Let’s go to Asakusa with the whole family!
Hello everyone!
In this issue, we will introduce a collection of free rest spots where you can sit and rest when you are tired from sightseeing in Asakusa!
あんこ玉Asakusa has many sightseeing spots to visit on foot, so sometimes you want to sit and rest in a cool place.
もなかWe would like to introduce some free rest spots where you can rest easily at such times!
【Sensoji Temple】 Benches under a wisteria trellis in the precincts
Store Information
- Business day
- Open all year
- Business Hours
- Open 24 hours a day ※Opening hours of the main hall 6:00-17:00 (6:00-18:30 from October to March)
- Address
- 〒111-0032 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Phone number
- 03-3842-0181
Store Locations
The bench under the “wisteria trellis” is located in the precincts of “Sensoji Temple”.
It is located on the right side facing the big, bright red “Hozomon gate”.
There are about 10 benches under the “wisteria trellis”, and in summer, mist showers are available for visitors to cool off and rest.
もなかNear the “wisteria trellis” is a temporary storefront operated by “Ito En”, famous for its “Oi Ocha” tea.
あんこ玉Drink servers are installed, and to our surprise, water and tea are available for free!
もなかHowever, they are not always installed, so consider yourself lucky if you find one.
For detailed directions, click here!
Directions from Sensoji Temple
It is located about a minute’s walk from “Sensoji Temple”.
- With your back to “Sensoji Temple”, head for the big, bright red gate “Hozomon gate” in front of you.
- Go to the left side of the “Hozomon gate” and you will see a “wisteria trellis”.
See more in the photo
【Sensoji Temple】 Bench and lawn next to the five-story pagoda
Store Information
- Business day
- Open all year
- Business Hours
- Open 24 hours a day ※Opening hours of the main hall 6:00-17:00 (6:00-18:30 from October to March)
- Address
- 〒111-0032 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Phone number
- 03-3842-0181
Store Locations
The bench and lawn are on the right side of the “fivestory pagoda” to the left of “Sensoji Temple”.
Seven benches have been installed. Across the street is a lawn.
Since there is nothing to block the sun, it is best to use it just to sit and rest for a while.
もなかOn holidays, food stalls line one adjacent street, so it is a good idea to buy your food and eat it here!
For detailed directions, click here!
Directions from Sensoji Temple
It is located just a short distance from “Sensoji Temple”.
- Turn left at “Sensoji Temple”.
- If you follow the path to the left of the “flag pole”, you will see “lawn” on the left and “bench” on the right.
See more in the photo.
【Kaminarimon gate】 Asakusa culture sightseeing center (air-conditioned)
Store Information
- Business day
- Open all year
- Business Hours
- 9:00〜20:00
- Address
- 〒111-0034 2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Phone numbe
- 03-3842-5566
Store Locations
The “Asakusa culture sightseeing center” is a tourist information facility operated by Taito City, located across from the “Kaminarimon gate”.
The multipurpose space on the sixth floor is a slightly dark room with about 15 chairs and a screen showing the history of Taito City.
もなかYou can eat and drink lunch here, but it is not recommended for families as conversation is not allowed.
The “Observation Terrace” on the 8th floor has two large 10-seat chairs where visitors can rest and enjoy the view of Asakusa.
あんこ玉Although not free, the observation terrace has “Asakusa Observation Cafe Cafe Rion”, where you can take a rest over a cup of tea or a piece of cake.
For detailed directions, click here!
Directions from Asakusa Station
The “Asakusa culture sightseeing center” is located on the opposite side of the pedestrian crossing from the “Kaminarimon gate”, and is characterized by its wooden louvers.
Please refer to this article for a detailed route!
【Kaminarimon】 7-Eleven Asakusa Kaminarimon-mae Store Eat-in space
Store Information
- Business day
- Open all year
- Business Hours
- Open 24 hours a day (Eat-in space 6:00-20:00)
- Address
- 〒111-0034 2-18-7 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Phone number
- 03-5828-6072
Store Locations
“7-Eleven Asakusa Kaminarimon-mae Store” is located just across the intersection in front of “Kaminarimon”.
An “eat-in area” is located to the left as you enter the store, where you can eat and drink your purchases.
There are six chairs set up and the space is large enough so that you can enter with a stroller if available.
あんこ玉The eat-in space is a place to eat and drink your purchases, so you should not stay there for a long time.
For detailed directions, click here!
Directions from Kaminarimon
- Cross the pedestrian crossing in front of “Kaminarimon” toward “Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center”.
- “7-Eleven” is on the first floor of the building next to the right side sidewalk.
