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Frequently asked questions by the travellers to Tokyo, especially the Tokyo first time traveller.
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
 What are the major attractions in disneyland tokyo? How to get around in disneyland tokyo?
How to take tour to relish the charm of Tokyo?
What are the major attractions in Tokyo?
Category: Accommodation
How to find cheap hotel in tokyo?
How to find tokyo luxury hotel?
How to find tokyo disneyland hotel?
Category: Resaurants/Food
What are the famous resaurants in Tokyo and what are the must try foods in Tokyo?
Category: For Kids
Any attractions in Tokyo for kids?
Category: Weather
How is Tokyo weather?
Category: Transportation
What are the two primary airports serving the Greater Tokyo Area? Where are these airports located? What destinations are these airports served?How to go from these airport tokyo to downtown tokyo?
How to get around in Tokyo?
Category: Map
How to get Map of Tokyo?
Category: Shopping
Pls recommend several shopping areas and centers for tourists shopping in tokyo.
Category: Education/Academic
Any famous universities in Tokyo?
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Category: Accommodation
 1. Asakusa View Hotel
3-17-1 Nishiasakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/3847-1111 Fax: +81 03/3842-2117
Price: from $77
Located in the heart of downtown Tokyo, the hotel has stores in lobby and several restaurants and a fitness center in 28th. Offer spacious rooms and top floor rooms with a view of the Senso-Ji temple.
No breakfast included.
2. Touganeya Hotel
3-17-5 Higashi-Ueno | Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03-3834-1601 Fax: +81 03/3832-5424
Price: from $70
Close to Ueno pare and Museums, offer rooms rate which included Japanese breakfast, free internet and English newspaper in the lobby, also serve good Japanese dinners at the first fllor restaurants.
Better get the details about the direction to hotel.
3. Oak Hotel
6-1-2, HigashiUeno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/5825-0551 Fax: +81 03/5828 0568
Average Price: $77
It located close to the Ueno Train station, restaurants and other shops. Offer public kitchen-use and free lobby internet terminals. Also offer vending machines in the lobby and coin prepared laundry.
Better get the Japanese style rooms than western style rooms.
4. Hotel Sunroute Asakusa
1-8-5 Kaminarimon | Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +86 03-3847-1511 Fax: +86 03-3847-1509
Price: from $72
Just one minute from the metro station, the hotel close to lots of restaurant and the Ueno Park. Offer lager standard bathrooms, one pc in lobby offer free use.
But the room size is small and tiny.
5. Sumisho Hotel
9-14 Nihombashi Kobunacho | Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +86 03/3663-4603 Fax: +86 03/3661-4639
Price: from $52
Minutes to Tokyo Central station, is a traditional Ryokan which offers traditional Japanese baths. Also washing machine and frying machine.
But communicate with staff is possible with a bit of effort.
6. Aizuya Inn
2-17-2 Kiyokawa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
Tel/fax: +86 03/6276-6308
Price: from $28
It is a newly renovated Japanese style inn with all non-smocking rooms. Offer coin laundry, fridge, microwave, hotplates, also free tea and free internet, nice lounge.
If you want to smock, there is also a smocking area in the hotel.
7. Asakusa Ryokan Toukaisou
2-16-12 Nishiasakusa Taitou-Ku, Tokyo
Tel/fax: +86 03/3844-5618
Average Price: $40
Minutes to some of major tour sights, quite atmosphere surrounding. Offer dorm-style sleeping with a lounge in adds to the common style rooms.
Internet access isn't 24 hours.
8. Ryokan Ryumeikan-Honten
3-4 Surugadai, Kanda | Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/3251-1135 Fax: +81 03/3-3251-0270
Price: from $65
Located on the foot of the hills of Ochanomizu, convenient to Japan rail and Metro station, a traditional Ryokan offer 6 tatami per room. And close to coffee shops and book stores.
The room wall are somewhat thin, but no noise at night.
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Category: Accommodation
1. Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi | Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/3270-8800
Price: from $400
Just walking minutes to Ginza, and the subway stop is located within the building. Good size rooms with spacious bathroom with great shower. Offer amazing bar and lounge, magnificent spa, free high-speed internet access. Enjoy the stunning city views from the rooms.
The lounge & bar are always crowd and smoky for too many people.
2. Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka
1-2 Kioi-cho | Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel: + 86 03/3234-1111 Fax: +86 03/3262-5163
Average price: $351
Locate in the heart of Tokyo, minutes from the subway station. Offer rooms with panoramic views of Tokyo city and the imperial palace and also can overlook the Mountain Fiji. Have amazing cocktail bar in the top floor. And counter for currency exchange near the front desk.
Better bring your reservation information. The hotel restaurant is a little bit high in price.
3. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Chinzan-so
10-8 Sekiguchi 2-chome | Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/3943-2222 Fax: +81 03/3943-2300
Average price: $488
About five minutes walk to the train station, is a lovely river walk. View into the Japanese gardens from the room is amazing. Spacious rooms, bathrooms are luxuriously equipped with a TV over the tub. Also offer fantastic pool.
