The Asakusa area is full of traditional district's atmosphere. The area is attractive for its historic spots and streets that retain a good old sense of Tokyo.
Asakusa Yokochi, a new attraction combining Japanese festivals and food and drink, will open in this Asakusa area on 1 July.
A bustling side street, full of glittering decorations and signs, like celebrative occasions. This is food entertainment with the exciting sensations that festivals can offer. A number of festive events are canceled due to the coronavirus crisis. With many people looking for a break from their long stay-at-home life, this is a place full of hope.
Street performers enliven the bar on a daily basis, and on weekends the bar heats up with Yosakoi, Awaodori and Bon dances.
An opening event will be held on 1 July.
The Asakusa area is instantly enveloped in a festival mood, with the Asakusa Sun Carnival parading throughout Asakusa and the street performance Foot-Long Clowns, surrounded by a lively Yosakoi.
Of course, a number of attractive restaurants will be also available. Chicken and small plates restaurant Yura Yura offers a wide variety of skewers, mainly simply seasoned chicken skin grill, as well as vegetable skewers and fried chicken.
Asakusa Sushi Sushinjuku offers mainly Edo-mae sushi using fresh ingredients, as well as Ate-maki and Bae-maki sushirolls with a twist. The space where you can enjoy sushi as casually as nibbles is great for drinkers.
A restaurant offer an easy way to eat eel, which is said to be good for relieving summer fatigue. The signature dish, eel skewers, is a must-try.
Many people can be seen strolling around in kimonos in Asakusa. Asakusa Yokocho also offers kimono rental, where you can enjoy the festivals and the atmosphere of Asakusa. Why not try it after work, for a girl's night out or with the family?
Address: Tokyo Rakutanchi Asakusa Building 4th floor, 2-6-7 Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo
Business hours: Restaurants: 12pm - 11pm, Kimono rental "Wargo" 10am-
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