🍴The Morning Folks Oshiage (personally, our favourite breakfast spot in Tokyo)
650m / 9 minutes on foot from THE BOND HOTEL TOKYO - directions
Open: 8:00am ~ 3:00pm / 5:00pm
Closed: Tuesdays
THE MORNING FOLKS OSHIAGE is a café located near Tokyo Skytree in Sumida City, Tokyo, specializing in American-style breakfast offerings. Patrons have praised the café's cozy atmosphere and delightful dishes, particularly highlighting the fluffy buttermilk pancakes and well-prepared sausage and egg combinations. (I highly recommend the Fuel Plate),
✦ Senso-ji Temple- Visit Tokyo's Oldest Temple
8 minutes by train (direct on the Asakusa Line) from Oshiage Station - directions
Admire Senso-ji’s giant lantern and immerse yourself in its spiritual and historic atmosphere amidst Tokyo’s vibrant street life.
The Story: Legend has it that one day, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida River. Every time they disposed of the statue, even when they threw it back into the river, it would re-appear. And so Senso-ji was built nearby to honor the goddess of Kannon.
Travel Tip: Shrine Etiquitte
Check out our ‘Cultural Etiquette’ resource and read up on the etiquette of Shinto Shrines to ensure you get the most out of your visit to Tokyo’s oldest temple.
Asakusa Nishi-sandō Shopping Street
Asakusa Nishi-sandō Shopping Street is a charming, covered shopping arcade located near Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo’s Asakusa district. Known for its traditional atmosphere, the street is lined with wooden architecture, lanterns, and shops selling Japanese sweets, souvenirs, and crafts. Unlike the busier Nakamise Street, Nishi-sandō offers a quieter, more local experience, making it a hidden gem for visitors exploring Asakusa.
Asakusa Kingyo - Traditional festival game of goldfish paper paddle fishing
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Open: 10:00am ~ 5:00pm
Closed: No ClosuresAsakusa Kingyo is a charming shop dedicated to the traditional Japanese game of kingyo sukui – goldfish scooping. In this nostalgic game, players use a delicate paper paddle (poi) to catch goldfish from a shallow pool. The challenge lies in the paddle's fragility, as it tears easily when wet.
🍴 Asakusa Kagetsudo - Melon Pan
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Open: 10:00am ~ 4:00pm
Closed: No ClosuresAsakusa Kagetsudo is a famous sweets shop in Tokyo’s Asakusa district, best known for its jumbo melon pan, a type of sweet, crispy bread with a soft interior. Established in 1945, the shop has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists, often drawing long lines. Kagetsudo's melon pan is freshly baked throughout the day, ensuring a warm, fluffy texture that pairs perfectly with ice cream or other fillings.
🍴 Warabimochi Motoko
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Open: 10:00am ~ 5:00pm
Closed: No ClosuresWarabimochi Motoko is a popular sweets shop in Asakusa, Tokyo, known for its specialty warabimochi – a soft, jelly-like confection made from bracken starch and dusted with kinako (roasted soybean flour).
🍴 HOKKAIDO MILK BAR Asakusa Milk Cafe
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Open: Weekdays 10:00am ~ 5:00pm / Weekends 9:30am ~ 6:00pm
Closed: No ClosuresHOKKAIDO MILK BAR is a popular dessert shop that specializes in sweets and drinks made with rich, high-quality milk sourced from Hokkaido. Known for its creamy soft-serve ice cream, milk puddings, and refreshing milk-based beverages, the shop highlights the fresh and luxurious taste of Hokkaido dairy.
Konjyaku Kimono Tatsumi - New and Secondhand Kimonos
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Open: Weekdays 10:30am ~ 7:00pm / Weekends 10:00am ~ 7:00pm
Closed: No ClosuresKonjyaku Kimono Tatsumi is a renowned second-hand kimono shop offering a vast selection of high-quality kimonos, yukatas, and obis at affordable prices. In addition to traditional garments, they also provide a wide range of accessories necessary for kimono and yukata attire, and the friendly staff are more than happy to teach how to use and wear it all.
Amezaiku Ameshin - drool over the candy art
200m / 3 minutes on foot from Senso-ji Temple - directions
Open: 10:30am ~ 6:00pm
Closed: Mondays
“An ame-zaiku (candy craft) shop with headquarters in Asakusa. Watch craftspeople give a demonstration of ame-zaiku at the in-store workshop. We carry a variety of products besides ame-zaiku as well.”
Amezaiku Ameshin is a traditional Japanese candy artisan shop in Tokyo. They create intricate and colorful amezaiku, which are edible sculptures made from hot, melted sugar. These captivating sweets often take the form of animals, flowers, and other whimsical shapes, providing both visual and culinary delights for visitors.
Amezaiku Workshop - Candy Making
In this workshop, you will turn a ball of candy on a stick into a rabbit with your bare hands and a pair of Japanese scissors. You will practice twice before making final your candy. After your practices, a craftsman will give you a demonstration, where you will be able to see up close how the rabbits are made. Once you make your rabbit, you will decorate it with food coloring.
Duration: 1 hour 30 ~ 2 hours
Cost: Adult ¥3,100 / Child ¥2,500
Prior reservation is required - booking link
🍴 Yakiniku King - Grilled Meat
140m from Kaikoya / 230m from Tokyo Samurai Ninja Museum - directions (4th Floor)
Open: 11:00am ~ 11:00pm
Closed: No Closures
Yakiniku King Asakusa Rox is a popular all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ restaurant that offers multiple course options ranging from affordable selections like the 58-item course to premium packages with a broader variety. Known for its fresh, high-quality meats and a convenient ordering system via tablets, the restaurant caters to diverse dietary preferences, including seafood and vegetarian sides, along with desserts. It’s a family-friendly spot with an easy reservation system and is a great choice for enjoying yakiniku after exploring Asakusa
Check out their menu