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Asakusa

Asakusa—an area centered around Sensoji Temple with Kaminarimon or the "Thunder Gate" and Nakamise shopping street—is surrounded by water and immersed in rich tradition. Take in riverside views, hop on a boat for a riverside cruise, or stroll the traditional streets filled with stalls and authentic souvenir shops selling quintessentially Japanese goods. Visit Asakusa to experience true Japanese traditions, arts and crafts, and take a little piece home with you.

Tips

  • Stepping through the Thunder Gate into the lively shopping street of Nakamise and Sensoji Temple
  • A trip to the mighty Sumida River and its banks lined with local landmarks
  • Cruises on Tokyo's waterways

How to Get There

Asakusa Station is on Tokyo Metro's Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line and Tobu Skytree Line. The boarding pier for the waterbus is just a three-minute walk from Asakusa Station.
From Haneda Airport: Around one hour 20 minutes by Limousine Bus, or 50 minutes by train.
From Narita Airport: Around two hours 10 minutes by Limousine Bus, or one hour 25 minutes by train.
From Shinjuku Station: Take the JR Chuo Line to Kanda Station and transfer to the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line for Asakusa. Travel time: 35 minutes.
From Tokyo Station: Take the JR Yamanote Line to Kanda Station and transfer to the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line for Asakusa. Travel time: 20 minutes.
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