sports club, and more.

5 ongoing/upcoming events

Asakusa Hanayashiki

Japan's oldest amusement park, opened in 1853.

3 ongoing/upcoming events

Asakusa EkiMise

A commercial facility directly connected to Tobu Asakusa Station.

Asakusa Chikagai (Asakusa Underground Shopping Arcade)

Japan's oldest underground shopping arcade, lined with restaurants and other shops.

Senso-ji

The oldest temple in Tokyo. The symbol of Asakusa, featuring Kaminarimon and Nakamise.

13 ongoing/upcoming events

Asakusa Shrine

A shrine famous for the Sanja Matsuri festival. It is located on the east side of the Senso-ji main hall.

3 ongoing/upcoming events

Asakusa Engei Hall

A yose theater centered on rakugo (traditional comic storytelling). Open year-round with daytime and evening shows.

Asakusa Public Hall

A multipurpose hall operated by Taito City. Hosts kabuki, theater performances, concerts, and more.

9 ongoing/upcoming events

Nakamise Shopping Street

One of Japan's oldest shopping streets, running from Kaminarimon to Hozomon.