16 Street & Urban Sumida River Promenade in Asakusa Virginia Gonzalez Near the Asakusa Station, there is a nice and quiet promenade by the Sumida River perfect for doing sports, sightseeing and relaxing.
Culture Asakusa Samba Festival 2014 in Tokyo Anonymous Asakusa Samba Festival takes place every year in Tokyo and is now very well known. Here is what to expect and some advice from personal experience.
8 Culture The Old Asakura House Scott Brause The old Asakura House in Tokyo is a treasure of the Taisho era.
6 Culture Illuminated Sakura Elle Harris "Sakura", the popular and well-loved cherry blossoms, are the essence... People from all over the world come to view the sakura, but many don’t
Culture Asakusa's Denboin Garden Kim Bergström Asakusa's Denboin Garden is often referred to as a hidden gem or Tokyo's secret garden.
Culture Sakura Autumn Festival 2026 Mid Oct For three days each October, Chiba's historic castle town of Sakura City celebrates the Sakura Autumn Festival.
Culture Kinugasa Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Early Apr Running for over seven decades in Yokosuka’s Kinugasayama Park, the Kinugasa Sakura Festival is a true celebration of Japan’s cherished cherry blossom
Culture Sakura Jidai Festival 2026 Mid Mar If you're looking for a fun event packed with historical charm, check out the Sakura Jidai Festival.