Get a tokyo skytree ticket that takes you up to the observation decks to see the view, and receive a coupon worth jpy1,000 to shop in tokyo solamachi at the skytrees base. Oku asakusa sky tree view house, tokyo updated na 2020. Here are some tips for accessing asakusa from major places in tokyo. As you have kindly mentioned, our hotel is conveniently located close to popular tourist areas such as the asakusa shrine, sensoji temple, tokyo sky tree, ueno. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Ginza line, toei asakusa line, tsukuba express free wifi convenience store 100 yen shop are a 1.
Alternatively, toei bus operates a bus from asakusa to tokyo skytree every 30 minutes. Browse your favourite books and read them free in our ereader. The tokyo skytree is a television broadcasting tower and landmark of tokyo. Tokyo skytree and the golden asahi flame viewed from asakusa the tower opened to the public in 2012 and is now one of tokyos most famous landmarks. It is adjacent to the tokyo skytree and skytree town redevelopment, and was formerly known as narihirabashi station. See all 2 asakusa amezaiku ameshin tokyo skytree town solamachi tours on tripadvisor. Asakusa is connected to the rest of tokyo and other prefectures by the toei asakusa line, tokyo metro ginza line, tobu skytree line, and the tsukuba express. Walk in imperial palace eastern garden and learn the difference between shogun and emperor. Super craft tree skytree post skytree gallery ticket counter for tokyo skytree tembo galleria ticket counter skytree cafe the skytree shop the skytree shop the skytree shop restaurant 634musashi floor 450 floor 445 floor 350 floor 345 floor 340 5f exit floor 4f entrance floor 2 f. Asakusa to tokyo skytree 5 ways to travel via train. For the acrophobic, this is the most terrifying thing to do in asakusa.
Also, i should be honest and say that i hesitate to recommend tokyo sky tree, and ill tell you why, but first let me tell you whats good about it. It became the tallest structure in japan in 2010 and reached its full height of 634. At 634 meters, tokyo skytree is the tallest structure in tokyo and one of the tallest structures in the world. Usually, asakusa is very busy in the daytime, so its not as easy to take photos. There is also a stylish cafe on the top floor, which is also a date spot. You can buy a one day pass for 3,500 yen for adults, or 1,700 yen for children which is valid for 24 hours on any of the routes. Purchase on the tokyo skytree web ticket website or using a multi functional copier at a seveneleven store in japan. Easily accessible from asakusa by the toei asakusa line or from central tokyo via the hanzomon line get off at skytree, this is a good attraction on a. Head to the free viewing deck at the asakusa culture tourist. Yadoya asakusa main is located in center of asakusa. We are eagerly awaiting the sky tree themed hello kitty phone strap to add to our collection. Our hotel facilities include rental bicycles, washing machines, vending machines, computer. Sky tree by thomas lockercandace christiansen scholastic. Sky tree is the tallest tower of japan and the second biggest structure of the world.
Guide and information of japan travel, with tokyo sky tree, skyscrapercity, new tokyo tower, highest building, observatory, view and more. Japans biggest day out our insider guide to tokyo skytree. Asakusa and tokyo skytree barrierfree tour accessible japan. Its designed to resemble a 5story pagoda a tiered religious tower commonly seen across asia, but serves a more modern purpose as a broadcast and communications tower. Historically, the asakusa area used to be a site for kabuki theaters. Tokyo skytree, tokyo sukaitsuri, formerly known as new tokyo tower, shin tokyo tawa, is a broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower in the city of tokyo, the capital of japan. Head up to the tokyo skytree tembo deck situated at 350 meters above ground.
