Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Best Walks
Asakusa Shitamachi
The Walk
Shitamachi is the word used to describe theTokyo that comes close to approximat-
ing the spirit of old Edo. Not only does Asakusa have important temples and
shrines dating to the Edo era (1603-1868), it also has the narrow lanes and
wooden shop fronts that characterise Shitamachi today. This walk will take you
past the main sights, and also along lanes that ooze old-Tokyo atmosphere.
Start
Azuma-bashi;
Asakusa
Finish
Ef;
Asakusa
Length
3km; two hours
Take a Break
Stop for tempura at
Daikokuya
(
Click here
) on Dembō-in-dōri. You'll also find
snack vendors along Nakamise-dōri, such as
Chōchin Monaka
(
Click here
).
