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An essential area for Tokyo sightseeing, home to Senso-ji Temple and Ueno Park. You can fully enjoy Japanese history and culture all day long, from eating and rickshaw experiences in Asakusa—overflowing with downtown atmosphere—to visiting the art galleries, museums, and zoo in the vast grounds of Ueno.

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Address: 4-5-6 Higashiueno, Taito City, Tokyo
Website: https://www.city.taito.lg.jp/
Operator: Taito City Tourism Division

Taito City Spots List

Asakusa Hanayashiki
Ueno Park
Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
Rickshaw
Sanja Matsuri
Yakatabune (Houseboat)
Yanaka Old Town Area
Sukiyaki (Chinya)
National Museum of Western Art
Senso-ji Temple

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Asakusa Hanayashiki

Japan's oldest amusement park, opened in 1853. Located in the heart of Asakusa, it features nostalgic retro attractions like Japan's oldest existing roller coaster. With a festival-like atmosphere, it's a warm space that makes everyone smile. A visit after Senso-ji Temple lets you enjoy fun moments while feeling Japanese Showa-era nostalgia.

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Ueno Park

One of Japan's first public parks, established in 1873. Known as a "Cultural Forest," its vast grounds house a zoo, museums, and art galleries. It’s a top cherry blossom spot with 800 trees in spring, alongside lotus blooms in Shinobazu Pond and autumn leaves. A historic hub merging history, art, and nature.

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Kappabashi Kitchenware Town

A wholesale district for professionals with about 170 specialty cooking tool shops. Everything related to the kitchen is here: knives, tableware, cooking utensils, and Japan's unique "food samples." The realistic food samples, in particular, are extremely popular souvenirs for international tourists. A town attracting chefs from around the world that cooking enthusiasts can explore for hours.

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Rickshaw

Exploring the streets of Asakusa in a rickshaw pulled by an energetic rickshaw puller feels like traveling back in time. They guide you to hidden gems not easily found on foot, providing historical commentary and photography at the best angles. The view of Asakusa from a high vantage point is exceptional, perfect for making special memories.

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Sanja Matsuri

The largest annual festival of Asakusa Shrine, held every May. Featuring a brave portable shrine procession (Mikoshi Togyo) by thousands of bearers, all of Asakusa is enveloped in heat and excitement. A quintessential Tokyo summer festival where you can personally feel the vigor of Edo locals and the energy of traditional Japanese festivals.

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Yakatabune (Houseboat)

A traditional Japanese roofed boat, offering an elegant pastime dating back to the Edo period. It's a top luxury to enjoy freshly fried tempura and seasonal cuisine while feeling the cool breeze on the river and viewing Tokyo's nightscape from the Sumida River. Especially in summer, it's popular for fireworks and evening cooling, offering an exceptionally beautiful panorama of Tokyo from the water.

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Yanaka Old Town Area

Part of the area called "Yanesen," where many old streets and temples that escaped war damage remain. At the lively "Yanaka Ginza" shopping street, traditional deli shops and cafes line the way, letting you feel a nostalgic daily Japan. Perfect for a leisurely walk, with cats living in back alleys and the scenery of quiet cemeteries.

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Sukiyaki (Chinya)

Founded in 1880, a long-established Sukiyaki restaurant representing Asakusa's tradition. They pride themselves on "Tekisashi Meat," where skilled artisans carefully grill selected top-grade marbled beef in an iron pan. The moment of eating meat simmered in a special sauce dipped in egg is the pinnacle of Japanese food culture. Enjoy authentic flavors in a historic space.

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National Museum of Western Art

The main building, designed by Le Corbusier, is a masterpiece of architecture registered as a World Heritage site. It houses a precious collection of Western art, including Monet, Rodin, and Renoir. Surrounded by the rich greenery of Ueno Park, it is a globally important cultural facility where you can spend a luxurious time immersing yourself in art within a beautiful architectural space.

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Senso-ji Temple

Tokyo's oldest temple, boasting over 1,300 years of history. The "Kaminarimon" gate, characterized by its giant red lantern, is world-famous as an iconic Tokyo photo spot. Along "Nakamise Street," which leads from the gate to the main hall, shops selling traditional Japanese sweets and crafts are tightly packed, offering plenty of street food and shopping. It is a vibrant spot where you can feel the downtown atmosphere from the Edo period.

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