Asakusa is Tokyo’s most traditional neighbourhood, home to the Senso-ji Temple, the Nakamise shopping street, and Hoppy Street. From Tokyo Station, the Ginza Line is the fastest route.
Asakusa is often the first neighbourhood visitors want to reach in Tokyo. The Senso-ji Temple, the visual spectacle of Nakamise Street, and the old Shitamachi atmosphere make it the most immediately recognizable traditional Tokyo experience. From Tokyo Station, the connection is easy.
Quick answer: Walk 5 minutes from Tokyo Station to Nihombashi Station (Ginza Line). Take the Ginza Line east toward Asakusa. About 18 minutes, 210 yen. Or take the JR Yamanote to Ueno then Ginza Line 3 stops to Asakusa slightly longer but convenient if you are already on the Yamanote.
Option 1: Ginza Line from Nihombashi (Recommended)
Nihombashi Station on the Ginza Line is approximately a 5-minute walk east from Tokyo Station’s Yaesu Exit.
- Walk from Tokyo Station: Exit from the Yaesu North or Yaesu Central exit. Walk east along Nihombashi-dori to Nihombashi Station (Ginza and Hanzomon Lines).
- Board the Ginza Line: Toward the Asakusa direction (eastbound, orange line)
- Journey time: About 18 minutes from Nihombashi to Asakusa
- Cost: 210 yen with Suica
Option 2: JR Yamanote to Ueno, then the Ginza Line
If you are already at Tokyo Station’s JR platforms:
- JR Yamanote to Ueno: 8 minutes, 170 yen
- Ginza Line from Ueno to Asakusa: 3 minutes, 170 yen
- Total: About 20 minutes, 340 yen, slightly slower and more expensive than the Nihombashi route
Option 3: Tobu Skytree Line from Asakusa Station
The Tobu Skytree Line departs from Asakusa Station (adjacent to the Metro Asakusa) toward Nikko and other eastern destinations. If you are heading to Nikko from Tokyo, the route goes from Tokyo Station to Asakusa Station to Tobu. See the Nikko day trip guide for this connection.
From Asakusa Station
Asakusa Station has exits facing the Senso-ji Temple (Kaminarimon Gate exit) and the Sumida River (riverside exit). The Nakamise shopping street approach to the temple starts at the Kaminarimon Gate, a 3-minute walk from the station. See the Asakusa guide for the neighbourhood in full.
