Explore Old Tokyo in Asakusa's Historic District

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12 places in Taito City: Yae Kimono Rental Asakusa, Nakamise-dori Street, Tokyo Skytree, and 9 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a Facebook post by TokyoCheapo.

Yae Kimono Rental Asakusa

Services

4.8

• Rent a kimono for a traditional wear experience in Asakusa • English-speaking staff and larger sizes available • Also offers yukata (lighter version for summer) and year-round kimonos • Hair styling and accessories provided at no extra fee

Nakamise-dori Street

Landmark

4.2

• Experience an old-school shopping street with souvenirs and street food • Stretches from Kaminarimon to Sensoji Temple • Can get very busy with tourists, visit at night for less crowds

Tokyo Skytree

Observation deck

4.4

• Enjoy views of Tokyo Skytree from various spots around Asakusa • Find unique angles without overcrowding typical tourist spots

Sensō-ji

Place of worship

4.5

• Most popular and oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo • Site of the Sanja Matsuri summer festival in May with cultural activities • Consider visiting at night for fewer crowds and a different vibe

Suzukien Asakusa matcha gelato

Cafe

4.4

• Famous for matcha ice cream with 7 different intensity levels • Try level 7 for the most intense matcha flavor • Less intense matcha (level 1) and other flavors like hojicha and black sesame available • Also offers matcha scones (weekends only), drinks, and other original sweets

2-chōme-3-19 Asakusa

Building

• Street with many small izakaya bars for a local experience • Try various izakaya foods like monjayaki and hamukatsu • Less crowded than the main Asakusa area, good for a break or a drink • Named after Hoppy, a non-alcoholic beer-flavored beverage popular in post-war Japan

Kappabashi Kitchen Street

Place

4.3

• Shop for Japanese lanterns, restaurant signs, and kitchenware • Offers unique authentic items not easily found elsewhere • Great place to find a ramen lantern or chopsticks as a souvenir

Ganso Food Sample Shop Kappabashi Showroom

Store

4.3

• Explore a store dedicated to hyper-realistic food samples • Find fun keychains like half-eaten onigiri and takoyaki balls • Book sample food making experiences to create your own food replica • Great place to buy unique and quirky souvenirs

Asakusa Kagetsudō MELON PAN

Bakery

4.4

• Popular melon bread store known for jumbo melon bread • Often has a long line due to its popularity • Melon bread can be bought plain or filled with cream

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

Tourist information center

4.4

• Features an observation deck on the 8th floor with a bird's-eye view of Nakamise Dori and Sensoji Temple • Offers English-speaking staff for questions about the area • Conveniently located with accessible bathrooms • Provides views of Tokyo Skytree and Asahi Headquarters building

Asahi Sky Room

Restaurant

4.4

• Sky lounge on the 22nd floor of the Asahi Headquarters Building • Grab a beer and enjoy views of Asakusa • Beer costs about ¥800, offering good value for the view • Expect a line due to its popularity

Not Suspicious

Bar

4.9

• Unique bar with a 'drink and draw' concept, located near Sensoji Temple • Guests draw on paper and display their art on the walls • Offers unique cocktails with interesting names like 'Shiba Inu' and 'Puffy Snow' • No service charge and tax-free, making it a budget-friendly option

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