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Asakusa and Odaiba Full Day

One day itinerary to Asakusa and Odaiba

duration 8 hours

budget* 1500 yen

pace Fast pace

* Budget includes approximate transportation costs and admission fees only

The following is a suggested full day itinerary for fast paced travelers combining Tokyo's historic Asakusa District and ultra modern Odaiba District. This itinerary can be extended with a few additions.

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Start

Start at Asakusa Station

Walk to Kaminarimon Gate

5 minutes

Kaminarimon Gate

Iconic gate in Asaskusa 10 minutes

The Kaminarimon Gate marks the entrance to Sensoji Temple in Asakusa.

Nakamise Dori

Shopping Street 30 minutes

The historic Nakamise Dori is a shopping street and the main approach to Sensoji Temple. The souvenir shops and food vendors that line the street have been serving temple visitors for centuries.

Sensoji Temple

Buddhist temple 30 minutes

Sensoji Temple is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples as well as one of the city's oldest. Walk around the grounds and explore the temple buildings which include a main hall and a five storied pagoda.

Around the temple

Old fashioned neighborhoods 30 minutes

After exiting the temple grounds, check out the old-fashioned neighborhoods around Asakusa like Dempoin Street and Shin-Nakamise Shopping Street

Walk to Tokyo Cruise Boat Pier

10 minutes

Sumida River Boat Ride

Boat Ride 35 minutes

Take the sightseeing water bus from Asakusa to Hama Rikyu Garden. Entrance into the garden is included in the fare.

Disembark at Hama Rikyu Garden

Hama Rikyu Garden

Traditional Japanese-styled garden 60 minutes

Explore the attractive landscape garden in central Tokyo, go for a stroll and enjoy the seasonal flowers in bloom. Hama Rikyu is one of the places to see modern Tokyo with its skyscrapers juxtaposed against a traditionally styled garden.

Walk to Shiodome Station

5-10 minutes

Take the Yurikamome elevated train to Daiba Station

15 minutes

Aquacity and Decks

Shopping and entertainment 60 minutes

Aquacity and Decks are are two large shopping and entertainment malls in Odaiba, offering indoor theme parks, shops and restaurants.

Walk to Palette Town

Take the walkway to Palette Town

Palette Town

Shopping and entertainment 90 minutes

Another large shopping and entertainment facility on Odaiba featuring the Venus Fort shopping mall and Toyota Mega Web.

Walk to Diver City

Take the walkway to Diver City

Diver City

Shopping and entertainment 30 minutes

The life-sized Gundam statue is one of the main attractions at Diver City, as well as the Gundam shop in the mall.

Walk south along the west promenade to the Miraikan

10 minutes

Miraikan

Science Museum 60 minutes

The National Science Museum (Miraikan) is an excellent science museum with interactive and bilingual exhibits. Visitors can see innovative technology across a wide variety of disciplines.

Walk south via the Telecom Center for Oedo Onsen

10 minutes

Oedo Onsen

Hot spring facility

End the day at Oedo Onsen, an Edo Period themed hot spring.

Finish

Tokyo Skytree

Across the Sumida River is the Tokyo Skytree, the tallest tower in Japan. The complex has two observation decks with great views over the city, as well as the Tokyo Solamachi shopping center and Sumida Aquarium. The Tokyo Skytree is about a 20 minute walk or a 5 minute train ride from Asakusa.

Taikokan

Drums from around the world, including Japanese taiko drums, are exhibited in this small museum. Visitors can play several of the drums. The museum is located above a store.

Hanayashiki

Originally opened as a flower park, Hanayashiki is a small amusement park with a history of more than 150 years. Located just a few steps from Sensoji, the nostalgic amusement park including a small Ferris wheel, roller coaster, carousel and space shot.

Dining at a shopping center

Aquacity, Decks, Diver City and Palette Town each have a large variety of restaurants of different types and budgets. There is generally no lack of restaurants around Odaiba and Asakusa.

Walk across Rainbow Bridge

The Rainbow Bridge connects Odaiba with the rest of Tokyo. It is possible to walk across the bridge visa a pedestrian walkway that follows along the bridge's lower deck.

Tokyo Big Sight

Several popular conventions, such as the Tokyo Motor Show, Anime Fair and Comiket, are held at the spectacularly designed Tokyo Big Sight on the Eastern side of Odaiba.