Around 3mins by train! Or you can enjoy walking there! Asakusa Sta. ↔ Tokyo Skytree Sta. A birthplace of Japanese culture that continues to evolve. Experience both the latest Tokyo culture and traditional Edo culture in Asakusa and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN ® ASAKUSA TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN GUIDE MAP ® English TOBU NIKKO KINUGAWA ONSEN SHIMO- IMAICHI Ueno Shinjuku Ikebukuro Shinagawa HANEDA AIRPORT NARITA AIRPORT ASAKUSA TOKYO SKYTREE 59mins 2hrs 36mins 3mins Directions to Asakusa and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN ® Contact details for Tourist Information services Convenient, reasonably priced railway tickets Taito ・ Sumida Tokyo Shitamachi Excursion Ticket Reasonable excursion pass for enjoying the Tokyo Shitamachi area This reasonable ticket allows you to visit a wide area of downtown Tokyo, including the TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN®, Asakusa, Ryogoku, Ueno, and Yanaka. Includes free train and bus sections in the Taito and Sumida areas. The “Limited Express SPACIA” gets you to Nikko faster than ever! Get a 20% discount on express fee when purchased with the discount pass. NIKKO PASS *There are no settings for child fares. Children can also use these tickets, by paying the same amounts as adults. *Unlimited rides are available between Kita-Senju and Asakusa, Hikifune and Oshiage, and Hikifune and Kameido. Railway Unlimited train and bus rides in designated areas 1DAY 500 JPY Valid until September 30, 2019 (boarding date) Valid for (1 day only) 2DAYS 700 JPY Valid until September 30, 2019 (boarding date) Valid for (2 consecutive days only) 4DAYS 2DAYS April 20 to November 30 ADULT 4,520 JPY December 1 to April 19 ADULT 4,150 JPY NIKKO PASS all area NIKKO PASS world heritage area ADULT 2,000 JPY Railway Bus Special offers Free Ride! Railway & Bus TOBU Tourist Information Center ASAKUSA, Inside Tobu Skytree Line Asakusa Station, 1F 03 3841 2871 7:20am-7pm opens all year round Two hours from Asakusa! Nikko is only a little way off! Bus TOBU BUS (Skytree Shuttle® Asakusa ・ Ueno Line) unlimited bus riding pass Taito loop bus Megurin, Sumida loop bus Sumida Hyakkei Sumimaru-kun and Sumirin-chan unlimited bus riding pass. Special offers *The facilities with special offers may change. Present your ticket to receive discounts, etc. at various facilities. Period of use : Until 31 March 2020 Tokyo Solamachi Let’s get a reasonable coupon book before shopping ! COUPON BOOK EXCHANGE TICKET To receive a coupon book, bring this map to the TAX REFUND COUNTER inside the building. ・ Hours / 10AM-9PM ・ Location / TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® 1F Block 7 TAX REFUND COUNTER At the TAX REFUND COUNTER, inside the TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® complex, you can simply complete all the procedures necessary to get tax-free benefits done in one go. For details, please refer to the leaflets found inside the complex, or ask at any shows which display the Tax-free symbol. Baggage Delivery and Temporary Storage Service Reservations are not required. You can skip the lines on your way to the main observation deck on Floor 350. Valid only for International visitors who present their passport or other ID for verification. (Citizens of foreign countries residing in Japan and Japanese visitors accompanying a group containing international guests are also eligible.) All tickets are non-refundable and cannot be reissued. * Express service is only available for going to the main observation deck on Floor 350. When visiting the upper deck on Floor 450 or returning to the ground floors, please use the regular line. * Please purchase the tickets once everyone in your group has assembled. After purchasing the tickets, you may enter the venue. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance or on another person’s behalf. Fast Skytree Ticket For International Visitors ・ Hours / 10AM-9PM ・ Location / TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® 4 th floor west entrance クーポンブック引換番号:1814 Here, you’ll both be able to store your luggage for a short time, and also send your souvenirs and more to national and international destinations. The store sells original packing materials and other useful goods too, and if you’re lost or looking for things to do in the area, the staff will be able to give you some tips and tricks. ・ Hours / 9AM-9PM TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® Service Information The story of tobacco and salt The