Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, Tokyo

Asakusa Culture Information Center is the ideal place to learn as much as possible about tourism while in Tokyo. The tourist center, which opened in 2012, offers advice about things to see and do. However, the center itself is a great destination for lovers of architecture.

The Asakusa Culture Information Center building was built in 2012. Kengo Kuma & Associates designed the wood and glass building in a modern style that creates an appearance of traditional Japanese houses stacked atop one another in an almost haphazard fashion.

The interior of the building is open to the public. Guides are available to answer questions in Japanese, English and a variety of other languages. In addition to offering brochures and tourist info, they can provide information on traditional Japanese cultural experiences. Those on walking tours can stop inside to use the restroom or the free wi-fi. They can also exchange currency.

The tourism center is located adjacent to Kaminari-mon Gate on Kaminariomon-dori Street. It offers a good glimpse of modern Japanese design from the outside and an excellent view of the Tokyo Skytree from the building's 8th floor observation deck.