Here are the best photo spots in Asakusa! Grab your camera and travel around Asakusa.

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• Table of Contents
• Sensoji Temple
• Nakamise
• Hanayashiki in Asakusa
• Azumabashi Bridge
• Sumida Park
• Hoppy Street
• Dempoin Street
• If you want to enjoy photography and sightseeing even more
• If you're taking photos in Asakusa, leave it to a professional photographer

Sensoji Temple

Sensoji Temple is a temple with a red motif, and is a popular photogenic spot. It is a place visited by many people from both within Japan and overseas, where you can see traditional Japanese scenery even in the midst of Tokyo, a global metropolis.

Sensoji Temple is packed with people during the day, so if you want to take photos in a more relaxed atmosphere, it's best to come early in the morning before the shops in the shopping district open, or in the evening after they close.

Sensoji Temple

2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito ward, Tokyo

Sensoji Temple is a temple with a history of over 1300 years. The Kaminarimon Gate with its red lantern has become the symbol of Sensoji Tem...

Nakamise

Nakamise is the approach to Sensoji Temple. It stretches for about 250 meters from Kaminarimon to Hozomon, and is lined with a variety of shops selling Japanese sweets and souvenirs. It is one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan, and is always bustling during the day.

If you want to take photos while sightseeing in the bustling shopping district, it's best to visit during the day, but if you want to take photos without worrying about the crowds, we recommend visiting early in the morning before the shopping district opens. The shutters of the shops are closed in the early morning, but the shutters also have typically Japanese designs painted on them, so you can take wonderful photos that are different from those taken during the day.

Nakamise Shopping Street

1-36-3 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032

Hanayashiki in Asakusa

Asakusa Hanayashiki is an amusement park located to the west of Sensoji Temple. It opened in 1853 and is said to be the oldest amusement park in Japan, with a history of over 170 years.

Why not enjoy a different photography experience in this place that has a retro atmosphere and makes you feel nostalgic? It is a place full of photo spots, so if you love photography, you will definitely enjoy it.

Asakusa Hanayashiki

111-0032 2-28-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Established in 1853, it is one of the oldest amusement parks in Japan. Located near Sensoji Temple, it has around 25 attractions suitable f...

Azumabashi Bridge

Azumabashi Bridge is a beautiful vermilion bridge over the Sumida River. It is located just east of Asakusa Station Exit 4, on Kaminarimon Street, which runs in front of Kaminarimon.

From this bridge, you can see Tokyo's new symbol, the Skytree, the Asahi Beer Headquarters Building with its eye-catching golden buildings and objects, and the houseboats that sometimes pass by on the Sumida River, making it a popular photo spot.

This area is also famous for the many cherry blossoms that bloom in spring, which can be enjoyed from Azumabashi Bridge.

It is a busy area during the day, so please be considerate of those around you when taking photos.

Azumabashi

Sumida Park

Sumida Park, located near the Sumida River, is a popular spot where you can get a close-up view of Tokyo Skytree, the new symbol of Tokyo. The park also has a Japanese garden, making it a great place to take a stroll with your camera.

You can see typical Japanese scenery throughout the seasons, such as cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall, making it a fun place for photography.

Why not escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some time relaxing in this park with your camera in hand?

Sumida Park

Tokyo, Sumida Ward, Mukojima 1-3

Hoppy Street

Hoppy Street is located on the west side of Sensoji Temple and is a bar street lined with many izakayas. Many people who love alcohol gather here, and it is bustling with not only tourists but also locals.

With the red lanterns hanging in front of the store, it has the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese izakaya, making it a great place for taking photos.

Why not enjoy taking photos while tasting " Hoppy ," the drink the street is named after, together with the specialty "beef tendon stew."

Hoppi Street

2-3-19 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032

Dempoin Street

Denpoin Street intersects with Nakamise Street, which we introduced earlier, at a right angle. Nakamise Street and Sensoji Temple are standard tourist destinations, but if you want to enjoy Asakusa even more, Denpoin Street is also a must-see.

In the past, shop signs were painted so that even common people who could not read could tell at a glance what kind of shop it was. Remnants of this tradition still remain today, and this helps foreign visitors tourists who cannot read Japanese.

It's nice to visit during the day, but if you want to take photos, I recommend visiting early in the morning when there are fewer people around. The shops in the shopping arcade are closed and their shutters are down, but the shutters have colorful pictures painted on them, so you can take photos that are different from those taken during the day.

If you want to enjoy photography and sightseeing even more

We've introduced some recommended photo spots in Asakusa, but why not take it a step further and enjoy Asakusa even more?

From here, we will introduce some advice to help you enjoy Asakusa even more.

Kimono rental

Asakusa is located in the big city of Tokyo, but it is also a place where you can feel the history and traditions of Japan. If you wear a kimono, a traditional Japanese dress, you can take photos that blend into the town of Asakusa.

There are many kimono rental shops in Asakusa, so it would be a good idea to go to one of these places and have your kimono put on.

We also recommend "yukata" for the hot summer season. Yukata are more casual and breathable than kimonos, and are a type of Japanese clothing that modern Japanese people often wear when going to summer festivals and fireworks displays.

Capture My Japan also offers plans that include a kimono or yukata and photo shoot, so please feel free to take advantage of this offer.

Eating out

One of the best ways to enjoy Asakusa is to go on a food tour! Especially around Nakamise-dori, there are many shops selling cute-looking sweets, traditional Japanese confectionery, and other easy-to-eat treats.

One way to enjoy Asakusa is to visit multiple shops, buying food that catches your eye, eating it on the spot, and then moving on to the next shop.

However, it is prohibited to walk while eating, so make sure you finish eating before moving on to the next store.

stall

A Yatai is a mobile shop with a roof that sells food, toys, etc. They are often set up during festivals and other events.

Sensoji Temple also has special days like this, which you can check on its official website . The Japanese website has more detailed information about annual events , so it's a good idea to use this as a reference when planning your visit.

Yatai (food stalls) not only sell foods such as takoyaki, cotton candy, and taiyaki, but also often sell items unique to Japan, such as omen (noodles), allowing you to enjoy a more traditional Japanese atmosphere.

rickshaw

If you want to experience sightseeing in Asakusa in a slightly different style, we recommend taking a rickshaw ride. This human-powered vehicle was used by ordinary people to transport people until the widespread use of automobiles, and is said to have been invented in Japan. It's a truly uniquely Japanese experience.

There are rickshaw drivers who can speak English, Chinese, Korean, and other languages, so we recommend making inquiries and reservations in advance.

If you're taking photos in Asakusa, leave it to a professional photographer

Why not have a professional photographer take your photos as a keepsake of your trip to Asakusa?

With " Capture My Japan ," you can take photos not only in Asakusa, but anywhere in Japan. The photographer in charge will handle the difficult application for photography permission in Japanese. Photographers who can speak English, Chinese, Korean, etc. will communicate closely with you while taking photos, so even those who are not confident in Japanese will have no problem.

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