history of tobacco and salt certainly isn’t the usual museum fare, but this particular museum has made it their specialty. Both tobacco and salt have had widespread influence on human culture or life throughout the world, not just in Japan, and this museum does a fantastic job of teaching people about this. 8-min walk from Tokyo Skytree Station For those of you who want to go even higher, the new SKYTREE® TERRACE TOURS will have you soaring with excitement! Guided tours – with Multilanguage Guiding Device – take you around in the open air, 155m above ground level. Enjoy the wind in your hair while you admire the panorama spread out beneath you! SKYTREE® TERRACE TOURS Enjoy TOKYO SKYTREE® in a Whole New Way! Enjoy TOKYO SKYTREE® in a Whole New Way! Impressive and longstanding, the Kaminarimon or ‘thunder gateʼ is not only the most iconic spots, but a place with a long history. The original gate was built in 942 and it burnt down several times throughout history. It's guarded by statues of the Gods of Wind and Thunder. TOBACCO & SALT MUSEUM MAP 03 C-3 Head to the skies, discover Tokyo The TOKYO SKYTREE® is the most recognizable landmark on the skyline of this capital. The TEMBO DECK (a height of 350 meters) and TEMBO Galleria (a height of 450 meters) at TOKYO SKYTREE® offer the most impressive view of Tokyo. Directly connected to “Tokyo Skytree Station” and “Oshiage Station” TOKYO SKYTREE® TEMBO DECK MAP 01 C-5 The underwater world of the TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® The SUMIDA AQUARIUM is home to more than 5,000 aquatic species. This includes a colony of penguins and some fur seals living in the aquarium’s centerpiece exhibit. The Main Tank is also worth a mention, as it houses many colorful fish species from the seas of the remote Tokyo Islands. TOKYO Solamachi 5F-6F SUMIDA AQUARIUM MAP 02 C-6 Let’s make beautiful Edo kiriko glass! Enter the world of beautifully crafted traditional glassworks, where you can see (or buy) glasses ranging from everyday items to true masterpieces. You can also learn about the history of Edokiriko and see the artists at work. This shop also offers a Make-Your-Own-Glass experience. 9-min walk from Kinshicho Station Sumida Edokiriko Museum MAP 07 C-3 Stargazing in Tokyo Experience the breathtaking beauty of the cosmos. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the amazing images being projected on the planetarium’s dome until you start feeling like you are really taking a stroll through our Solar System and beyond. You can enjoy the Planetarium show in Japanese, English, Chinese, or Korean. TOKYO Solamachi 7F Konica Minolta Planetarium “TENKU” MAP 06 D-5 See the Edo period of Tokyo! EDO-TOKYO MUSEUM organizes temporary exhibitions and several events throughout the year, but the permanent exhibition alone makes this a must-visit, as it traces the history of Tokyo through a combination of life-sized reconstruction models and ordinary exhibits, from the Edo period (1603-1868) all the way up to the present day. 1-min walk from Ryogoku Station EDO-TOKYO MUSEUM MAP 09 B-4 Visit Sumida’s sharpest museum The Japanese Sword Museum boasts a collection of over 150 swords, pieces of samurai armor, and documents relating to bladed weapons and the art of swordmaking, many of which date back hundreds of years. It’s a real treat for any fan of katanas. 5-min walk from Ryogoku Station The Japanese Sword Museum MAP 08 A-4 Visit the heart of Sumo wrestling This museum shows traditional woodblock prints called nishiki-e of some sumo champions throughout history. You can also see the beautiful embroidered silk garment called kesho-mawashi, which is something only the sumo wrestlers in the two upper divisions wear. *Exhibited works will change according to the season. 1-min walk from Ryogoku Station Sumo Museum MAP 04 A-4 Admire the works of Japan’s most recognizable artist The museum dedicated to the works of Katsushika Hokusai designed by a prize-winning architect, houses over 1,800 art pieces by Hokusai and his pupils, including a permanent exhibition that displays the artist’s works in chronological order. *Exhibited works will change according to the season. 