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Asakusa

Tokyo

Senso-ji temple, old shopping streets and the Sumida River. Traditional, family-friendly and some of the best hotel value in central Tokyo.

Best for Budget · Families · First visit

Transport
4/5
Sights
5/5
Value
5/5
Quiet
4/5
Food
4/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$105/night · 25 min to Tokyo Station

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Why stay here

  • Senso-ji and old-Tokyo streets
  • Best hotel value in central Tokyo
  • Direct trains to both airports

Who should stay here

  • Budget travellers
  • Families
  • Travellers who want old-Tokyo atmosphere

Not ideal if…

  • You want nightlife
  • You'll spend most evenings in Shibuya or Shinjuku, 30–40 minutes away
  • You want designer shopping

What it's like

Asakusa is the most traditional part of central Tokyo: Senso-ji temple, the Nakamise shopping street, rickshaws and old izakayas. Across the river is the Tokyo Skytree.

It's calm at night and cheaper than the west side of the city. The trade-off is distance: Shibuya and Shinjuku are 30–40 minutes away.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Around Senso-ji

    Temple streets, busy by day and quiet at night.

  • Kuramae

    Craft shops, cafés and boutique hostels one stop south.

  • Along the Sumida River

    Views of the Skytree and riverside walks.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Asakusa Station (Ginza and Toei Asakusa lines, Tobu Skytree line).
To Tokyo Station
About 25 minutes
From Haneda
About 40 minutes: Keikyu and Toei Asakusa line through-trains, no change needed.

Nearby attractions

  • Senso-ji & Nakamise-dori

    Tokyo's oldest temple; go early or after dark.

  • Tokyo Skytree

    Across the river, with the city's highest observation deck.

  • Kappabashi

    Kitchenware street selling knives and plastic food models.

Where to eat and drink

  • Hoppy Street

    Outdoor izakayas serving stew and beer.

  • Asakusa Imahan

    Sukiyaki specialist since 1895.

  • Kamiya Bar

    Tokyo's first Western-style bar, opened in 1880.

Where to stay in Asakusa

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Best value

Nui. Hostel & Bar Lounge

Why we like it: Private rooms and dorms above a great bar in Kuramae.

Typical budget rate in Asakusa: ~$55/night

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Best value

Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa

Why we like it: Near Senso-ji, some rooms with Skytree views.

Typical mid-range rate in Asakusa: ~$105/night

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Boutique pick

The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon by Hulic

Why we like it: Terrace bar overlooking the temple gate.

Typical mid-range rate in Asakusa: ~$105/night

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Hotels in AsakusaMid-range from ~$105/night

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