Crowds and stroller access can make a family trip to Asakusa harder to plan. The main sights are within walking distance of one another, but the crowds along Nakamise (the shopping street leading to Senso-ji Temple) and the many stairs at the stations can be challenging with young children.
A half-day route starting at 10:00 am keeps the pace manageable for kids. It also helps to know which times of day are less crowded, which station exits are easiest to use with a stroller, and where to nurse and change diapers. Adding a chopstick-making workshop also gives the whole family a hands-on activity to enjoy together.
Add a Chopstick-Making Workshop to Your Family Trip to Asakusa
The classic Asakusa route is mostly about walking and sightseeing, so younger children can easily lose interest along the way. Adding a hands-on activity in the middle of the itinerary gives everyone a change of pace, and each family member can go home with something they made themselves.
The workshop is open to children aged 6 and over, while younger siblings can spend that hour at a nearby amusement park or observation terrace.
Make and Take Home Your Own Chopsticks in One Hour
The Asakusa Premium Japanese Chopstick Making Workshop, run by Japan Guide Stars, is a roughly one-hour session held at an indoor studio about 3 minutes’ walk from Kaminarimon Gate. You choose your wood, shape and polish the chopsticks, and finish them with laser engraving to create a pair that is uniquely yours.
Parents and children can sit side by side at the same table, giving everyone a break after walking around Nakamise, Senso-ji, and Hanayashiki. You can take the finished chopsticks home as a keepsake. Because the workshop takes place indoors, it is also easy to fit into your itinerary on rainy days or during the hottest hours of summer.
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Kids Under 6 Can Enjoy Hanayashiki or the Observation Terrace
Because the workshop involves detailed work with blades, participants must be at least 6 years old. If your children are far apart in age, one adult can take the younger child elsewhere while the older child spends about an hour making chopsticks.
One option is Asakusa Hanayashiki, about a three-minute walk from Senso-ji. Opened in 1853, it is widely regarded as Japan’s oldest amusement park. Some rides are available to children from age 0, and children aged 4 and under receive free admission and can ride most attractions at no additional charge, although accompanying adults still need an admission ticket plus either individual ride tickets or a free pass. Ask staff for a re-entry ticket when you leave so the whole family can return together after the workshop.
Another option is the observation terrace on the 8th floor of the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, directly across from Kaminarimon. Admission is free, and the terrace is open from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, with views over Tokyo Skytree and the Asakusa streetscape. A café on the same floor also makes it a convenient choice when you want a quieter break while keeping a younger child in the stroller.
| Spot | Asakusa Hanayashiki | Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center Observation Terrace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for ages 4 and under (accompanying adults need admission plus ride tickets or a pass) | Free |
| Best for | Letting kids run around and play | Taking a quiet break |
A Half-Day Asakusa Itinerary for Families Starting at 10 am
With kids in tow, the order in which you visit places in Asakusa matters as much as where you go. This route starts at Kaminarimon at 10:00 am and moves through Senso-ji, Hanayashiki, lunch, and the chopstick workshop over about five and a half hours. Times at each stop are estimates, and getting around with children can take 1.5–2 times longer than it would for adults traveling alone. If you fall behind schedule, shorten your time at Hanayashiki first.
10:00 am | Walk Through Kaminarimon to Senso-ji Temple
Nakamise-dori is noticeably calmer during the 10 o’clock hour than around midday. There is enough room to pass other people with a stroller, and you can walk at an easy pace while holding your child’s hand.
After passing through Kaminarimon, follow the roughly 250-meter (about 820-foot) Nakamise-dori to the Main Hall. Shops along the street begin opening around 9:30–10:00 am. Kimuraya Honpo’s ningyo-yaki (bite-sized sponge cakes filled with sweet red bean paste) and Asakusa Kokonoe’s age-manju (battered, deep-fried buns filled with red bean paste) are both small enough for children to eat easily. On Nakamise-dori, etiquette calls for stopping in front of the shop to eat rather than eating while walking.
Allow about 30 minutes to get from Kaminarimon to the Main Hall, including snack stops, about 15 minutes for prayers and omikuji (paper fortunes drawn at random) at the Main Hall, and another 15 minutes to walk to Hanayashiki. The counters for omikuji and amulets are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, so they are available when you arrive during the 10 o’clock hour.
