Tobu Tourist Information Center Asakusa: Your Gateway to Eastern Japan
Your first stop in Asakusa for expert travel advice, tickets, and multilingual support exploring Tokyo and beyond.
The Tobu Tourist Information Center Asakusa, located in the Tobu Asakusa Station, is a valuable resource for tourists visiting Tokyo and eastern Japan. Multilingual staff offer guidance on destinations like Nikko and Kinugawa, along with ticket sales and travel passes.
A brief summary to Tobu Tourist Information Center Asakusa
- 1 Chome-4-1 Hanakawado, Taito City, 1 Chome Hanakawado, Tokyo, 111-0033, JP
- +813-3841-2871
- Visit website
- Monday 7:20 am-7 pm
- Tuesday 7:20 am-7 pm
- Wednesday 7:20 am-7 pm
- Thursday 7:20 am-7 pm
- Friday 7:20 am-7 pm
- Saturday 7:20 am-7 pm
- Sunday 7:20 am-7 pm
Local tips
- Take advantage of the multilingual staff who can assist with travel planning in English, Chinese, Korean, and Thai.
- Purchase discount passes like the Nikko Pass for cost-effective travel to popular destinations.
- Utilize the free Wi-Fi to plan your itinerary or connect with family and friends.
Getting There
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Walking
From Asakusa Station, the Tobu Tourist Information Center is a short walk. Upon exiting the station, follow the signs for the Tobu Railway. The information center is located near the main entrance.
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Public Transport
If arriving via the Toei Asakusa Line or Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, follow the signs within Asakusa Station to the Tobu Railway. The information center is located inside the Tobu Asakusa Station, a short walk from the other train lines. A single subway ride in Tokyo costs between ¥170-¥200.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available outside Asakusa Station. Ask the driver to take you to the Tobu Asakusa Station. The information center is located inside the station. Taxi fares start at ¥410 for the first 1,052 meters, with additional charges of ¥80 for every 237 meters. Expect to pay between ¥3,000-¥3,900 for a taxi from Tokyo.
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
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