Asakusa and Odaiba Full Day

The following is a suggested full day itinerary for fast paced visitors to Tokyo, combining historic Asakusa with modern Odaiba. This itinerary can be extended with a few additions.

Start
Start at Asakusa Station
Walk
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
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
5-10 minutes
Shiodome Station
Yurikamome elevated train
15 minutes
Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station
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
10 minutes
Diver City
Shopping and entertainment 30 minutes
The life-sized Gundam statue is one of the main attractions at Diver City.
Walk
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.
Finish

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.
  • Dining at a shopping center
    Aquacity, Decks and Diver City 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, AnimeJapan and Comiket, are held at the spectacularly designed Tokyo Big Sight on the Eastern side of Odaiba.

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