A little bit far from the most places in Tokyo, but the offer shuttle bus service.
4. Palace Hotel Tokyo
1-1-1 Marunouchi | Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +86 03/3211-5211 Fax: +86 03/3211-6987
Average price: $317
Locate in the financial district, near Tokyo train station. There is an airport limousine direct to and from the hotel. It offers excellent gym and several restaurants and bars. Offer 'city breaks' package which includes breakfast and visit the frequent guest's clubroom.
Maybe the decor is a little bit dated, but it is not a big problem.
5. Park Hyatt Tokyo
3-7-1-2 Nishi Shinjuku | Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/5322-1234 Fax: +81 03 /5322-1288
Average price: $592
Locate in the Shinjuku Park Building (top 14 floors), with amazing Shinjuku city view from rooms, and you can choose rooms with a fantastic view of Mountain Fiji. It offers 3 restaurants on service. Also have pool on 47th floor, gym and bar.
It is inconvenient for it dose not have good public transportation links.
6. Imperial Hotel Tokyo
1-1-1 Uchisaiwai-Cho | Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/3504-1111 Fax: +81 03/3581-9146
Average price: $306
Locate midway between the Ginza and the Diet in the downtown. Offer trendy and modern rooms with well equipped bathroom. It has many in-hotel restaurants and also a shopping mall available. Also pool area is amazing.
Better become a member of imperial club in advance for can enjoy discount.
7. Grand Hyatt Tokyo
6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
Tel: +81 03/4333-1234 Fax: +81 03/4333-8123
Average price: $635
It has convenient location which near Roppongni hills and train station. Offer spacious and modern rooms with fantastic bathroom. The top floor restaurants/club has good city views. All types of restaurants and shops are around the hotel. Porters offer car-parking service.
But they charge for using the pool is a little bit annoying.
8. Tokyo Prince Hotel Park Tower
4-8-1 Shiba Koen, Minato-ku Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/5400-1111 Fax: +81 03/5400-1110
Average price: $304
Locate in Shiba Park, and the hotel building is the highest one. Close to the Oedo and Asakusa subway lines, the hotel offer rooms with Tokyo Tower and Zozoji Temple. There are sushi restaurant and other restaurants on 33rd floor, in-door cinema and club lounge.
Better get the breakfast package when book if you want to eat in the hotel.
9. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi
1-11-1 Marunouchi | Pacific Century Place, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel: + 81 03/5222-7222 Fax: + 81 03/5222-1255
Average price: $749
Hotel does locate near to Tokyo Station, Ginza, the Imperial Palace and the Forum. Offer rooms options like suites with city view or room with station view. The in room tea service is fantastic. And the onsen and gym are wonderful.
If you want to visit attractions, they offer getting ticket service for you in free.
10. Hotel Seiyo Ginza
1-11-2 Ginza, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/3535-1111 Fax: +81 03/3535-1110
Average price: $499
Situated in the heart of Ginza District, the small luxury hotel has great location for shopping or sightseeing. Offer spacious rooms with wonderful scented bath in bathroom. Hotel's restaurant offer delicious foods. And each room has a Butler.
Better book direct with the hotel than through an internet travel site that you can save money.
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Category: Accommodation
Two Disney-brand hotels:
1. Tokyo Disneysea Hotel Miracosta
1-13 Maihama, Urayasu City Chiba Prefecture, Tokyo (within Tokyo DisneySea Park)
Reservation phone: 045-683-3333 hours: 9am-9pm. (Japan standard time)
It is the first Disney Park-inside hotel in Japan. The hotel offers luxury accommodations and amenities, like world-class restaurants, Disney-themed shops, a pool and spa, banquet rooms and wedding facilities. Offer 502 rooms and suites.
Get details about guest benefits:
http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/tdr/english/hotel/dh_tokuten.html
2. Disney Ambassador Hotel
2-11 Maihama, Urayasu-shi, Chiba Prefecture, Tokyo
Reservation phone: 045-683-3333 hours: 9am-9pm. (Japan standard time)
The popular Disney characters' images can be found throughout the hotel, including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Offer 504 rooms, located on the 2nd through 6th floors, guest rooms are suitable for families and groups of friends. The hotel offer Disney character dining.
Guest benefits detail, pls check on:
http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/tdr/english/hotel/dh_tokuten.html
Six Tokyo Disney Resort Official Hotels:
(guest benifits: http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/tdr/english/hotel/oh_tokuten.html )
1. Sunroute Plaza Tokyo (http://www.sunroute-plaza-tokyo.com/ )
1-6 Maihama Urayasu-shi, Chiba, Tokyo
Tel: 047-355-1111
Do not miss the view of Cinderella Castle from the Sky Lounge.
2. Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel (http://www.maihamahotel.jp/en/ )
1-34 Maihama Urayasu-shi, Chiba, Tokyo
Tel: 047-355-1222
Relax fully in the comfortable atrium and spa areas.
3. Tokyo Bay Hotel Toky(http://www.tokyuhotelsjapan.com/en/TH/TH_TKBAY/index.html )
1-7 Maihama Urayasu-shi, Chiba, Tokyo
Tel: 047-355-2411
All rooms with balcony. You can find you are in a France atmosphere in this hotel's 'Riviera Rose'.
4. Hilton Tokyo Bay (http://www.hilton.co.uk/tokyobay )
1-8 Maihama Urayasu-shi, Chiba, Tokyo
Tel: 047-355-5000
It offers options of world-wide cuisines.
5. Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay (http://tokyobay.okura.com/ )
1-8 Maihama Urayasu-shi, Chiba, Tokyo
Tel: 047-355-3333
It featured elegant lobby and palatial appearance.
6. Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel (http://www.sheratontokyobay.co.jp/ )
1-9 Maihama Urayasu-shi, Chiba, Tokyo
TEL: 047-355-5555
12-story resort hotel, rooms view Tokyo Bay & Disneyland.
Other Tokyo Disney Resort Partner Hotels like Palm & Fountain Terrace Hotel, Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay, Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay, Urayasu Brighton Hotel, and Mitsui Garden Hotel Prana Tokyo Bay are recommended to stay. Also other nearby hotels is convenient to stay, check on http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/tdr/english/hotel/gnh.html .
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
Tokyo Disneyland Resort located in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, opened on April 15, 1983. The two main theme parks now: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disneysea. Major attractions for each in the following:
Tokyo Disneyland: (made up of: Adventureland, Westernland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Critter Country, Mickey's Toontown, World Bazaar)
1. Pirates of the Caribbean (Adventureland)
Take a thrilling voyage back to the old world of 'Gold Age of Piracy', experience the adventure and romance.
No taking-photo inside attraction.
2. Big Thunder Mountain (Westernland)
A macabre story about the supernatural forces of the Big Thunder Mountain makes the mountain as an adventure place to explore. Do not miss a ride by the company's mine train without a engineer.
Those who are under stature of 102cm are forbidden to ride.
3. Peter pan's Flight (Fantasyland)
Guiding by a little bit of pixie dust, the pirate ship will fly you the night skies over 'London', pass the second star to the right and onto Never Land, then see Peter pan, Wendy, Captain Hook and other characters.
Forbid to take photo.
4. Space Mountain (Tomorrowland)
Building with dome, have mysterious lights illuminating outside. Set yourself into one of the new rockets and blast off for a speedy ride into 'outer space' inside the building.
People should meet the height 102cm.
5. Beaver Brothers Explorer Canoes (Critter Country)
Take an experience of paddling around the rivers of American under the guide of explorer-guides. You can enjoy the beautiful views of Tom Sawyer and Critter Country.
There are some boarding restriction must be complied.
6. Gadget's Go Coaster (Mickey's Toontown)
This small Toon-size roller coaster with 16 people one time offer plenty of fun and thrills as the cars careen around and splash through the Toon Lake.
Also have restriction of boarding.
Tokyo Disneysea: (made up of: American Waterfront, Mediterranean Harbor, Mysterious land, Mermaid Lagoon, Arabian Coast, Port Discovery, Lost River Delta)
1. Disneysea Transit Steamer Line
Start at American Waterfront dock, board on the Transit Steamers, take a leisurely cruise around the seven themed ports of Tokyo Disneysea. Other routes are applied from docks in Mediterranean Harbor and Lost River Delta.
It does not operate when shows are performed in the Mediterranean Harbor.
2. Fortress Explorations (Mediterranean Harbor)
An authentic recreation of a galleon used during the Golden Age of Exploration will take you to wander the Renaissance. Explore and enjoy with many wondrous throughout this interactive play area.
Better get the maps of Fortress Exploration.
3. 20,000 Leagues under the Sea (Mysterious land)
Take the ocean research submarines to explore the depths of the ocean, and discover a amazing undersea world.
6 persons are in per submarine.
4. Flounder's Flying Fish Coaster (Mermaid Lagoon)
A group of cartoon flying fish as they soar above the waves will give you a wild adventure when you ride on their bingy.
There are some boarding restrictions.
5. Sindbad's Storybook Voyage (Arabian Coast)
Join Sindbad and his loyal tiger cub Chandu for an adventure.
Accommodate Gusts in wheelchairs.
6. Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull (Lost River Delta)
A special experience goes to the Legendary Fountain of Youth quest for life-or-death. Crystal Skull is the character of guarder who has supernatural spirit of the fountain.
Other attractions and ticket information check on:
http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/index_e.html .
Get around by monorail or by bus or the four-station Disney Resort Line monorail can take you from the Maihama Station to Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Disneysea and Tokyo Bay NK Hall and the resort Hotels. The fee is 200 Yen for adults and 100 yen for children. The bus for Disney Resort Cruiser is a free bus service. From the Bayside station and Disney's Ambassador Hotel.
