10 Festivals The Grand Sanja Festival Parade Kylie Plester Enjoy an Edo Period parade at the Sanja Matsuri held in Asakusa in May
Culture Taito City Ward - Landmarks & History Sleiman Azizi Some of its many landmarks and historical spots include Ameyoko, Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street, Hakubutsukan Dobutsuen Station and Hanayashiki Amusement
22 Culture Tokyo Walks: Taito City Elena Lisina The view around Taito City, including Asakusa, and some traditional crafts of that area.
Culture One Day in Tokyo: Video Tour Sarah Endarastya A walk around Tokyo, visiting the National Art Center Tokyo, Asakusa and Akihabara.
Recommended Culture Sanja Matsuri 2026 Mid May It draws a very large crowd to the Asakusa area with around 2 million people... local neighbourhoods are carrying their mikoshi (portable shrines) from Asakusa
Culture Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2026 Late Apr Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2019 in Asakusa's Senso-ji, an unusual but popular festival among parents where babies, carried in the arms of sumo wrestlers
10 Culture Kayadera Temple in Kuramae Peter Sidell Close to Tokyo's historical Asakusa district, Kayadera is a charming, intimate Buddhist temple.
Culture Upgrade Your Background to JapanTravel Spots Around... Christophe Audisio Download backdrop The Satte Sakura festival Tokyo has its... photo summary The Sensoji Temple is located in the heart of Tokyo's Asakusa