Last updated March 31, 2024
Visit Asakusa on a water bus
12. Hamamatsucho, Asakusa
Stroll through the grounds of Zojoji Temple and Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Gardens, located in an area that served as the nerve center of old Edo, the former name of Tokyo. Afterwards, take a water bus up the Sumida River to Asakusa, historically a district for commoners. Enjoy touring some of Tokyo’s most famous sightseeing spots such as Tokyo Tower and Sensoji Temple.
- Metropolitan center and sub-center
- Joto
- Culture/History
- Downtown
Route
Select a spot to see details such as tourist information and barrier-free information.
- Start Toei Subway Shibakoen Station [Exit A3]
About 6 minutes on foot
About 350 meters - Spot1 Zojoji Temple
About 6 minutes on foot
About 350 meters - Spot2 Tokyo Tower
On foot
- Bus Stop Toei Bus浜95 Tokyo Tower Bus Stop(on Tokyo Tower grounds)
About 14 minutes by bus
9th stop - Bus Stop Toei Bus浜95 Hinode Sanbashi Iriguchi Bus Stop
About 7 minutes on foot
About 400 meters - Spot3 TOKYO CRUISE
About 40 minutes
by water bus
TOKYO CRUISE Sumida River Line - Water Bus Station Water BusAsakusa Water Bus Station
About 3 minutes on foot
About 150 meters - Spot4 Kaminarimon Gate
On foot
- Spot5 Nakamise Street
(About 250 meters)On foot
- Spot6 Sensoji Temple
About 3 minutes on foot
About 180 meters - Spot7 Denboin-dori Street
About 4 minutes on foot
About 240 meters - Goal Tokyo MetroAsakusa Station [Exit 1]
- Information used in the creation of this website was current as of January 2023
- Indicated route travel times are calculated based on a speed of about 60 meters/minute
Route Details
There is also useful information for when you actually visit a spot, such as the time required, details on restrooms, and travel time between spots.
Explanation of PictogramsNote Items are indicated in dark blue if applicable.
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- Wheelchair-accessible restroom (located within the ticket gates at train and subway stations unless noted otherwise)
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- Nursing area (with diaper-changing table, unless noted otherwise)
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- Written communication possible through communication boards or paper
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- Osotomate-friendly facility
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- Parking for the impaired
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- Explanations, etc. available through tactile maps or in Braille
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Start Toei Subway Shibakoen Station [Exit A3]
The course starts at Exit A3 of Toei Shibakoen Station.
For station details, refer to the Toei Subway website operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Transportation.Toei Subway website operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Transportation
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About 6 minutes on foot
About 350 meters Travel Tips Cross the "Shibakoen Ground" intersection toward Zojoji Temple and turn right. Be careful as you will pass the entrance to a hotel parking lot. Enter the temple grounds through Kuromon Gate. -
Spot1 Zojoji Temple About 30 minutes
One of the seven head temples of the Jodo-shu Pure Land Sect of Buddhism and the main seminary for the Jodo sect in the Kanto (greater Tokyo) region. The Daiden (Main Hall) was rebuilt in 1974, while the Ankokuden hall was reconstructed in 2010.
Accessibility Information
Staff at Zojoji Kaikan (the temple office) will guide you to the accessible route. Wheelchair users can use the Zojoji Kaikan elevator to access the Daiden (Main Hall) from the 2nd floor.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom on 1st floor of Zojoji Kaikan Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms located on 1st and 3rd floors of Zojoji Kaikan (temple office) and south side of 1st floor of Daiden (Main Hall). Diaper-changing station available inside wheelchair-accessible restroom on 1st floor of Zojoji Kaikan.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3432-1431
- Address
- 4-7-35 Shibakoen, Minato-ku
- Fee
- Free entry to grounds (fee required to enter some areas; inquire for details on fees, hours, holidays, etc.)
- Hours
- 9:00-17:00
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- http://www.zojoji.or.jp/en/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 6 minutes on foot
About 350 meters Travel Tips There is a long and steep slope from the "Tokyo Tower" intersection behind the temple. Wheelchair users will need assistance. -
Spot2 Tokyo Tower About 2 hours
A beloved Tokyo symbol since its opening in 1958. At 333 meters in height, the view from its observatories is a must-see. The 250-meter high Special Observatory has been newly opened as the “Top Deck.” You can enjoy the two observation decks by participating in the “Top Deck Tour,” an interactive tour that can be reserved in advance.
Accessibility Information
Extensive infant-friendly facilities. The attraction is well-staffed.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom on 2nd floor Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms located on 1st floor of the MAIN DECK and 1st and 2nd floors of Foot Town. Ostomate facilities and diaper-changing stations are available in wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the 1st floor of the MAIN DECK and on the 2nd floor of Foot Town.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3433-5111
- Address
- 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku
- Fee
- MAIN DECK: ¥1,200
Tokyo Tower Top Deck Tour: ¥3,000 (same day purchase), ¥2,800 (advance purchase)
Both have discounts for the disabled please refer to HP - Hours
- 9:00 - 22:30 (Last entry times vary by facility.)
