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Osaka is not the only diners’ paradise in Japan.
Where there are people, there is always good food. The wonderful cuisine culture of Asakusa has attracted many gastronomers by constantly blending the best of new styles into its traditional Japanese cooking. Asakusa has eateries offering a wide range of foods where not only delicious Japanese cuisine, but also wonderfully tempting Western, Chinese and ethnic varieties to please every taste can be found. Listed below are just a few of the well-known restaurants in the Asakusa area.

Please tell us about the restaurants you recommend in Asakusa and stories you have about Asakusa cuisines as well as your opinions.


Restaurants are listed in Japanese syllabary order.

map will direct you to a map of the area in which the restaurant is located.
Restaurants marked with LUNCH are also open during lunch hours.

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Name
Address
Phone Number
Opening hours
Holidays
MAP LUNCH
Details
Nagaya Nagaya
1-5-9 Asakusa
03-3845-0830
Monday-Friday: 5:00PM-12:00AM
Saturdays: 12:00PM-3:00PM ⁄ 5:00PM-12:00AM
Sundays & National holidays: 12:00PM-3:00PM ⁄ 4:00PM-10:30PM
Open 365 days a year
MAP
This tavern serves up delicious Japanese-style dishes with an original twist and a wide selection of sake, shochu, wine and cocktails to wash them down with. Nagaya’s choice of good-tasting sake and shochu is so extensive that you’ll have a hard time deciding which one you want to try first. The menu includes the well-loved Niigata specialty Hegi Soba, made from buckwheat and Funori seaweed, fresh sashimi, juicy charcoal-grilled chicken kabobs, piping-hot oden and sushi. Three private rooms are available for guests who prefer a little privacy.
Ryusho-Tei Nishimura Ryusho-Tei Nishimura
2-18-11 Kaminarimon
03-3841-0665
9:00AM-8:00PM
Usually closed Tuesdays (May vary)
MAP
Kurimushi-Yokan(chunky sweet bean jelly with chestnuts) has been a cherished Japanese sweet since Nishimura’s opened in 1854. The name Ryusho-Tei comes from the time Nishimura's yokan was first used as an offering to Sensoji Temple Tokyo Castella (sponge cake) with its light and airy taste is a popular souvenir. Nishimura’s refreshing sweets capture the essence and beauty of the changing seasons.
Nishiyama Kashiten Nishiyama Kashiten
2-19-10 Kaminarimon
03-5830-3145
10:00AM-7:00PM
Usually closed Wednesdays
MAP
Kanmidokoro Nishiyama (confectionery) uses ingredients carefully selected with know-how gained from its history as a grocery store that opened in 1852. Excellent Hokkaido beans are used for Nishiyama Kashiten’s popular Fuku-Fuku Manju (strained sweet bean paste bun, \130). Famous actor Kiyoshi Atsumi was a frequent customer before he passed away. Also popular is Nishiyama Kashiten’s takeout ice cream sandwich (\250).

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