Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Traditional Theatre & Dance
Asakusa Engei Hall (
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)
Drinking & Nightlife
Kamiya Bar (
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)
Getting There
Subway
The Ginza Line stops at Asakusa and Tawaramachi. The Asakusa Line
also stops at Asakusa at a separate station south of the Ginza Line, and the Hanzō-
mon Line stops at Oshiage for Tokyo Sky Tree.
Ferry
Azuma-bashi is the starting point for Tokyo Cruise water buses heading to
Hama-rikyū Onshi-teien.
The Sights in a Day
Begin your journey through this historic district at Asakusa Station, on
the Ginza Line. Follow the signs to Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), the
magnificent entrance to the Nakamise-dōri shopping arcade that leads to the
temple
Sensō-ji
(
Click here
). Spend a few hours exploring the temple, neighbour-
ing
Asakusa-jinja
(
Click here
) and the alleys that surround the sights.
Tree
(
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)
, across the river. Take the lift from the 4th floor up to the obser-
vatories at 350m for views that stretch as far as the eye can see.
minute walk away, for more views; time your visit for sunset and see the