An old Tokyo district whose history and sophistication draw people from afar
Asakusa
HistorySophistication
Asakusa, famous for the Senso-ji Temple, whose history goes back about 1,400 years, is one of Japan’s top tourist destinations. This area was once a center of entertainment and still retains traces of the sophisticated spirit and lifestyle of those days.
Spot overview

The symbol of Asakusa and a visitor magnet
Senso-ji Temple

A bustling shopping street that has remained unchanged since the Edo period
Nakamise Shopping Street

Look out over the Asakusa area from a building designed by a famous architect
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

Retro and romantic, Japan’s oldest amusement park
Asakusa Hanayashiki

Traditional entertainment all in one place!
Asakusa Rokku Broadway

Get a real feel of the atmosphere of old Tokyo!