local area info
Asakusa Sensoji Temple
There is a huge red lantern with the characters 雷門 “Kaminarimon,”
which means “Thunder Gate.”
Kaminarimon is the main gate of Asakusa Sensoji Temple
and is the symbol of Asakusa.
How about visiting a temple with a history
that goes back 1400 years?
Azumabashi Bridge
Azumabashi Bridge connects the wards of Taito and Sumida.
It spans the Sumida River and is 150m in length.
Shown from left to right are the Sumida Ward Office,
Tokyo Sky Tree, Asahi Beer Headquarters.
Tokyo SkyTree
A broadcasting tower with a height of 634m,
located at Oshiage 1 Chome, Sumida Ward, Tokyo.
It also houses commercial facilities and attractions such as
Sumida Aquarium and a planetarium, so you can spend the whole day there.
On clear days, you can enjoy fantastic views from the observation deck.
Ryogoku Kokugikan
You can fully discover Japan’s national sport, Sumo,
at Kokugikan sporting arena.
How about watching sumo and
feeling like you’re back in the Edo period?
The boxing events for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were held at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
The Sword Museum
The Sword Museum opened in 2018.
The japanes Sword is not just a weapon,
but also a symbol of authority and a work of art.
It is a museum that plays a role in spreading such Japanese sword culture widely.
EDO-TOKYO MUSEUM
We hope that it will be used as a base for new cultural creation in Tokyo
and as a place of relaxation for everyone.
EDO NOREN
Based around the concept of “Enjoying the refined food culture of the Edo period,”
there are several attractive restaurants located at Ryogoku Station.
Here, you can enjoy traditional Edo-style cuisine,
in reproduction machiya, town houses from the Edo period.
Ueno Zoo
You can meet many animals at Ueno Zoo,
including the Giant Panda Shin Shin and her cub, Shan Shan.
Great for families as well as couples.
PUBLIC BATH
“Sento,” public baths are popular throughout Japan.
Why not take a refreshing bath in one of Japan’s unique sento?
