Asakusa

Scenic spot
★ 4.9 (205K+ reviews) • 5M+ booked
Discover Asakusa, the heart of traditional Tokyo. Get iconic views along the river, take a boat cruise, and explore its traditional streets with stalls and authentic souvenir shops selling Japanese sweets and treasures. Explore authentic Japanese culture, arts and crafts, and local street food, and grab a piece of Japan to keep as a souvenir. Despite its historic look, Asakusa was the first place in Tokyo to embrace Western influence, hosting Japan's debut cinema.
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Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

The best of Asakusa

Bucket-list experiences

Aiwafuku Asakusa Branch - Asakusa Kimono Rental & Photography

Aiwafuku Asakusa Branch - Asakusa Kimono Rental & Photography

Bestseller
5-7 hrs
English available
★ 4.8 (7,380) • 90K+ booked
From AUD 48.99
Asakusa Kimono&Yukata Rental at Kimono Miyabi Asakusa in Main Branch

Asakusa Kimono&Yukata Rental at Kimono Miyabi Asakusa in Main Branch

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Morning departure
English available
★ 4.9 (664) • 10K+ booked
From AUD 30.65
25 off
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Kimono rental & photography experience in Asakusa

Kimono rental & photography experience in Asakusa

Bestseller
Morning departure
English available
★ 4.9 (2,188) • 20K+ booked
From AUD 28.59
Kimono and Yukata Rental at Kimono Miyabi Asakusa Station Branch

Kimono and Yukata Rental at Kimono Miyabi Asakusa Station Branch

Bestseller
Morning departure
English available
★ 4.8 (2,879) • 50K+ booked
From AUD 30.69
Kimono Yae Rental Experience in Asakusa

Kimono Yae Rental Experience in Asakusa

Morning departure
English available
Free cancellation
★ 4.9 (562) • 6K+ booked
From AUD 57.25
Hanaka Kimono Rental with Hairstyling in Asakusa

Hanaka Kimono Rental with Hairstyling in Asakusa

English available
Private group
Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (269) • 7K+ booked
From AUD 26.15
Go Kart Experience in Asakusa by JAPANKART

Go Kart Experience in Asakusa by JAPANKART

Up to 3 hrs
English available
Free cancellation
★ 4.9 (406) • 8K+ booked
From AUD 127.59
Kimono rental experience & photo shoot in Asakusa by KANON

Kimono rental experience & photo shoot in Asakusa by KANON

English available
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.9 (1,200) • 5K+ booked
From AUD 50.00
Asakusa Sumo Club Sumo Show Admission with Chankonabe in Tokyo

Asakusa Sumo Club Sumo Show Admission with Chankonabe in Tokyo

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (265) • 6K+ booked
From AUD 163.29
Ninja Experience Cafe in Asakusa Tokyo

Ninja Experience Cafe in Asakusa Tokyo

Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
English available
★ 4.7 (89) • 2K+ booked
From AUD 67.60
Asakusa Kaguwa Cabaret Show Ticket

Asakusa Kaguwa Cabaret Show Ticket

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (73) • 1K+ booked
From AUD 67.35
Kimono Rental & Photography Experience in Asakusa by Kimono Ouka

Kimono Rental & Photography Experience in Asakusa by Kimono Ouka

Morning departure
English available
Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (332) • 3K+ booked
From AUD 28.59
30 off
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Make it a getaway

Hotel MyStays Asakusa

Hotel MyStays Asakusa

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★ 4.3 (1,103) • 100+ booked
From AUD 57.03
Hop Inn Tokyo Asakusa

Hop Inn Tokyo Asakusa

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★ 4.7 (155) • 200+ booked
From AUD 97.55
hotel MONday Asakusa

hotel MONday Asakusa

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★ 4.9 (349) • 50+ booked
From AUD 80.89
AUD 92.33
APA Hotel Asakusa Ekimae

APA Hotel Asakusa Ekimae

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★ 4.7 (1,123) • 50+ booked
From AUD 78.52
HOTEL TAVINOS Asakusa

