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 shops in this culturally rich area.
Ameyoko Shopping District
You can do some window-shopping at Ameyoko Shopping District during your trip to Tokyo. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kaminarimon Gate
Learn about the local history of Tokyo when you spend time at Kaminarimon Gate. Visit the temples and notable monuments 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.
Activities
Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Old Tokyo Walking Tour
Tokyo Go Kart: Asakusa, Skytree, and Akihabara **IDP MUST**
Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour in Tokyo with Cruise
Tokyo Evening Food Adventure: Hidden Eateries & Local Flavours
Vegan-Friendly Tokyo Sumo Show, Mochi-Pounding Dinner Experience
Our pick of the best Taito Hotel Deals
APA Hotel Asakusa Tawaramachi Ekimae
Friendly and helpful staff from the day you enter and leave from a smooth check in process to making sure your room is clean and never run out of towels, yakatas, etc. Breakfast sets were delicious and healthy at Komeda (connected to the hotel) with the soft fluffy toast, red bead spread, and yogurt ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International
Good
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Tosei Hotel Cocone Ueno Okachimachi
The hotel is in a good location close to the market and train line. The room was very small. We stayed in a 2 bed with an extra bed and there was no room to move around once our suitcases were in.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
APA Hotel Ueno Ekimae
This hotel is renewed recently, so all furnitures are new. It's locations is perfect for connecting further Japanese sightseeing areas via train and Sinkansen.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Asakusa Tobu Hotel
Very clean, modern, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Mikami Asakusabashi Hotel
Well thought out hostel closer to metro station in quiet area.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
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 Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum.
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.
