Asakusa and Odaiba Full Day

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.

Kaminarimon (10 minutes)

Start in Asakusa at Kaminarimon Gate at the entrance to Sensoji Temple.

Nakamise Dori (30 minutes)

As you walk toward the temple buildings, check out the historic Nakamise Dori shopping street whose souvenir shops and food vendors have been serving temple visitors for centuries.

Sensoji Temple (30 minutes)

Explore Sensoji Temple.

Around the Temple (30 minutes)

After exiting the temple grounds, check out the old-fashioned neighborhoods around Asakusa.

Sumida River Boat Ride (1 hour)

Head to Sumida Park and board a sightseeing boat to Hama Rikyu Garden.

Hama Rikyu (1 hour)

Disembark at Hama Rikyu and spend time exploring the garden. Afterwards head to Shiodome Station and board the Yurikamome elevated train to Odaiba. Try to sit in the front of the first car for the best views.

Aquacity and Decks (1 hour)

Arrive at Daiba Station and explore the Aquacity and Decks shopping and entertainment malls. Inside you will find a large variety of shops, restaurants, and indoor theme parks such as Joypolis, Legoland, and the Trick Art Museum.

Palette Town (90 minutes)

From Decks head south to Palette Town, and take in the attractions such as the Venus Fort shopping mall and Toyota Mega Web.

Diver City (30 minutes)

From Palette Town take the walkways to Diver City and check out the life sized Gundam statue.

Miraikan (1 hour)

From Diver City head south to the National Science Museum (Miraikan) and spend time exploring the museum.

Oedo Onsen

Afterwards, walk south toward the Telecom Center and cross the street to Oedo Onsen, an Edo Period themed hot spring on Odaiba.

Recommended Additions

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.

Lunch or dinner 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.

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.