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Old Tokyo: Asakusa to Ueno Park

Tokyo, Japan · Tokyo walking route

Away from the skyscrapers, Tokyo's old "shitamachi" low-town still lives, and this route runs through its heart. It begins under the giant red lantern of Senso-ji, moves through the traditional stalls of the Nakamise arcade, marvels at plastic food models on Kappabashi Kitchen Town and ends among the museums of Ueno Park and the post-war market bustle of Ameyoko. In spring, Ueno's cherry blossoms transform the whole walk.

Distance
3.7 km
Estimated Time
~110 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Stops
6
Route Type
Linear

Stops on the Route

  1. Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate)

    The outer gate of Senso-ji with its giant red lantern; the symbol of Asakusa.

  2. Nakamise Shopping Street

    A 250-metre traditional arcade leading to the temple, full of fresh senbei and sweets.

  3. Senso-ji Temple

    Tokyo's oldest temple, founded in 645, with its five-storey pagoda and incense cauldron.

  4. Kappabashi Kitchen Town

    The shopping street famous for restaurant supplies and plastic food models.

  5. Ueno Park

    Tokyo's most famous park, with museums, shrines and a thousand cherry trees in spring.

  6. Ameyoko Market

    The lively street market under the train tracks; a delicious end to the route.

Getting There

Asakusa station (Ginza and Asakusa lines) is right by the Kaminarimon gate. Return from Ueno station on JR or metro lines.

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