SAKURA HOSTEL Asakusa

SAKURA HOSTEL Asakusa

ADDRESS:   2-24-2 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo TEL          :   03-3847-8111 (from overseas +81-3-3847-8111) ( google map )

Hostel Location - At the Heart of Asakusa, Convenient to Explore Tokyo

Sakura Hostel is located in Asakusa, at the center of shitamachi (historical / nostalgic area of Tokyo). Not to mention the convenience to explore historical spots like Senso-ji temple or Kaminari-mon on foot, subway Ginza line（銀座線） and Asakusa line（浅草線）and newly opened Tsukuba Express line（つくばエキスプレス） are available from Asakusa station, and most tourist attractions in Tokyo are easy-accessible. >>From Asakusa station to Sakura Hostel

From Asakusa to Major Tourist Attractions Asakusa historical area - within a walking distance Akihabara electric town - just 4 min. on Tsukuba express line Ueno park & Tokyo National Museum - 10 min. on subway Ginza line Ginza shopping district - 16 min. on subway Ginza line Tsukiji fish market - 20 min. on subway Asakusa & Oedo line Shinjuku shopping district - 25 min. on subway Ginza line & JR Chuo line Roppongi night spots and clubs - 25 min. on subway Asakusa & Oedo line Odaiba shopping district - 35 min. on subway Ginza line & Yurikamome line Tokyo Disney land - 35 min. on subway Ginza & Hibiya line, JR Musashino line The World heritage Nikko city - 106 min. on Tobu line limited express       Subways in Tokyo are very convenient and you could go to nearly everywhere by them, but at the same time you could easily spent thousands of Yen when buying single-journey tickets. The same is true for museums and exhibitions where most admissions start from 1,000 Yen or even more. Is there a cheaper solution? Of course there are! Check out the following websites: >>Tokyo Metro 1-day / 2-day ticket for unlimited rides >>Tokyo Museum "Grutt" Pass for 66 facilities within 2 months

Access from Narita / Haneda Airport & Tokyo Station

From Narita International Airport to Asakusa Both in terms of time and cost, the best way to reach Asakusa is to catch an ” Keisei Narita Sky Access Line(1240 yen) or Keisei Main Line(1060 yen)”. * Please don’t take Keisei Skyliner or JR Narita Express.  There are two routes ("Keisei Narita Sky Access Line" or "Keisei Main Line") on Keisei Line. When you purchase a ticket, please ask station staff for which line you have to take and timetable. From Narita Airport to Asakusa, the fare is 1240 yen(Sky Access Line) or 1060 yen(Keisei Main Line). Narita Airport     "Keisei Narita Sky Access" Access Express for Haneda Airport or Keisei Ueno Aoto (If you catch the access express for Keisei Ueno in the evening, please change at Aoto for Asakusa.)     Keisei Oshiage Line (京成押上線)     Toei  Asakusa Line (都営浅草線)   Asakusa   >> Timetable at Narita Airport for Keisei line by PDF.   From Haneda International Airport to Asakusa The train from Haneda International Airport to Asakusa is Keikyu Line. (Keikyu Line will connect to Toei Asakusa Line). There are many direct trains from Haneda Airport to Asakusa (approximately 6 direct trains per hour) *From Haneda Airport, please catch an airport express(エアポート急行) or an airport limited express(エアポート快特). *Please take trains bound for Imba-Nihonidai(印旛日本医大), Inzai-Makinohara(印西牧の原), Narita Airport(成田空港), Keisei Narita(京成成田), Keisei-Takasago(京成高砂), and Aoto(青砥).* The trains bound for other stations do not go to Asakusa. - It takes approximately 47 minutes - A ticket to Asakusa is available at Haneda Airport and the fare is 640Yen. * To purchase a ticket at a ticket machine, please press Toei Line first, then press 640 Yen. Haneda Airport    Keikyu Line (京急線):    Airport Express(エアポート急行) or Airport Limited Express(エアポート快特) Asakusa Station   From Tokyo Central Railway Station to Asakusa - Approximately 12 minutes total, fare 330 yen Tokyo     JR Yamanote line (JR山手線) Akihabara     Tsukuba Express (つくばエキスプレス) Tsukuba Express Asakusa station     From Asakusa Station(s) to Sakura Hostel There are five stations in Asakusa, but it is "Asakusa line Asakusa station" (浅草線浅草駅） when you access to / from Narita International airport. If you arrive in Tokyo station from other cities in Japan, then "Tsukuba Express Asakusa station"（つくばエキスプレス浅草駅) will be the most convenient.     Welcome to Japan! In order to help you get out to our hostel we've included this picture guide. Unlike the west, in Japan most streets don't have any name, so direction must usually be given in relation to buildings, landmarks, etc. The route might seem a bit confusing at first but it's the fastest and easiest way to reach us. Enjoy stretching your legs after the long flight, take a look at the shops along Nakamise-dori, and enjoy the beauty of Sensoji along the walk to the hostel. If you get lost, feel free to ask a nearby Japanese person for help – the people in Asakusa are known for their friendliness.      Directions from Asakusa Line Asakusa Station - takes about 11 minutes Take exit A4 and turn right. Turn left at the first corner and walk one block. You will see a large red wooden gate (Kaminari-mon gate) on the other side of the street. Cross the street and go through the gate. You will get to a market street with souvenir shops on both sides – this is called Nakamise-dori. Walk straight down the market street and through another wooden gate and you will reach Sensoji temple, the most famous location in Asakusa. When you hit the Sensoji temple, turn left and find an amusement park with a tall tower (Hanayashiki amusement park). Go around the Temple clockwise. Walk on the left side of the temple and find a small bridge. Cross the bridge and head straight – you see the amusement park entrance on your right. Pass the entrance and follow the road straight, keeping the amusement park on your right. Take a hard right at the corner, keeping the park to your right. Walk down the narrow street and you will see Sakura Hostel Asakusa on your left – it's the large pink building!        What if You Get Lost ?  Don't worry. Asakusa is also famous for kind and helpful people. Just ask for "Hanayashiki Amusement Park"（花やしき）, on the back of which you will find Sakura Hostel.