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/en.html
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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On foot
Travel Tips Wheelchair users will need assistance getting up onto the sidewalk at the "Tokyo Tower" bus stop as there is a 10-centimeter step on the bus stop side of the sidewalk. Note that buses do not run frequently. Toei Bus 浜95 Tokyo Tower Bus Stop (on Tokyo Tower grounds)
About 14 minutes by bus
9th stop Toei Bus 浜95 Hinode Sanbashi Iriguchi Bus Stop
About 7 minutes on foot
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Spot3 TOKYO CRUISE About 40 minutes
Comfortable boats operating on 6 water bus lines link Odaiba and other parts of the Tokyo Bay area with the Sumida River, Asakusa, and more. Enjoy views of the Tokyo Metropolis from the water.
Accessibility Information
The Himiko, Hotaluna, and Emeraldas water buses are barrier free and equipped with wheelchair-accessible restrooms (diaper changing tables available only on the Hotaluna water bus). Other water buses are also wheelchair-accessible at the back of the second-level deck.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom at Hinode Pier Water Bus Station Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms available on the Himiko, Hotaluna, and Emeraldas water buses (Braille guidance at entrance; diaper-changing station only available on the Hotaluna water bus). Note that regular water buses DO NOT contain wheelchair-accessible restrooms. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (with diaper-changing station) are also available inside the building at Hinode Pier Water Bus Station.
Facility Information
- Address
- 2-7-104 Kaigan, Minato-ku (Hinode Pier)
- Fee
- ¥860 between Hinode Pier and Asakusa (discounts may be available for customers with impairments; inquire for details) Hotaluna ¥1,200
- Hours
- Departs from Hinode Pier 10:35 - 16:00 for Asakusa
- Closed days
- May not operate in bad weather, etc.
- Official Website
- http://www.suijobus.co.jp/en/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 40 minutes by water bus
TOKYO CRUISE Sumida River Line Asakusa Water Bus Station
About 3 minutes on foot
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Spot4 Kaminarimon Gate About 10 minutes
Measuring 11.7 meters tall and 11.4 meters across, this gate that has become a symbol of Asakusa is famous for the giant paper lantern that hangs from it. Its name means “Thunder Gate.” It burned down during the Edo period but was reconstructed in 1960.
Accessibility Information
Although the area in front of the gate may be heavily crowded with people taking pictures, etc., wheelchair users can pass through the gate. A wheelchair-accessible restroom is available across the street at the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center.
Restroom Information
Restrooms (with wheelchair-accessible restrooms) available at Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center. Stand with your back to Kaminarimon Gate and cross at the traffic light.
*See description of Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center for facility details.Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3842-0181 (Sensoji Temple)
- Address
- 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku (Sensoji Temple)
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- Unrestricted
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- http://www.senso-ji.jp/english/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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On foot
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Spot5 Nakamise Street About 10 minutes
Stretching about 250 meters between the Kaminarimon and Hozomon gates, this street is the main approach to the temple and contains about 90 shops. Traditional Japanese street food like ningyo-yaki (sponge cake filled with red bean paste) and colorful Asakusa souvenirs are sold.
Accessibility Information
Move with caution as the street may be packed with people. The paths behind the shops on either side of the street are less crowded, making it easier for wheelchair users to pass. Communication via writing differs according to some shops.
Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (with ostomate facilities and diaper-changing station) available on 3rd floor of Taito City Kaminarimon Community Center located nearby. *Ask reception staff before using.
Facility Information
- Address
- 1-36-3 Asakusa, Taito-ku (Nakamise Hall)
- Hours
- Varies by shop
- Closed days
- Varies by shop
- Official Website
- http://asakusa-nakamise.jp/e-index.html
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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On foot
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Spot6 Sensoji Temple About 15 minutes
Said to have been founded in 628, and said to be Tokyo’s oldest temple isalso one of Japan’s top sightseeing spots, visited by tourists from around theworld. The Hozomon Gate, from which a massive 450-kg paper lantern hangs,has a formidable presence, while the five-storied pagoda houses a relic ofBuddha on its uppermost level. The grounds are illuminated from sundownto around 11 p.m., creating an enchanting atmosphere. All the structures thatmake up this splendid temple complex are vermilion-lacquered and majestic,including the Main Hall, which has a dramatically sloped roof covered with89,000 titanium tiles.
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair users can take the elevator to the left of the Main Hall. The pathways on the grounds are very wide and wheelchair users can get around easily.
