Kanpai to Asakusa’s Hoppy Street ホッピー通り, packed full of izakayas, outdoor bars and a generally very merry place to be in Tokyo! One our favourite things to do in Asakusa, Hoppy Street is a fun Tokyo at night activity where locals hang out for drinks and foods (it is open in the day too but […]
Category Archives: ASAKUSA
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Oct
Oct
Asakusa in Tokyo is a rich mix of the old and new Japan, where the remains of Tokyo’s old Shitamachi city and historic temples combine with tall skyscrapers and an epic entertainment district. It is perhaps most famous for the Senso-ji Temple and its extensive grounds but there is so much more to do in […]
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Jul
Jul
Have you booked a hotel in Asakusa but confused about how to get there after you land at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport? Fear not, here is our comprehensive and up-to-date guide for traveling from Narita Airport to Asakusa, Tokyo. Tokyo Narita Airport to Asakusa transport quick comparison Transport option Journey time Cost Transfers Keisei Sky […]
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Apr
Apr
Asakusa’s Kappabashi Street is a culinary gem – often referred to as Tokyo’s Kitchen Tool Street or fake food capital, this is where you can buy a huge range of kitchenware, Japanese knives plus a cavalcade of cutlery. One of the best things to do in Asakusa, Kappabashi Street is great for shopping or just […]
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Mar
Mar
A fun free thing to do in Asakusa, Tokyo’s Bandai Namco Museum is dedicated to all things cute and Kawaii plus gachapons and gaming. Split across two floors plus with several large cartoon character models outside including Doraemon and Ultraman, the Bandai Namco museum is a must visit for any otaku fan. It takes a […]
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Feb
Feb
Heard about the ‘underground’ ninja bar in Tokyo? Asakusa is known being a historic neighbourhood and for the Senso-ji temple, but beneath its streets lies a very unique and unusual thing to do in Tokyo – the subterranean NinjaBar, Tokyo’s top themed ninja bar. A sake and beer bar operated by a secretive and stealthy […]