There are stairs at the front of the Main Hall, but an elevator on the left side, as you face the hall, takes you up to the front without requiring you to leave the stroller. After your visit, exit the grounds on the west side of the Main Hall. Hanayashiki is about a three-minute walk from there.
Details
| Address | 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
| Hours | Main Hall 6:00 am–5:00 pm (6:30 am–5:00 pm, October–March) |
| Closed | Open year-round |
| Official website | https://www.senso-ji.jp/ |
| Recommended for | Families visiting a Japanese temple for the first time; families who want to enjoy snacks along the approach while it’s quiet |
Hours change by season. Please check the official website before visiting.
11:00 am | Play at Asakusa Hanayashiki
Asakusa Hanayashiki opens at 10:00 am, so arriving at 11:00 am gives you time to enjoy the rides before the bigger crowds build, even on weekends and holidays. Which rides children can use depends on their age and height, so check the requirements before you enter.
| Ride | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Panda Car / Merry-Go-Round | From age 0 (Merry-Go-Round requires an accompanying adult) |
| Pyonpyon | From age 2 (accompanying adult required depending on age) |
| Roller Coaster | Height restrictions apply |
| Shirasagi | Accompanying adult required for children under 120 cm (about 3’11”) |
On weekday mornings, most rides have waits of five minutes or less, and about two hours is enough time for a visit. On weekends and holidays, waits for individual rides can stretch to 15–30 minutes, so plan for 2.5–3 hours instead. Hanayashiki is an outdoor park, and some rides may stop operating in the rain.
When you are done, leave through the exit on the Kokusai-dori side and walk about five minutes south to Asakusa ROX for lunch.
Details
| Address | 2-28-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
| Hours | 10:00 am–6:00 pm (subject to change depending on season and weather) |
| Closed | Irregular (closed on maintenance days) |
| Official website | https://www.hanayashiki.net/ |
| Recommended for | Families with children ages 3–12; families who want to enjoy an old-fashioned amusement park |
1:00 pm | Have Lunch Around Asakusa ROX
The area around Asakusa ROX (a shopping complex in central Asakusa) has plenty of restaurants serving kid-friendly dishes. One convenient option is Kura Sushi Global Flagship Store Asakusa ROX on the 4th floor of Asakusa ROX.
You can reserve a table online or through the official app. Ordering is done through photo menus on the tabletop touch panel or your smartphone, making it easy to choose dishes even if you cannot read Japanese.
Weekend lunch slots can fill up several days in advance, so book as soon as you have settled on your date.
Details
| Address | 4F Asakusa ROX, 1-25-15 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
| Hours | Weekdays 11:00 am–11:00 pm; Sat–Sun 10:20 am–11:00 pm (last entry 30 minutes before closing) |
| Reservations | https://shop.kurasushi.co.jp/detail/530 |
| Phone | 03-5830-6106 |
Hours change by season. Please check the official website before visiting.
Asakusa ROX also has a baby lounge where you can warm baby food, making it a convenient place for families with small children to take a break before or after the meal.
2:30 pm | Join the Chopstick-Making Workshop
After lunch, head to Chopsticks Studio Asakusa (6F, TheRoom Asakusa, 1-16-11 Asakusa, Taito-ku), about a three-minute walk from Asakusa ROX, for the chopstick-making workshop. If you book the 2:30 pm session, the roughly one-hour workshop finishes at 3:30 pm. The studio is also about a three-minute walk from Kaminarimon, so you can head straight to Asakusa Station afterward.
Participants must be at least 6 years old, and advance booking is required. Afternoon slots are popular with travelers, so reserve early once your travel dates are set.
Finishing at 3:30 pm leaves plenty of daylight for another activity. If the kids still have energy, you can extend the day with a ride on the Sumida River water bus or a visit to Tokyo Skytree Town.
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Chopstick-Making Workshop in Asakusa for Ages 6 and Up
Parents and children can take part in the chopstick-making workshop in Asakusa together. Before booking, check the meeting point, duration, what is included in the price, and especially the cancellation policy.
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The meeting point is Chopsticks Studio Asakusa on the 6th floor of TheRoom Asakusa, 1-16-11 Asakusa, Taito-ku. It is about a three-minute walk from Kaminarimon and about four minutes from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. The workshop lasts about an hour, with sessions starting every 30 minutes from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm, so you can choose a time that fits your itinerary. Instruction is provided in English and Japanese, and participants must be at least 6 years old.