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
There are so many tour options to relish the charm of Tokyo. We recommend some popular and convenient tour packages in the following:
1. Cityrama Tokyo Morning Tour
Price from: about $35(adults), $18 for child
Description: 4 hour tour. See the sights including: Meiji Shinto Shrine, Akasaka Guest House, National Diet Building, Imperial Palace East Garden, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street and Ginza shopping street. Offer free map. Start from Tokyo at 9:00am, daily run.
2. Cityrama Tokyo Afternoon Tour
Price from: about $38(adults), $31 for child
Description: about 4 hour, the sights are: Tokyo Tower, National Diet Building, Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street, Ginza shiopping District.
3. Dynamic Tokyo
Price from: about $105 for adult
Description: about 8.5 hours, can visit: Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Bonsai Trees, Barbeque Lunch, National Diet Building, Imperial Palace Plaza, Ginza Shopping District, Sumida River Cruise, Asakusa Kannon Temple, and Nakamise Shopping Street.
4. Mt. Fuji Hakone Day Tour
Price from: about $110 for adult, $55 for child
Description: Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan, with 3776 meters high, about 80 kilometers from Tokyo. Mt. Fuji is a dormant volcano, the last eruption in recent was in 1708. The Deluxe motorcoach is driving along the expressway to Mt. Fuji from Tokyo. The view of snow sight in Fuji is amazing.
5. Kamakura Walking Tour
Price from: $87
Description: about 8 hours. Sights including: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Komachi Shopping Street.
6. Nikko World Heritage and Ninja Theater
Price from: about from $85 for adult, $42 for child.
Description: about 12 hours, Nikko is famous for the Toshogu, and has been a center of Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship for centuries. Offer scenic, mountainous landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, wild monkey & hiking trails.
6. Sunrise Sumo wresting Tour--Tokyo Tournament
Price from: $86
Description: about 5 hours, highlights include: Sumo Museum and Dohyo-iri and Sumo matches. Sumo is the national sport, do not miss it.
7. Panoramic Tokyo
Price from: about $86
Description: about 8 hours, take you to following sights: Meiji Shinto Shrine, Asakusa Guest Hours, National Diet Building, Imperial Palace East Garden, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street, Ginza Shopping District, Western Style Lunch, Tokyo Bay Cruise, Rainbow Bridge and Aqua City Odaiba.
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
1. Sensoji Temple (Admission: Free)
2-3-1 Asakusa | Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03/3842-0181
Hours: daily 6am-5pm
It is the oldest temple in the city, founded in AD628 with a quaint legend about the statue of Goddess of Mercy (Kannon). This Buddhist temple with the Kaminarimon as the symbolic gateway of the temple is famous for its enormous red paper lantern and fearsome guardian statues.
There are shops and souvenir stalls lines with the approach.
2. Edo-Tokyo Museum (Admission: $5.5, concessions available)
1-4-1 Yokoami | Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03/3626-9974
Hours: daily 9:30am-5:30pm, Sundays are closing at 7:30pm.
The Edo-Tokyo Museum dedicated to display the city's history, art, culture and architecture, the medium of visual displays is an impressive. Exhibits include: replicas of an ancient Kabuki theatre and the original Edo Castle, maps, photographs and portrayals of the lives of the city's merchants, craftsmen and townspeople in the gone by times.
Good place to be educational.
3. Tokyo Disney Resort (Admission: Entry to each park: $53 (adults), $45 (children ages12-17), and $36 (children ages 4-11). Also other options like to both parks.)
1-1 Maihama, Urayasu-shi, Chiba Prefecture
Tel: 03/3379-5511
Tel: 045-683-3333
Hours: generally daily 8am-10pm with shorter hours in winter
It opened on April 15, 1983. The two main theme parks now: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disneysea. Plenty of fun can be finding in there for the young and young at heart. It is virtually a carbon copy of the theme park in California in the United States. The main attractions like a Jungle Cruise, Space Mountain and Toontown are all included in this huge site.
4. Ueno Park (Admission: Free (park and Tokyo Metropolitan Museum); $4 (Tokyo National Museum and National Museum of Western Art); $5 (Tokyo Zoo).)
Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: daily dawn to dusk (park); Tue- Sun: 9am-5pm (Tokyo Metropolitan Museum); Tue-Sun: 9am-4:30pm (Tokyo National Museum); Tue-Sun: 9:30am-5pm (National Museum of Western Art); Tue-Sun: 9:30am-5pm (Tokyo Zoo)
A multiple destination for people for the park is dotted with historically interesting temples and shrines, museums, and zoo. Shrines like the Tokyo 'branch' of the Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Museums like Tokyo Metropolitan Museum, Tokyo National Museum and National Museum of Western Art. And the Tokyo zoo located in this park also.
