Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center Viewing Terrace

Visit Report Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center Viewing Terrace

The Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center, with its beautiful modern Japanese taste, stands across from the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) of Sensoji Temple.

Equipped with tourist brochures, public wireless LAN, and a foreign currency exchange office, the building also offers a free observation floor on the 8th floor to assist visitors to Asakusa.

It is not very high, but the view of Nakamise-dori (Nakamise Street) stretching from Kaminarimon to the main hall and the illuminated Tokyo Sky Tree is worth seeing.

The Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center is open until 20:00, but the observation floor is open until 22:00, so why not stop by on your way home from sightseeing in Asakusa?

Information about Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center Viewing Terrace

Name	Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center Viewing Terrace
Feature	Date Free Observatory TokyoSkyTree
Adress	2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Business Hours	9:00～22:00
Regular holidays	No regular holidays
Admission Fee	free
Related Links	Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center Facility Overview Taito City Website

How to get to Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center Viewing Terrace

By train	5-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tobu Isezaki Line (Tobu Skytree Line) 1 minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station, Exit 2 2 minutes walk from Asakusa Station (Exit A4) on the Toei Asakusa Line
By Car	None (use nearby toll parking lot)

View from Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center Viewing Terrace

Here are some night view photos taken at Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center Viewing TerraceTokyo Station.
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  Kaminarimon and Nakamise Street at Sensoji Temple

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  Tokyo Sky Tree illuminated

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  The main hall and five-story pagoda of Sensoji Temple illuminated

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  Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center View from the observation terrace

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  Exterior view of Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center

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  Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center Atmosphere of the observation terrace

Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center Viewing Terrace FAQ

What is the recommended time for night viewing on 5/30

The 30-minute period from 18:50 ~ 19:20 is the twilight time when the night view is most beautiful.

What kind of night view can I enjoy?

You can see the Nakamise Street stretching from Kaminarimon to the main hall and the illuminated Tokyo Sky Tree.

Who designed the Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center?

The Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center was designed by Kengo Kuma.

Can I use a tripod to take night shots?

Using a tripod is not prohibited. Please enjoy shooting with good manners.