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Nakamise-dōri
CultureVisit: ~45 min
Pedestrian street of about 250 metres linking the Kaminarimon gate, with its great red lantern, to the Hōzōmon gate and Sensō-ji temple, in Asakusa. It is one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan, with more than eighty stalls selling souvenirs, traditional sweets such as ningyō-yaki or senbei rice crackers, fans and Edo-style goods.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Nakamise-dōri: 2 missions
- Try a traditional sweet from a stallChoose a typical sweet from the street stalls, such as a freshly made ningyō-yaki or a senbei cracker, and eat it as you walk towards Hōzōmon.
- Photograph the red lantern of KaminarimonStart at the Kaminarimon gate and photograph the great red lantern from below before entering the street.
Near Nakamise-dōri
Daikokuya Tempura113 m awayKamiya Bar151 m awayAsakusa Culture Tourist Information Center151 m awaySensō-ji298 m awayAsakusa Engei Hall352 m awayHanayashiki413 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Nakamise-dōri?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia - Sensō-ji