A Perfect Guide to Tokyo’s Historical Capital ASAKUSA
Metropolitan city Tokyo’s traditional side! Asakusa attracts tourists with old town vibes. See the great temple “Senso-ji”, Small shopping alley “Nakamise” and beautiful face at night. Also Asakusa is a good place to enjoy many gourmet Japanese food such as “Sukiyaki” and traditional sweets “Wagashi”. If you are keen to dig a bit deeper, try to explore Asakusa at night which you can meet the night of beauty.
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-How to get there-
By train
There are 3 railway lines serve at Asakusa Station and to the touristic locations such as “Sensoji-Temple” takes approx 5 mins walk from the station.
Tobu Skytree Line (TS-01)
Toei Asakusa Line (A-18)
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line (G-19)
By Bus
There are several bus route available around Asakusa. It could be a good idea if you purchase a one-day pass and see around the area!
↓↓↓Toei Bus Service↓↓↓
The web page of the Toei Transportation Informationwww.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp
↓↓↓Taito-ward loop line Bus Service↓↓↓
台東区循環バス「めぐりん」は、台東区内を循環するコミュニテイバスで、「北めぐりん」「南めぐりん」「東西めぐりん」「ぐるーりめぐりん」（平成28年1月31日運行開始） の4路線が運行しています。皆様のご乗車をお待ちしております。www.city.taito.lg.jp
↓↓↓Hop-on/off sightseeing Bus Service↓↓↓
We may temporarily stop or cancel the operation due to heavy rain, strong wind, any weather conditions that do not…www.skybus.jp
By Water bus
Probably the most exciting way to travel around! “Tokyo Cruise” runs through Sumida River and Tokyo Bay connecting Asakusa and Odaiba with several stops by other sightseeing spots. The fee would be more than other public transportation but money can’t buy the beautiful view of the city of Tokyo from the water.
There are two water bus service company which terminate at Asakusa area.
↓↓↓Tokyo Cruise↓↓↓
水上バスでの隅田川や東京湾での優雅なクルージングが楽しめます。チャーター・貸切クルーズ、初日の出やお花見船、隅田川花火大会、クリスマスクルーズなどのイベントクルーズなど、いつもとは違う確度から360°東京の景色を堪能することが出来ますwww.suijobus.co.jp
↓↓↓Tokyo Mizube Cruising Line↓↓↓
サイトに関するお問い合わせはこちらからご連絡ください。。『東京水辺ライン「水上バスで行こう！」』は、東京都公園協会が運営する水上バスのオフィシャルサイトです。www.tokyo-park.or.jp
-Information Centre-
Once you reach Asakusa, go visit Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center for tourism information. As well as guidance in Japanese,English,Chinese and Korean, they offer free wifi and use of internet PC. The 8 storied building has a cafe, exhibition hall and also the observation deck on 7th floor with a great overlook view of Nakamise Street and Sensoji Temple.
Hours: 9:00~20:00 (observation deck until 22:00)
-Tourist Attractions-
Senso-ji Temple
“ Kaminari Mon (thunder gate)” ,a front gate and Tokyo’s oldest Buddhism temple and ”Senso-ji temple” with great red pagoda.
Nakamise
The small and narrow shopping street with full of local sweets,snacks and souvenirs from the front gate to the main hall of the temple.
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Japanese Street Snacks
3 colours dango is perfect sweets for walking around and munch in Asakusa.
Asakusa at night
Asakusa doesn’t let you down during a night. What a great view of Kaminari Mon and Senso-ji at night.
Tokyo Sky Tree
15 mins walk to the Japanese highest building.
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