Life / Living / Hospital Spots in Asakusa Area

  • Kakimori
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
    Shopping
    Tokyo Taitou-ku Misuji 1-6-2
    A stationery shop located in front of Kuramae Station in Taito City, Tokyo where you can create a one-of-a-kind notebook. When creating your notebook, you can choose from among some 60 varieties of cover materials and 30 varieties of pages. You can also try writing on the various page materials to choose your favorite. After you've finished making your order, an experienced artisan will complete your notebook in a few minutes. You can also make your own original ink here. The staff are happy to give advice, making it easy even for first-timers. You can fill one of the store's special-order bottles with a color that's all your own.

    自分だけのオリジナルノートを作れます。表紙から中紙、留め具など選んでカスタマイズが可能です。表紙は革の物もあり、中紙を使い切ったら有料で中紙の交換もできるそうです。日本国内遠方の場合は郵送で対応してくれます。欠点をあげるとオリジナルノートの作製に時間がかかってしまう事です。今日頼むと出来上がりは20日後でした。日本滞在中に受け取れ場合には海外発送できるかどうかは確認していません。ノートの他にも魅力...

  • KAMA-ASA
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    4.5
    36 Reviews
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Tokyo Taitou-ku Matsugaya 2-24-1
    A traditional kitchenware shop which has operated in Kappabashi since the Meiji period. The shop procures quality products direct from skilled craftspeople to supply them to customers seeking truly good items. The shop's primary focus is kitchen knives and iron pots and pans. The shop's frypans and woks are hand-hammered from plate iron. KAMA-ASA's thick rice pots are Nambu-tekki ironware. Its kitchen knives are handmade by craftspeople from around the country and left plain without any name inscribed. On request, customers can have their name inscribed at the time of purchase. Customers can also have kitchen knives purchased here sharpened for an additional fee.

    I had planned on getting a meat knife for cutting steaks as priority, and maybe an all-rounder Santoku. But I walked out of Kama Asa with 3 knives! I went to Tsubaya first but found it hard to...

  • CUTLERY TSUBAYA
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    4.5
    34 Reviews
    Shopping
    Tokyo Taito-ku Nishiasakusa 3-7-2

    The 2 people on the floor might have been father and son, the former advising me. I wanted steak knives and he showed me their selection of around 8 with varying prices. There was a boxed set on...

  • CHAGOHAN TOKYO
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Tokyo Taitou-ku Nishiasakusa 2-17-131F
    This traditional Japanese cuisine classroom and chef's kitchen located in Nishi-Asakusa has the concept of communicating and spreading the wonder of traditional Japanese food and tea culture in Japan and around the world. In the classes to experience traditional Japanese cuisine, you can learn from the basics, such as how to make okonomiyaki pancakes, sukiyaki, sushi, dashi soup stock and batter. There is also a class to learn green tea etiquette, and options to ride on rickshaws and wear kimono. In addition, it may be used as a rental kitchen for reunions and other gatherings.
  • Shim (Asakusa kimono and yukata rentals)
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 1-7-5
    A kimono and yukata rental and dressing shop located a five minute walk from Asakusa Station. All of the shop's rental kimonos are vintage items with fabulous patterns carefully selected by the staff. Whether you're having some fun with the girls, going on a date, or going on a little stroll through Asakusa, the staffs are ready to meet your needs and will dress you and style you so you look fashionable and attractive. Because you're renting and not buying, feel free to try bold colors and patterns, and you can come without needing to bring anything special on your part. Rentals can be returned by 8:00 p.m., giving you plenty of time to enjoy yourself. The shop's kimono plans include not only the kimono itself and obi belt but also accessories-you'll be all set! You can also borrow a haori or travelling coat for free in winter to keep warm.
  • Kamawanu (Asakusa Branch)
    Shopping
    Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 1-29-6
    A hand dyed tenugui hand towel shop located a five minute walk from Tobu Railway Asakusa Station. The shop's tenugui are made with bleached cotton dyed by the hands of artisans according to a technique dating back to the Meiji period. Despite being made of the same material and being of limited size, the diverse patterns tenugui come in give them a highly seasonal aspect. Popular with international tourists, they also make great souvenirs for people living outside Japan. The shop also sells renowned select handmade accessories and tenugui dyed in patterns sold only at this specific shop. Finally, the shop accepts orders for existing tenugui with a customer's name added or even completely original designs.
  • Kanaya Brush
    Shopping
    Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 1-39-10
    A shop located on the Senso-ji Temple's Denboin-dori Street which sells hairbrushes, toothbrushes, and other brushes. This long-standing shop was established in 1914 and has manufactured industrial and paint brushes since that time. Today, the shop carries a wide array of brushes for home use, such as brushes for cleaning clothing and makeup brushes. The shop's horsehair toothbrushes, known as the toothbrush used by one million people, are particularly popular. Offering a perfect balance of stiffness and flexibility, these brushes are said to not only clean the teeth but also massage and stimulate the gums.
  • Maito Design Works
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
    Shopping
    Tokyo Taitou-ku Kuramae 4-14-121F
    This variety shop is located on Kokusai-dori Street in Kuramae, Taito City. They offer a full line of knit wear from the Maito, which uses vegetable-based alternatives to chemical dyes. Visitors can observe the manufacturing process at the adjacent natural dyeing studio and take part in natural dyeing workshops as well.

    蔵前の環境ふれあい館の裏手にある店です。 草木染めなど、ナチュラルがキーワードのようで、ワークショップも開催されています。

  • Don Quijote Asakusa
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    4.0
    5 Reviews
    Shopping
    Tokyo Taito-ku Asakusa 2-10

    We have been to many Don Quijote stores in different cities in Japan ( & also at home). Yes it a big nice discount store, usually with many floors in Japanese cities like Asakusa. Lots of stuff...

  • Taito Ward Office
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Tokyo Taito-ku Higashiueno 4-5-6
  • Eiju General Hospital
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Tokyo Taito-ku Higashiueno 2-23-16
  • Takeya
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Tokyo Taito-ku Taito 4-chome 33-2
  • Shimojima Asakusabashi Main Store
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Tokyo Taito-ku Asakusabashi 1-30-10
  • Tokyo Taito Municipal Taito Hospital
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Tokyo Taito-ku Senzoku 3-20-5
  • Taito Lifelong learning center
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Tokyo Taito-ku Nishiasakusa 3-chome 25-ban 16-go
  • Asakusa Hospital
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Tokyo Taito-ku Imado 2-26-15
  • Seisuiji
    Travel / Tourism
    Tokyo Taito-ku Matsugaya 2-25-10
  • Asakusa Terabyoin
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 2-30-17
  • Tokyo Legal Affairs Bureau Taito Branch
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Taito-ku Taito 1-26-2
  • Asakusa Post Office JAPAN POST BANK Asakusa
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Tokyo Taito-ku Nishiasakusa 1-1-1

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