Everything from choosing the wood to shaping, polishing, and laser engraving is included in the price. You receive your finished chopsticks in protective packaging, ready to take home. Reviews also mention the staff’s English-language guidance and the fact that participants can complete a pair in about an hour.
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the start are charged the full fee, so double-check your schedule before booking.
Details
| Meeting point | Chopsticks Studio Asakusa (6F TheRoom Asakusa, 1-16-11 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo); about 3 minutes’ walk from Kaminarimon |
| Duration | About 1 hour (sessions start every 30 minutes, 9:00 am–6:30 pm) |
| What’s included | Wood selection; shaping and polishing; laser engraving; protective packaging for the trip home |
| Booking | https://japanguidestar.com/tour/asakusa-premium-japanese-chopstick-making-workshop/ |
| Recommended for | Families with children 6 and older; anyone who wants to make their own Japanese souvenir |
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More Asakusa-Area Sights for Days with Extra Time and Energy
If you have time left after the half-day route, or you’re spending two days in Asakusa, several nearby spots are easy to add. All three are within walking distance of Kaminarimon or just one train stop away, and each offers something different: a park, a water bus, or an indoor complex. Choose based on your children’s energy levels and the weather.
Sumida Park | Riverside Playground Equipment and Lawns to Run Around On
At Nakamise-dori and Senso-ji, you may find yourself telling your kids “don’t run” again and again, but at Sumida Park, there’s more room to let them move. This free park stretches along the Sumida River about a five-minute walk east of Kaminarimon. The playground area on the Taito City side has a whale-shaped slide, swings, monkey bars, and wooden climbing equipment.
The paths are flat and easy to navigate with a stroller, and families can spread picnic mats on the grass when they need a break. Restrooms are available at four locations: the park information center, the management office, Sanyabori Plaza, and near the baseball field. All except the one near the baseball field have diaper-changing tables. The park’s only nursing room is at the park information center.
From around the tsukiyama (small artificial hill), you can see Tokyo Skytree across the river, making it a good spot for family photos. Sumida Park gets crowded during cherry blossom season from late March to early April, so for a more relaxed playtime, aim for a morning outside the blossom season.
Details
| Address | 1 Asakusa 7-chome and surrounding area, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
| Hours | Always open (some facilities 8:00 am–sunset) |
| Closed | Open year-round |
| Official website | https://t-navi.city.taito.lg.jp/spot/1011 |
| Recommended for | Families with kids around ages 1–10; families using strollers; anyone who wants photos with Skytree in the background |
Sumida River Water Bus | Turn Travel Time into Playtime
Long stretches of train travel can leave kids fussing at every transfer. That’s when the water bus comes in handy. It departs from a pier at the foot of Azumabashi Bridge, about a five-minute walk from Kaminarimon. You can stay seated all the way to your next destination, with Tokyo Skytree and Rainbow Bridge visible from the boat as you pass under bridge after bridge.
The ride also works as a break after a lot of walking and fits especially well into itineraries heading toward Odaiba in the afternoon.
| Destination | Travel Time | Adult One-Way | Child One-Way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama-rikyu Gardens (a feudal lord’s garden from the Edo period) | About 35 min. | ¥1,180 (includes garden admission) | ¥470 |
| Odaiba Seaside Park | About 50–70 min. | ¥2,000 | ¥1,000 |
Fares are subject to change. Please check the operator’s website for the latest information.
Schedules vary by season and day of the week, and boats may not run in bad weather, so check the latest timetable on the TOKYO CRUISE official website before boarding. You can usually board without folding your stroller, but staff may ask you to fold it when the boat is crowded, so bringing a baby carrier just in case is a good idea.
Details
| Pier address | Asakusa Pier (1-1-1 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo) |
| Operating hours | Varies by season, day, and route (check the official website) |
| Service suspensions | Irregular (no service in bad weather or during inspections) |
| Official website | https://www.suijobus.co.jp/ |
| Recommended for | Families tired from walking; families heading to Odaiba in the afternoon; kids who love boats and trains |
Tokyo Skytree Town | An Indoor Aquarium and Observation Decks for Rainy or Hot Days
Walking outdoors all day in the rain or midsummer heat is hard on kids and adults alike. On those days, head for the indoor attractions at Tokyo Skytree Town. Tokyo Skytree Town is one stop from Asakusa Station on the Tobu Skytree Line, or about a 20-minute walk across the Sumida River via the Sumida River Walk, a footbridge alongside the railway tracks. Trains pass right beside you on the footbridge, so train-loving kids can enjoy the walk too.
