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Sakura-bashi Bridge connects the two sections of Sumida Park on either side of Sumida River. It is a pedestrian-only bridge distinguished by a smart facade that blends in with its surroundings.

With plenty of equipment available to rent, you do not need to take anything with you when visiting. Easy access—just 10 minutes from JR Muikamachi Station by the free bus, or 5 minutes by car from the Kan-Etsu Muikamachi Interchange.

Famous for being one of Japan's Three Most Sacred Places

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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 market area located on hill kissed by the sea breeze

Built in the Meiji era and registered as a cultural asset, Toshiharu Ryokan offers traditional accommodation just a 3-minute walk from Gojo Station and 1 subway stop from JR Kyoto Train Station. Massages are available. Guests at Ryokan Toshiharu sleep in Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor, and have air conditioning. Green tea and a Yukata robe are provided, and some rooms look out on a small garden. The ryokan is 1 km from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and about a 15-minute walk from Gojo-Ohashi Bridge and the Kamogawa River. Daimaru Department Store is 900 metres away. Although shared, baths are reserved and then used privately in turns. For breakfast, guests can choose to savour a Japanese served at an additional charge.

Conveniently located within a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Sinbanba Station, this property is a renovated Japanese townhouse fitted with air conditioning and free WiFi. An on-site concierge offers local sightseeing and dining information. Featuring a mixture of Western and traditional Japanese décor, the townhouse comes with a kitchenette that includes a microwave, a fridge and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom has a bathtub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The Hotel Bamba offers luggage storage services. Laundry can be arranged upon request. The townhouse is a 3-minute train ride to Shinagawa Shinkansen (bullet train) Station. Popular Shibuya and Harajuku areas can be reached within a 20-minute train ride. Haneda Airport is a 30-minute train ride away. A Western or Japanese breakfast meal is brought to the property every morning from the nearby restaurants. Lunch and dinner meals are also available for delivery.

This is an art gallery established in 1926, located in the Meiji Jingu Gaien Park. About 80 masterpieces of Japanese and Western paintings are displayed in chronological order.

This is a shopping avenue with a retro presence. Its morning market held on the fourth Sunday every month is popular.

The Perry Memorial Hall is a museum that illustrates the Perry Expedition (1853－1854), which paved the way to the opening of Japan, and the history leading to it through dioramas and historical documents.

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A park surrounded with the nature of Hanno. Enjoy the colorful, beautiful landscapes of each season.

A soaring five-story pagoda at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa with magnificent nighttime illumination.

The famous hokki don topped with surf clam and Chinese yam

This is a cable-stayed bridge over the Sumida River. Its 32 cables stage the presence of this beautiful bridge.

The 'Chibikko (kids) Island' and also the ski and snow board 'Junior Lessons' make this a popular resort for families!

It was build at the former school building of Jiyugakuen. It was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in May of 1997.

Built in 1950 and renovated in 2011, the completely non-smoking Taito Ryokan offers simple accommodation in a traditional Japanese style just a 6-minute walk from Asakusa’s Sensoji Temple. Free Wi-Fi is available at the entire building. Tawaramachi Subway Station’s exit 3 is 300 metres away. Rooms at Ryokan Taito are air-conditioned, with shared showers and toilets. Towels can be rented for a small fee, and plug adapters are available. Guests sleep on tatami (woven-straw) flooring in Japanese futon bedding. Hanayashiki Amusement Park is a 5-minute walk away. Nearby Tawaramachi Subway Station is 2 stops from Ueno Station and a 15-minute ride from the Ginza shopping district. The Asakusa Tsukuba Express Train Station is a 4-minute walk away. A limited number of free-use bicycles are provided. Described by its owner as a “ryokan-style hostel,” the property includes a lounge with free coffee/tea, an English book library and classic Nintendo video games. In cold weather, you can try the Kotatsu leg-warming table. A coin-operated washing machine and chargeable internet PC are on site. No meals are served. Plentiful meal options are within a 5-minute walk.

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