A walk in Tokyo

Asakusa at first light

朝の浅草

Best before 8 am · Sanja festival in mid May

1.8 km, about 1.5 h, 7 stops from Asakusa Station. Every stop with its Japanese name and what to look for.

Start Asakusa Station

Kaminarimon雷門
The Thunder Gate. Look under the 700 kg red lantern for the carved dragon.
Nakamise-dōri仲見世通り
About 250 m of craft and snack stalls on the way to the temple.
Hōzōmon宝蔵門
The inner gate, rebuilt in 1964. The five-storey pagoda stands to its left.
Sensō-ji Main Hall浅草寺本堂
Founded in 628. The hall opens at 6 am, or 6:30 from October to March.
Asakusa Shrine浅草神社
A smaller shrine beside the hall, for the three men behind the temple's founding.
Sumida Park隅田公園
A riverside park facing Tokyo Skytree. Cherry trees line the bank in spring.
Azuma Bridge吾妻橋
Walk to the middle for a wide view of the river and Tokyo Skytree.

Paths can be steep or slippery, and places close or change their hours. Check before you go.

Plan the rest

Sources

Our summary of the sources below, checked Nov 9, 2026