~Tokyo~MAP included! Enjoy even on a Sunday! A half-day plan for a greedy Asakusa experience
~ Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo ~ Asakusa is a very popular spot! A must-see for those who want to enjoy cherry blossom viewing, food walking, photogenic spots, Skytree, and Sensoji Temple 😊 This time, we will introduce a half-day sightseeing course in Asakusa that avoids the crowds on Sundays!
Check out the points to avoid the crowds too ♡
📍 Washoku Washoku -WASHOKU- Asakusa store 12 kinds of Obanzai plate lunch ♡ You can choose from 4 types of miso soup, white rice, and brown rice 🍽️ You can see the Sumida River in the background and enjoy a delicious lunch. Asakusa is also recommended for food walking, but if you want to enjoy a leisurely lunch, Washoku is recommended ♡
📍 Sumida River Park Hydrangea Road Taito Ward Sumida Park 3 minutes walk from Washoku to Sumida River Park! You can see the Sumida River and Skytree, and in the fall, you can also see the autumn leaves!
📍 Denpoin Street Denpoin Street Nippon Dayemon Statue Nippon Dayemon doll in the middle of Denpoin Street! We recommend taking photos with the Skytree in the background while strolling along Denpoin-dori♡
📍Sensoji Temple If you want a goshuin, come by 17:00! We also recommend taking a walk around the temple while visiting Sensoji Temple. You can enjoy the refreshing waterfall, fresh greenery, and the halls.😊
📍Entrance to the West Approach Asakusa West Approach Shopping Street A cute goldfish object at the entrance to the West Approach♡ We also recommend cute souvenir shops and eating while walking! This shopping street is an arcade street, so it is recommended even on rainy days.😊
📍Warabimochi Motoko Asakusa Store Warabimochi Motoko Asakusa Store You can enjoy warabimochi in a drink containing warabimochi Motoko on the West Approach Festival Street! This time we had matcha warabimochi milk tea and beniimo warabimochi.🍵
📍Sensoji Temple at night Sensoji Temple At night, there are fewer crowds and it is lit up, so it looks different from daytime! Recommended for a night date in Asakusa♡
💡Tips to avoid crowds in Asakusa💡
☑️Start late! ☑️Visit Sensoji Temple before dusk or at night! ☑️For food tours, head to Nishi-sando, a little ways away! ☑️Make a reservation in advance🅿️ if you're driving! Parking lots around Asakusa are very crowded on Sundays. We recommend that you make a reservation in advance! ➖ Avoid crowds! Half-day Asakusa course plan➖📍Spot name①WashokuAddress: 5F Washoku, 2-1-13 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0034Opening hours: 11:00-15:30Cost: 12 types of obanzai plate ¥2,500Recommended: For those who want to enjoy a leisurely lunch⚠Note: Reservations are required as it is a popular restaurant!
📍Spot name② Sumida River Park Address: 1-chome Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0033 Opening hours: 24 hours Cost: Free Recommendation: Cherry blossom viewing while looking at the Sumida River and Skytree ⚠ Important: Recommended on sunny days 📍Spot name③ Denpoin Street Nihon Dayemongura Address: 2-3-3 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032 1-36 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032 Opening hours: Street is open 24 hours Cost: Free Recommendation: Photographing the Nihon Dayemon statue and Skytree Strolling along Denpoin Street 📍Spot name④ Sensoji Temple Address: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032 Worship hours: 24 hours Cost: Goshuin: ¥500 Recommendation: Visiting the power spot Sensoji Temple Strolling around Sensoji Temple ⚠ Important: Goshuin is available until 17:00! 📍Spot name: Asakusa Nishisando Shopping Street Address: 2-7-13 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032 Business hours: 8:00-18:00 Recommendation: Eating out and souvenirs, can be enjoyed even on rainy days
📍Spot name⑤ Warabimochi Motoko Asakusa Store Address: 2-7-13 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032 Business hours: 8:00-18:00 Cost: Warabimochi ¥360 Warabimochi milk tea ¥500 Recommendation: Melt-in-your-mouth warabimochi milk tea! A new sensation drink🥤
📍Spot name⑥ Sensoji Temple at night Address: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032 Business hours: Illumination, from sunset to 23:00 Cost: Free Recommendation: Quiet and fantastic Sensoji Temple ⚠ Caution: The main hall is closed.
~My impressions after actually going there📝~ Asakusa is one of Tokyo's top tourist areas. Even on weekdays, Asakusa is crowded, but this time I'd like to introduce a plan that will allow you to enjoy Asakusa while avoiding the crowds as much as possible😄You can enjoy souvenirs, eating, visiting power spots, the Skytree, the Sumida River, cherry blossom viewing, photo spots, and photogenic spots all day☺️For reference when sightseeing in Asakusa♡
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