HOTEL TAVINOS Asakusa

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★ 4.6 (271) • 50+ booked
From AUD 92.83
Hotel Keihan Asakusa

Hotel Keihan Asakusa

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★ 4.5 (1,022) • 50+ booked
From AUD 109.75
Hotel Ann Asakusa

Hotel Ann Asakusa

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★ 4.6 (1,014) • New Activity
From AUD 144.4
Smile Hotel Asakusa

Smile Hotel Asakusa

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★ 3.8 (607) • New Activity
From AUD 57.43
AUD 59.2
&And Hostel Asakusa Kappabashi

&And Hostel Asakusa Kappabashi

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★ 4.6 (45) • New Activity
From AUD 57.22
Hotel Gracery Asakusa

Hotel Gracery Asakusa

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★ 4.6 (463) • New Activity
From AUD 156.09
Richmond Hotel Asakusa

Richmond Hotel Asakusa

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★ 4.8 (328) • New Activity
From AUD 137.59
Asakusa Tobu Hotel

Asakusa Tobu Hotel

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★ 5.0 (996) • New Activity
From AUD 171.16
AUD 183.25

Trouble-free transport

Asakusa to Tobu Nikko - Japan Express Train Ticket

Asakusa to Tobu Nikko - Japan Express Train Ticket

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★ 1.0 (1) • New Activity
AUD 16.85
Asakusa to Kinugawa Onsen - Japan Express Train Ticket

Asakusa to Kinugawa Onsen - Japan Express Train Ticket

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AUD 16.85
NIKKO PASS

NIKKO PASS

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Free cancellation
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★ 4.7 (1,353) • 20K+ booked
From AUD 21.69
Tokyo Subway Ticket

Tokyo Subway Ticket

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★ 4.8 (74,289) • 2M+ booked
From AUD 8.19
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass

JR Whole Japan Rail Pass

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★ 4.8 (27,677) • 600K+ booked
From AUD 510.25
Buy tickets and get 20 off Japan attractions
Free 3GB eSIM (worth JP¥1,200)
JR East Tohoku Area Pass

JR East Tohoku Area Pass

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★ 4.9 (8,097) • 100K+ booked
From AUD 275.55
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JR East Nagano / Niigata Area Pass

JR East Nagano / Niigata Area Pass

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★ 4.9 (4,785) • 60K+ booked
AUD 262.35
Buy tickets and get 20 off Japan attractions
Shared Transfer Narita or Haneda Airport to Tokyo

Shared Transfer Narita or Haneda Airport to Tokyo

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★ 4.4 (53) • 10K+ booked
From AUD 31.89
Seibu Kawagoe Pass

Seibu Kawagoe Pass

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★ 4.7 (812) • 10K+ booked
AUD 7.15
teamLab Planets TOKYO - Ginza Shuttle Bus One-Way Ticket

teamLab Planets TOKYO - Ginza Shuttle Bus One-Way Ticket

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★ 4.6 (94) • 5K+ booked
AUD 4.49
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SEIBU 1 Day Pass

SEIBU 1 Day Pass

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★ 4.8 (490) • 8K+ booked
From AUD 10.20
Tokyo - Osaka/Kyoto Night Bus by VIP Liner

Tokyo - Osaka/Kyoto Night Bus by VIP Liner

★ 4.2 (421) • 7K+ booked
From AUD 89.80

All that's good & tasty

Sky Grill Musashi City View Buffet in Asakusa

Sky Grill Musashi City View Buffet in Asakusa

Free cancellation
★ 4.5 (339) • 5K+ booked
From AUD 80.45
Asakusa unatetsu - Eel Dishes in Tokyo, Asakusa
From AUD 62.45
Tsukiji Sushi Sen - Sushi (Asakusa Kaminarimon Branch)
From AUD 112.25
Tokori - Kyoto Yakiniku in Tokyo

