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Guide to Asakusa | MATOKA's Japan Travel Guide
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items If Asakusa isn't on your bucket list, you better put it on there. Home to Tokyo's oldest temple and featuring an outdoor market that leads to the temple grounds, this is an amazing place to immerse yourself in Japanese culture and try different Japan...
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Harboring an extensive history, you won't get bored with walking the streets of the temple and trying all the confectionaries that are available.
One of the most popular things to do in Asakusa is to rent kimono and visit the temples in the area. With Asakusa having the most kimono rental shops in Tokyo, this could be your chance to experience it if you missed the chance to in Kyoto!
Asakusa Kimono Rentals
I wanted to share this because everyone should have the chance of experiencing Asakusa in kimono, and while many stores have more specific sizing, you'll be able to find the size you need here!
Kimono Rentals (Plus-Size)
The picture worthy beginning that leads to Nakamise-dori street, it's a great meeting spot as you will see people waiting for friends or tours starting in this location.
Kaminarimon
Try some of Japan's most unique experiences at one of the oldest temples throughout all of Tokyo, Asakusa. Want to try a tea ceremony while wearing a kimono? Want to ride a rickshaw around Tokyo's bustling streets? You can arrange for all of that her...
Food Crawl, Rickshaw, Tea Ceremony or Kimono Walking Tour in Asakusa, Tokyo
Street markets aren't so common in Japan unless it's festival season, but Asakusa is in festival mode year-round. This is a great place to get souvenirs, confectionaries, and even kimonos!
Nakamise-dori Street
Glass working is a specialty of this area in Tokyo, and of course it is with Asakusa having the richest history and being so close to Kitchen street! So why not make a glass of your own with this unique glass cutting experience!
Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience
Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
Sensō-ji · 2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Asakusa is one of the most historic areas in Tokyo and has some of the oldest temples in Japan! If you're looking learn more about the history, then a guided tour focusing on this topic is well worth your time!
Asakusa: 1400-year history exploration
There are so many shrines and temples, but not many feature towering pagodas! This is definitely one of the more unique things about Asakusa!
Five-Storied Pagoda
Immerse in Japanese culture by seeing a sumo show! This is probably one of the closest places to see sumo without leaving central Tokyo and you get a special meal afterwards!
Asakusa Sumo Stable Sumo Show
This riverside park with coffee shops & a playground is a popular place to view the cherry blossoms.
Sumida Park
You're gonna see a lot of kimonos and a lot of rickshaws in Asakusa, and with it being a vast area, you can easily take a rickshaw tour to bring you to the most iconic areas!
Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour
There are so many people who come to Asakusa for photo opportunities. But if you are a solo traveler or need more professional shots done, make sure to plan appropriately. I would definitely do it for you if I could, but I can't promise I'll be avail...
Best Place For Video & Photo Shoot
Most people tend to try and plan their tea ceremonies in Kyoto, but if you're unable to make that leg of the trip and are only staying in Tokyo, then Asakusa is the best place for your tea ceremony experience.
Asakusa Authentic Tea Ceremony
Cruise through the streets of Asakusa in style on Can-Am Ryker 600, where you can also drive through Tokyo Sky Tree and Ginza to get a good idea of the area. Great for travelers when you first arrive in Tokyo to get a sense of where things are!
Can-am On-road in Asakusa
What do you see outside of every restaurant? Plastic food examples! And honestly, they're useful and cool. So learn how to make them yourself and bring one home for your own restaurant (or house decoration).
Japanese Sample Food Making Asakusa
If you're coming to Japan to celebrate a wedding, whether it's an elopement, honeymoon, or just random trip to celebrate, a great place for wedding pictures is in Asakusa!
Wedding Photo Shooting in Kimono
Where to eat
Some of the best restaurants in Tokyo are in this area, so whether you're craving yakiniku or gyukatsu or want a snack like melonpan or strawberry daifuku, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Food tours are a great way to become familiar with an area and find restaurants that you normally wouldn't dine in! Arigato Japan not only has Asakusa food tours available, but also in many other locations, like Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku and more!
Best of Asakusa Food Tour
Taiyaki are famous Japanese pastries filled with red bean, cream, or other fillings. It's pretty difficult to DIY it without the special fish mold, so this gives you the unique experience to make your own like they do in the taiyaki shops!
Asakusa Taiyaki Making
Most people have had tonkatsu, but not as many have had the beef version. Try Gyukatsu in Asakusa at this highly rated eatery to see why its becoming just as, if not more, popular than its pork predecesor.
Asakusa Gyukatsu
Osaka and Hiroshima are known for okonomiyaki, but Tokyo has it's own version. If you haven't had either, you can try them both here! If you are an okonomiyaki fan, try Tokyo's version, called monjayaki. Yes, it's a little intimindating to look at….b...
Tsurujirō
Vibe with Asakusa's culture in this walking tour while also getting the chance to make your own matcha at a tea ceremony house. This tour also includes lunch and will provide you with an amazing cultural experience.
Asakusa Culture & Matcha Making Half Day Walking Tour with Lunch
If you're looking to splurge, and I definitely recommend splurging when you're in Japan (especially the food), then you need to make a reservation at one of the most historic culinary landmarks in Tokyo!
Asakusa Imahan Kokusai Street Head Restaurant
Cozy place known for its creme-filled "melonpan" sweet buns, ice cream & shaved ice with toppings.
Asakusa Kagetsudō
Become a ninja without having to go to Shiga and be entertained in this awesome cafe that also provides food that only the strongest shinobi eat.
Ninja Cafe
If you have ever wanted to try the different levels of matcha ice cream, this is one of the cafes that offers it! From mild to super strong, you can find the one that suits your taste - FOR MATCHA LOVERS ONLY!
Suzukien Asakusa
One of the multiple izakayas in the area that feature outdoor seating. Great outdoor drinking culture in a very Japanese environment.
酒場 山加商店
Buffet in Japanese is called Tabehoudai and are very popular, meaning you definitely need a reservation in order to try their traditional Japanese cuisine, Musashi yakiniku and other international options.
Sky Grill Musahi City View Buffet
Two of my favorite dishes that I have yet to master making, so if you're like me and want to learn how to make gyoza and ramen at home, then this cooking class is going to give you valuable info to bring back home!
Gyoza and Ramen Cooking Class
Where to shop
Not necessarily the best place to shop for clothes, but if you're looking for niche souvenirs to bring home, then this is the place to swipe your card!
If you aren't in Japan for festival season but want to play the goldfish game, come to Asakusa Kingyo to try your hand and get some cute souvenirs!
Asakusa Kingyo
If you're looking for kitchen supplies or Japanese knives, this is where to go! From budget deals to quality goods, this area has tons of shops that cater to all chefs, home or restaurant.
Kappabashi Dougu (Kitchen Street)
Japan is iconically known for it's fake food displays, seen in most restaurant windows to entice customers. And if you want to bring home an example or get a keychain souvenir, this is the place to go!
Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya Kappabashi Showroom