5. Imperial Palace (Admission: Free)
Kokyo Gaien | Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03/3213-1111
Hours: daily 9am-4pm (Except Monday and Friday), closed from 28Dec to 3 Jan.
It is regarded as the heart and soul of Tokyo, covered several hundred square miles of parks and history, the remains of the Edo Castle, and the present palace which completed in 1888 and is still the home of emperor of Japan. The Higashi Gyoen and the Edo Castle open to public.
Offer Guided Tour, must be reserved in advance through the Imperial Household Agency.
6. Meiji Shrine (Admission: Free for shrine; $5 for Jingu Naien Garden.)
9 Kasumigaoka | Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03/3401-0312
Hours: daily sunrise-sunset (until 4:30pm in winter)
One of the Japan's best examples of Shinto architecture, completed in 1920 for enshrines the Meiji Emperor and the Shoken Empress Dowager. It is a very popular shrine during the New Years celebrations of Hatsumoude. Do not miss visit Jingu Naien Garden in the Shrine grounds in June for the spectacular displays of irises.
7. Akihabara
Tokyo, Japan
Hours: daily 10:00am-7:00pm
Also world-renowned as Electric Town, near the Akihabara station, are clustered more than 250 electrical appliance and shops, many of them now dealing the high-tech products like computer hardware and software. This world's biggest and best electrical equipment enclave recommend the Sony Plaza as one popular shopping destination for visit.
8. Tokyo Tower (Admission: $13 to the top floor, $8 for intermediate floor only)
4-2-8 Shiba-Koen, Tokyo
Tel: 03/3433-5111
Hours: daily 10am-9pm
The height of the Tower is 333meters, a symbol of the Tokyo Skyline, taller than the Eiffel Tower, and the world's tallest and self-supporting steel tower. This landmark offers a unique view of the Tokyo area. An aquarium, wax museum and several more attractions can be found on the ground floors of the Tower (separate fees apply).
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Category: Transportation
1. Narita International Airport (Tokyo Narita Airport)
Tokyo Narita Airport, Narita-shi, Chiba, Tokyo, Japan
Tel: 04-7632-2802
Website: www.narita-airport.or.jp/airport_e
It is located in the eastern portion of the Greater Tokyo Area, about 60km from the downtown core of Tokyo. It is a first class airport in Japan. It handle most of Tokyo's international air traffic, service the worldwide destinations. It has two terminals.
Transportations to downtown:
Taxi--are available from taxi stops which are located in front of the terminal buildings. About $100, 60-90 minutes to downtown.
Bus--there are regular shuttle bus services. Many bus companies operate to and from the airport, fares about $28 to center Tokyo. There are Airport Limousine, Keisei Bus, and Chiba Kotsu.
Rail--both terminals have their own train stations. Keisei Electric Railway offers services to Keisei Ueno in center Tokyo, fares only about $10. The most expensive train and faster, Narita Express, fares about $30.
2. Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport)
Haneda Airport, Ota, Tokyo, Japan
Tel: 03-5757-9345
Website: http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~masaho/jp/indexjp.htm language only in Japanese
It is located about 30 minutes south of central Tokyo, consist of three terminals, mainly handle domestic air traffic, but also a small number of international flights. The only service international destination to Korea. Now mainly scheduled charters flights from seoul Gimpo Airport.
Transportations to downtown:
Tokyo Monorail--has two stations in airport. Offer trains to Hamamatsucho station, where passengers can connect to the Yamanote Line to reach other destinations in Tokyo. Fares about $5.
Keikyu Railways--connects the airport with Tokyo's Shinagawa Station and the Asakusa Subway Line, as well as Yokohama and Kanagawa Prefecture. Fares about $3--$5.
Limousine Bus--services to various places in the Tokyo area and neighboring prefectures. To Tokyo Station about 40 minutes, about $8.
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Category: Shopping
1. Ginza
Ginza Station, Tokyo, Japan
It is a major shopping and entertainment district of Tokyo and a favorite destination for tourists and especially loves by local youth. It is consists of many department stores, boutiques, restaurants and coffeehouse.
The central Chou Dori is a large pedestrian zone. The closures are on 2:00pm-5:00pm on saterdays, and 12:00pm-5:00pm on Sundays.
Ginza Wako: the symbol of Ginza. Jewelry and other luxury items are sold. Open: 10:30am-7:00pm. closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Sony building: Sony's newest products are display in this building. There are also a few shops, restaurants and cafes. Showrooms Open: daily 11:00am-7:00pm.
Mitsukoshi: department store chain, offer goods and services on 12 floors. Open: daily 10:00am-8:00pm.
Matsuya: department store chain offer fashion, foods, a pet shop, and a travel agency and exhibition hall. Open daily 10:00am-9:00pm.
Seibu: nestle in the Yurakucho Marion Building, offering a wide array of fashion and accessories. Open: Mon-Tue: 11:30am-8:30pm, Wed-Fri: 11:30am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun: 11:00am-8:30pm.