Public restroom in front of Mokubakan Theater along Okuyama Omairimachi Shopping Street Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (with diaper-changing station) located near Bentenyama and Sensoji Hospital. For wheelchair-accessible restrooms (with ostomate facilities and diaper-changing station), enter Okuyama Omairimachi Shopping Street. Facilities are located in public restroom to the left, in front of Mokubakan Theater.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3842-0181
- Address
- 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku
- Fee
- Free entry to grounds
- Hours
- Main Hall hours: 6:00-17:00 (Oct-Mar, 6:30-17:00)
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- http://www.senso-ji.jp/english/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 3 minutes on foot
About 180 meters Travel Tips Return to Nakamise Street and turn left onto Denboin-dori Street. Be careful not to go too far. There is a Japanese sign above Denboin-dori Street. -
Spot7 Denboin Street About 15 minutes
This thoroughfare intersects with Nakamise Street and measures about 200 meters from beginning to end. The street is named for Denboin Temple, which serves as the monks’ quarters for Sensoji Temple. It is packed with shops that exude the atmosphere of old Tokyo, selling traditional items like kimono fabrics and Edo Kiriko cut glassware.
Accessibility Information
The street is wide and offers easy access to wheelchair users. Along the street, a wheelchair-accessible restroom is available at Asakusa Public Hall across from Denboin Temple.
Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (with diaper-changing station) located inside Asakusa Public Hall.
Facility Information
- Address
- Asakusa, Taito-ku
- Hours
- Unrestricted
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- http://denbouin-dori.com/
*Please do not eat while walking through the area.
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About 4 minutes on foot
About 240 meters Travel Tips To get to Metro Street, turn right at the first corner on Denboin-dori Street (from the direction of Nakamise Street). Keep going straight to find the elevator down to Exit 1 of Tokyo Metro Asakusa Station. -
Goal Tokyo Metro Asakusa Station [Exit 1]
The course finishes at Exit 1 of Tokyo Metro Asakusa Station.
For station details, refer to the Tokyo Metro website.
Sightseeing spots around the area between
Hamamatsucho and Asakusa
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Spot8 Shiba Park
This lush park built around Zojoji Temple opened in 1873. It is one of the oldest parks in Japan. Tokyo Tower is visible from the Section 4 Promenade.
Accessibility Information
A wheelchair-accessible restroom with audio assistance and tactile map can be found near the A3 exit of Toei Shibakoen Station, and ostomate facilities are located in Section 19 of the park. A nursing space and wheelchair rental service are available at the Service Center.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom near Exit A3 of Toei Shibakoen Station. Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restroom locations (with diaper-changing stations) include Shibakoen Section 15 metropolitan public restroom, etc. (near Exit A3 of Toei Shibakoen Station).
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3431-4359 (Service Center)
- Address
- 1 through 4 Shibakoen, Minato-ku
- Fee
- Free (some facilities have a fee)
- Hours
- Park open at all hours (Contact the Service Center for hours, etc. of individual facilities.)
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index001.html
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot10 Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Gardens
This daimyo garden was built in the early Edo period. The arrangement of land and beautiful placement of rocks in the garden, centered on a pond, are breathtaking.
Accessibility Information
Maps showing a wheelchair-accessible route through the gardens that avoids steps and gravel are distributed at the reception counter.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom near Service Center (with audio guidance) Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restroom (with diaper-changing station) located near the Service Center.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3434-4029 (Service Center)
- Address
- 1-4-1 Kaigan, Minato-ku
- Fee
- ¥150 (free for visitors with impairments; inquire for details)
- Hours
- 9:00 - 17:00 (admission until 16:30)
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index029.html#googtrans(en)
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot11 Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
A tourist information center located in front of Kaminarimon Gate. The view from the observation deck on the 8th floor is spectacular.
Accessibility Information
Assistance in foreign languages is available. Wheelchairs can be rented at the information counter.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom next to 1st-floor reception Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms located next to 1st floor reception and on the 4th and 7th floors (4th floor restroom only open during meetings). Facilities for ostomy pouch users and diaper-changing station (multipurpose bench) available in wheelchair-accessible restroom next to 1st-floor reception.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3842-5566
- Address
- 2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku
- Hours
- 9:00-20:00 (observation deck/conference room close at 22:00; tea room opens at 10:00)
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- https://www.city.taito.lg.jp/bunka_kanko/kankointo/info/oyakudachi/kankocenter/index.html
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot12 Shin-Nakamise Street
121 shops line this street, which traverses Asakusa east to west. The covered arcade keeps shoppers dry on rainy days.
Accessibility Information
Tactile paving is installed near where the shopping street intersects with the road. Watch out for large crowds at the intersection with Nakamise Street in particular.
Restroom Information
No public restrooms available.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- Varies by shop
- Address
- 1 Asakusa, Taito-ku
- Hours
- Varies by shop
- Closed days
- Varies by shop
- Official Website
- http://www.asakusa-shinnaka.com
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.