Sumida Aquarium is indoors and air-conditioned, with penguins and jellyfish visible up close through the glass. The aquarium has two baby lounges with nursing rooms, making it easy to visit with infants and toddlers. For the Tokyo Skytree observation decks, buying tickets online in advance can reduce the wait at the ticket counter on the day.
Details
| Item | Sumida Aquarium | Tokyo Skytree Observation Decks |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 5F–6F Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo | 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo |
| Hours | Weekdays 10:00 am–8:00 pm; weekends and holidays 9:00 am–9:00 pm (last entry 1 hour before closing) | Mon–Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm; Sun and holidays 9:00 am–10:00 pm (last entry 9:00 pm) |
| Closed | Open year-round (occasional temporary closures) | Open year-round (closed on some days for maintenance) |
| Official website | https://www.sumida-aquarium.com/ | https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/ |
| Recommended for | Families visiting on rainy days; kids who love penguins; families looking for a cool place to rest | Kids who love heights; families who want a panoramic view of Tokyo |
Hours change by season. Please check the official website before visiting.
▼Sumida Aquarium
▼Tokyo Skytree Observation Decks
If exploring Asakusa on your own as a family feels daunting, or you’d like your kids to learn about Senso-ji’s history in an easy-to-follow way, a guided walking tour is another option. Japan Guide Stars’ Tokyo tours cover Asakusa and many other parts of Tokyo.
If you’d also like to explore Asakusa’s food culture, a guided food tour includes 12 dishes, including monjayaki (a runny, pan-fried batter dish) and yakisoba (stir-fried noodles), plus three drinks. See the details below.
Asakusa: Guided Food Tour with 12 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries
Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs)
Access and Crowd-Avoidance Tips for Visiting Asakusa with Kids
How easily you can get around Asakusa with a stroller depends heavily on which station and exit you use and when you visit. Three factors matter most: how the four Asakusa stations differ, when crowds peak, and how to handle the midsummer heat.
Choose the Right Asakusa Station and an Exit with an Elevator
Four train lines each have their own “Asakusa Station”: the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, the Toei Asakusa Line, the Tobu Skytree Line, and the Tsukuba Express (TX). Each station is in a different location, with elevators at different exits. With a stroller, the line you choose can affect how easy it is to get around once you arrive.
| Line | Walk to Kaminarimon | Exit with Elevator | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Metro Ginza Line | About 3 min. | Exit 1 | Travelers coming from Ueno or Shibuya; those who want to start at Kaminarimon |
| Toei Asakusa Line | About 4 min. | Toward Exit A5 | Travelers coming directly from Haneda or Narita Airport |
| Tobu Skytree Line | About 2 min. | Main Exit | Those combining the visit with Tokyo Skytree Town |
| Tsukuba Express | About 8 min. | Exit A1 | Those staying around Akihabara; those who want to start from Hanayashiki or Asakusa ROX |
Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line is one of the oldest subway stations in Japan, and many of its exits have stairs only, so always use an exit with an elevator when traveling with a stroller. Elevators can also be closed temporarily for scheduled inspections, so check the station map and elevator status on the Tokyo Metro or Toei official websites before you set out.
The TX Asakusa Station is about an eight-minute walk west of Kaminarimon, but it is the closest station to Asakusa ROX and Hanayashiki, with elevators and relatively wide passageways. It also offers a direct connection to Akihabara, so families staying in that area can do the itinerary in reverse, starting at Hanayashiki and ending at Senso-ji.
Avoid Festival Days and 11 am–2 pm on Weekends
On weekends and holidays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, the crowds between Nakamise-dori and Senso-ji’s Main Hall can become so dense that foot traffic nearly stops. Tour groups also arrive in force during this period, making it difficult to push a stroller. That’s why the itinerary starts at 10:00 am, allowing you to finish your temple visit before the peak.
