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There are many ways to see Tokyo as it is a huge metropolis with a population of nearly 12 million where older traditions and newer fashions have been interacting harmoniously for four centuries. One of the most recommendable ways, however, is to venture forth into the streets on your own so that you may feel first-hand the pulse of one of the worlds most bustling cities. Given herein are several recommended walking tours of Tokyo. If you wish more detailed information on each of the places of interest, please feel free to contact JNTOs Tourist Information Center.

IMPERIAL PALACE AND KITANOMARU PARK

Imperial Palace and Kitanomaru Park

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Like many Tokyoites including marathon lovers, you can enjoy the Imperial Palaces abundant natural beauty, massive stone walls and quiet moats. You will be easily reminded of Japans earlier feudal times. correspond to those on the map above.
15 min. 10 min. 20 min. 10 min. Tokyo Sta. (JR or Subway Marunouchi Line) ........ Imperial Palace Plaza ........ Nijubashi Bridge ......... Otemon Gate ........ 15 min. 5 min. Higashi Gyoen .............. Kita-Hanebashimon Gate ............... Kitanomaru Park (Science Museum, Nippon Budokan Hall)

................ Tayasumon Gate .................. Yasukuni Shrine .................... Chidorigafuchi .....................................................................................

5 min. 5 min. Crafts Gallery ........................ National Museum of Modern Art .......................... Takebashi Sta. (Subway Tozai Line)

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holiday. Admission: 700.

Nippon Budokan Hall , built in the ancient

Imperial Palace, a 53-acre classical garden which was once the site of the great donjon of Edo Castle, features some 250,000 trees including representative prefectural trees, a small museum, several historical monuments and a small Japanese-style garden. Open: 9:0016:30 (16:00 Nov.Feb.), (17:00 Apr. 15Aug.). Closed: Mon., Fri., Dec. 23, Dec. 28Jan.3 and the days of imperial ceremony. Admission: Free. Sannomaru Shozokanin the Garden display to the general public a portion of the roughly 7,000 pieces of art works that were donated by the Emperor in June 1989. For more information: http://www.kunaicho.go. jp/eindex.html Kitanomaru Parkis an extensive turfed garden with a path running through it from Kitahanebashi-mon Gate. On the east side of the path are Nippon Budokan Hall, Science Museum and National Museum of Modern Art, and on the west is a cluster of trees growing around a pond. Science Museum , a five-story building, houses three-dimensional displays of exhibits covering all fields of modern science ranging from space science to agriculture. Open: 9:3016:50 (enter by 16:00). Closed: Wed., (minor changes depending on the season) year-end & New Years

Japanese architectural style for the Tokyo Olympics, has been used for various sports meets and other events. Chidorigafuchiis known for the beauty of its cherry blossoms in spring, and for its enjoyable boating in the pond. Boat service: Mar. 1Nov. 30, 9:3016:00 (minor changes depending on the season). Closed: Mon. Rental row boat: 500 (800 during cherry blossoms season) for 30 min. Crafts Gallery, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo , displays 20th century paintings, prints, sculptures and other art works. The redbrick building was originally the headquarters of the Imperial Guard and is today an Important Cultural Property. Open:10:0017:00. Closed: Mon. and Dec. 28Jan. I and the days for change of exhibitions. Admission: 200. Art Museum, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo , displays art works of the 20th century. Open: 10:0017:00 (20:00 on Fridays). Closed: Mon. and Dec. 28Jan.1 and the days for change of exhibitions. Admission: 420. For more information: http:// www.momat.go.jp/english/

UENO-ONSHI PARK and VICINITY

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Ueno-Onshi Park and Vicinity

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This is a stroll into history, culture and natural scenery.

