Asakusa Nakamise Street

仲見世通り

Nakamise is a 250-meter shopping street that leads from the Kaminarimon Gate to the Hozomon Gate of Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple. It is one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan and keeps the feel of an Edo-period downtown. About 90 stalls sell souvenirs, traditional goods and snacks. It is a lively place to walk before or after visiting the temple.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Hours vary by shop.
Getting there: Near Asakusa Station (Toei Asakusa Line, Ginza Line, Tobu Line, Tsukuba Express). The street starts at the Kaminarimon Gate.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Some shops accept Visa, JCB, MasterCard, AMEX and UnionPay.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The nearest mosque is Masjid Darul Arqam (Asakusa Mosque), about 10 minutes by bus from Asakusa Station plus a 2-minute walk. Water for ablution is available.
Tokiwado Kaminariokoshi Main Store sells halal-certified kaminariokoshi, a traditional Asakusa rice cracker sweet.
Masudaen Souhonten serves halal-certified ice cream and Japanese tea (closed Tuesdays).
Street food and market snacks often contain pork, lard or alcohol (such as mirin or sake), even when this is not obvious. Ask before you buy.
Some markets and shopping streets ask visitors not to eat while walking. Eat at the stall or in a rest area.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Tokyo and the verified places to pray nearby.