Asakusa Travel Guide
Tokyo
Popular places to visit
Sensoji Temple
Learn about the history of Sensoji Temple, one of the top monuments in Tokyo. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
Kaminarimon Gate
Learn about the local history of Tokyo when you spend time at Kaminarimon Gate. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Asakusa Shrine
You can find out about the history of Tokyo with a stop at Asakusa Shrine. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Nakamise Street
During your trip to Tokyo, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nakamise Street. Visit the temples and notable monuments in this culturally rich area.
Hoppy Street
During your visit to Tokyo, you can do some window-shopping at Hoppy Street. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Asakusa Engei Hall
You can enjoy a show at Asakusa Engei Hall during your trip to Tokyo. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Asakusa
Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International
Location is perfect and mattress is very comfy
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Richmond Hotel Asakusa
Staff was very nice and very kid friendly hotel, rooms very clean and will stay here again next time we go to Japan
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku
Super Clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Asakusa Tobu Hotel
Staff members were exceptional. They bend over backwards to help me in resolving my flight booking. This hotel prides on outstanding customer service that is not easily available in today’s world. Location is unbeatable. Get out of the hotel turn right, walk about less than a minute ichiran ramen ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
OTHER SPACE Asakusa
This hotel exceeded my expectations for the room size. Our room could easily accommodate four pieces of luggage. I didn’t know the hotel provided free room service, and this is very convenient when you are going out every day and coming back to the hotel with shopping. I don’t think they served breakfast, ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Onyado Nono Asakusa Bettei
We lived in at Dormy Inn before this experience. Everything is great except that I think this hotel is more crowded than Dormy Inn. Especially there are people who brought kids to the spa. They run around and talk loudly, making the spa less enjoyable.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Asakusa
Taito
Travellers love Taito for its popular shops, and you can see more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Iriya Station or Tawaramachi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sensoji Temple and Hanayashiki Amusement Park.
Ueno
Travellers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameyoko Shopping District.
Akihabara
While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.
Chiyoda
Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Tokyo Imperial Palace is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.
Marunouchi
Travellers choose Marunouchi for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nijubashimae (Marunouchi) Station or Otemachi Station and check out top sights like Imperial Garden Theatre.
Chuo
Known for its popular shops and top seafood restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Chuo. Check out top attractions like Tokyo Bay and Tsukiji Outer Market, and jump on the metro at Tsukiji Station or Shintomicho Station to see more of the city.
