Discover Asakusa on Foot,
Right from the Hotel

The symbol of Asakusa. The hotel’s own address is “1-8-5 Kaminarimon.” For the illuminated gate at night, the best time is after 22:00, when the crowds have thinned.The symbol of Asakusa. The hotel’s own address is “1-8-5 Kaminarimon.” For the illuminated gate at night, the best time is after 10 p.m., when the crowds have thinned.

Tokyo’s oldest temple. It is crowded during the day, but at 6:00 the grounds are remarkably quiet. Since it is within walking distance, you can be there right when the gates open.Tokyo’s oldest temple. It is crowded during the day, but at 6 a.m. the grounds are remarkably quiet. Since it is within walking distance, you can be there right when the gates open.

The shopping street along the approach from Kaminarimon Gate to the main hall of Senso-ji. Besides souvenirs, there are snacks to enjoy as you stroll, such as freshly baked ningyo-yaki (small sponge cakes with sweet bean filling) and fried manju buns.

Rakugo storytelling and manzai comedy from noon until night. No reservation needed; just walk in on the day. A perfect choice for a rainy afternoon.

About 800 m of shops selling nothing but kitchen and cooking tools. You can also try making the plastic food replicas seen in restaurant windows. A popular destination for international visitors.

Said to be the oldest surviving underground shopping arcade in Japan. The atmosphere of the Showa era (1926–1989) remains untouched.

Opened in 1853, this is the oldest amusement park in Japan, and its roller coaster is still running today.

Rows of cherry trees along the Sumida River, with TOKYO SKYTREE® rising on the opposite bank. Ideal for a morning walk.

Next to Senso-ji Temple, and the home of the Sanja Matsuri festival. Easy to combine with a visit to the temple.

13 minutes by train and on foot. You can also enjoy the view without leaving the hotel, from the Annex Building Club Twin Room, Economy View Twin Room and Japanese Deluxe Twin rooms.

A shrine known for its decorated bamboo rakes, bought as charms for prosperity in business. The Tori-no-Ichi fair in November is a spectacular sight.

One of Tokyo’s biggest events, open to amateur runners. About 40,000 runners take part.

About 510 cherry trees between Azumabashi and Sakurabashi bridges. See the blossoms along the Sumida River and TOKYO SKYTREE® in a single view.

A grand festival dating back to the Kamakura period (1185–1333). Portable shrines and floats from every neighborhood gather, and all of Asakusa comes alive against the backdrop of Kaminarimon Gate and TOKYO SKYTREE®.

July 10 is Shiman-rokusen-nichi, the “46,000 days” fair: a visit to the temple on this day is said to bring the blessings of 46,000 visits. About 100 stalls selling hozuki (Chinese lantern plants) line the temple grounds.

Heir to the Ryogoku fireworks tradition that began in 1733. About 20,000 fireworks are launched from two sites.

Pounding samba rhythms and dazzling costumes. A big event that bids farewell to summer in Tokyo’s old downtown.

Stage performances, free costume rental for children and free face painting. The costume parade fills the streets of the old town.

A fair affectionately known as “Otori-sama.” Stalls selling decorated bamboo rakes, charms for good fortune and prosperity in business, fill the shrine grounds.

December 18 is the last Kannon fair day of the year. Descended from the year-end markets of the Edo period, the fair fills the temple grounds with dozens of stalls selling hagoita (ornamental battledores). A classic sight of Asakusa in December.