Senso-ji’s Main Hall opens at 6:00 am (6:30 am from October through March). If jet lag has the whole family up early, another option is to visit and take photos on the quiet grounds during the 8:00 am hour, then return to the approach around 9:30–10:00 am as the Nakamise shops begin to open.
Days with major events can be even busier than regular weekends. The following dates are particularly crowded and can make getting around with a stroller difficult:
- Hatsumode (the first temple or shrine visit of the new year): Long lines to enter the grounds, mainly from January 1–3
- Sanja Matsuri (the annual grand festival of Asakusa Shrine): Usually the 3rd weekend of May. Mikoshi (portable shrines said to carry a deity, borne on the shoulders) parade through the area, and nearby roads are restricted
- Hozuki Ichi (a temple fair selling potted Chinese lantern plants): July 9–10. Stalls line the grounds and narrow the walkways
- Sumida River Fireworks Festival: The last Saturday of July. Roads are closed over a wide area
Dates change from year to year, so check official information before your trip. If you have small children and cannot avoid these days, consider leaving the stroller at your hotel and bringing a baby carrier instead.
Wrap Up Outdoor Sightseeing by Noon in Midsummer
In July and August, Tokyo regularly sees daily highs above 30°C (about 86°F), and the humidity can make it feel even hotter. Nakamise-dori and the Senso-ji grounds have little shade, and small children, being shorter, are exposed to more heat reflected from the pavement than adults. Watch them closely for signs of heatstroke.
In midsummer, plan to finish outdoor sightseeing, such as the temple visit and Hanayashiki, in the morning and spend the afternoon in air-conditioned facilities. At Asakusa ROX (10:30 am–9:00 pm), you can eat, shop, and rest indoors. Sumida Aquarium has nursing rooms and hot-water facilities, while the chopstick workshop, with sessions starting from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm, also takes place indoors with participants seated.
For the outdoor morning, bring hats, drinks, and towels to cool the back of the neck. Asakusa’s streets are full of vending machines and convenience stores, so it is easy to restock drinks. Winter brings the opposite problem: wind off the Sumida River can make it feel much colder, especially in Sumida Park and on the water bus deck, so pack windproof jackets and gloves.
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4 Things to Prepare Before Exploring Asakusa with Kids
Four things make the biggest difference to a family day in Asakusa: knowing when to switch between a stroller and a baby carrier, locating nursing rooms and diaper-changing facilities, carrying enough cash, and choosing rest stops in advance.
1. Be Ready to Switch Between a Stroller and a Baby Carrier
Asakusa alternates between wide, flat spaces such as temple grounds and parks and narrow, crowded areas like the temple approach and shopping streets. Strollers work well in the open spaces, but in packed areas such as Nakamise-dori, folding the stroller and switching to a baby carrier can make it easier to get around. For children around 3–4 years old who have grown too heavy for a carrier, it is better to avoid the busy 11:00 am–2:00 pm window or use the back streets running parallel to Nakamise-dori.
If you do not bring a stroller, you can rent one on the 1st floor of the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, across from Kaminarimon. The rental is provided through the Babycal service, so you need to register as a member and make a reservation in advance.
| Pickup and return hours | 9:00 am–7:30 pm |
| Price | ¥250 for the first hour, then ¥100 per additional 30 minutes |
| Eligible ages | About 1 month to 4 years (up to 18 kg, about 40 lb) |
| Reservations | Advance membership registration and booking through Babycal required |
Prices are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
2. Check Nursing Room and Diaper-Changing Locations Before You Go
Asakusa is full of small, independently run shops, and few restaurants have their own nursing rooms or diaper-changing tables. Plan to rely on public and commercial facilities instead, and check where they are before heading out.
- Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, 2nd floor (across from Kaminarimon): Two nursing booths, a hot-water dispenser for preparing formula, and a diaper-changing bed; available from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Senso-ji multipurpose restrooms (two locations, to the right of Hozomon Gate and behind the Main Hall): Diaper-changing tables and baby chairs; convenient to use during your temple visit
- Baby lounge on the 5th floor of Asakusa EKIMISE (directly connected to Tobu Asakusa Station): Nursing room, diaper-changing bed, and hot-water dispenser; convenient right after you arrive or just before you leave
- Asakusa Hanayashiki: Nursing room and diaper-changing space inside the park, plus a vending machine in the kids’ area that sells diapers
The Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center and Asakusa EKIMISE are each a 1–2-minute walk from Kaminarimon, so pin both locations in your smartphone’s map app before you set out. That way, you can reach them quickly when needed.
