What's Asakusa like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Asakusa, especially its restaurants and temples. You might want to seek out the shops and monuments while you’re in the neighbourhood. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks such as Sensō-ji Temple and Asakusa Shrine. Other popular sights worth a visit include Kaminarimon.

Where are the best places to stay in Asakusa?

We have 116 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' top lodging choices in Asakusa:

Cyashitsu ryokan asakusa

2.5-star ryokan with bar

• • Free WiFi • Attentive staff

Hotel MONday Asakusa

3-star hotel with restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk

Richmond Hotel Asakusa

City centre hotel with restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Onyado Nono Asakusa Natural Hot Springs

3-star hotel

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International

3.5-star hotel with restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to get to Asakusa

Asakusa is located 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the heart of Tokyo.

Flying to:

• • Tokyo (HND-Haneda), 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Asakusa

Things to see and do in and around Asakusa

What to see in Asakusa

• • Sensō-ji Temple
• • Asakusa Shrine
• • Kaminarimon
• • Asakusa Public Hall
• • Asakusa Engei Hall

Things to do in Asakusa

• • Hanayashiki Amusement Park
• • Hoppy Street
• • Asakusa ROX
• • Nakamise Street
• • Nakamise Shopping Street

Other popular Asakusa attractions

• • Nakamise Arcade
• • Sumida Park
• • Kototoi Bridge
• • Amuse Museum
• • Edo Shitamachi Traditional Crafts Museum

When is the best time to visit Tokyo?

• • Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 24°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 7°C)
• • Rainiest months: September, October, June, August (average 190 mm of rainfall)