5-min walk from Ryogoku Station The Sumida Hokusai Museum MAP 05 B-4 Let’s plan a fun vacation! Within this area, there are many places you can visit that produce traditional craft works and unique pieces that you can’t get elsewhere. Offering support in English, sometimes Chinese and Korean, the staff here can give you all kinds of information regarding where to go and what to do in Sumida area. Free Wi-Fi and free maps are available. TOKYO Solamachi 5F Industrial tourism plaza TOKYO SUMIDA CITY POINT MAP 22 D-5 The largest selection of sake Hasegawa Saketen is a great place to get limited edition and house specialty nihonshu, shochu, and other Japanese alcoholic beverages that will thankfully not break your wallet. If you feel slightly overwhelmed by all the choice there, just ask the staff for help and don’t miss out on the best varieties of “sake” that Japan has to offer. TOKYO Solamachi 1F Hasegawa Saketen MAP 28 D-5 Where sweet meets savory in delicious harmony Invented approximately 300 years ago, it’s a pink-colored rice cake (mochi) stuffed with a slightly sweet red bean paste (anko) and wrapped in a cherry blossom leaf that was pickled in salt. This means sakuramochi delivers an unforgettable, delicious mix of sweet and savory flavors. 15-min walk from Oshiage Station and Hikifune Station Chomeiji Sakuramochi MAP 30 C-1 Stroll down this retro shopping street If you fancy widening your search to places with a more nostalgic flair, this shopping street is the best place to go with around 90 shops. You’re sure to find exactly what you're looking for here. 7-min walk from Hikufune Station Shitamachi Ninjo Kirakira Tachibana Shotengai MAP 29 D-1 Take a sweet bite of Asakusa Looking for something sweet ? Look no further than Asakusa Sweets Komachi. From macarons decorated with scenes of Asakusa to the locally popular Napoleon brandy cake, a visit to this shop is a must for the sweet tooth travelers out there. EKIMISE 1F Asakusa Sweets Komachi MAP 23 B-6 A folding screen shop that celebrates Hokusai’s works Since first opening its doors in 1946, this shop has been producing Japanese folding screens (byobu) of all sizes, often celebrating the works of the ward’s most famous resident: the painting master Hokusai. 1-min walk from Tokyo Skytree Station Kataoka Byobu MAP 24 C-5 Green tea heaven This cafe not only offers a range of traditional green teas, but also an impressive range of green tea lattes, frappes and parfaits for the modern café-goer. TOKYO Solamachi 4F nana’s green tea MAP 34 D-5 Top quality japanese beef Sugimoto, the meat specialty restaurant, operated by the well-established butcher’s shop, offers a huge variety of ways to enjoy carefully selected Japanese Black beef, whether you’re craving a simple, juicy steak, or wanting to try traditional Japanese shabu-shabu. TOKYO Solamachi 6F Oniku no Sugimoto Honten MAP 38 D-5 Get a taste of Sumida It’s a great place to relax and enjoy a massive bowl of “Tendon” (vegetable and seafood tempura served over rice) . You can also get the Mukojima Burger for a delicious bite on the go. Only available as take-out, the “burger” is actually a grilled rice ball stuffed with small shrimp and crunchy lotus root fritters. 12-min walk from Hikifune Station Kawahara no Abe MAP 40 C-1 Taste a variety of colorful sushi ! Naniwa Koichian is a take-out sushi shop which offers everyone beautiful and colorful varieties of sushi rolls, along with delicious inarizushi. They also have original sushi dishes which vary and change along with Japan’s distinct seasons. TOKYO Solamachi 2F Naniwa Koichian/ Omusubi Hyakusen MAP 39 C-6 Discover Japanese-style chicken TORI ICHIMI is famous for their “oyako-don” (a dish consisting of egg and chicken over rice) in which the chicken is grilled instead of pan-fried, making it extra indulgent. TORI ICHIMI also offers other popular chicken dishes such as Japanese-style fried chicken and crumbed chicken cutlets. TOKYO Solamachi 3F TORI ICHIMI MAP 35 C-6 A place to call home Located on a quiet street corner in Oshiage, ikkA is a standalone home that has been transformed into a cosy café with the exact intention of being “a home you can return to whenever you wish”. 11-min walk from Oshiage Station and Hikifune Station ikkA Café MAP 36 C-1 A taste of Asakusa The tea room in Funawa Honten offers a range of traditional Japanese sweets and drinks. The menu boasts something for everyone, from more traditional sweets like red bean soup and jelly, to super sweet parfaits and cakes. 5-min walk from Asakusa Station Funawa Honten MAP 19 A-6 A whimsical shop offering many artworks This shop “pieni trunkukka” has its own unique picture books and cute souvenirs such as dolls and prints based on those same books. While the books themselves are in Japanese, the pretty and whimsical style combined with the beautiful art makes them all worth buying, even if it’s only for the artwork. 