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Asakusa
Probably the most Japanese
part of Tokyo. The charms of Asakusa haven't
changed since the Edo period. The traditional
focus is Sensoji Temple but the area features much more in
terms of the old city than any other area in Tokyo.
Ginza
The
most prestigious shopping area in Japan. Ginza was first turned
into a shopping mecca after the removal of the shogunate mint...
Tokyo Station
Most visitors to Tokyo pass through Tokyo Stn,
with its "Shinkansen" bullet train lines...
Harajuku and Meiji
Temple
The once famous Harajuku has no doubt lost much of its eccentricities
to time, but it retains much of its unique charm and the occasional
weirdo.
John Lennon Museum
A museum to commemorate
John Lennon opened at Saitama Arena on October 9, 2000, the 60th
anniversary of his birth. John Lennon was one of the most famous
artists of the 20th century, having been a member of the Beatles
and influenced large numbers of people around the world.
Tsukiji
A dawn visit to the vast Tokyo Central Wholesale Market, on the
edge of Tokyo Bay, some 2km southeast of the Imperial Palace, is
one of the highlights of any trip to Tokyo and is a must for raw-fish
fans, who can breakfast afterwards on the freshest slices of sashimi
and sushi.
Tokyo
Festivals and Events Calendar
A calendar of events and festivals in Tokyo
Tokyo
Price Check
Price list of everyday items in Tokyo.
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Imperial Palace
and Environs
Edo Castle, from which the Tokugawa shogunate
ruled Japan once occupied this location. The imperial family moved
from Kyoto to take up residence in Tokyo in the 19th century. The
palace built in 1888 was destroyed by Allied bombing...
Shinjuku, Ikebukuro
and Shibuya/Harajuku
Major shopping and entertainment districts in Tokyo. Bursting with
youthful energy, these areas are good for people watching, shopping
and strolling. Cutting edge fashion also abound. Must see if interested
in youth culture and fashion.
Odaiba
The newest playground for Tokyoites, this area sports unbelievably
elaborate shopping complex, the 2nd largest ferris wheel in Japan
and the beautifully lit up Rainbow Bridge at night.
Ramen Museum
Japan is a country filled with ramen fans, ramen connoisseurs, and
certifiable ramen maniacs, and now the city of Yokohama has opened
an entire museum devoted to the ubiquitous Chinese noodle
Day/Side
Trip 1- Nikko
It is said that if you have never been to Nikko then you don't know
the true meaning of magnificent.
Day/Side
Trip 2- Hakone
As with any nation, there are certain places
that are exceptionally famous and that everyone, native and visitor
alike, must see. Hakone is one of these.
Day/Side Trip
3- Takayama
If you have 2 or 3 days to spare and have already seen Kyoto and
the other major attractions, then this is the place to go!
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