Asakusa district is located in Tokyo, Japan known as the traditional downtown area. It is home to many internationally known sightseeing places like Senso-ji Temple and Tokyo Skytree. Senso-ji is a popular Buddhist temple with a shopping street of over 200 meters, called Nakamise. There are several other temples located in Asakusa and festivals that take place in the area, like the Sanja Matsuri. For budget travelers, Asakusa is a great place to stay.

Nakamise Shopping Street hours depend on the individual shops but usually are from around 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. More than 50 shops are located on the street offering local specialties and souvenirs.

Shin-Nakamise Shopping Street, also known as "New Nakamise" runs perpendicular to the Nakamise Shopping Street. There are various shops and restaurants that line the street. The hours depend on the individual shops, varying from around 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

The Kaminarimon Gate is Asakusa's most famous landmark with the giant red lantern and is the entrance to Senso-ji Temple. The Kaminarimon Gate is a few steps away from Asakusa Station. Take Exit 1 and walk straight when you arrive at the Ginza Line, Asakusa Station while keeping the Tokyo Skytre behind you. After one minute, you will see the Kaminarimon Gate to your right and the entrance to Nakamise Shopping Street.

Since Asakusa is a popular tourist destination, planning your visit early in the morning or late in the evening. The temple grounds are always opened, however, the temple is opened between the hours of 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. Between October to March, they are opened from 6:30 am.

Attractions around Nakamise-Dori that you should visit include Ginza 4-Chome Crossing intersection, Kabuki-za Theatre, Tsukiji Fish Market, Ginza Mitsukoshi, Matsuya Ginza, Yurakucho, and Chuo-dori.

There are many hotels around the area of Nakamise Shopping Street. The hotels include Ryokan Kamogawa, Hotel Gracery Asakusa, Samurai Hostel Asakusa, Khaosan Tokyo Kabuki, and The Gate Hotel Asakusa Kiminarimon.