Tokyo Guide
All three homes are in Katsushika, eastern Tokyo. The Keisei Line and Toei Asakusa Line take you to Asakusa, Skytree, Ueno and Ginza directly or with a single change.
Must-see classics
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Oshiage / Asakusa Tokyo Skytree & Asakusa
The classic area closest to all three homes. The 634 m Tokyo Skytree and old-town Asakusa, with Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Street, are about 15 minutes apart on foot.
- Soccer
- approx. 15 min
- Flower Tea
- approx. 25 min
- GreatView
- approx. 15 min
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Ueno / Akihabara Ueno & Akihabara
Ueno Park, home to museums and a zoo, and the lively Ameyoko market street. Next door, Akihabara is the centre of electronics and anime culture.
- Soccer
- approx. 30 min
- Flower Tea
- approx. 25 min
- GreatView
- approx. 30 min
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Marunouchi Tokyo Station & Imperial Palace
The red-brick station building opened in 1914 and the green Imperial Palace Outer Garden — a beautiful walk where skyscrapers meet nature.
- Soccer
- approx. 35 min
- Flower Tea
- approx. 40 min
- GreatView
- approx. 35 min
Old-town Tokyo & local life
- Shibamata, Katsushika
Shibamata & Taishakuten
In Katsushika, the same ward as our three homes, Shibamata is the setting of the film series “Otoko wa Tsurai yo”. The approach to Taishakuten Temple is lined with old shops selling kusa-dango and rice crackers — a glimpse of traditional downtown Tokyo.
- Soccer
- approx. 20 min
- Flower Tea
- approx. 20 min
- GreatView
- approx. 20 min
- Taito / Bunkyo
Yanesen (Yanaka, Nezu & Sendagi)
An old-fashioned neighbourhood of wooden houses and temples that survived the war. Snack along the shopping street, wander the back lanes and look out for the many cats — all walkable from Nippori Station.
- Soccer
- approx. 35 min
- Flower Tea
- approx. 25 min
- GreatView
- approx. 35 min
Food & markets
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Toyosu (Tokyo Bay) Toyosu Market
Tokyo’s kitchen, moved here from Tsukiji in 2018. Visitors can watch the early-morning tuna auction and enjoy a sushi or seafood-bowl breakfast inside the market. The three buildings are linked by covered walkways, so it is comfortable even on rainy days.
- Soccer
- approx. 65 min
- Flower Tea
- approx. 75 min
- GreatView
- approx. 65 min
- Tsukiji, Chuo
Tsukiji Outer Market
Even after the wholesale market moved to Toyosu, more than 400 shops still trade here. Snack your way through seafood bowls, tamagoyaki and grilled skewers from early morning.
- Soccer
- approx. 35 min
- Flower Tea
- approx. 45 min
- GreatView
- approx. 35 min
Shopping & city walks
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Ginza / Bay area Ginza, Toyosu Market & Tokyo Tower
Upscale Ginza, Toyosu Market famous for its tuna auctions, and Tokyo Tower, opened in 1958. Easy to reach from the homes on the Toei Asakusa Line.
- Soccer
- approx. 30 min
- Flower Tea
- approx. 40 min
- GreatView
- approx. 30 min
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Shibuya / Harajuku Shibuya, Harajuku & Meiji Jingu
A day around the famous Scramble Crossing, youth-culture hub Takeshita Street, and the forested Meiji Jingu Shrine in the heart of the city.
- Soccer
- approx. 55 min
- Flower Tea
- approx. 55 min
- GreatView
- approx. 55 min
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Shinjuku / Ikebukuro Shinjuku & Ikebukuro
Around Shinjuku, the world’s busiest station, you will find department stores and skyscrapers. In Ikebukuro, Sunshine Aquarium is a family favourite.
- Soccer
- approx. 55 min
- Flower Tea
- approx. 50 min
- GreatView
- approx. 55 min
- Minato
Roppongi & Azabudai Hills
A district of art and night views. Enjoy Tokyo Tower from Roppongi Hills and digital art at Azabudai Hills — fun for adults and children alike.
- Soccer
- approx. 55 min
- Flower Tea
- approx. 65 min
- GreatView
- approx. 55 min
Fun for families
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Tokyo Bay Odaiba
Odaiba on Tokyo Bay offers a seaside park, shopping malls and night views of the Rainbow Bridge. Getting there by water bus from Asakusa is part of the fun.
- Soccer
- approx. 50 min
- Flower Tea
- approx. 60 min
- GreatView
- approx. 50 min
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Maihama, Chiba Tokyo Disney Resort
Home to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea — a must for family trips. Direct buses also run from Katsushika.
- Soccer
- approx. 60 min
- Flower Tea
- approx. 60 min
- GreatView
- approx. 60 min
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Suidobashi / Korakuen Tokyo Dome City Attractions
An amusement park in central Tokyo right next to Tokyo Dome. Entry is free and you pay only for the rides you choose, so it is easy to drop in even with small children.
- Soccer
- approx. 45 min
- Flower Tea
- approx. 45 min
- GreatView
- approx. 45 min
Day trips
Seasonal events
Times are approximate one-way journeys including walking, and vary with time of day and connections.