It is the centerpiece of the tokyo skytree town in the sumida city ward, not far away from asakusa. Nightly rates at oku asakusa sky tree view house as low as. Tokyo skytree, tokyo sukaitsuri is a broadcasting and observation tower in sumida, tokyo. The sky hop bus in asakusa the asakusa tokyo skytree course also takes in ueno and akihabara. Sumidaku, where the sky tree is located, is a mainly residential quarter with few touristic attractions. The official site of the asakusa hotel hatago japanese. Here you can find a great array of fashion, cosmetics, electronics, books, and groceries, plus gourmet dining facilities. Questions at the bottom of each page lead to a unique discussion in the back of the book, where art and science are intertwined, and further depth is added to the wonder of sky tree. Asakusa partly escaped the bombings during ww2, allowing visitors to see how the city once looked. Asakusa is a district in taito, tokyo, japan, most famous for the sensoji, a buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva kannon. Around the temple, you will find places to try omikuji fortune telling. From asakusa station to tokyo skytree station, it costs 144 yen 2 minutes. A basic adult ticket for tokyo skytree that you buy on the day costs. Sep 27, 2017 we recommend stopping by if youre touring around asakusa.
The skytree shuttle is a loop bus operated by tobu bus that runs between ueno and tokyo skytree via asakusa. Sensoji temple, nakamisedori, tokyo skytree and more. Try the popular tempura rice bowl of asakusa or let your guide offer you tasty suggestions available in the area. Enjoy the view of tokyo fro the sky and the panorama of the metropolis from tokyo bay. The historic asakusa districtwith its bygone tokyo shitamachi charmis home to the famous sensoji temple and chiselled rickshaw pullers along the sumida river that flows through tokyo. Enjoy the sights above to the shopping paradise below. It is nice to come up with an elevator here, but as you step up to the observation terrace with an outside stairway, you can experience the presence of asakusa. Also in asakusa, the nearby sky tree is omnipresent. Ekimise asakusa at tobu asakusa station asakusa station. From asakusa, through the maze of backstreets, all the way to the new skytree complex, this panda goes everywhere you want to be in the citys busiest tourist area for free.
The tobu skytree line, tobu sukaitsuriirain is a japanese railway line operated by the private railway company tobu railway, extending from asakusa station in tokyo to tobudobutsukoen station in saitama prefecture. From the window of the room, you can enjoy the night view of asakusa centering on the sky tree from the room. If you visit asakusa temple,do not miss to walk to tokyo sky tree. Check out an event or a game at tokyo dome, and consider making time for ueno zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Tokyo skytree is located in the oshiage district which is on the east bank of the sumida river. Asakusa is one of the top tourist spots in tokyo with an area of temples and shrines, the sumidagawa river, a lively market street, old prewar buildings, and the gigantic tokyo sky tree looming above. Lalaport toyosu mall and tokyo solamachi are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the areas natural beauty can explore hibiya park and shinjuku gyoen national garden. This is set against tokyo skytree that, as the worlds tallest tower, is the pinnacle of japans modernity. From there i spotted a clear access line to asakusa and decided to visit that area right after skytree. In the city center, asakusa view hotel is in tokyos taito neighborhood, an area with good airport proximity and shopping.
The 70 square meter apartment is composed of 1 living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 kitchen and 1 bathroom withou sharing your place with others, making here the best place to accommodate 6 guests in maximum. Dec 27, 2016 asakusa rox is a mini shopping mall with a 24hour supermarket in asakusa. Enjoy free wifi, a barlounge, and a coffee shopcafe. Since its opening, about 6 millions visitors come to the sky tree every year. Tokyo skytree simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Couples in particular like the location they rated it 9. Walking from asakusa temple to tokyo sky tree tripadvisor. There are several more temples in asakusa, as well as various festivals. The west yard is connected to tobus tokyo skytree station. Japanese traditional house near ueno, skytree and asakusa this neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in culture, sightseeing and clean streets check location 1240001 tokyoto, 2chome254 kosuge, japan this neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in culture, sightseeing and clean streets check location show map. Its best for enjoying asakusa area and tokyo skytree area. It is located in the special ward of sumida, not far from the sumida river. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Tokyo skytree is very close to asakusa 1 station away, if you are planning a day trip to asakusa and surrounding areas, take a few hours from your trip to enjoy tokyo skytree town.
