Asakusa & Ryogoku
Asakusa, once Edo’s bustling entertainment district of kabuki theaters, teahouses, and geisha houses, remains a cultural hub centered on Senso-ji Temple, while across the Sumida River, Ryogoku is still synonymous with sumo, hosting national tournaments and regular events at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena.
Jimbocho Book Town
Originally a residential quarter for lower-ranking samurai, Jimbocho is now the world’s largest secondhand book district, lined with specialty shops offering everything from Edo-period prints to rare volumes.
Edo-Tokyo Museum
Scheduled to reopen in spring 2026, the Edo-Tokyo Museum brings the city’s past to life with large-scale models and immersive reconstructions, tracing its evolution from Edo to modern Tokyo.
Kagurazaka
A former Edo geisha district with winding alleys, Kagurazaka now blends traditional shops with French cafés, earning it the nickname ‘Little Paris.’
Nihonbashi River
Once Edo’s commercial heart and fish market hub, Nihonbashi is now home to financial institutions, with water limousines offering a leisurely way to follow the city’s surviving canal network, running regular routes to destinations such as Asakusa and Odaiba. Seasonal cruises let visitors enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and fireworks in summer from the water.
Rikugien Gardens
Built in 1702 during the rule of the 5th Tokugawa Shogun, Rikugien is one of Tokyo’s finest surviving Edo strolling gardens, famed for its central pond, teahouses, and landscaped scenery.
Asakusa & Ryogoku
Asakusa, once Edo’s bustling entertainment district of kabuki theaters, teahouses, and geisha houses, remains a cultural hub centered on Senso-ji Temple, while across the Sumida River, Ryogoku is still synonymous with sumo, hosting national tournaments and regular events at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena.
