Denboin Street (Denboin-dori) Tours and Tickets

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There’s no cost to visit Denboin Street, as it’s a public street in Tokyo, but if you take a tour, you’ll learn more about the area and visit places you might miss independently. Half-day walking tours cost around US$90, depending on group size, while tours that include food and drink cost around US$165.

You’ll find shops selling a range of traditional Japanese goods on Denboin Street, such as textiles, kimono and yukata, crafts, art supplies, and items made from glass and wood. In terms of attractions, Denboin Street is home to Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, and it’s only a few blocks away from Asakusa’s most famous temple complex, Senso-ji.

To reach Denboin Street using public transportation, take the Tobu Railway’s Asakusa Line or Tokyo Metro’s Ginza Line to Asakusa Station. From the station’s west exit, walk a couple of blocks north to Nakamise Shopping Street, then follow this north–south street until it intersects with the east–west Denboin Street. Ryomo Railway’s Asakusa Station is another option, on the street’s eastern end, but this is only useful if you’re coming from outside Tokyo, especially from Tochigi or Gunma Prefecture.

Yes, there are many places to eat along Denboin Street. In keeping with the traditional atmosphere of the area, many of the street’s eateries serve Japanese dishes such as ramen noodles, gyoza dumplings, omurice, and Japanese curry, as well as snacks such as mochi.

Yes, Denboin Street is generally wheelchair accessible, since the street is wide and there’s an accessible restroom at Asakusa Public Hall, across the street from Denboin Temple. Be aware, though, that wheelchair users may encounter some obstacles in the area, as it’s often very busy with pedestrians, and some businesses, such as restaurants, are located on upper floors.