5-min walk from Honjo-azumabashi Station pieni trunkukka MAP 25 B-3 Carry your coin in style Pocchiri specializes in “gamaguchi” (purses with metal clasps), and is one of the most stylish souvenir shops in this area. What the Pocchiri brand is all about is preserving tradition in a stylish way. Pocchiri purses come in a wide range of sizes and designs. TOKYO Solamachi 4F Pocchiri MAP 27 D-5 Beautiful candy you almost don’t want to eat Amezaiku (sugar sculpting) is a traditional Japanese craft in which sculptors heat candy and sculpt it into animal or human forms. At Asakusa Amezaiku Ameshin, not only can you watch master sculptors create intricate candy, but you can also purchase these masterpieces to take home. TOKYO Solamachi 4F Asakusa Amezaiku Ameshin MAP 26 D-5 Sweets in a Japanese castle! Morihachi is a shop that was built in the style of an old Japanese castle that offers a huge selection of Japanese sweets. Most of these sweets are made with bean jam, but there are some chestnut options as well. If you want to sample Japanese sweets from a shop which has been making them for nearly 90 years now, why not pay Morihachi a visit? 7-min walk from Tokyo Skytree Station Oshiro Morihachi MAP 20 C-6 Get your sport on at Onitsuka Tiger One of the oldest shoe companies in Japan, Onitsuka Tiger was initially founded to help promote the ideas of athleticism. Seventy years later, from a footwear company to a sport inspired fashion brand, Onitsuka Tiger provides a line of retails of shoes, clothing, bags and many more. TOKYO Solamachi 3F Onitsuka Tiger MAP 21 D-5 A place worth two trips This is a self-proclaimed “two-faced” store that brings two very different concepts to its inviting space. By day, it is known as Oshiage Nyanko, an adorable café where everything is cat-themed. By night, the space is known as Oshiage Bunko, a trendy sake bar with an impressive pottery collection to drink out of. 8-min walk from Oshiage Station Oshiage Nyanko(Day)/ Oshiage Bunko(Night) MAP 41 D-2 Get silly and drunk in one convenient location Appropriately hidden beneath people’s feet at the Asakusa Underground Shopping Street, the Ninja Bar is a fun little establishment that sells a wide variety of drinks and one can also cosplay for free like the staff that are either dressed as samurai warriors, sumo wrestlers or ninjas. 1-min walk from Asakusa Station Ninja Bar Asakusa MAP 45 B-6 Make delicious Japanese food, and taste tea and sake! You can learn to cook all kinds of Japanese food, such as ramen, gyoza, sushi and katsudon. CHAGOHAN offers vegetarian/vegan courses as well. You can also experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and a Japanese sake tasting class with delicious appetizers. 10-min walk from Asakusa Station CHAGOHAN TOKYO MAP 47 A-2 Enjoy mouth-watering ramen Many shops claim to be the ‘best’, but very few of them have a trophy to prove it. MENGYO is one of those few elite, having won the Grand Prize for Tokyo Ramen of the Year (2016-2017). With the promise of Ehime snapper fish, Hokkaido flour based ramen and deliciously roasted tender pork, who can resist? 5-min walk from Kinshicho Station MENGYO MAP 44 C-4 A taste of tradition Whether you’re a lover of Japanese soba noodles or looking to try them for the first time, you can’t go wrong with Azumabashi YABUSOBA. The recipe of traditional Edo soba has been handed down for over 100 years, so whichever variety of soba you enjoy in this restaurant, you can be sure you’re getting a truly traditional taste of Japan! 5-min walk from Asakusa Station Azumabashi YABUSOBA MAP 46 B-2 Enjoy traditional japanese food and music The proprietor of the restaurant is a player of the Tsugaru-shamisen, and he wants to share the sounds of this three-string instrument with the guests as they dine on classic Japanese course dishes. 3-min walk from Asakusa Station Waentei-Kikko MAP 42 B-6 Mouth-watering gourmet burgers A popular gourmet burger joint, Shake Tree uses only prime meat and it’s first come, first served. Along with their classic burgers with variety of toppings, they are also winning hungry foodies over with their bunless burger that uses only meat patties! In addition, they offer original cocktails and party plans in a laid back atmosphere. 9-min walk from Kinshicho Station. Shake Tree MAP 43 B-4 The heart of Tokyo The most photographed temple in Tokyo, Sensoji is always a bustling spot – but don’t let that deter you, as there’s a reason this temple is so popular. Sensoji is Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist Temple, and its striking five-stories of red eaves make it a pocket of old Japan in the middle of modern Tokyo. 