Guidebook for Taitō-ku
Food Scene
Japanese style casual tavern. I love Katsudon, Tendon and Tofu, my kids love Tamagoyaki and Soba.
ソバハウス 大自然
2-chōme-1-14 KitauenoJapanese style casual tavern. I love Katsudon, Tendon and Tofu, my kids love Tamagoyaki and Soba.
Famous Okonomiyaki bar, I love Modan-yaki, Buta-tama, Tonteki, Curry Monja and Anko-maki.
西浅草 もんじゃ七五三
2-chōme-23-7 NishiasakusaFamous Okonomiyaki bar, I love Modan-yaki, Buta-tama, Tonteki, Curry Monja and Anko-maki.
Famous Ramen bar, got third place at Shio (salt) ramen in Japan 2015.
12 locals recommend
Haru Noodles
1-chōme-11-7 ShitayaFamous Ramen bar, got third place at Shio (salt) ramen in Japan 2015.
やきとり たけうち
1-chōme-11-7 ShitayaYakitori (grilled chicken) bar. I love Yakitoridon.
本とさや
3-chōme-2-12 NishiasakusaFamous Yakiniku (grilled meat) bar. I love Roosu, Karubi and Tan.
Shimizu Pan
6 Chome-27-7 HigashiuenoLocal Bakery. I love Yakisoba-pan.
Makino
3-chōme-8-1 MatsugayaHonestly I've never been there, but this is famous Fugu restaurant.
Okonomiyaki "legend" since 1937. I love Osomeyaki, Shuumaiten and Ankomaki, highly recommend.
19 locals recommend
Sometarō
2-chōme-2-2 NishiasakusaOkonomiyaki "legend" since 1937. I love Osomeyaki, Shuumaiten and Ankomaki, highly recommend.
Sukiyaki & Shabu-shabu "legend" since 1895. The price is rather high, but it is worth it.
88 locals recommend
Asakusa Sushiken
2-chōme-11-4 AsakusaSukiyaki & Shabu-shabu "legend" since 1895. The price is rather high, but it is worth it.
Izuei Umekawa-tei
4-34 UenokōenUnagi legend.
うな鐡 国際通り店
1-chōme-43-7 AsakusaUnadon (eel bowl), Kabayaki, Hitsumabushi, they are so delicious I love them all.
Innsyoutei
4-59 UenokōenSightseeing
2-chōme-25-9 Matsugaya
Statue of Kappa Kawataro. Symbol of Kappabashi Dougu Street.
Shinobazunoike Bentendo Temple
2-1 Uenokōen1-29 Uenokōen
Kiyomizu Kannondo
4-17 Uenokōen
Gojo-Tenjin Shrine
Senso-ji Temple
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaShopping
Japan’s largest shopping street devoted to kitchen implements.
176 locals recommend
Kappabashi Dōgu-gai (Kitchenware Street)
3-chōme-18-2 MatsugayaJapan’s largest shopping street devoted to kitchen implements.
Shopping complex with japanese foods, japanese traditional products and japanese restaurants.
58 locals recommend
Marugoto Nippon
2-chōme-6-7 AsakusaShopping complex with japanese foods, japanese traditional products and japanese restaurants.
Discounts & unique goods store complex with Karaoke, Saizeriya(casual italian chain) and other restaurants.
399 locals recommend
Don Quijote
1-chōme-22-5 MinamiikebukuroDiscounts & unique goods store complex with Karaoke, Saizeriya(casual italian chain) and other restaurants.
Shopping complex with book store, Daiso (100 yen shop), Uniqlo, large spa with Skytree view, supermarket, many restaurants, and so on.
171 locals recommend
Asakusa Rox
1-chōme-25-15 AsakusaShopping complex with book store, Daiso (100 yen shop), Uniqlo, large spa with Skytree view, supermarket, many restaurants, and so on.
Getting Around
Inaricho Station
3-chōme-33-11 HigashiuenoInaricho Station, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, G17
Iriya Station
1-chōme-14-12 IriyaIriya Station, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, H18
Uguisudani Station
1-chōme-4 NegishiJR Uguisudani Station.
Ueno Station
7-chōme-1 UenoJR Ueno Station Iriya Exit
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Shin-Okachimachi Station
1-chōme-1 HigashiuenoToei Oedo Line - Shin-Okachimachi Station
Essentials
maruetsu, Higashiueno
5-chōme-17-11 HigashiuenoCocos Nakamura
1-chōme-6-6 Iriya7-Eleven
4-chōme-7-17 MotoasakusaLawson Taito Kitaueno 1-chome
1-chōme-5-3 KitauenoLawson Store 100 Kitaueno 2-chome
2-chōme-24-9 KitauenoWelcia Taito Iriya
1-chōme-5-6 IriyaDiscount drug store
Entertainment & Activities
Kotobukiyu Sento
5-chōme-4-17 HigashiuenoCasual spa. On the way to Inaricho Station
Hanayashiki
2-chōme-28-1 AsakusaUeno Zoo West Garden Cafeteria
9-83 Uenokōen The most famous zoo in Japan.