Researched guide · Checked on Nov 11, 2026
The Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center is a tourist center run by Taito City, right in front of the Kaminarimon gate. It has a free observation terrace on the 8th floor with views over Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree, and an information counter on the 1st floor with staff who speak English. This page covers the hours, the view, the services and how to get there. For the rest of the area, see our Asakusa guide.
Quick facts
| Opening hours | 1st-floor information counter 9:00 to 20:00. 8th-floor observation terrace 9:00 to 22:00 |
| 8th-floor terrace | Free. Views over Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree. The café on the same floor is open 9:00 to 20:00 (last order 19:30) |
| Admission | Free for the observation terrace |
| Closed | Open every day, but it may close for maintenance |
| Nearest station | Asakusa Station: Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Exit 2, about a 1-minute walk. Toei Asakusa Line Exit A4, about a 2-minute walk |
| Address | 2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito City, Tokyo |
| Last checked | November 2026 |
The view from the 8th-floor terrace
The observation terrace on the 8th floor is free and open from 9:00 to 22:00, later than the information counter. From the terrace you can look out over the streets of Asakusa, with Tokyo Skytree in the distance. Because it stays open until 22:00, you can also come back after dinner for a night view.
On the same floor is a café, open from 9:00 to 20:00 (last order 19:30), if you want a drink with the view.
Tourist information and other services
The information counter on the 1st floor helps visitors in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean. It is open from 9:00 to 20:00. Here is what you can find in the building:
- 1st floor: tourist information counter, ticket sales (10:00 to 20:00), a currency exchange counter (Travelex, 9:00 to 20:00), mobile Wi-Fi router rental (9:00 to 22:00), stroller and wheelchair rental (9:00 to 19:30) and an accessible toilet.
- 2nd floor: a tourist information corner with free travel magazines, two free computers for searching information, mobile battery rental, power outlets and a nursing room.
- 6th floor: a space with tiered seating where videos introduce sights in Taito City. You can eat and drink here.
- 7th floor: an exhibition space about the area.
- Basement: public toilets.
- Free Wi-Fi: available on all floors from 9:00 to 20:00.
Walking tours in English
Volunteer guides from the Tokyo SGG Club run 90-minute walking tours of Asakusa in English. They meet in front of the 1st-floor information counter on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, starting at 10:30 and 13:15. Come 10 minutes early. You do not need to book. Tour times can change, so check the Taito City page before you go.
Getting there
- Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Asakusa Station Exit 2: about a 1-minute walk.
- Toei Asakusa Line, Asakusa Station Exit A4: about a 2-minute walk.
- Tobu Skytree Line, Asakusa Station: about a 5-minute walk.
- Tsukuba Express, Asakusa Station Exit A1: about a 10-minute walk.
The center is across the street from the Kaminarimon gate, so it is an easy first stop before you walk up to Senso-ji.
FAQ
Is the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center free?
Yes, the 8th-floor observation terrace is free. Services like currency exchange, rentals and the café have their own prices.
What time is the observation terrace open?
The 8th-floor terrace is open from 9:00 to 22:00. The 1st-floor information counter is open from 9:00 to 20:00.
What can you see from the terrace?
You can look out over Asakusa, with Tokyo Skytree in the distance.
Do the staff speak English?
Yes. The 1st-floor information counter helps visitors in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.
How do I get there?
It is about a 1-minute walk from Exit 2 of Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, across the street from the Kaminarimon gate.
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Sources
This page is based on the official information below, not on our own visit. Last checked: November 2026. Facts last checked against official sources on November 11, 2026. Hours can change, so please check before you go.
