Guidebook for Taitō-ku
Sightseeing
Sensōji (浅草寺). Also known as Asakusa Kannon, it is Tokyo's largest Buddhist temple !
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Templul Senso-ji
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaSensōji (浅草寺). Also known as Asakusa Kannon, it is Tokyo's largest Buddhist temple !
Ueno Park is home to most of the attractions in the area, including the Ueno Zoo and a concentration of Japan's best museums. In cherry blossom season, Ueno Park is the most popular spot for hanami.
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Parcul Ueno
8 UenokōenUeno Park is home to most of the attractions in the area, including the Ueno Zoo and a concentration of Japan's best museums. In cherry blossom season, Ueno Park is the most popular spot for hanami.
Entertainment & Activities
Ueno Zoo (上野動物園). Tu-Su 9:30AM-4:30PM (last entry 4PM). Has over three hundred animals. ¥600.
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Grădina Zoologică Ueno
9-83 UenokōenUeno Zoo (上野動物園). Tu-Su 9:30AM-4:30PM (last entry 4PM). Has over three hundred animals. ¥600.
The Oldest Amusement Park in JAPAN ! Be sure to try the rollercoaster.
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Hanayashiki
2-chōme-28-1 AsakusaThe Oldest Amusement Park in JAPAN ! Be sure to try the rollercoaster.
Shopping
If you are looking for a more typically "Asian" market street in Tokyo, with bargaining expected and friendly vendors trying to out-shout each other, this is it. Definitely a good place for souvenirs!
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Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 UenoIf you are looking for a more typically "Asian" market street in Tokyo, with bargaining expected and friendly vendors trying to out-shout each other, this is it. Definitely a good place for souvenirs!
Home of all kind of cooking wares, restaurant oriented. Another bargain is high-quality Japanese kitchen knives, which are generally much cheaper in Japan.
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Kappabashi Dōgu-gai (Strada de Ustensile de Bucătărie)
3-chōme-18-2 MatsugayaHome of all kind of cooking wares, restaurant oriented. Another bargain is high-quality Japanese kitchen knives, which are generally much cheaper in Japan.
Food Scene
Try their tempura and soba set! Or the fresh deep fried flour/batter at the front of the restaurant. (Be prepared, because there is no English menu, and no one speaks English)
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Sansada
1-chōme-2-2 AsakusaTry their tempura and soba set! Or the fresh deep fried flour/batter at the front of the restaurant. (Be prepared, because there is no English menu, and no one speaks English)
Arguably Tokyo's most famous tempura restaurant, with a history of more than 100 years. Be prepared for extremely long queues during meal times. An English menu is available on request.
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Daikokuya
3-chōme-1-4 AsakusaArguably Tokyo's most famous tempura restaurant, with a history of more than 100 years. Be prepared for extremely long queues during meal times. An English menu is available on request.
Drinks & Nightlife
A traveler's cafe run by 2 young guys, Yuki and Kyohei, both of whom have excellent english. Good selection of beer and sake and a great place to relax and figure out what to do next in Tokyo.
Tokyo Knowledge
1-chōme-7-1 AsakusaA traveler's cafe run by 2 young guys, Yuki and Kyohei, both of whom have excellent english. Good selection of beer and sake and a great place to relax and figure out what to do next in Tokyo.