10 min. 5 min. 3 min. JR Uguisudani Sta. ........................... Jomyoin Temple Kanei-ji Temple .......................... Tokyo National Museum ........................... 5 min. 2 min. 4 min. National Museum of Nature and Science ..................... Ueno Zoo ....................... Five-story Pagoda Toshogu Shrine .................. 1 min. 5 min. 2 min. Kiyomizu Kannondo Hall ................................. Statue of Takamori Saigo ................................. Shinobazu Pond ..................................... 15 min. 5 min. Shitamachi Museum ......................... Yushima Tenjin Shrine ...................... Yushima Sta. (Subway Chiyoda Line) Jomyoin Templeis an old temple noted for its

84,000 Jizo (Bodhisattva) stone images serenely standing in the quiet compound. Open: 7:0017:00 daily (16:30 in win-

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the Tokugawa reign. Besides the main hall which still exists, there were 36 halls and towers and 36 subsidiary temples on the vast grounds which now form Ueno-Onshi Park. ( Kiyomizu Kannondo Hall. Open: 9:0017:00 daily. Admission: Free.) and ( the Five-Story Pagoda) are also reminders of its former grandeur. Tokyo National Museum is the oldest museum in Japan with over 110,000 objects associated with Japanese and Far Eastern ancient and medieval art. Open: 9:3017:00 (18:00 on Sat., Sun. & national holidays in Apr.Sep.; 20:00 on Fri. during special exhibition periods in Apr.Dec.) Closed: Mon. and Dec. 26Jan. 1. Admission: 600. For more information: http://www.tnm.go.jp/en National Museum of Nature and Science is devoted to both universal and Japanese scientific achievements and phenomena. Open: 9:0017:00 (20:00 on Fri). Closed: Mon. and Dec. 28Jan. 1. Admission: 600. For more information: http:www.kahaku.go.jp/english/ Ueno Zoo has the greatest collection of some 2,600 animals of 464 species from all over the world. It consists of two parts, Higashi-en and Nishi-en, which are connected by a 300 m monorail line. Open: 9:3017:00 (enter by 16:00). Closed: Mon. and Dec. 29Jan. 1. Admission: 600. Toshogu Shrine , built in the 17th century, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa

Shogunate. Its architectural style presents a delightful harmony of brilliant colors with symmetrical lines and angles. The stone-flagged approach to the front gate of the shrine is lined on either side with hundreds of tall bronze lanterns, which were the gifts of feudal lords. Open: daily 9:00sunset. Admission: 200. Bronze Statue of Takamori Saigo , 3.63 m high, is the most beloved of Tokyoites. General Saigo (1827 1877), then a staff officer of the Imperialist forces, saved Edo from threatened devastation in the battle of 1868 which led to the fall of the Tokugawa regime. Shinobazu Pond , just below the hill on the zoo property, is a sanctuary for ducks and other waterfowl and is noted for its lotus flowers in August. The Shitamachi Museum , here you can see what the peoples lives were like in Shitamachi, a commoners town, in the early 20th century. Open: 9:3016:30. Closed: Mon., year-end and New Years holiday. Admission: 300. Yushima Tenjin Shrine , have been founded in the 14th century, is noted for the many plum trees dotting its grounds. Enshrined here is Michizane Sugawara, a great scholar of the 9th century. During the spring examination season, the shrine is thronged by students praying for their success in the entrance examinations. Open: 6:0020:00 daily. Admission: Free.

THE ASAKUSA AREA

This walking course enables you to catch a glimpse of the unique life-style of the common folk of Tokyos downtown area where the old Edo still exists and things are steeped in tradition. Asakusa is a district lying on the banks of the Sumida River to the east of Ueno, with Asakusa Kannon Temple as its focal point. It formed one of the largest downtown amusement centers in the city with a large number of movie houses, theaters and other pleasure facilities, in addition to numerous restaurants.

