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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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
1-chōme-36-4 Asakusa
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Nippon-Daemon
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Azumbashi Bridge
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Akaboshi Juzaburo Statue
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Stars Plaza
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Five-Storied Pagoda
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Sensōji Chingodō
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Tanuki Street
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Sumida River
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2-chōme-3-19 Asakusa
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Sumidagawa Boat Memorial Monument
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Mr. and Mrs. Yonetaro Otani Statues
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Rokugeishin
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Kototoi Bridge
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Ryōunkaku Memorial Marker
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Unmissable attractions to see
Riverside Gallery
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Tokyo Cruise
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Discover Tokyo from a unique perspective: scenic cruises along the Sumida River and Tokyo Bay, connecting history and modernity.
Kan'non-dōri
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Nakamise-dori Street
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Kaminarimon
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Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
0.2 km
Explore Asakusa's rich history and culture at this modern information hub with stunning panoramic views of Tokyo's iconic landmarks.
Benten-dō
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Sumida River Walk
0.3 km
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Senso-ji Hozomon Gate
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Dembōin
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Senso-ji Nitemmon Gate
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Amezaiku Ameshin (Hanakawado Studio)
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Sensō-ji
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Asakusa Shrine
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1-chōme-8-2 Asakusa
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Essential places to dine
San-Sada
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Injoy 悦納
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Kura
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Okonomiyaki Teppanyaki Asakusa Tsurujiro
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LaVASARA CAFE&GRILL
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Owariya
0.4 km
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Yokoi
0.4 km
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Kudaka Tepannyaki Asakusa
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Asakusa Sushi Ken
0.6 km
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Asakusa Imahan
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Sometarō
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Asakusa kanna
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Sky Grill Buffet Musashi
0.7 km
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Ninja Experience Cafe Asakusa
0.8 km
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Gyoza Bar Keisuke
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Kannondoori street
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Asakusa Haneda
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Kurodaya
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Kaminarimon Gate Fukuko-ya
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Asakusa Tatsumiya
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Asakusa Sparkle
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MUSASHI JAPAN 浅草店 Knife Shop
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Minoriya
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SUZUYA
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Sanrio Gift Gate Asakusa
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Tokyo Hotarudō
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Marugoto Nippon
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MUSASHI JAPAN 合羽橋店 Knife & Sake Shop
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Energy Super Tajima
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THE SKYTREE SHOP
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
NinjaBar
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Kamiya Bar
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BAR WALK
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Samboa Bar
0.3 km
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ORANGE-ROOM ASAKUSA
0.4 km
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中むらや浅草近Bar
0.5 km
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Nemo
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A.S.A.B.(as soon as beerable)
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Wolf Bar Asakusa
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Barley Asakusa
0.7 km
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FOS
0.7 km
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BAR SOMETHIN’
0.8 km
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The Auditorium - Japanese Whisky, Cocktail & Good music Bar 上野
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G-FOREST
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Beer Club Popeye
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
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Club IBIZA Asakusa
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Pure's Sound Market
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JAZOO
0.8 km
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RGB TOKYO
2.2 km
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MOGRA
2.3 km
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New Fantasy
2.3 km
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CLASSIC-TOKYO
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2.4 km
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Club 8 Ueno
2.4 km
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