In Pictures: Asakusa: Area Tour

The Sumida river is a busy waterway. This futuristic looking boat takes people to Odaiba from Asakusa. Water taxis also go to Hinode Pier from here as well.

Asakusa is 10 minutes east of Ueno on the subway and beside the Sumida River. Since the Edo era, the river banks in Asakusa have been a famous place to view cherry blossoms in the spring. (Read More: Area Tour)