Taito Ward Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

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Taito Ward Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

A tourist information center located right in front of Kaminarimon, popular for its view from the top floor.

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Located right in front of Kaminarimon, this tourist information center offers information about Asakusa and Taito Ward under the concept of "Find, Show, Support."

The first floor is equipped with an information counter that supports four languages (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean), a currency exchange office, and a ticket center for performances. The second floor is a tourist information corner with information search terminals, a free Wi-Fi spot, and tourist information magazines. The 6th and 7th floors are multipurpose and exhibition spaces that introduce the attractions, history, and events of Taito Ward.

The top floor, the 8th floor, is an observation terrace popular as a photography spot where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Asakusa and the Tokyo Skytree. It is open until 10 pm, allowing you to enjoy the night view of Nakamise Street. It is also recommended to relax while enjoying the view at the attached cafe (closed at 8 pm).

Highlights

  • A tourist information facility located in front of Asakusa's Kaminarimon.
  • Tourist information in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean is provided at the counter.
  • You can collect tourist information using the free Wi-Fi spot and information search terminals.
  • The building was designed by architect Kengo Kuma.
  • The 8th-floor observation terrace is also popular as a photography spot.

Photos

  • Located right in front of Kaminarimon.

    Located right in front of Kaminarimon.

  • Relax and enjoy the city view from the observation terrace.

    Relax and enjoy the city view from the observation terrace.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

A

We serve in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

Q

Can I bring in food and drinks?

A

Only in the 6th-floor multipurpose space.

Reviews

2

    裡面很大還有展望室,最重要的是還有空調!!!

  • 秦晴

    每次來淺草逛街完,就來這休息喝喝咖啡~很推薦哦

Details

Name in Japanese
台東区立浅草文化観光センター
Postal Code
111-0034
Address
2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3842-5566
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
9:00am-8:00pm ※Vary by floor
Admission
Free
Access
1 min. walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
Official Website
Official Website (English)