Savor the Finest A5 Wagyu in the Heart of Asakusa By Local Guide

Asakusa Shrine, also known as Sanja-sama, was built during the Edo Period and survived the air raids of 1945. The shrine's festival, the Sanja Matsuri, is one of Tokyo's most spectacular and popular. It is held every year on a weekend (Friday to Sunday) in mid May.

Kaminarimon is the first of two large entrance gates leading to Sensoji Temple. First built more than 1000 years ago, it is the symbol of Asakusa. The Nakamise shopping street leads from Kaminarimon to the temple grounds.

Asakusa Sushiya-dori (literally, sushi bar street) is lined with business establishments running between Kaminarimon-dori street and Rokku Broadway District in Asakusa. Nearly 70% are food establishments with a great number of sushi eateries.

Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー, Tōkyō Sukaitsurī, [toːkʲoː sɯ̥kaitsɯriː] ⓘ) is a broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo. It became the tallest tower in Japan in 2010[2] and reached its full height of 634 meters (2,080 ft) in March 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world, displacing the Canton Tower, and the third tallest structure in the world after Merdeka 118 and the Burj Khalifa (829.8 m or 2,722 ft). It is the tallest freestanding tower in the OECD, and countries.

Orange Street, also known as Orange-dori in Japanese, is one of Asakusa’s charming small shopping streets. Here are some highlights: Shopping and Crafts: Rickshaws often pass through Orange Street, and their drivers point out popular stores. You’ll find Japanese textiles, accessories, crafts, and sweets. If you’re interested in dressing up in kimono or yukata, browse the shops opposite the theater near Asakusa Public Hall.