Tickets are on sale for Shitamachi Music Festival concerts at Asakusa Public Hall
Taito City updated its notice on September 24. All seats are unreserved, and preschool children cannot enter the November 29 concert.
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Tansuya recycled kimono sale in Asakusa runs September 24 through 27
The sale takes place on floor 7 of the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Taito-kan. Registration closes at 4 p.m. on the final day.
Kimono Toiki Asakusa reopens in Hanakawado on September 25
The new shop is on floor 2 of Hanakawado 1-chome Building, open 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and closed Wednesdays.
BEAMS JAPAN opens a temporary shop at Sensoji on September 26
The shop near the main hall runs through February 28, 2027, selling Asakusa exclusives from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Otakara at Market opens in Asakusa on September 19
Two floors carry about 1,500 items. Buying used goods is planned for November; tax-free sales are still under application.
Hanayashiki offers ¥300 off admission with a Precure movie light from September 18
The movie campaign runs through October 12. The discount covers up to five people; clear cards are available while supplies last.
MGCON2026 brings miniature games to Taito-kan on September 19
Try games and browse displays and sales on the fourth floor, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Same-day admission is ¥1,500; elementary school children and younger enter free.
Asakusa Okaki comes to ROX for September 18–30
The main building's floor 1 entrance will sell brown-rice and soft varieties, with 30g priced at ¥500 including tax.
Hanayashiki offers free admission in Japanese attire through October 31
Kimono, yukata, hakama and jinbei qualify. Rides cost extra; the park is closed on September 29.
Hanayashiki extends Silver Week hours, except on September 20
The September 19–23 program includes tickets for entry after 3 p.m.; September 20 closes at 6 p.m.
CAMSHOP.JP pop-up opens at Asakusa ROX on September 18
Vehicle-themed goods will be sold in the main building's first-floor special venue through October 18.
WEGO opens at Asakusa ROX 3G on September 17
The third-floor shop will sell clothing, shoes, bags and accessories, with hours of 10:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
A Ninja Mission escape game opens near Asakusa Station on September 11
CROSSING Asakusa's new game supports Japanese and English in every session and takes about 80 minutes.
The 50th Aquarium Bus market comes to Asakusa's Taito-kan on September 20
The market spans floors 4–6, with separate session tickets and different closing times on each floor.
Advance tickets go on sale for Senso-ji's Denboin Garden and Ema Hall special opening
The opening runs October 30–November 3. The garden stays open at night, but last entry to Ema Hall is 3:30 p.m.
Nyandarake 21 publishes exhibitor details ahead of its October 3–4 Asakusa event
The fair uses floors 4 and 5 of Taito Hall; advance-ticket entry starts at 11:00 a.m., same-day entry at 1:00 p.m.
Hand Roll Tokyo Asakusa adds a matcha cafe in a September 12 renewal
The shop will become a joint location with MAME-TO-CHA, adding matcha drinks and a larger dine-in area.
Taito's East-West Megurin bus detours for the Kaminarimon Bon Odori from 3:00 p.m. on September 5
Buses will skip the Kaminarimon-mae stop for the rest of the day, and traffic conditions may affect the restriction period and timetable.
Asakusa Hanayashiki launches an autumn student pass on September 2
Advance passes cost ¥3,200 and same-day passes ¥3,400, with a 10% shop discount available on presentation of student ID.
Nikko nature and culture exhibition opens in Asakusa on September 1
Photo panels and a film about Asian black bears are joined by weekend origami and kanji-writing sessions.
Kamihaku in Tokyo vol.13 comes to Taito-kan in Asakusa for three days from September 4
The paid paper-goods event brings 160 exhibitors from Japan and overseas to floors four through seven.
88MATCHA opens a limited-time counter at Asakusa ROX through August 21
The first-floor entrance counter serves matcha lattes made with first-harvest tea, including a 30-cup daily special.
Yorozu Square wooden-goods pop-up opens at Asakusa ROX on August 14
The first-floor pop-up will sell wooden cutlery and magewappa lunch boxes for about one month.
