Place · Asakusa
Nakamise-dōri仲見世通り
The shop street to Sensō-ji: walk it after the shops open or at dusk; at 07:00 the shutters are down and it is just a corridor.The shop street to Sensō-ji: walk it after the shops open or at dusk; at 7:00 AM the shutters are down and it is just a corridor.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 20–30 min
- p95 45 min
- Price
- about ¥500–800 (≈ US$4–6) a bag
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- unknown
- Best time
- after 10:00, or at dusk
- quietest window
- 28″ bags
- Yes
- Asakusa: ok
- Getting there
- Asakusa (Ginza line) exit 1
- Shops open about 09:00–10:00
- Eat at the stall, not while walking
- Go after 10:00, or at dusk
- Free entry
- Crowded at peak
- Works with kids
Highlights come from Voykit's own data and desk notes, not from reviews. Hover a tag to see its source.
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- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
- Kanto ↗Suica/PASMO is the default IC card; ICOCA also works.
- Kanto ↗Tokyo stands on the left side of escalators.
- Tokyo ↗Avoid moving large bags on trains 07:30–09:30 and 17:30–19:30; rush-hour cars are packed.
Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours not on file: check the official site.
- Crowds
Go after 10:00, or at dusk
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Thu · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: about ¥500–800 (≈ US$4–6) a bag (2026 estimate)
- Time to spend
- 20–30 min · up to 45 min if you linger
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Time on site
Minimum
15min
Worthwhile
20min
Typical
30min
p95
45min
Public street; individual shops keep their own hours.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- What's closed
- WeeklyStreet open daily; most shops open about 09:00–10:00 and shut about 19:00.Street open daily; most shops open about 9:00 AM–10:00 AM and shut about 7:00 PM.
- Early morning and eveningShutters down before about 09:00 and after about 19:00: painted shutters, no shopping.Shutters down before about 9:00 AM and after about 19:00: painted shutters, no shopping.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ningyō-yaki (small filled cakes) | about ¥500–800 (≈ US$4–6) a bag (2026 estimate) | Baked in front of you; cash at most stalls. |
| Age-manjū or kibi-dango snack | about ¥100–400 (≈ US$1–3) each (2026 estimate) | Eat it at the stall. |
| Souvenir fan, tenugui cloth or chopsticks | about ¥500–2,000 (≈ US$4–14) (2026 estimate) | Same items cost less in the side streets. |
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Asakusa (Ginza line) exit 1
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- none of note
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Shoulder to shoulder 11:00–16:00.Shoulder to shoulder 11:00 AM–4:00 PM.
- Sensory load
- 5/5
- Exposure
- high
Bailouts
crowd
Denbōin-dōri side street
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center (WC, seats)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: yes · yesNone; level paved street about 250 m long.
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: yes · yesLevel but very crowded from late morning; go before 10:30 or after 17:00.Level but very crowded from late morning; go before 10:30 AM or after 5:00 PM.
- Stroller: partly · partlyPossible early; at midday the crowd moves at shuffle pace.
Level paved street about 250 m long; the crowd is the obstacle from late morning.
Combine with
- 1 minSensō-ji — The street ends at the Hōzōmon gate.
- 1 minKaminarimon — The red lantern gate at the south end.
- 2 minAsakusa Culture Tourist Information Center — Free roof terrace looking down on the street; toilets.
Walk the Asakusa area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time today
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Red lines
- Eat at the stall, not while walking.
More on the groundRules on site · With kids
Rules on site
- eating
- Eat-while-walking is discouraged by signs; stand at the stall to finish.
- flow
- Keep left and keep moving; step into a doorway to stop for a photo.
With kids
- with kids
- Short, snack-filled and lined with toy stalls; keep small children in hand at the crush points.
- child price
- free (shopping street)
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
When are the shops open?
Roughly 09:00–19:00; at 07:00 the shutters are down (check individual shops).Roughly 9:00 AM–7:00 PM; at 7:00 AM the shutters are down (check individual shops).
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
- ClusterAsakusanearest point: Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center (WC, seats)220 m · 4 min walk
- Sleep areaUeno1.8 km · 30 min walk
- ClusterMarunouchi / Ginzanearest point: Yaesu side underground mall (AC)4.5 km · ride, not a walk
- ClusterShinjuku (east)8.5 km · ride, not a walk
- Sleep areaShinjuku (south/west)9.2 km · ride, not a walk
- ClusterShibuya / Harajukunearest point: Omotesandō Hills lobby (AC, WC)9.3 km · ride, not a walk
Sources
- officialGO TOKYO (official tourism)