Guidebook for Taitō-ku
Sightseeing
A must-visit site in Tokyo, very ethnic temple, lots of shopping, fun boat rides, and good food!
1521 locals recommend
Senso-ji Temple
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaA must-visit site in Tokyo, very ethnic temple, lots of shopping, fun boat rides, and good food!
The amazing skyscraper/TV tower at Tokyo Sky Tree Station is fun shopping, souvenir shops, and restaurants. Tsunahachi Tenpura is my favorite.
The view from the top is magnificent.
55 locals recommend
Oshiage, 1-chōme−1−２
The amazing skyscraper/TV tower at Tokyo Sky Tree Station is fun shopping, souvenir shops, and restaurants. Tsunahachi Tenpura is my favorite.
The view from the top is magnificent.
Cherry blossoms bloom like crazy in this Ueno park. The scenery is just stunning. The park also has a national museum, zoo, art museum, and a auditorium. Great shopping in the neighborhood, too.
779 locals recommend
Ueno Park
8 UenokōenCherry blossoms bloom like crazy in this Ueno park. The scenery is just stunning. The park also has a national museum, zoo, art museum, and a auditorium. Great shopping in the neighborhood, too.
Just a 10 minute trip from Kuramae, is this Edo Tokyo Museum, where you can enjoy the history of Tokyo life/culture since 17th century. English guidance available.
657 locals recommend
Edo-Tokyo Museum
1-chōme-4-1 YokoamiJust a 10 minute trip from Kuramae, is this Edo Tokyo Museum, where you can enjoy the history of Tokyo life/culture since 17th century. English guidance available.
Apparently, there are free walking tours you can join near Tokyo Station/Imperial Palace!
http://www.tripadvisor.jp/Attractions-g1066443-Activities-c42-Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
558 locals recommend
Tokyo Station Gallery
1-chōme-9-1 MarunouchiApparently, there are free walking tours you can join near Tokyo Station/Imperial Palace!
http://www.tripadvisor.jp/Attractions-g1066443-Activities-c42-Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
If you are into Japanese manga world, visit Akihabara town. You will find many maid/butlers' cafes that would welcome you with polite and smily greetings.
860 locals recommend
Akihabara
If you are into Japanese manga world, visit Akihabara town. You will find many maid/butlers' cafes that would welcome you with polite and smily greetings.
Essentials
Tsukiji fish market is a spot where most of my foreign friends go and they had enjoyed their visit to the market at 5am in the morning for sushi breakfast :-)
43 locals recommend
Tsukiji fish market
4 Chome-13 TsukijiTsukiji fish market is a spot where most of my foreign friends go and they had enjoyed their visit to the market at 5am in the morning for sushi breakfast :-)
Everything Else
The Ginza crossing has all the sophisticated department stores and specialty stores, movie theaters, etc. I love Itoya stationary shop, which carries amazing selection of stationary goods.
274 locals recommend
Ginza Nagano
4-chōme-1-2 GinzaThe Ginza crossing has all the sophisticated department stores and specialty stores, movie theaters, etc. I love Itoya stationary shop, which carries amazing selection of stationary goods.
Arts & Culture
Interested in Sumo?
Find out if your travel plan matches the sumo season. If yes, could be a once-in-a-lifetime event for you!
http://www.sumo.or.jp/en/index
564 locals recommend
Ryogoku Kokugikan
1-chōme-3-28 YokoamiInterested in Sumo?
Find out if your travel plan matches the sumo season. If yes, could be a once-in-a-lifetime event for you!
http://www.sumo.or.jp/en/index
This is a new shopping development offering cultural experience programs in multiple languages - tea ceremony, craft workshops, etc. Also great shopping/food/movie location, 20min from Kuramae.
42 locals recommend
Coredo Muromachi 1
2-chōme-2-1 NihonbashimuromachiThis is a new shopping development offering cultural experience programs in multiple languages - tea ceremony, craft workshops, etc. Also great shopping/food/movie location, 20min from Kuramae.
Food Scene
For a typica local home cooking restaurant, visit Yayoi-Ken in Kuramae - 1 min from the apartment. Teishoku (set-meals; rice, miso bean paste soup, and meat/fish/vegetable) is about 1000 yen per meal.
6 locals recommend
やよい軒 蔵前店
2-chōme-6-4 KuramaeFor a typica local home cooking restaurant, visit Yayoi-Ken in Kuramae - 1 min from the apartment. Teishoku (set-meals; rice, miso bean paste soup, and meat/fish/vegetable) is about 1000 yen per meal.
McDonald's
7-chōme-38-30 ŌjimaMcDonald's is very convenient just to have a quick bite and drinks.