Asakusa

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Umezono Asakusa Shop

Umezono first opened in 1854 as a tea house within Baionin – the branch temple of Senso-ji. The anmitsu – bean jam, cubes of agar gelatin, and pieces of fruit served in syrup – and awazenzai – red bean soup with pilled millet – are popular. You can enjoy the sweets in the calm Japanese […]

Area
Tokyo and Asakusa
Activities
グルメ and スイーツ
Tokyo
Funawa Honten

Famous for their simple yet tasty sweet potato yokan – a type of jellied dessert – Funawa is a long established sweets shop that first opened its doors in 1902. The 1st floor is for takeaway; cafe space is on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

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Tokyo and Asakusa
Activities
グルメ, スイーツ, and 喫茶店/カフェ
Tokyo
Namikiyabu Soba

A famous soba shop of towari soba – soba noodles made from 100% buckwheat flour. Regarded as having the saltiest soup broth in Tokyo, it is made over 1 week in advance, and deliciously elevates the flavor and aroma of the soba noodles.

Area
Tokyo and Asakusa
Activities
うどん/そば and グルメ
Tokyo
Masaru

Specializing in tempura rice bowls, Masaru was established in 1947. Always popular, a line awaits before opening hours. Patrons get to enjoy orgasmic tempura bowls packed with exceptionally fresh seafood with generous portions.

Area
Tokyo and Asakusa
Activities
グルメ and 日本料理
Tokyo
Senso-ji

The oldest temple in Tokyo.   Though the temple has the same characters as “Asakusa”, it is read “Senso-ji”, not “Asakusa-dera”. In the year 628, 2 fishermen (brothers), built Senso-ji to enshrine the the bodhisattva of mercy and salvation after going out to nearby Sumida River and catching a statue of the bodhisattva Kannon with […]

Area
Tokyo and Asakusa
Activities
観光 and 神社仏閣
Tokyo
Kappabashi (Kitchenware) Street

The largest collection of 170 shops selling kitchenware, food samples, chef knives and more in Japan. The selections of items are so extensive, and of great quality, many of the customers are chefs. Having said that, there are many tourists and regular folks too, so if cooking is your passion, don’t miss it. The knives […]

Area
Tokyo and Asakusa
Activities
ショッピング, お土産, and 日用雑貨
Tokyo
Kamiya Bar

Established in 1880, Kamiya Bar is known as the oldest bar in Tokyo. Their specialty is denkiburan, a slightly sweet cocktail that was the first one ever invented in Japan. Brandy is used as the base with gin, wine, curacao, and medicinal herbs mixed together. With a long-established dignified feel, the bar is on the […]

Area
Tokyo and Asakusa
Activities
グルメ, 洋食, and バー
Umezono Asakusa Shop

1-31-12 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

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スイーツ
Funawa Honten

1-22-10 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

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スイーツ喫茶店/カフェ
Namikiyabu Soba

2-11-9 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo

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うどん/そば
Masaru

1-32-2 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

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日本料理
Senso-ji

2-3-1 Asaikusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

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神社仏閣
Kappabashi (Kitchenware) Street

from 1-3 Nishi Asakusa to 1-4 Matsugaya Taito-ku, Tokyo

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お土産日用雑貨
Kamiya Bar

1-1-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo (1st, 2nd, 3rd floor)

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洋食バー