Asahi Group Head Office: A Fusion of Tradition and Modernity

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, start by setting your GPS to 1 Chome-23-1 Azumabashi, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0001. From Hitachi, take the Joban Expressway heading south towards Tokyo. The journey will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic. Once you reach Tokyo, follow signs for the Shinjuku area and then head towards Sumida City. There is limited parking available near the Asahi Group Head Office Building, so plan to arrive early to find a space.

• Train

  To reach the Asahi Group Head Office Building by train, first make your way to Hitachi Station. From Hitachi Station, take the Joban Line (Local) towards Ueno. After approximately 1 hour, transfer at Ueno Station to the Ginza Line. Take the Ginza Line and travel to Asakusa Station. From Asakusa Station, transfer to the Toei Asakusa Line and take the train to Oshiage Station. Finally, from Oshiage Station, it is a short 10-minute walk to the Asahi Group Head Office Building. Total travel time is about 1.5 to 2 hours, and a one-way train ticket will cost around ¥1,500.

• Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, take the bus from Hitachi to Tokyo Station. Once at Tokyo Station, transfer to the Toei Asakusa Line. Ride the Toei Asakusa Line to Oshiage Station. From Oshiage Station, walk approximately 10 minutes to reach the Asahi Group Head Office Building. The total journey can take approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. Bus fares generally range from ¥1,200 to ¥2,000 depending on the service.