Neighborhoods to connect from Asakusa

Use Asakusa as the starting point for Kuramae, Ryogoku, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, and Tokyo Skytree. This guide summarizes each area's character, walking time, and street feel.

Map of Asakusa, Kuramae, Ryogoku, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, and Tokyo Skytree

Area guide

Asakusa

The central area for Asakusa Local, covering Senso-ji, Nakamise, and quieter side streets.

From Asakusa
Easy to walk from Asakusa Station toward Kaminarimon, Senso-ji, and the Sumida River.
Walking feel
Good for connecting landmark energy with small neighborhood shops.

Kuramae

An area for cafes, crafts, and riverside stops.

From Asakusa
Walk south from Asakusa along the Sumida River.
Walking feel
Good for quiet shop-hopping and riverside walks.

Ryogoku

An area for sumo culture, museums, and riverside walks.

From Asakusa
Easy to connect from Kuramae by walking farther south and crossing the river.
Walking feel
Good for slower days built around history, exhibitions, and food.

Kiyosumi-Shirakawa

An east Tokyo walking area for galleries, coffee, and gardens.

From Asakusa
Can connect from Ryogoku toward Kiyosumi Garden.
Walking feel
Good for a half-day built around exhibitions and coffee.

Tokyo Skytree

The landmark area around Oshiage, Solamachi, and the Kitajukken River.

From Asakusa
Easy to connect from Asakusa by walking across the Sumida River.
Walking feel
Good for landmark views, shopping, and waterside scenery.