What is the best time to visit Asakusa?

Early mornings, long before noon, are some of the best times to visit Asakusa's Sensoji Temple. Since most tourists or young people living in Tokyo tend to balk at the idea of waking up especially early to go on a trip, if you go early in the morning, you can skip most of the crowds.



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Although the temple and shops close around 5 p.m., the temple, pagoda and the street are illuminated after sunset. It is worth visiting to see the street art, Asakusa Emaki, on the shutters of the closed shops without crowds.

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With plenty of things to do, Asakusa is a must-visit neighborhood in Tokyo. You could easily spend a whole day exploring Asakusa and its surrounding areas! Here are 8 things to do in Asakusa, with a few additional things to do in its surrounding area.

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Asakusa has a long and rich history dating back over a thousand years. During the Edo period (1603-1868), Asakusa became a popular entertainment district, known for its theaters, teahouses, and restaurants. It was also a center of education, with many scholars and artists living and working in the area.

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Traditional mochi and dango, fried menchi (minced meat) croquets, and fluffy melon-pan are just the start of the amazing street food available in Asakusa! But if you'd like a chance to sit and relax, Asakusa is also home to many traditional cafes and tea houses.

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Unlike other temples and shrines, Sensoji Temple can also be visited at night and it is a really amazing! When you talk about Tokyo, one of the things that come to mind is the nightlife. Sensoji is stunningly beautiful in the evening from around 8 pm. Most of the shops in Nakamise-dori will be already closed.

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Early Mornings Early mornings, long before noon, are some of the best times to visit Asakusa's Sensoji Temple. Since most tourists or young people living in Tokyo tend to balk at the idea of waking up especially early to go on a trip, if you go early in the morning, you can skip most of the crowds.

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Safety at night:Very safe Asakusa is remarkably safe at night for solo female travelers. The neighborhood is illuminated at night with plenty of activity and presence of local people which fosters a reassuring environment.

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Sensoji Temple is lit up every evening from sunset until around 11 p.m. Enjoy a walk in this spiritual and historical epicenter as you gaze at the ethereal illuminations. After exploring the grounds, head back out to Nakamise-dori street, one of Japan's oldest shopping arcades.

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Both Shinjuku and Shibuya have lots of restaurants and shops, so you cannot go wrong either way. Stay in Ginza or Tokyo Station if you you want to be close to your bullet train ride to get to Kyoto, Osaka and other regions in Japan. Asakusa is a great place to stay if you want a deeper cultural experience.

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As you can see, the crime statistics of Metropolitan Police Department of Tokyo in 2019 shows that Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and Shibuya are the 3 most dangerous areas in Tokyo by far, as we all know the famous Shinjuku Kabukicho, Ikebukuro ?West Gate? Park and Shibuya Center Street.

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Asakusa is known for its Sensoji Temple, Kaminarimon Gate, Five Storied Pagoda and Nakamise shopping aracade.

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