This venue hosts professional sumo wrestling tournaments and has been the site of many historic matches. The surrounding Ryogoku area is home to numerous sumo stables.
Landmark
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting tower featuring observation decks and restaurants, located in Sumida, Tokyo. It became the tallest structure…
Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting tower featuring observation decks and restaurants, located in Sumida, Tokyo. It became the tallest structure in Japan in 2010 and reached its full height of 634 meters in March 2011.
Attraction
Ueno Zoo
Opened on March 20, 1882, Ueno Zoo is the oldest zoo in Japan. It is located inside Ueno Park—a spacious…
Opened on March 20, 1882, Ueno Zoo is the oldest zoo in Japan. It is located inside Ueno Park—a spacious urban park featuring museums and other attractions—and is just a five-minute walk from the Park Exit of JR Ueno Station. The zoo is closed on Mondays (or the following Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday).
Senso-ji is Tokyo’s oldest and most iconic Buddhist temple, welcoming over 30 million visitors annually as one of the world’s most popular spiritual sites. Your visit begins at Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), famous for its majestic red lantern. From there, walk down Nakamise Shopping Street, a historic 250-meter approach with nearly 90 shops offering traditional souvenirs and local snacks like Ningyo-yaki, leading up to the grand main hall.
Attraction
Kamiya Bar
Founded in 1880 at Asakusa 1-Chome 1-Banchi, Kamiya Bar is recognized as Japan’s first Western-style bar and has been cherished…
Founded in 1880 at Asakusa 1-Chome 1-Banchi, Kamiya Bar is recognized as Japan’s first Western-style bar and has been cherished by many great literary figures throughout its history.
Attraction
Uenoonshi Park
This park is famous for its cherry blossoms and Shinobazu Pond, having been selected as one of Japan’s Top 100…
This park is famous for its cherry blossoms and Shinobazu Pond, having been selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. Home to an art museum, national museums, a zoo, and a concert hall, the park is widely loved for its rich cultural atmosphere.
Attraction
ASAKUSA Hana Yashiki
Opened in 1853, Asakusa Hanayashiki is Japan’s oldest amusement park. Famous as a popular tourist destination, it features a variety…
Opened in 1853, Asakusa Hanayashiki is Japan’s oldest amusement park. Famous as a popular tourist destination, it features a variety of retro attractions, including Japan’s oldest existing steel-frame roller coaster.
Shopping
Kappabashi Dougu Street
This specialty shopping district offers commercial restaurant supplies, including tableware, lacquerware, baking equipment, store furniture, and signboards. General shoppers can…
This specialty shopping district offers commercial restaurant supplies, including tableware, lacquerware, baking equipment, store furniture, and signboards. General shoppers can also purchase these high-quality, professional-grade products, with Japanese kitchen knives and realistic food replicas being especially popular among international visitors.
Attraction
TOKYO CRUISE
Enjoy easy access to popular destinations such as Asakusa, Hamarikyu Gardens, Hinode Pier, and Odaiba Seaside Park. Take in the…
Enjoy easy access to popular destinations such as Asakusa, Hamarikyu Gardens, Hinode Pier, and Odaiba Seaside Park. Take in the scenic waterfront views while relaxing in the refreshing river breeze.