Tokori - Kyoto Yakiniku in Tokyo

Set menu
48-hour confirmation
★ 4.6 (24) • 200+ booked
From AUD 35.75
All-you-can-eat Japanese Beef Hall Akihabara Meat House Yokocho - Yakiniku, in Akihabar
From AUD 84.70
Hinasushi (雛鮨) in Tokyo - Self-Service Sushi

Hinasushi (雛鮨) in Tokyo - Self-Service Sushi

Free cancellation
★ 4.1 (145) • 3K+ booked
AUD 75.75
AUD 80.19
Yakiniku USHIGORO Ginza/ Namiki Street/ Omotesando/ Shinjuku 3-chome in Tokyo
From AUD 174.09
Ginza Ibuki in Ginza - Michelin Starred Kaiseki

Ginza Ibuki in Ginza - Michelin Starred Kaiseki

Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (71) • 2K+ booked
From AUD 207.99
ShabuZen in Ginza - Japanese Hotpot and Sukiyaki

ShabuZen in Ginza - Japanese Hotpot and Sukiyaki

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★ 4.6 (65) • 2K+ booked
From AUD 114.85
Sagaya Ginza (佐賀牛SAGAYA銀座) in Ginza - Deluxe Wagyu BBQ

Sagaya Ginza (佐賀牛SAGAYA銀座) in Ginza - Deluxe Wagyu BBQ

Set menu
48-hour confirmation
★ 4.9 (98) • 1K+ booked
From AUD 166.89
Miyashita in Ginza - Wagyu Sukiyaki and ShabuSshabu

Miyashita in Ginza - Wagyu Sukiyaki and ShabuSshabu

Free cancellation
★ 4.7 (58) • 1K+ booked
From AUD 90.29
Kien (帰燕) in Akasaka - Michelin Starred Kaiseki

Kien (帰燕) in Akasaka - Michelin Starred Kaiseki

Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (46) • 1K+ booked
From AUD 141.85

More to explore

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Show Ticket in Tokyo

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Show Ticket in Tokyo

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★ 4.8 (141) • 2K+ booked
From AUD 163.29
Food Crawl Tour in Asakusa

Food Crawl Tour in Asakusa

Small group
English available
Free cancellation
AUD 117.35
Private Asakusa Cultural Walk & Gourmet Tour in Tokyo

Private Asakusa Cultural Walk & Gourmet Tour in Tokyo

Private tour
English available
Private group
AUD 127.59
Asakusa & Ueno (Ameyoko) Food Tour with English Speaking Guide

Asakusa & Ueno (Ameyoko) Food Tour with English Speaking Guide

Hotel pick-up
Private tour
Small group
★ 5.0 (4) • New Activity
AUD 132.69
Tokyo Asakusa Food Experience (3 Hours)

Tokyo Asakusa Food Experience (3 Hours)

English available
Free cancellation
AUD 294.49
Tokyo City, Asakusa Culture & Food Tour with Wagyu Beef Meal

Tokyo City, Asakusa Culture & Food Tour with Wagyu Beef Meal

Small group
English available
Free cancellation
AUD 304.10
Bic Camera Tourist Privilege Discount Coupon in Tokyo

Bic Camera Tourist Privilege Discount Coupon in Tokyo

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★ 4.8 (1,913) • 70K+ booked
Free Voucher
Hop-On Hop-Off Tokyo Bus by Skyhop Bus

Hop-On Hop-Off Tokyo Bus by Skyhop Bus

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★ 4.2 (373) • 10K+ booked
From AUD 45.95
TOBU Department Store Ikebukuro Coupon Exchange Ticket

TOBU Department Store Ikebukuro Coupon Exchange Ticket

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★ 4.7 (115) • 30K+ booked
Free Voucher
SEIBU & SOGO Department Special Coupon

SEIBU & SOGO Department Special Coupon

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★ 4.8 (207) • 8K+ booked
Free Voucher
TOKYO GINZA LOTTE DUTY FREE COUPON