See more in the photo
【Tobu Skytree Line Asakusa Station】 Asakusa Ekimise Rooftop Rest Space
Store Information
- Business day
- Open all year
- Business Hours
- 10:00〜20:00
- Address
- 〒111-0033 4-1, Hanakawado 1-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Phone numbe
- 03-6802-8633
Store Locations
The “Sky Tree” “Asahi Beer” “Azuma Bridge” etc. can be viewed from the building!
“Asakusa EKIMISE” is a commercial facility attached to “Asakusa Station on the Tobu Skytree Line”.
The rooftop, which can be reached by elevator, is equipped with covered benches and vending machines.
In summer, it becomes a BBQ site as “Noryo Hare Terrace”, but you can still sit and rest during that period.
もなかThe view is so nice that it is worth going there even if you are not taking a break!
あんこ玉There are not many tall buildings around Sensoji Temple, so it is rare to find a spot where you can view the city of Asakusa from a high place like this.
もなかIf you go at night, you can enjoy the illuminated streets of Asakusa!
あんこ玉It’s wonderful to have such a good view for free…!
For detailed directions, click here!
Directions from Tobu Skytree Line Asakusa Line
- Enter the main entrance, turn left, and go through the glass door to “Asakusa Ekimise”.
- Go straight ahead, and you will see an elevator on the left side, proceed to RF (Rooftop Floor).
- After exiting the elevator, follow the path behind the shed on the left and you will find a covered bench.
See more in the photo.
【Denboin-dori Street】 Asakusa Public Hall
Store Information
- Business day
- Open all year (except year-end and New Year holidays)
- Business Hours
- 9:00～21:00
- Address
- 〒111-0032 1-38-6 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Phone number
- 03-3844-7491
Store Locations
“Asakusa Public Hall” is a facility with a hall for events and gatherings operated by Taito City.
There is also a ramp on the right side of the main entrance on “Orange-dori Street”, so visitors can enter the facility with a stroller.
Upon entering the facility, four couches are set up in an air-conditioned room as a “resting place”.
あんこ玉This is a particularly recommended rest spot where visitors can rest in the cool, which is rare in Asakusa!
For detailed directions, click here!
Directions from Asakusa Station
For detailed directions from “Asakusa Station” to “Asakusa Public Hall”, please refer to this page.
- “Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station” Approx 5 min.
- “Tsukuba Express Line Asakusa Station” Approx 5 min.
- Route from the “Tobu Skytree Line Asakusa Station”
- “Asakusa Public Hall” is located on the route through “Kaminarimon”. Approx 7 min.
- Route from the “Toei Asakusa Line Asakusa Station”
- The “Asakusa Public Hall” is located in the middle of the route. Approx 15 min.
Directions from Sensoji Temple
It is located about 5 minutes walk from “Sensoji Temple”.
- With your back to “Sensoji Temple”, go straight ahead toward the big red gate, “Hozomon Gate”.
- Go straight through the “Hozomon Gate” and turn right at the first corner you see.
- Continue on “Denpoin-dori Street” and turn left at the second corner.
See more in the photo
【Okuyama Omairimachi】 Bench next to UNIQLO
Store Information
- Business day
- Open all year
- Business Hours
- 24hours (The facility is open from 10:00 to 20:00)
- Address
- 〒111-0032 Tokyo Rakuten Asakusa Building, 2-6 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Phone numbe
- 03-5830-6237
Store Locations
There are benches with benches and tables along the street “Okuyama Omairimachi” next to “UNIQLO”.
Anyone can sit and rest here.
For detailed directions, click here!
Directions from Sensoji Temple
It is located about 5 minutes from “Sensoji Temple” in the direction of “Okuyama Omairimachi“.
See more in the picture
【Sumidagawa river】 Benches on the riverbed
施設案内
The “Sumidagawa river” has many places to sit along its banks.
The view is great because there is nothing to block the view, but the sun is also great, so please be careful to avoid sunstroke.
For detailed directions, click here!
It can be reached from anywhere in Asakusa!
- The “Sumidagawa river” flows on the east side of Asakusa, so if you head east with the “Tokyo Sky Tree” as your landmark, you can reach the banks of the “Sumidagawa river”.
- There are stairs along the river at various locations, such as “Sukeroku Yume Dori street”, from which you can go down to the “Sumidagawa river” bed.
- There is a stairway by the bridge that crosses the “Sumidagawa river”, so it is a good idea to aim for the bridge.
Bonus
もなかYou found many free rest spots in Asakusa!
あんこ玉If you are tired of walking, use the map at the beginning of this page and take a rest at one of the rest spots here to enjoy sightseeing in Asakusa to the fullest!
もなかWhen sightseeing is particularly difficult, such as in mid-summer, it is a good idea to keep in mind that some rest areas are equipped with air conditioning as a refuge!