5-min walk from Asakusa Station Sensoji Temple MAP 10 B-5 A view of TOKYO SKYTREE® from the baths It’s no secret that Japan has plenty of hot springs. However, Mikokuyu is a cut above the rest. It has bathhouses in the first, fourth and fifth floors of the building. A modern looking Sento with its rotenburo (outdoor bath) full of minerals. You can also see the TOKYO SKYTREE® from the semi-outdoor baths. 16-min walk from Kinshicho Station Mikokuyu MAP 14 B-3 A new spin on tradition thread Aside from their popular tumblers, Asakusa Tatsumiya also sells a wide range of items such as tapestries, purses and cushions, all handmade from specially chosen kimono. Tatsumiya is a store that endeavors to create new and unique products that preserve the beauty of Japanese textile. 3-min walk from Asakusa Station Asakusa Tatsumiya MAP 18 A-6 The oldest amusement park in Japan! Hanayashiki, built in 1853, is the oldest amusement park in Japan. Although it began life as a humble flower park, these days it also boasts 20 kinds of attractions. It also has souvenir shops, fantastic restaurants and even palm-reading! 7-min walk from Asakusa Station Hanayashiki MAP 13 A-5 Experience Japanese culture of the past! What about riding in a traditional rickshaw? You can also listen to traditional Japanese instruments and play them yourself, make a paper lantern, or enjoy a tea ceremony! Whatever aspect of Japanese traditional culture you want to experience, you’ll find it at JIDAIYA. 3-min walk from Asakusa Station JIDAIYA MAP 11 B-2 Japanese kitchenware heaven! Have you ever wanted to buy some of those plastic food samples for yourself as a unique souvenir? Or maybe just some Japanese kitchenware to bring the feel of Japan back to your own home? Whichever you want, Kappabashi Kitchenware Town is the place for both professionals and amateurs! 5-min walk from Tawaramachi Station Kappabashi Dougu Street MAP 15 A-1 Enjoy a great view of TOKYO SKYTREE® EKIMISE is a shopping center located on the site of the Tobu Asakusa Station. The building first opened nearly 90 years ago and since then has transformed into one of the premier shopping destinations in the area. The rooftop terrace; Asakusa Halle Terrace also provides magnificent views of TOKYO SKYTREE® and the surrounding area. EKIMISE Rooftop EKIMISE Asakusa Halle Terrace MAP 12 B-6 Get creative in Asakusa Created by the hands and minds of five craftsmen, Megurite is a crafts store showcasing the traditional crafts of Japan. The artists of Megurite all hail from different regions of Japan and their passion for Japanese traditon is shown through the diversity of their creations from intricate wooden carvings to beautiful textiles. EKIMISE 7F Megurite MAP 16 B-6 Get a dyed goods – Japanese-style! You can get your own towel, with beautiful patterns thanks to this unique Japanese dyeing process which had the honor of being designated as a traditional craft technique of Tokyo back in 1986. Why not buy plenty of other dyed items for souvenir? 4-min walk from Asakusa Station Tokyo Honzomekan MAP 17 B-2 Delicious eel dishes under the TOKYO SKYTREE® The Japanese freshwater eel, or unagi, is a very popular dish in Japan. Unagi Komagata Maekawa is a long established restaurant since 200 years ago and the place to go if you’re looking for great-tasting eel dishes with their special sauce. TOKYO Solamachi 7F Unagi Komagata Maekawa MAP 37 D-5 Meals in the sky Situated 150m above the ground, with a layout that enables you to enjoy extreme views of TOKYO SKYTREE®, Tokyo city and – on particularly clear days – Mt. Fuji, TENKU LOUNGE is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy French and Italian cuisine with TOKYO SKYTREE® just nearby. TOKYO Solamachi 31F Tenku Lounge TOP of TREE MAP 31 D-5 A taste of Italy in Japan Built around a spacious, wide-open design, with stunning views over Tokyo city – including the TOKYO SKYTREE® – this restaurant promises wonderful pasta dishes which can be savored while you take in the beautiful scenery through huge, floor-to-ceiling windows. TOKYO Solamachi 30F Issare shu cielo MAP 32 D-5 Directly from the water tank! SUSHITSUNE has a respectable history in its own right, having been founded nearly seventy years ago. The seafood is freshly caught from the big water tank in the restaurant. TOKYO Solamachi 7F Edo Tokyo SUSHITSUNE MAP 33 D-5 Kaminarimon Gate The most iconic photo spot (C) Forwars Stroke Shop Eat Do ENJOY MORE! ENJOY MORE!