2. Roppongi Hills
Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan
Tel: 03-6406-6677
Hours: vary time for different shops
It is an expansive shopping and entertainment complex, modern and fashionable. It featured more than 200 shops, cafes, and restaurants. Most of shops are fashionable. The restaurants offer a wide range of Japanese and international cuisine.
3. Shibuya
Shibuya Station, Tokyo, Japan
It is the central business district in Shibuya ward, which surrounds Shibuya station. It is known as one fashion centers of Japan which birth many of Japan?s fashion and entertainment trends.
Shibuya 109: ten floors with more than 100 boutiques for young woman. Open daily 10:00am-9:00pm. Restaurants open from 11:00am to 22:30pm.
Shibuya Mark City: consists of wide range of stores and restaurants. Open daily 10:00am-9:00pm. Restaurants from 1:00am to 23:00pm.
Tokyu: two Tokyo department stores in Shibuya. Main store with 10 floors located minutes walk northwest of the station.(daily 11:00-8:00pm) The branch with 12 floors sits on top of the station(daily 10:00am-9:00pm).
4. Harajuku
Harajuku Station, Tokyo, Japan
The area round the Harajuku Station is a major fashion and shopping region, famous for its Harajuku Girls. Concerned the teenage cultures and fashion styles, also offer grown-ups shopping.
Omoteesando Hills: six floors of upmarket shops, restaurants, cafes and beauty salons. Open daily 11:00am-9:00pm.
Snoopy Town: wide range of Snoopy goods, located directly across Harajuku Station. Open daily f11:00am-8:00pm.
Daiso Harajuku-100 Yen Shop: offer goods including clothes, kitchenware, food, and the price of each item is 105 Yen. Open: daily 10:00am-9:00pm.
LaForet Harajuku: 7 floors with fashion boutiques and shops, mainly for young, female.open: daily 11:00am-8:00pm.
Oriental Bazaar: one of the largest souvenir shops, can find typical Japanese souvenirs like Kimono, tableware, lamps, dolls, furniture and samurai related goods. Open: 10:00am-7:00pm six days a week, closed on Thursdays.
Kiddy Land: one of Tokyo's famous and popular toy stores. Six floors filled with all kinds of toys, many major toy brands like Disney, Barbie and Hello Kitty. Open: daily 10:00am-9:00pm.
5. Isetan Department Stores
3-14-1, Shinjuku | Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
Tel: 03-3352-1111
Offer line of conservative work clothes, contemporary and fashionable styles. Also offer a great kimono section with all the traditional accessories (obi, shoes, and purses). Also annex carries mostly men's clothing. Open daily 10:00am-8:00pm. close on some Wednesdays.
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Category: Resaurants/Food
Visit Tokyo, you should not miss the sophisticated and authentic cuisines like Sushi, Kaisiki Ryori, Teishoku. Then there are various options of tastes from around the world.
1. New York Grill (American)
Park Hyatt Tokyo, 3-7-1-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/5323-3458
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30pm-10.30pm; Sun: 5.30pm-10pm
Must try: steak tartar, grilled veal scallopini, steam clams, roast duck, lamb
Price: main dishes $43-$81
2. Inakaya (Japanese)
Reine Building, 1st Floor, 5-3-4 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
Tel: +81 03/3408-5040
Hours: Daily 5pm-11pm
Must try: yellowtail, red snapper, sole, king crab legs, giant shrimp, meatballs, asparagus
Price: meals average $114
3. Fujmamas (Asian)
6?3?2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/5485-2283
Hours: daily 11am-11pm
Must try: salmon crepe, seared lamb, grilled swordfish, dill salad, Thai Caesar salad
Price: main dishes $13-$18
4. Trader Vic's (Seafood, Steaks, International)
The Hotel New Otani, 4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 102-8578
Tel: +81 03/3265 4707 +81 03/3265-4708
Hours: 11:30am-2:30pm; 5pm-10pm daily
Must try: salads, seafood, barbecued ribs, Chinese dishes, curries, steak, and chicken
Price: main dishes $35-$63
5. Daidaiya (Japanese)
GinzaNine No 1 Building, 2F, 8-5 Saki, Ginza-nishi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/5537-3566
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-midnight (last order); Sat-Sun: 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm
Must try: sashimi, lettuce skewered chicken, foie gras steak, prime beef on hoba
Price: main dishes $10-$22
6. Moti (Indian)
6-2-3 Roppongi, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/3479-1939
Hours: 11:30am-11pm daily
Must try: vegetable curries, tandoori chicken, chicken and mutton curries
Price: main dishes $13-$22
7. Maisen (Japanese)
4-8-5 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/3470-0071
Hours: daily 11am-10pm (last order)
Must try: tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlets), Suruga-zen (sashimi)
Price: set meals ($11-$16), set lunches ($7-$12)
8. Attore (Italian)
Hotel Seiyo Ginza B1, 1-11-2 Ginza, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/3531-1111
Hours: 11am-10pm Daily
Must try: pheasant, porcini mushrooms, walnut-smoked lamb chops
Price: main dishes $10-$26
9. Casita Aoyama (Asian, Pacific Rim)
Shibuya La Porte Aoyama 3F, 5-51-8 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 03/5545-6877
Hours: daily 18:00pm-03:00am
Must try: Caesar salad, the caramelized foie gras, the roasted lobster, the Japanese beef
Price: main dished $25-$43
10. Ristorante Sabatini di Firenze (Italian)
Sony Building 7F, 5?3?1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 30/3573-0013
Hours: daily 11:30am-2:30pm and 5:30-9:30pm
Must try: handmade pasta, veal cutlet Milanese style, Japanese beef filet
Price: main dishes $38-$81
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Category: Transportation
1. By subway
It is the easiest way to get around Tokyo for its extensive, efficient, and safe. Run times are posted on the wall and most of them are always on schedule. All station names are written in Japanese and the Roman alphabet. Remember pick up a color-coded English subway map from the Tourist Information Center at the airport.