5 min. 3 min. Asakusa Sta. (Subway Ginza or Toei Asakusa Line) ................... Kaminarimon Gate and the Nakamise-dori Arcade ...................... 2 min. 1 min. 10 min. Demboin Temple ................. Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon Temple) .................. Asakusa Shrine ................. Hanayashiki

............................. Sengen Shrine ............................... TOKYO SKYTREE .................. TOKYO SKYTREE Sta.
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Asakusa Kannon Temple, is named after the Kannon or Goddess of Mercy to whom the tall main hall is dedicated. This temple is said to have been founded in the 7th century by three fishermen, who discovered in their nets one day a tiny image of Kannon only 5 cm in height. The imposing main hall, Sensoji Hondo , (Open daily 6:0017:00 (Apr.Sep.), 6:3017:00 (Oct.Mar.), Admission: Free), is approached by the 9-m-wide, 140-m-long Nakamise-dori Arcade , a paved promenade, extending from Kaminarimon Gatewith its huge red lantern and the wooden images of the Thunder and Wind Gods to Hozomon Gateor Treasure-house Gate. The promenade forms a colorful avenue of small shops and stalls selling everything from kimono and Japanese wigs to traditional candy. With their brightly colored decorations and uniform structure, these shops present a very picturesque sight, especially at night. To the right of the Kannondo stands Nitenmon

, or Gate, an entrance to Asakusa Shrine more popularly Sanja-sama (lit. three shrines), built by order of the third Tokugawa Shogun in memory of the three fishermen. Sanja Matsuri Festival of the shrine, annually held in May, is very popular. Demboin Temple , situated to the west of Nakamise-dori Arcade, contains Sensoji Temples chief abbots living quarters. You need a permission to enter. Hanayashiki is a small amusement park for young people. Open 10:0017:00, 18:00, 19:00 or 21:00. Admission: 900 for adults. Sengen Shrine is noted for the Potted Plant Fair held in late May & late Jun. TOKYO SKYTREE is the worlds tallest free-standing broadcasting tower, a new famous Tokyo spot. Open: 8:0022:00. For more information: http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/

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Sumida River Cruise (Between Asakusa and Hinode Pier or Hama Rikyu Garden near JR Hamamatsucho Sta.) Time required: 40 min. One-way fare: 760 to Hinode Pier, 720 to the Garden Departs almost every 40 min. Contact: TOKYO Cruise Ship Co., LTD. 0120-977311 (9:3017:30) For more information: http://www.suijobus.co.jp/ Kappabashi Dogugai-dori Ave.: Street with lots of wholesale shops such as kitchenware, food samples made of wax and the like.

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Tokyos

Big Festivals

Kanda Matsuri Festival of Kanda Myojin Shrine: Held on the weekend closest to May 15 (its regular festival day) in every odd-numbered year. Dozens of Mikoshi (portable shrines) are paraded in the neighboring area of the shrine. A gala tea ceremony is also offered. Sanja Matsuri Festival of Asakusa Shrine: Held for 3 days over the 3rd weekend in May. Nearly 100 Mikoshi (portable shrines) parade through the streets of the Asakusa District. Many other traditional entertainments are also performed. Sanno Festival of Hie Shrine: Mid-Jun. in even-numbered years. This festival features a procession of Mikoshi (portable shrines) through the busy streets around the Akasaka District.

