region image
25°

Taito

Full of history and traditional Japanese culture

About Taito
Photo: Ken Wang / Unsplash

Things to do in Taito

Upcoming Taito Events

Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri 2025

Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri 2025

Early Jul

Stretching from Ueno to Asakusa, Shitamachi Tanabata features countless decorations, dancing, food and streets and live performances...

6 Free Entry
Iriya Asagao Festival 2025

Iriya Asagao Festival 2025

Jul 6th - Jul 8th

The Iriya Asagao Festival has been hosted on July 6, 7, 8 every year since late Edo period, when asagao (morning glories) became..

1
Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2025

Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2025

Late Jul

The Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival around the Tokyo Skytree is one of Japan's major summer fireworks displays, held each year..

10 Free Entry

Taito Top 10

Where to eat in Taito

Pelican Cafe in Asakusa 6

Pelican Cafe in Asakusa

Peter Lin

Pelican Cafe is the restaurant associated with the famous bakery in Asakusa. Breakfast is worth seeking out for the grilled toast..

Places to stay in Taito

Sawanoya Ryokan

Sawanoya Ryokan

Serena Ogawa

With a wooden exterior that would not be remiss in an old Japanese film, the interior of Sawanoya is just as comforting. Visitors..

10
The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon

The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon

Featured

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

1
Agora Place Asakusa

Agora Place Asakusa

Featured

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

1

Latest Taito Reports

Gyoza Bar Keisuke

Gyoza Bar Keisuke

Alessio Pompeo

Gyoza Bar Keisuke in Asakusa offers an authentic taste of Japan with its fresh, traditional dumplings. Customers can enjoy various..

Close

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.

Close