Nakamise Shopping Street

The Nakamise-dori street, in Asakusa

The Nakamise-dori street is one of the oldest shopping streets of Tokyo, which links the Kaminarimon gate to the Senso-ji temple. The Tokyo audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively alley, where you discover the Tokyo of the past.

A shopping alley towards the temple

The Nakamise-dori street is one of the oldest shopping alleys of Japan. It links the Kaminarimon gate to the entrance of the Senso-ji temple, forming a sacred path lined with stalls. There you find souvenirs, traditional crafts, fans, kimonos and many specialities to nibble. Lively and colourful, it plunges the visitor into the atmosphere of the Tokyo of the past, on the way to the temple.

What to see

Here you wander between the colourful stalls, discovering traditional crafts, souvenirs and specialities to nibble, on the way to the Senso-ji temple. The Nakamise-dori street is one of the oldest and liveliest alleys of Tokyo. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot in the heart of Asakusa.

Practical information

The Nakamise-dori street lies between the Kaminarimon gate and the Senso-ji temple, in the Asakusa district, in Tokyo, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public alley; the stalls have their own hours. It is much frequented during the day; it is best to respect the calm as you approach the temple.

What does the Nakamise-dori street link?

It links the Kaminarimon gate to the entrance of the Senso-ji temple, forming a shopping path lined with traditional stalls, in the heart of Asakusa.

Where is the Nakamise-dori street?

Between the Kaminarimon gate and the Senso-ji temple, in the Asakusa district, in Tokyo.