TOKYO GINZA LOTTE DUTY FREE COUPON

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★ 4.7 (166) • 7K+ booked
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Why people love Asakusa

4.9 /5
205K+ reviews
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白 **
29 Dec 2024
The fast, convenient and comfortable Narita Express "N'EX" is a direct express train from Narita International Airport to Shinjuku. There is no pressure to change trains on the way, and you can quickly reach downtown Tokyo!
2+
白 **
29 Dec 2024
The Fuji Express train departs from Tokyo's "Shinjuku" and arrives at Kawaguchiko Station in about 1 hour and 55 minutes. You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi during the ride. If you want to take the Lake Kawaguchi Fuji Tour train, it is the most ideal mode of transportation!
2+
Wee ********
29 Dec 2024
fast and seamless experience while you will get to enjoy an scenic view of Mount Fuji as you get closer to Tokyo.
jo *
29 Dec 2024
the new system of klook is very convenient as it will not require you to exhange the voucher with a ticket. qr code of klook works
WANG ****
29 Dec 2024
It is very convenient to get the card. You can get it from any machine with a sign. The sign is also very clear. It can be used in all places except JR. It is very convenient.
Thomas ****
29 Dec 2024
What an awesome show. The MC and the sumo wrestlers (Asa No Hide and Asa Mitani) were highly informative, funny and entertaining. Also enjoyed the special geisha dance. The chanko nabe was delicious. My 12 year old had a chance to take on Asa Mitani and had an absolute ball. Definitely an unforgettable experience for us.
Janice ******
29 Dec 2024
the high point in my Tokyo trip this time. such marvellous acting, effects and full of emtions. highly recommend anyone who is a Harry Potter fan or even if you’re not!
2+
Jericho *******
29 Dec 2024
the shinkansen ride was smooth and fast, and was able to ride hello kitty one bound for hakata from hiroshima.
2+

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FAQs about Asakusa

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What to know before visiting Asakusa

What to know before visiting Asakusa

Must-Visit Attractions in Asakusa

1. Sensō-ji Temple

Explore the historic Sensō-ji Temple, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. Admire the stunning architecture, participate in traditional rituals, and take in the spiritual ambiance of this famous temple.

2. Kaminarimon Gate

Visit the majestic Kaminarimon Gate, decorated with a giant chōchin lantern. This iconic landmark serves as the outer gate of Sensō-ji temple and welcomes visitors to the vibrant streets of Asakusa.

3. Tokyo Sky Tree

In Tokyo Skytree, get the chance to see panoramic views of Asakusa, located across the Sumida River from Asakusa.

4. Nakamise Shopping Street

The Nakamise shopping street spans about 250 meters from Kaminarimon to the main area of Sensoji Temple. The lively shopping street includes over 50 shops selling local delights, including katana samurai swords, animal-shaped candy, and typical tourist souvenirs.

5. Sumida Park

The riverside park extends along both banks of the Sumida River for a few hundred meters. During spring, it transforms into a favored spot to view cherry blossoms, and on the last Saturday of July, it lights up for the Sumida River Fireworks event.

Tips for Your Asakusa Visit

When is the best time to visit Asakusa?

Plan your trip to Asakusa during the spring festival season or the vibrant Sanja Matsuri in May to see the neighborhood come alive with colorful celebrations. You can avoid the summer heat and crowds by visiting in the cooler months of autumn.

How to go to Asakusa?

Travel to Asakusa with ease using the Tokyo Station lines, including the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or the Tobu Skytree Line reaching Asakusa Station, both providing convenient access to key attractions. You can also take a leisurely cruise down the Sumida River for a scenic view of the district.

How long does it take to explore Asakusa?

Asakusa is an absolute must when exploring Tokyo. You can choose to wander around Asakusa on foot or go for a unique experience on a guided rickshaw tour, known as a jinrikisha, costing around 9000 yen for a 30-minute ride for two. Shorter and longer routes are also available, giving you different perspectives of this historic district.