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Around the property

Walkable spots, restaurant picks, and the practical shops you'll want nearby. All chosen with first-time Asakusa visitors in mind.

Nearby spots

  • Senso-ji Temple

    Tokyo's oldest temple, founded in 645. The grounds stay open through the night, and the lit-up main hall is best seen after the day crowds thin out.

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  • Kaminarimon & Nakamise-dori

    About 250 m of approach from the Kaminarimon lantern to Senso-ji, lined with souvenir stalls and snack shops good for grazing.

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  • Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center

    A small museum showcasing about 250 traditional crafts from Taito ward artisans: Edo sudare blinds, kiri tansu, Edo sashimono and more. Free entry, closed 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Demonstrations on weekends.

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  • Sumida Park & River Terrace

    Riverside promenade behind the property. The Skytree view is sharpest at dawn and dusk, and yakatabune boats come and go just below.

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  • Araiyu Sento

    Traditional sento about 6 minutes' walk away. Founded in 1950, with miyazukuri shrine-style architecture and a bathing-room mural based on Hokusai's Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji.

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  • The Sumida Hokusai Museum

    Kengo Kuma–designed museum standing in Honjo, Hokusai's birthplace. The permanent gallery has touchscreens for high-resolution viewing of his major works, and the special exhibitions rotate seasonally.

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  • Tokyo Skytree

    634 m tall, one of the world's tallest free-standing towers. Sunset slots tend to fill up first; book a window in advance.

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  • Ueno Park & Zoo

    A large park bringing together the National Museum, the Museum of Western Art, and the zoo. Reachable on foot or one stop on the Tsukuba Express.

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  • Kappabashi Kitchen Town

    About 170 shops for cookware, tableware, and the famous plastic food samples. Note that more than half of them close on Sundays.

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Restaurant picks

A short list of places we'd send a friend to.

Tempura

  • Daikokuya

    Long-running tempura shop on Nakamise. Expect a line at peak times.

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Sushi

  • Asakusa Sushiken

    Halal-certified Edomae sushi with an English menu. Useful as a sushi pick or for guests with halal needs.

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Soba

  • Namiki Yabusoba

    Cold soba in the same spot since 1913, near Kaminarimon. Snappy buckwheat aroma, bold dipping sauce.

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Ramen

  • Yoroiya

    Solid shoyu ramen tucked behind Senso-ji. English menu and vegetable-based options available.

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Sukiyaki & Shabu-shabu

  • Asakusa Imahan

    Sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, in business for 120+ years. Lunch sets are reasonably priced.

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Izakaya

  • Hoppy Dori

    A short alley of stand bars and grilled-chicken spots. Lively in the evening, casual prices.

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Cafe & Breakfast

  • Pelican Cafe

    The Pelican bakery's cafe, known for thick-sliced toast and old-school Japanese bread.

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  • Leaves Coffee Roasters

    Specialty coffee roaster cafe in Honjo with a steady local following. About 6 minutes' walk from the property.

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Sweets

  • Funawa

    Nakamise sweet shop known for imo-yokan and cream-anmitsu.

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Set meals (chains)

  • Matsuya (Asakusa branch)

    Nationwide gyudon chain. Around ¥500 for a quick breakfast or lunch.

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Yakiniku

  • Asakusa Char-Grill Yakiniku Hontosaya

    Long-running charcoal yakiniku in Nishi-Asakusa. Founded 1981, around 100 seats, English menu available.

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Other

  • Komagata Dozeu

    Loach hot pot in a historic setting, running since 1801. Reservations recommended.

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  • Patisserie FOBS

    Standout patisserie in the Kotobuki area, beloved locally for its handmade cakes.

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Useful nearby shops

Convenience stores, pharmacies, ATMs, and the like.

24h convenience stores

  • 7-Eleven Sumida Higashi-Komagata 1-chomeClosest 24-hour 7-Eleven to the property. Basic supplies and an ATM.Open in Maps

Supermarkets

  • My Basket Higashi-Komagata 1-chomeSmall-format supermarket about 3 minutes' walk away. Fresh produce and daily essentials, compact selection.Open in Maps
  • Summit Store Ryogoku IshiwaraFull-size supermarket in the Ishiwara area, about 7 minutes' walk. Wide selection for proper grocery runs.Open in Maps

Pharmacies

  • Matsumoto Kiyoshi Asakusa Kaminarimon 2-chomeDrugstore near Kaminarimon. A flagship branch for visitors, with broad over-the-counter medicine, daily goods, and cosmetics, plus English signage and tax-free service.Open in Maps

ATMs

  • Seven Bank ATM (inside 7-Eleven Higashi-Komagata 1-chome)About 5 minutes' walk. Accepts VISA, Mastercard, Amex, JCB, and other international brand cards for cash withdrawals. Available 24 hours.Open in Maps

Coin laundry

  • Launderette Higashi-Komagata 2-chomeCoin laundry about 4 minutes' walk away. The machines have English signage, easy to use during your stay.Open in Maps

More about Tokyo

For anywhere beyond walking distance, these official sites are a good starting point: