A day plan—Tokyo’s downtown culture in Asakusa, Ueno and Jimbocho

The Asakusa, Ueno, and Jimbocho area creates new cultures while continuing to preserve the traditional Japanese downtown atmosphere. This plan introduces a route starting from Jimbocho, famous for its stores of old books, and goes around Ueno Park towards Asakusa. Enjoy the present downtown area from old-fashioned spots to the latest dining restaurants.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2019-09-19
- Mandala
  
  11:30
- Ueno-onshi-koen Park
  
  13:30
- Nakamise-dori Street
  
  15:30
- Sensouji(Sensouji Temple)
  
  16:31
- BUNKA HOSTEL TOKYO
  
  18:00

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DAY1

- Mandala
  
  11:30
  
  60min
  
  Curry
  
  (Provided by service)This Indian curry shop is about one minute on foot from Jimbocho Station. It won the 2012 Kanda Curry Grand Prix and was featured in many media outlets. Guests dine on authentic curry made by their Indian chef. Their popular chicken butter masala unites the flavors of fresh tomato and rich butter with the scent of spices. Customers find its relaxed atmosphere inviting.
  
  Address
  
  Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Kandajimbouchou 2-17
  
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  - Mandala
  - Mandala
  - Mandala
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  60min
- Ueno-onshi-koen Park
  
  13:30
  
  90min
  
  Park / Green Space
  
  (Provided by service)This public park in Taito City is also called Ueno Park or Ueno Forest. In the Edo period this park was the premises of Toeizan Kaneiji Temple. The park has been selected as one of the 100 best places to see Japanese cherry blossoms, and in spring a large crowd turns out for hanami parties. Inside the park is the famous statue of Saigo Takamori, as well as cultural facilities such as the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Nature and Science, the National Museum of Western Art, and the Ueno Zoo.
  
  Address
  
  Tokyo Taitou-ku Uenokouen - Ikenohata 3
  
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  - Ueno-onshi-koen Park
  - Ueno-onshi-koen Park
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- Nakamise-dori Street
  
  15:30
  
  30min
  
  Street
  
  (Provided by service)Running from Kaminarimon Gate to Senso-ji, this is one of Japan’s oldest shopping streets with a length of more than 250 meters. There are numerous shops along both sides of the street offering famous Tokyo sweets such as kibidango (millet dumplings), kushidango (mochi dumplings on skewers), ningyo-yaki (sponge cakes in various shapes filled with red bean paste) and kaminari-okoshi (sweet rice crackers) as well as souvenirs geared towards foreign tourists, and here visitors can really enjoy the atmosphere of a Japanese shitamachi (downtown neighborhood). The electric signboards that are beautifully uniform are a must-see.
  
  Address
  
  Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa
  
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  - Nakamise-dori Street
  - Nakamise-dori Street
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  31min
- Sensouji(Sensouji Temple)
  
  16:31
  
  60min
  
  Temple
  
  Address
  
  Tokyo Taito-ku Asakusa 2-3-1
  - Sensouji(Sensouji Temple)
  - Sensouji(Sensouji Temple)
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  29min
- BUNKA HOSTEL TOKYO
  
  18:00
  
  90min
  
  Hotel
  
  Address
  
  Tokyo Taito-ku Asakusa 1-13-5
  - BUNKA HOSTEL TOKYO
  - BUNKA HOSTEL TOKYO
  - BUNKA HOSTEL TOKYO
- FINISH
  
  19:30