Taito Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Sensoji Temple
The city's most colourful and popular temple has been a Buddhist shrine for centuries.
Ueno Park
Home to important museums, shrines and one of the city’s most photographed ponds, this public park is a perfect one-stop destination for culture and tranquility.
Ueno Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Ueno Zoo during your trip to Tokyo. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.
Tokyo National Museum
Japan's largest museum gives an insight into the country's unique cultural heritage, through its artworks and antiquities.
Asakusa Shrine
One of the few buildings in Asakusa to survive wartime bombing, today this 17th-century shrine is the site of one of Tokyo’s most important festivals.
Kaminarimon Gate
Learn about the local history of Tokyo when you spend time at Kaminarimon Gate. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Tour Return by Bullet Train
Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour in Tokyo with Cruise
Japan Tokyo Tower Observatory Deck E-Ticket
Tokyo Tower Japan Admission Ticket
Tokyo: Open Top Sightseeing Bus with Audio Guide
From Tokyo: Must-Visit Mount Fuji Highlight Full-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Taito Hotel Deals
Asakusa View Hotel
Service was great.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International
Clean room. Good location
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
APA Hotel Asakusa Tawaramachi Ekimae
Fabulous public baths at the top of the hotel with views of the Skytree and sunrise from the women’s outdoor pool.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
APA Hotel Ueno Ekimae
First time in Tokyo to actually be able to do some sight seeing. Traveling with my girlfriend. I picked this location (though there are two or more other APA Hotel within a mile radius) b/c of the close proximity to the Ueno Park - with variety of museums and a beautiful park and the Ueno train station ...
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hotel STAY&GO Iriyakita
Staff friendly. Room and bathroom was always spotless
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
&Here TOKYO UENO
Room was clean
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Taito
Asakusa
Asakusa is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sensoji Temple or Asakusa Shrine.
Ueno
Travellers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameyoko Shopping District.
Akihabara
While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.
Chiyoda
Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Tokyo Imperial Palace is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.
Marunouchi
Travellers choose Marunouchi for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nijubashimae (Marunouchi) Station or Otemachi Station and check out top sights like Imperial Garden Theatre.
Ginza
Enjoy the popular shops in Ginza. Ginza Six is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ginza Station or Higashi-ginza Station to see more of Tokyo.