2. By train
Several railway lines crisscross Tokyo, providing a scenic way of traversing the city. The speed is fast. Also bullet train to destinations out of town, it is more expensive than regular trains. Most trains run from about 5am to midnight. JR is the national railway, check information at 03-3423-0111.
3. By taxi
Taxis can be hailed easily on most streets most times. They are very expensive in Tokyo, starting at approximately $6 for the first two kilometers with an additional 76 cent ($) for each 274 meters. Better check the name and address of the place you're going to, preferably in Japanese.
4. By Bus
A complementary way to around for foreigners while the trains and subways don't. For the drivers can not speak English understood and all the stop names are in Japanese, so better get the detailed instructions and tell the driver the exact name of place where you go.
5. On foot
Walking is the most enjoyable way of exploring districts and shopping.
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Category: Education/Academic
1. University of Tokyo (http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_e.html )
It is one of the highest ranking universities in the world, and the largest and most prestigious university in Japan. This national university founded in 1877, has 10 faculties, five campuses in Hongo, Komaba, kashiwa Shirokane and Nakao. Among its many research units are centres for the study of molecular and cellular biology, earthquakes, solid-state physics, cosmic radiation, oceanography, and Asian culture.
2. Waseda University (http://www.waseda.jp/top/index-e.html )
One of the highest ranking universities, founded in 1882, is a co-educational, prestigious private university in Japan. It also known for its motto 'Independence of Learning' symbolizes its liberal climate. It is considered as a base of training Japanese politicians, famous for its literature program, and recently involved in the development of the WL-16 'walking robot'.
3. Hitotsubashi University (http://www.hit-u.ac.jp/index-e.html )
It is a national and renowned university in Tokyo, founded in 1875, has campus in Kunitachi, Kodaira and kanda. It had been the pioneer in its social sciences, especially commerce, economics and sociology. It has good exchange students system for it has strong relationship with oversea universities.
4. Tokyo Institute of Technology (http://www.titech.ac.jp/ )
It is a prestigious national university in Tokyo, founded in 1881, is the largest institution of higher education which dedicated to science and technology. It is a member of Links to Asia by Organizing Traineeship and Student Exchange (LAOTSE). It has three campuses: Ookayama campus, Suzukakedai campus and Tamachi campus.
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Category: Map
The interactive map of Tokyo,also can easily find lists of hotels , restaurants, flights and also cars on http://travel.yahoo.com/p-map-191501645-map_of_tokyo-i .
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Category: Weather
Average Temperature by Month (F Degree):
Jan 42.25
Feb 43.35
Mar 48.5
Apr 56.95
May 64.45
Jun 71.5
Jul 77.45
Aug 78.95
Sep 73.45
Oct 64.4
Nov 54.45
Dec 46.5
Tokyo's climate belongs to humid subtropical monsoon climate. In summer it is hot, humid and often hit by typhoons. The rainy season lasts from late June until mid-July. Umbrella is necessary for you everyday in rainy season.
Visiting the city is a pleasure at anytime except the sweltering July and August in summer.
Warm spring is comfortable, and short-sleeves are good choice in daytime. But the weather is changeable and the temperature is fluctuates very much. Take a jacket ready at all times. And the early spring, you should take heavy coat.
In hot summer, you need short-sleeves, sleeveless shirts, skirts, short pants, and sandals. And bring a parasol to prevent sunburn.
In autumn, short-sleeved shirts can wear in September. But the October coming, the temperature in morning and evening is lower that you should take a jacket. In November, sweater is necessary.
Chilly in winter, a thick coat needed in daytime, and scarf, gloves, boot, and even pocket warmers will be useful for you.
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Category: For Kids
1. Tokyo Disney Resort (Admission: Entry to each park: $53 (adults), $45 (children ages12-17), and $36 (children ages 4-11). Also other options like to both parks.)
