Taito - Selected Things to Do

Asakusa is a district in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan, famous for the Sensō-ji, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. There are several other temples in Asakusa, as well as various festivals, such as the Sanja Matsuri. The development of Asakusa as an entertainment district during the Edo period came about in part because of the neighboring district, Kuramae. Kuramae was a district of sto...

Built in 628 , Senso-Ji Temple is the oldest and the most important Buddhist temple in Tokyo. The temple is also known for its impressive entrance, the Kaminarimon Gate ("Thunder Gate") with a gigantic 700-kilogram red lantern. The 200-meter walkway between the gate and the temple is Nakamise shopping street. You might end up spending more time sampling local delicacies and buying souvenirs here t...

Akihabara (aka "Akihabara Electric Town") is a buzzing shopping hub famed for its electronics retailers, ranging from tiny stalls to vast department stores like Yodobashi Multimedia Akiba. Venues specializing in manga, anime, and video games include Tokyo Anime Center, for exhibits and souvenirs, and Radio Kaikan with 10 floors of toys, trading cards, and collectibles. Also not to be missed in thi...

Nakamise Shopping Street is a 200-meter walkway between the Sensoji Temple and its outer gate, the Kaminarimon Gate ("Thunder Gate"). The bustling shopping street is filled with rows of food stalls making local delicacies and souvenirs shops selling traditional crafts. It's one of the top attractions in Tokyo.

Ueno is one of the largest parks in Tokyo with museums, temples, a pond and even a zoo. With over 1,000 cherry trees, it is also one of the most popular parks for watching cherry blossoms in Tokyo. You will see many locals flock to the park to enjoy a Hanami picnic in the spring. Ueno Park is recognized in Hoptale's First-Time Visitor Guides as one of the top things to do in Tokyo.