3. Carry About ¥5,000 in Cash
Many long-established, family-run shops along Nakamise-dori and around Senso-ji still do not accept credit cards or QR code payments. Senso-ji’s omikuji also costs ¥100 per draw and is paid for with coins. For a family of three to four spending half a day in the area, plan for expenses such as the following and carry about ¥5,000 in cash.
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Omikuji (for 4 people) | ¥400 |
| Snacks on Nakamise (ningyo-yaki, rice crackers, etc.) | ¥1,500–¥2,000 |
| Souvenirs and small items | ¥1,000–¥2,000 |
Prices are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
If you run short, you can exchange money at Travelex Asakusa, a foreign exchange counter on the 1st floor of the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, directly across from Kaminarimon. It is open daily from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, so you can stop by without going far out of your way during your sightseeing.
4. Pick Rest Stops for When Kids Get Tired
Sightseeing in Asakusa often involves long stretches of walking outdoors, and kids may tire sooner than you expect. Choose one or two places where you can take a break when they get tired, especially in hot weather.
The multipurpose space on the 6th floor of the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center has chairs where you can eat and drink in an air-conditioned room, although it may be unavailable during events. The observation terrace on the 8th floor of the same building is free and open until 10:00 pm, giving you another place to rest into the evening while taking in the Asakusa night view.
Asakusa Hanayashiki also has benches and tables throughout the park and allows you to bring your own bento (Japanese boxed meal). This gives you a chance to sit down, see how the kids are doing, and decide where to go next.
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Common Questions About Visiting Asakusa with Kids
Families heading to Asakusa often have questions about strollers, rainy days, restaurants, and the chopstick-making workshop. Here are answers to some of the most common questions.
Can We Get Around Senso-ji’s Grounds with a Stroller?
Yes. The grounds are flat and well maintained, and an elevator on the left side of the Main Hall, as you face it, takes you to the front of the hall without using the stairs. Between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, however, crowds can make it difficult to move around. If possible, switch to a baby carrier during this period, or visit during the 10:00 am hour or after 3:00 pm.
Are There Places in Asakusa to Spend Time with Kids on Rainy Days?
Yes. The chopstick-making workshop is an indoor experience lasting about an hour, while Asakusa ROX and the 6th floor of the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center offer air-conditioned spaces where you can eat and rest.
Near Hanayashiki, the Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center, a facility showcasing traditional Tokyo crafts, offers free admission and multilingual touch-panel guides, making it easy to explore with children. Note that the center is closed on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.
If you still have time, Sumida Aquarium, one train stop away, is another indoor option.
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Are Restaurants in Asakusa Kid-Friendly?
Many are. Small shops along Nakamise-dori and in the back streets, however, have limited seating and may not have enough room for strollers. Conveyor-belt sushi restaurants and family restaurants around Asakusa ROX often have children’s chairs and multipurpose restrooms, and some accept online reservations. Popular restaurants can be fully booked several days in advance for weekend lunch, so reserve early once you have set your date.
If you’d like to try a variety of dishes in Asakusa, a guided food tour is another option, with local specialties such as monjayaki and yakisoba included in one outing.
Asakusa: Guided Food Tour with 12 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries
Can We Take the Chopsticks Home the Same Day?
Yes. In about an hour, your chopsticks are finished, including the engraving. Protective packaging for the trip home is also included in the price, so you can pack them straight into your suitcase or carry-on.
How Many People Can Book the Chopstick Workshop at Once?
Each booking can include up to 20 people. For groups of 21 or more, split the group into separate bookings.
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Plan a Family Half-Day in Asakusa, from Senso-ji to Chopstick Making
Kaminarimon, Senso-ji, Hanayashiki, and the chopstick studio are all within walking distance of one another, so even families with children can cover several spots in half a day. Visit Senso-ji during the morning, spend some time at Hanayashiki, then add the chopstick-making workshop for a hands-on activity alongside the sightseeing. Before you set out, check which station exits are stroller-friendly, where the nursing rooms are located, and when crowds are likely to peak.
Beyond chopstick making, Japan Guide Star offers other Japanese cultural experiences and guided tours. See the list of Japanese cultural experiences and list of tours in Tokyo for more options.