Night view from tokyo skytree and a walk at asakusa afterhours. Asakusa to tokyo skytree 5 ways to travel via train, subway. Tokyo skytree continues has a lot going on and is a highly visited area, continuing to be a popular attraction for those visiting japan and locals alike. Jun, 2012 going headtohead with londons new panda taxi cabs, tokyo has its own fleet of skytreecircling, twotone conveyances cleverly branded the asakusa ueno panda bus. With a height of 634 meters 634 can be read as musashi, a historic name of the tokyo region, it is the tallest structure in japan and the second tallest in the world at the time of its. Head up to the rooftop viewing platform to relax and enjoy a nice view of the tokyo sky tree. Tokyo skytree, standing at 634 meters high, was certified as the worlds tallest tower as of november 17, 2011, by the guinness world records. As a preventative measure against the spread of covid19, tokyo sky tree will be closed. Tokyo skytree and asakusa at night tokyo japan travel. Naturally, it has already shifted its focus on the new tower and sky tree souvenirs are already for sale everywhere. Musashi province is the ancient name of sumida district, where tokyo skytree is located and whose eponymous river flows right next to it. Near asakusa at 3chome105 yokokawa, sumida city, tokyo 0003, tokyo. Oku asakusa sky tree view house tokyo 2020 updated deals.
Tokyo skytree tokyo, japan attractions lonely planet. Japan railways limited express also services this route 3 times a day. Sky tree has become one of the most important landmarks of japan. At its center stands the tokyo skytree, a 634 meter high television broadcasting tower and landmark of the city. After all, it is the room of sky tree view arranged on the sky tree side.
From either station it is a 3 minute walk to the tower. Tobu railway operates a train from asakusa to tokyo skytree every 10 minutes. Tokyo sky tree observation tower easily visible from asakusa, the tokyo sky tree is tokyos newest major attraction. Located in tokyo, a 3minute walk from sumida riverside hall, hotel amanek asakusa azumabashi sky provides airconditioned rooms with free wifi and express checkin and checkout. Alternatively, it is a 20 minute walk across the sumida river from asakusa. This can omit and change different plans you likeenjoy shopping either ginza or omotesando. At the end of nakamisedori, you will find an impressive temple with a history spanning back 0 years, sensoji temple.
You can see how beautiful of river and how clear water of the canal near the tower. Sky tree combines the artistic beauty and the scientific wonder of everchanging nature into a satisfying experience for the soul and the mind. At the restaurant, japanese restaurant in asakusa,not in tokyo skytree, near at asakusa station you will enjoy japanese cuisine filled with japanese atmosphere. Satisfy your appetite with the many food choices in asakusa or tokyo skytree. Sensoji temple and tokyo sky tree are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit lalaport toyosu mall and tokyo solamachi. Tokyo skytree tembo galleria visit commemoration stamp. While we are assembled from huge tokyo sky tree plastic feet felt the most real, in the image of the construction of tokyo sky tree genuine, you can enjoy the assembly. Welcome to the official website of tokyo skytree, the worlds tallest tower at 634 meters.
Book and bed tokyo asakusa hostel in tokyo expedia. Though, rumors say there is a high chance of drawing bad luck. After passing the sakurabashi bridge, we entered the asakusa area. They also have the kitchen preparation for halal food and facility such as prayer room. Best price guarantee book skytree a3airport direct5 min st. Just a 5minute walk from sensoji temple, asakusa rox also have saunas and public baths that offer a great view of the tokyo sky tree. Located across the sumida river from asakusa, tokyo skytree town was built by tobu railway in conjunction with television broadcasters.
The flat fare for a single ride is 220 yen for adults and 110 yen for children. See skytree for free from the asakusa panda bus cnn travel. The fun doesnt stop with the just the broadcast tower. Each page poses a discussion question, and at the back of the book is an explanation of how thomas locker created each beautiful oil painting. If you are visiting asakusa from akihabara, take the tsukuba express. Truss structure of the complex is a steel frame to support the steel frame of 634m height. If you want to explore one of the mustsee places in tokyo, this post will help you plan your day in asakusa and sky tree with delicious halal food in this area.
Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Tokyo skytree town is a modern commercial center in the sumida district of tokyo that was opened in may 2012. Sep 12, 2018 there are also many shops selling japanese goods, crafts and souvenirs on the 7th floor. Asakusa sensoji let the gigantic red lantern of sensoji greet you as you make your way to the temple. Ekimise asakusa at tobu asakusa station ekimise is a large shopping complex in the same building as tobu asakusa station. A few meters outside the station exit is the one two tree shop run by the wildly popular ranking ranqueen chain that keeps track of tokyos topselling goods. Asakusa skytree oshiage hotel renovated in 2018 2 chome149 mukojima, sumidaku, tokyo, 10033, japan 990 m from honjoazumabashi subway station show on map. It is a room made like an image of a good era roman with interior design based on art deco, so its the perfect atmosphere to relax. Best fiction books are always available here the largest online library. Have lunch in front of tokyo stationvisit asakusa, kaminarimon, nakamise shopping street and sensoji templeclimb up tokyo sky tree which is 634 meters high.
Jan 19, 2016 thank you for staying at hotel mystays asakusa. Book the book and bed tokyo asakusa hostel stay at this hostel in tokyo. Skytree asakusa situated in adachi ward district of tokyo, skytree asakusa apartment is 16 miles from haneda airport. Most visitors to tokyo seeking a fun night out head towards shibuya or roppongi, but asakusa is where locals have been coming for decades, even centuries, to relax after the sun goes down. Only 5 mins walk to sensoji temple what is the most famous traditional temple in tokyo. About beds, we do have 2 separate sleeping room at 2nd floor, a living room at 1st floor and there are 10 sets of futon. Popular attractions tokyo sky tree and sensoji temple are located nearby. Asakusa hotel is located in tokyos taito neighborhood. Tokyo sky tree is a town unto itself, featuring an emporium of 312 stores as well as a planetarium and aquarium as part of its complex. Exploring asakusa and sky tree by littletalks, december 8, 2019. If you use a pasmo or suica ic card, the fares are cheaper. Find all the transport options for your trip from asakusa station to kamakura right here. Asakusa shopping the best spots to shop, top 10 recommendations. Here, we were able to see the asakusa market and sensoji temple.
Find out which souvenirs locals are buying by reading the regularly updated charts posted instore. From the top floor view terrace here you can see the night sky of nakamise as well as the skytree. In addition to operating as a broadcasting tower for radio and television, tokyo skytree includes a range of facilities for visitors, which include observation decks, souvenir shops, two cafes. Popular attractions sensoji temple and tokyo sky tree are located nearby. Asakusa amezaiku ameshin tokyo skytree town solamachi. Tokyo skytree was built as a television and radio broadcast tower, taking over responsibility from the older tokyo tower which is now surrounded by skyscrapers and. Rome2rio makes travelling from asakusa station to kamakura easy. It can reach by walking across sumida river and can reach the tower only 15 minutes.
Oku asakusa sky tree view house, tokyo mag book sa ilalim ng aming best price guarantee. At 350m, this gives you an awesome view over the cityand all the way to mount fuji on clear days. Its silvery exterior of steel mesh morphs from a triangle at the base to a circle at 300m. Tourist and city bus services in asakusa asakusa station. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Strolling from asakusa to tokyo skytree the official.
But at night, asakusa was almost deserted and the beautiful illumination made it mysterious. Skyhouse house, direct from narita airport and haneda. Tokyo skytree opened in may 2012 as the worlds tallest freestanding tower at 634m. Tokyo skytree can also be reached by direct buses from ueno station. In our new series, lockdown library, our book swap members recommend. Fun things to do in asakusa with kids tokyo travel blog. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Please note that asakusa station on the tsukuba express line is not the same as the other asakusa station. We recommend booking asakusa amezaiku ameshin tokyo skytree town solamachi tours ahead of time to secure your spot. With a height of 634 meters 634 can be read as musashi, a historic name of the tokyo region, it is the tallest structure in japan and the. Asakusa station to kamakura 3 ways to travel via train. Visit tokyo skytree one of tokyo s most popular sightseeing locations and the worlds tallest tower at 634 meters.
Japanese traditional house near ueno, skytree and asakusa. You can see more of the city during daylight hours at peak. This vacation home is located in tokyos katsushika neighborhood. You can enjoy panoramic views of asakusa and tokyo from the observation deck or skywalk. You can find the latest information about tokyo skytree and. Conveniently located within a 2minute walk from asakusa station.