Things to do in Asakusa, Ueno & Tokyo Skytree

Asakusa · Ueno · Oshiage · Kuramae · 7 picks · All Tokyo areas

The old east side: Senso-ji and Nakamise street in Asakusa, rickshaws and kimono rentals, Ueno Park's museums and zoo, Ameyoko market, Tokyo Skytree across the river in Oshiage and sumo at Ryogoku. The densest cluster of bookable experiences in Tokyo.

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  Tokyo Skytree e-ticket

  Tickets · 1.5 h · near Tokyo Skytree Station

  Entry to Tokyo Skytree's 350 m deck, with optional upgrade to the higher gallery; about 1.5 hours.
  ¥2,800 from

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  Asakusa culture walk with matcha

  Tour · 3 h · near Asakusa Station

  Guided walk around Sensoji and Asakusa with a matcha-making session and a monja-yaki lunch; about 3 hours.
  ¥12,000 from

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  Asakusa rickshaw ride, 30 min

  Tour · 0.5 h · near Asakusa Station

  Thirty-minute rickshaw ride pulled by a guide through Asakusa's back streets with Skytree viewpoints.
  ¥9,000 from

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  Asakusa kimono or yukata rental

  Culture · near Asakusa Station

  Rent a kimono or yukata with obi and sandals for the day and stroll Asakusa; return by 17:00.
  ¥2,750 from

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  Guided sake tasting in Asakusa

  Food & drink · 1.5 h · near Asakusa Station

  Ninety-minute English-led tasting of up to 10 sakes from around Japan; no prior knowledge needed. 20+ only.
  ¥7,500 from

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  Sumo show lunch or dinner

  Food & drink · 2 h · near Kikukawa Station

  Watch former wrestlers demonstrate sumo over a chanko-nabe meal, then try a bout yourself; about 2 hours.
  ¥11,380 from

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  Yanaka old-town walking tour

  Tour · 3.5 h · near Nippori Station

  Guided walk through Yanaka's temples, shopping street and Showa-era lanes; about 3.5 hours.
  ¥9,500 from

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