1-1 Maihama, Urayasu-shi, Chiba Prefecture
Tel: 045-683-3333
Hours: generally daily 8am-10pm with shorter hours in winter
The two main theme parks now: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disneysea. Plenty of fun can be finding in there for the kids. It is virtually a carbon copy of the theme park in California in the United States. The main attractions like a Jungle Cruise, Space Mountain and Toontown are all included in this huge site.
2. Joypolis Sega (Admission: ($4.75) adults ($2.85) children; individual attractions an additional ($1.90-$6.65) each)
Tokyo Decks, 3rd floor, Odaiba, Tokyo
Tel: 03/5500-1801
Hours: daily 10am-11pm
It is the Tokyo's most sophisticated virtual amusement arcade. The Video game includes bobsledding and car races, and virtual-reality equipment can be utilized as well as aeronautical battle games. Also a 3-D sightseeing tour, sky driving, and much more, the Print Club machines will print your face on stickers with the background you choose.
3. Hanayashiki (Admission: ($8.55) adults, ($3.80) children 5-12 and seniors. free for children 4 and under)
Northwest of Sensoji Temple, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3842-8780
Hours: Wed-Mon: 10am-6pm (to 5pm in winter)
It is Japan's oldest amusement park, small and rather corny, opened in 1853. It offers a small roller coaster, a kiddy Ferris wheel, a carousel, a haunted house, a 3-D theater, and other diversions. Remember that you still must buy tickets for each ride ($0.9 each) after paying admission.
4. National Children Castle (Admission: ($4.75) adults, ($3.80) children3-17, free for children under 3)
5-53-1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03/3797-5666
Hours: Tues-Fri 12:30-5:30pm; Sat-Sun and holidays (including school holidays) 10am-5:30pm
Built in 1979 to commemorate the International Year of the Child, it holds various activity rooms for children of all ages, especially gear to the elementary-age kids and younger. It featured with a large climbing gym, a computer playroom, building blocks, a playhouse, dolls, books, a teen corner, music room, and video room. Also there are wading pool and family swimming pool.
5. Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Hall (Free admission)
1-18-24 Shibuya
Tel: 03/3409-6361
Hours: daily 9am-5pm
As the largest public facility for children, there are toddler areas for small children, indoor gyms, computers, a crafts corner, musical instruments, and a rooftop playground, a minitheater with free films and monthly events/programs (in Japanese). It's good for rainy days.
6. Tokyo Sea Life Park (Admission: ($6.65) adults, ($3.35) seniors, ($2.40) children 12-14, free for children under 12)
6-2-3 Rinkai-cho, Kasai Rinkai Park, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03/3869-5152
Hours: Thurs-Tues 9:30am-5pm (you must enter by 4pm when in the afternoon)
It nestled in the shore of Tokyo Bay in Kasai Rinkai Park, Tokyo's largest and cheapest aquarium, displaying marine life of Tokyo Bay, pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Ocean. Sharks, bluefin tuna, the sunfish, penguins, puffins, a touch tide pool, and a 3-Dmovie are some of the highlights. There are also a beach, a small Japanese garden, a bird sanctuary, and Ferris wheel.
7. Ueno Zoo (Admission: ($5.70) adults, ($2.85) seniors, ($1.90) children 13-15, free for children under 13)
Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Tel: 03/3828-5171
Hours: Tues-Sun: 9:30am-5pm (you must enter by 4pm when in the afternoon)
Japan's oldest zoo, it was built in 1882, remains one of the most well-known zoos in Japan. There are giant panda (donated by the Chinese government), and a vivarium with houses amphibians, fish, and reptiles like komodo dragons, green tree pythons and crocodiles. Also have Japanese macaques, polar bears, California sea lions, penguins, gorillas, giraffes, zebras, elephants, deer, and tigers. Children will like these very much.
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Tokyo, the capital and the largest city of Japan, is located in east-central Honshu on Tokyo Bay. It is one of the world's first-class metropolises and the centers of administrative, financial, educational, and culture. Also being one of the world's most populous metropolitan areas. The metropolis of Tokyo consist of an urban area divided into wards with 23 city wards, a county area with 26 cities and 5 towns, and a village area with 8 villages. The common-referred Tokyo is means the 23 city wards which is the center of urban of Tokyo areas.
Tokyo's climate belongs to humid subtropical monsoon climate. Located on the coast of Pacific Ocean make the climate is milder than the other cities at the same latitude. Visiting the city is a pleasure at anytime except the sweltering July and August in summer.
There are many tourist sightseeing, cultural and sport attractions in Tokyo. Famous temples like the Sensoji Temple, shrines like the Yasukuni Shrine and Meiji Shrine, museums like Edo-Tokyo Museum and Tokyo National Museum, parks like Ueno Park, and so on. Never miss the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Disney Resort, and the featured games like baseball and Sumo. Also have institutions of higher learning with the University of Tokyo as the first.
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