From the Edo period to the middle of the Showa period, historically valuable houses and buildings were moved, restored, preserved and put on display at this outdoor museum. As you look inside of those houses, you will imagine the life they had in Edo period. There is aslo exibitions recreating the shitamachi streetscape. Let the scenery take you on a trip back in time.

An ancient shrine founded 1900 years ago by Yamato Tekeru (also known as Prince Osu) according to Japanese myth. The premises include a Prayer Pine-tree famous for couples, an Otome-Inari Shrine, a Japanese thousand-torii gate pathway and romon tower gate. Located directly north of the Imperial palace, it is escaped damage in natural disasters and fire bombing and retains a distinctive Edo style. All Edo-period structures that remain today are considered to represent miracles and this shrine is designated as an important national cultural property.

Washoku joint offers sushi, monja, tempra and chanko dining such as that eaten by sumo rikishi wrestlers for your enjoyment in a high roofed Edo style street. These shops serve food from restaurants with a long history passed down from the Edo-period and fresh ingredients direct from tsukiji market.

Bonsai are an expression of Japan's traditional culture, recreating the breath of nature in a small space; a living art that represents Japan to the world. The Shunkaen Bonsai Museum is a kind of escape from the urban hustle with many famous bonsai works. The 15 spaces inside allow us to contact with traditional Japanese living.

Cultural experience facility with a lot of variety located right out of Kaminari-mon gate. Enjoy strolling around Asakusa with rental kimono, learning Japanese calligraphy, and riding rickshaw.

At Kaminari-mon, or the Thunder Gate, Nakamise-dori Street and Senso-ji Temple, you can enjoy the good old Japanese culture. They are popular places for eating out and buying souvenirs.