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Taito

Full of history and traditional Japanese culture

About Taito
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Things to do in Taito

Upcoming Taito Events

Sumida River Bridge Sakura Train

Sumida River Bridge Sakura Train

Mar 20th - Mar 31st

Tobu Railways are operating a special Sakura Train between Asakusa Station and Tokyo Sky Tree Station every day from March 20th..

Shirasagi-no Mai at Senso-ji Temple

Shirasagi-no Mai at Senso-ji Temple

Mid Apr

Shirasagi-no Mai is a beautiful ceremonial procession performed at Senso-ji Temple and dates back over 1000 years.

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Where to eat in Taito

Setouchi Gourmet Festival

Setouchi Gourmet Festival

Late Apr

The Setouchi Gourmet Festival takes place at Ueno Park, and it's a celebration of the culinary delights you can find in the..

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T's Tantan Ecute Ueno

T's Tantan Ecute Ueno

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Located within Ueno Station, the Ecute shopping mall is home to a variety of stores and restaurants, and one fantastic spot for..

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Places to stay in Taito

The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon

The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon

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The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon offers unrivalled views of the local area and nearby Tokyo Skytree, as well as a comfortably intimate..

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Agora Place Asakusa

Agora Place Asakusa

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Newly opened in July of 2012, Agora Place Asakusa is a stylish, chic hotel whose modern concepts make it unique in a tired hotel..

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Sawanoya Ryokan

Sawanoya Ryokan

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Sawanoya Ryokan lets you experience the traditional Japanese way of life in a historical Edo period neighbourhood.

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Latest Taito Reports

Ueno Guide

Ueno Guide

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Ueno is a dense district with cultural treasures, natural beauty, and shopping and dining spots. All of the locations are within..

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Dormy Inn Akihabara

Dormy Inn Akihabara

Peter Sidell

As central as central Tokyo can be, Dormy Inn Akihabara is a delightful, affordable business hotel, with a sauna and outdoor rooftop..

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About Taito

Taito-ku has an abundance of new modern facilities to enjoy, the area is full of history and traditional Japanese culture going back to the Edo period of the 17th Century. Unlike some of the more over enthusiastically developed areas of the city, where bulldozers have removed all the charming sense of the past, Taito-ku has preserved many neighborhoods with old style characteristics and culture carried on in the Shitamachi spirit.

There are a number of main neighborhoods to explore as well as small off the beaten track places of interest. You will find many places to explore in this area.

Ueno is home to the oldest and first public park established in Tokyo in 1873. Ueno Park is the home to some of Tokyo's most splendid cultural sites. Inside the park you will find a variety of things to explore from, temples, national, art, nature and science museums and Ueno Zoo.

Across from the park is the bustling marketplace of Ameyoko. From discount merchandise sold by energetic street vendors to brand name shops and upper-end department stores it is a shoppers paradise.

Asakusa is a thriving temple town and a long and distinguished history. The landmark of the area is the grand Senso-ji, a temple built in the 7th century with its splendid Kaminarimon or Thunder gate.

Sumida Park stretches along the river and is a popular spot for Cherry blossom viewing in spring and fireworks displays in summer. Many events and festivals are held throughout the year attracting crowds of people to enjoy the celebrations and charming sights Asakusa has to offer.

Taito-ku is a cradle of both Japanese culture and modern facilities that has something to offer for everyone. It is a must see area for any visitor to Tokyo.

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