The main gate of Sensoji Temple. Its huge, impressive paper lantern with ”Kaminarimon” written in kanji is a landmark of Asakusa.
Hozomon Gate houses Nio statues on each side (one called Agyo and the other called Ungyo). The 4.5-meter long giant waraji sandals ward off evil
This is a sweets cafe that has been carrying on traditions for 160 years in downtown Asakusa. Its specialty is awa zenzai bean paste soup, the cafe's unchanged flavor.
A wholesale district with a variety of specialty shops selling everything from traditional Japanese dolls, to displays for shop windows, toys and stationery.
Main priests' residence of Senso-ji complex where the Three Buddha Statues of Amitabha are enshrined. The temple also houses ancestral tablets of Tokugawa Shoguns.
A Must-See Performance with Colorful Costumes and Spectacular Dancing
The bridge carrying traffic from Kasuga-dori Street over the Sumida River. One of the viewing areas for the fireworks festival is near this bridge.
This is the third (and oldest existing) underground mall in Japan.
View the spring cherry blossoms in full bloom from the Azuma-bashi bridge, or board the Waterbus for some sightseeing along the Sumida river.
The facade of the Asahi Group's headquarter building was designed in the image of a beer mug.
Just near Kaminarimon Gate,sightseeing spot in Asakusa.Medicine, Cosmetics, etc. in store.
The Kototoi Bridge with its beautiful rectilinear shape is built over the Sumida River. It is a perfect place to see cherry blossom trees lined up at the banks of the river.
It takes about 10 minutes by bus to Tokyo Skytree. A 5-minute walk to the Senso-ji Temple grounds. It is truly convenient for sightseeing. All rooms are Japanese style room with a bathroom and relaxing tatami mats. Two public bath rooms with time slots for male and female guests are available to use through the night.
A department store with many unique souvenirs.
Asakusa Naniwaya is a sister restaurant to Ganso Taiyaki Naniwa Sohonten in Azabu-Juban and sells crispy taiyaki baked in the traditional manner.