| Temples and Shrines: |
 | Kaminarimon (Kaminari Gate)
Kaminarimon is the first of two large entrance gates leading to Sensoji Temple. First built more than 1000 years ago, it is the symbol of Asakusa. The Nakamise shopping street leads from Kaminarimon to the temple grounds.
Always open. Admission free. |
 | Sensoji Temple
Sensoji ("Senso" is an alternative reading for Asakusa and "ji" means temple) is Tokyo's most famous and popular temple. Built in the 7th century, it is also one of its oldest, although the current buildings are postwar reconstructions.
Always open. Admission free. |
 | Asakusa Shrine
Asakusa Shrine, also known as Sanja-sama, was built during the Edo Period and survived the air raids of 1945. The shrine's festival, the Sanja Matsuri, is one of Tokyo's most spectacular and popular. It starts every year on the 3rd Friday of May and lasts for three days.
Always open. Admission free. |
 | Dempoin Temple
Dempoin is a temple just next to Sensoji, known for its beautiful garden. Unfortunately, the temple and garden are not open to the public. Visiting the garden by appointment, as it used to be possible, cannot be done anymore, either.
Not open to the public! |
| Shopping: |
 | Nakamise Shopping Street
The Nakamise shopping street stretches over approximately 250 meters from Kaminarimon to the main grounds of Sensoji Temple. It is lined by more than 50 shops, which offer local specialties and the usual array of tourist souvenirs.
Opening hours depend on the individual shops. Most shops are opened every day from around 9:00 to around 19:00. |
 | Shin-Nakamise Shopping Street
Shin-Nakamise or New Nakamise Shopping Street runs perpendicular to the Nakamise Shopping Street. It is a covered shopping arcade lined by various shops and restaurants.
Opening hours depend on the individual shops. Most shops are opened every day from around 10:00 to around 20:00. |
 | Kappabashi Shopping Street
Kappabashi is an almost one kilometer long street lined by shops catering to restaurant businesses. Items on sale include tableware, kitchen utensils and appliances, sample food made of wax and plastic, furniture, signs, lanterns and uniforms.
Most shops open from around 9:00 to around 17:00. Many shops are closed on Sundays and public holidays. |
 | Rox Department Store
Rox is a shopping and entertainment complex consisting of a main building (Rox) and three annex buildings (Rox2G, Rox3 and Rox Dome). Many shops sell fashion for ladies and kids. There is a 24h supermarket in the basement of the main building.
Open daily 10:30 to 21:00 (supermarket is open 24 hours, restaurant floor from 11:00 to 22:00). |
 | Tobu Asakusa Station & Matsuya Department Store
Tobu Asakusa Station is the terminal station of Tobu trains heading into the suburbs and prefectures north of Tokyo, including trains to Nikko. The station building also houses a Matsuya department store that spans eight floors.
Matsuya department store is open daily from 10:00 to 19:30. |
| Other Attractions: |
 | Sumida River Cruise
Sumida River sightseeing ships operate every 30 to 60 minutes from Asakusa Pier via Hama Rikyu Garden to Hinode Pier, where you can transfer to a ship to Odaiba. In addition, there are some direct ships from Asakusa to Odaiba.
Ships to Hinode Pier leave Asakusa every 30-60 minutes from 10:00 to 17:00. Direct ships to Odaiba operate less frequently. Asakusa - Hinode: 40 minutes, 760 Yen; Asakusa - Hama Rikyu: 35 minutes, 1020 Yen (includes 300 Yen admission to the garden); Hinode - Odaiba: 20 minutes, 460 Yen; Asakusa - Odaiba by direct ship: 55 minutes, 1520 Yen (includes supplement fee of 300 Yen) |
 | Sumida Park
This riverside park stretches along both sides of Sumida River for several hundred meters. In spring it becomes a popular cherry blossom viewing spot, while on the last Saturday of July it becomes the site of the Sumida River Firework Festival.
Always open. Admission free. |
 | Rokku Entertainment District
Rokku used to be Tokyo's leading entertainment district before the war, hosting Japan's first cinema and more. However, the district has not regained its former popularity after the war. Today, Rokku offers attractions such as rakugo theaters, cinemas and pachinko parlors.
Opening hours depend on the individual businesses. |
 | Hanayashiki Amusement Park
Originally opened as a flower park, Hanayashiki has a history of more than 150 years. Located just a few steps from Sensoji, the miniature amusement park offers numerous attractions, including a small Ferris wheel, roller coaster, carousel and Space Shot.
Open 10:00 to 18:00 (longer hours during holidays). Closed on Tuesdays, except if Tuesday is a national holiday and during school holidays. Admission: 900 Yen plus separate fees for each ride. |
 | Asahi Beer Tower
The Asahi Beer Tower and Asahi Super Dry Hall with its characteristic Flamme d'Or were, completed in 1989 and host the headquarters of Asahi Breweries. Furthermore, several restaurants can be found in the complex.
Restaurants open daily from 11:30 to 22:00. |
 | Taikokan (Drum Museum)
Drums from around the world, including Japanese taiko drums, are exhibited in this small museum. Visitors can play several of the drums. The museum is located in a floor above the Miyamoto Unosuke Nishi Asakusa store, which sells Japanese drums and festival goods.
The museum is open from 10:00 to 17:00. Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, New Year and Obon. Admission: 300 Yen. |
 | Edo Shitamachi Traditional Crafts Museum
This small museum introduces the many traditional arts and crafts of the old Tokyo (formerly known as Edo), such as scissors, combs, furniture, silverware, embroidery and more. Demonstrations by craftsmen are held on weekends.
Open daily 10:00 to 20:00. Admission free. |