Asakusa Hanayashiki gives its haunted house a Yatsuhakamura theme through August 23
After 6:00 p.m., visitors wear a protective mask for a special version of the attraction, alongside costume displays and collaboration food.
Modern water teahouse CU will open in Asakusa Okuyama on July 31
A new shop serving tea, sweets, coffee and alcoholic drinks will open in the Kasuga Building in Asakusa 2-chome.
Asakusa Hanayashiki will offer return-visit coupons based on August temperatures
Guests receive a half-price return coupon when Tokyo's forecast high is at least 35°C and a free-entry return coupon at 40°C or above.
Taito Junior Orchestra holds its 44th regular concert at Asakusa Public Hall on September 6
Admission is free, but a general-seating admission ticket is required. Tickets will be distributed at Taito City facilities from August 4.
Kaminarimon Civic Hall offers social media and short-video courses in September
Taito residents and workers aged 16 or older can apply online through August 20.
The 49th Taito City Art Exhibition opens at Sumida Park Riverside Gallery on September 4
Taito residents, workers and students of high-school age or older can bring eligible works to the venue on August 30.
A Gap store will open at Asakusa ROX 3G on September 18
The new shop will be on the third floor of ROX 3G, with Asakusa ROX announcing the opening date on July 13.
Taikouya renewed its wagashi shop near Kaminarimon on July 13
The Asakusa shop has introduced a redesigned interior with stage-art elements and will hold a renewal event on July 18.
9th Edo Machi Taito Geirakusai opens in Asakusa on August 30
A teenage theater program at Kaminari 5656 Kaikan begins a series of theater, film, and performing-arts events running into February 2027.
Taito's shopping-street Machizemi opened applications on July 3
Small-group classes led by local shop owners are planned across Taito, including areas useful for Asakusa and Kuramae readers.
Chansudo opens in Asakusa on July 4 with takoyaki and lemon sours
A new casual food-and-drink spot has opened near Asakusa Rokku, centered on takoyaki and lemon sours.
Asakusa Hanayashiki opens a water-play area from July 19
A summer water-play space will appear at Panda Car Plaza inside the park.
Cross Suites Tokyo Asakusa is scheduled to open on July 3
The first CROSS Suites apartment hotel is taking reservations within walking distance of Sensoji.
Asakusa Public Hall will revise hall-use fees from July 2026 use
The facility fee page and a June 10 notice direct users to the new hall fee table.
English-language comedy show OWARAI ASAKUSA is coming to Asakusa Toyokan from July 10
The Toyokan theater in Asakusa Rokku is scheduled to host a fully English-language live comedy program for inbound visitors in two blocks, in July and September.
Tavernetta Salvatore Asakusa reopened at Asakusa ROX 3G on June 17
The Italian restaurant on the first floor of ROX 3G has resumed business under a new name, with a one-week takeaway offer posted on the official site.
Apartment hotel Minn Oku-Asakusa opened on May 29 in Oku-Asakusa
A new group-friendly hotel for up to nine guests has joined Asakusa 3-chome.
Premium MONday Asakusa I opened in Nishi-Asakusa on June 1
An all-suite residence-style hotel has joined the Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station area.
EN The HOUSE Asakusa Nitenmon is set to open near Senso-ji’s Nitenmon Gate on June 24
A stay-style apartment hotel with kitchens and washing machines is joining Asakusa 2-chome.
WAGYU SUKIYAKI GOKU is set to open in Asakusa Rokku on June 4
A sukiyaki specialty restaurant centered on one-pot-per-person wagyu service is joining the area near Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station.
BOTTLE SHARE BAR near Asakusa adds more than 150 wines and sake from April
The Honjo-Azumabashi wine bar has expanded its bottle-share lineup.
Chinowa-kuguri will be held at Asakusa Shrine and other Taito sites on June 30
Taito City has listed local places for the summer purification ritual.
Origami sessions are held on third Tuesdays at Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
The free, no-reservation program is aimed at international visitors.
The 41st Asakusa Samba Carnival is scheduled for August 29
The parade contest is planned along Umamichi-dori and Kaminarimon-dori in Asakusa.