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Asakusa

浅草Tokyo

Historic area

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At a Glance

Asakusa is a Tokyo neighborhood of shopping streets, performing arts and riverside walks. Beyond its famous religious landmarks, the area offers souvenir shopping, entertainment venues and access to the Sumida River, making it useful for a varied walk through eastern Tokyo.

Choose individual stops rather than treating the neighborhood as one ticketed attraction. Shops, theaters, amusement rides and river cruises have separate opening and booking arrangements. A district map marker is only a starting point, so use the specific business or pier when planning a meeting or departure.

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Temples, shrines and castles near Asakusa that give goshuin, closest first.

Goshuin of Senso-ji

Senso-ji

Temple • 21m

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