Sightseeing Spot Spots in Asakusa Area

  • Sumida Park
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    Tokyo Taitou-ku Hanakawado 1 other
    This park running north-south along the Sumida River is about five minutes on foot from Asakusa Station. It features numerous historic sites related to the Emperor Meiji and haiku poets such as Masaoka Shiki. A Japanese garden with a pond that used to be part of the Mito-Tokugawa family's residence has been incorporated into the park. It's a popular cherry blossom viewing spot, and it holds a cherry blossom festival every March. They also hold a Yabusame horseback archery event and the Sumida River Fireworks. It's a popular spot for viewing the Tokyo Sky Tree too. At night you can see it lit up along with Sakurabashi Bridge.
  • Jidaiya
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    Tokyo Taitou-ku Kaminarimon 2-3-5
    This company operates a tourist rickshaw service and offers hands-on learning experiences relating to Japanese culture in 2 Chome, Kaminarimon, Taito City. They also put on performances of traditional arts including Japanese drums and shamisen. They have set up an array of services including traveling old-fashioned picture-story shows, traveling dagashi sweet markets, Japanese style weddings, and a lending program for Japanese tools.

    My husband and I did the private tea ceremony experience, which took about 45 minutes. Our host was so lovely and sweet, and taught us about the ceremonial traditions, the pride hosts have in serving...

  • Sumida River Walk
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    Tokyo Sumida-ku Mukojima 1
  • Sensoji Temple Kaminarimon
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    Tokyo Taito-ku Asakusa 2-3-1
  • Kane Tatsuyama Sensoji Temple
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    Tokyo Taito-ku Asakusa 2-chome 3-1

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