Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center (浅草文化観光センター) was designed by Kengo Kuma (隈研吾), the Japanese architect, and his associates.
With just 325 m² of space across from Kaminarimon gate, it offers a range of visitor-friendly services and facilities. The combination of a traditional wooden house with a modern design touch expresses the unique atmosphere of Asakusa. It offers a relaxing space for travelers exploring Asakusa.
Top Features of the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center:
- Designed to resemble a stack of traditional wooden houses
- Using the wood from the Tama region in Tokyo
- The height of each floor and the angles of the roof are different, giving each floor a unique characteristic
- You can enjoy a great view of Tokyo Skytree and Senso-ji
Kengo Kuma and the associates renovated the building in 2012, and it received the Good Design Award. Currently, it is known as a hidden gem in Asakusa.
Visitor Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Business Hours | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Observation deck, café 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Most other services |
| Language | Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito City, Tokyo |
| Access | 5 min walk from Asakusa Station (Tobu Skytree Line) 1 min walk from Exit 2, Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) 2 min walk from Exit A4, Asakusa Station (Toei Asakusa Line) Exit A1, Asakusa Station (Tsukuba Express Line) |
| Phone Number | 03-3482-5566 |
Facility Information
Inside the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, there are restrooms in Basement 1 and barrier-free restrooms on the 1st and 7th floors. You can visit the 1st floor to ask about tourist information and the 6th to 8th floors to relax after a long walk. It's also a great place to have a look at Senso-ji from the top.
Basement 1
- Drink vending machine
- Restroom (Male / Female)
1st Floor
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Information counter
- Money Exchanger
- Barrier-free Restroom
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Mobile Wi-Fi rental service
- Power bank rental service
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Ticket counter - You can purchase tickets for Kabuki, comedy, classical concerts, etc.
2nd Floor
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tourist Information Section - It has free Wi-Fi and 12 charging spots
- Nursing room
6th Floor
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Multi-purpose space - You can rest and eat here if the space is available
7th Floor
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Exhibition space - Learn about the events, history, and culture of Taito City (including Asakusa)
- Barrier-free restroom
8th Floor
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Observation deck - You can view Tokyo Skytree and Asakusa for FREE!
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (L.O.: 7:30 PM)
- Cafe
Review of Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center is popular as a place to get a great view of Asakusa for FREE.
It also provides different activities sometimes on the 6th floor. If you're lucky, you might be able to encounter some events!
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