Antique & Flea Markets In Tokyo

At Nogi Shrine Hours: 2nd Sun. of each month except Nov., from dawn to dusk. Access: 1-min. walk from Nogizaka Sta. on Subway Chiyoda Line. At Gokokuji Temple Hours: 2nd Sat. of each month, 7:0016:00. Access: 1-min. walk from Gokokuji Sta. on Subway Yurakucho Line. At Arai Yakushi Temple Hours: Antique Markets: 1st Sun. of Feb. Dec. dawn to dusk. (Temple festival or En-nichi: 8th, 18th, 28th day of each month, from around 10:00 to dusk). Access: 5-min. walk from Araiyakushi-mae Sta. on Seibu-Shinjuku Line or 15 min. walk from JR Nakano Sta. At Hanazono Shrine Hours: Every Sun., from dawn to dusk. Access: 5-min. walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Sta. on Subway Marunouchi, Fukutoshin, or Toei Shinjuku Line. At Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine Hours: 1st Sun. (except Jan.), 2nd Sun. and 4th Sun. (except the date 28) of each month, from dawn to dusk. Access: 3-min. walk from Monzen-Nakacho Sta. or Kiba Sta. on Subway Tozai Line. Oedo Antiques Fair (One of the largest open-air markets in Japan) Hours: Every 1st & 3rd Sun. of each month, 9:0016:00 Access: Tokyo International Forum, 1-min. walk from Yurakucho Sta. on JR Yamanote Line or Subway Yurakucho Line. Tel: 03-6407-6011 (available on the date of the fair and the evening before)/03-5444-2157 (executive committee) URL: http://antique-market.jp/eng/index.shtml Oedo Antiques Fair at Yoyogi (Antiques, arts and crafts) Hours: Every 2nd or 4th Wed. of each month, 9:0016:00 Access: Yoyogi Park, 5-minutes walk from Harajuku Sta. on JR Yamanote Line or Yoyogi Koen Sta. on Subway Chiyoda Line. Meiji Park Super Jumbo Flea Market Hours: Please check the homepage. (http://www.otakara.net/) Access: 7-min. walk from JR Sendagaya Sta. or 6-min. walk from Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Sta. on Subway Oedo Line.

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Here you will see the modern, lively side of Tokyo as well as its traditional, quiet side.
5 min. 5 min. 7 min. Onarimon Sta. (Subway Toei Mita Line) .......... Zojoji Temple ........ Tokyo Tower ........ Kamiyacho Sta. (Subway Hibiya Line) 04 min. 8 min. 5 min. Roppongi Sta. (Subway Hibiya Line, Toei Oedo Line) ............... Roppongi Hills ............ National Art Center, Tokyo ............. 3 min. Tokyo Mid Town ........................ Roppongi Sta. or Nogizaka Sta. (Subway Chiyoda Line)

Shiba area : Zojoji Templewas formerly the family temple of the Tokugawas. The red-lacquered two-story Main Gate built in 1605, is included among the nations Important Cultural Properties. Open: Daily 6:0017:00. Admission: Free. For more information: http://www.zojoji.or.jp/en/index.html Tokyo Tower , a 333-m-high independent steel tower, is both a telecasting and an entertainment center, housing various exhibition halls, shops and restaurants. A grand view of the entire city of Tokyo and Tokyo Bay can be obtained from the observation platforms. Open: Daily 9:00 22:00. Admission: 820 to the 150-m-high Main Observatory; an additional 600 to the 250-m-high Special Observatory. On the 1st floor is an aquarium (1,000), and on the 3rd floor is a wax museum (500). For more information: http://www.tokyotower.co.jp/english/ Other places of interest : Atago Shrine , originally founded in 1603 and rebuilt in 1958, will surprise you due to its steep stair climb up Atago Hill which will leave you breathless. Open: Hours changes by seasons. Admission: Free. Okura Shukokan Museum , located next to the Hotel Okura, has a collection of fine arts and crafts of early Japan and other Asian countries. Open: 10:0016:30 (enter by 16:00), Closed: Mon., year-end & New Years holiday. Admission: 800 (for the regular exhibition)

Roppongi area :
Roppongi , centered in the Roppongi intersection,

is a town catering especially to the young and adventurous. Snack shops and bars are open into the wee hours, drawing many night owls. Roppongi Hills , Roppongi Hills provides a big scale of entertainments of art, food, fashion, cinemas, etc. Since it has a welcoming atmosphere for any nationality, many people get together from various countries. Enjoy splendid 360-degree views from Tokyo City View, an observation deck located on the 52nd floor of the Mori Tower. Not high enough? Visit the Sky Deck, on the roof of the tower. The spectacular open-air panorama will take your breath away. For more information: http://www.roppongihills.com/en/ The National Art Center, Tokyo , has the largest total exhibition space in Japan. Contains a unique museum shop where you can find souvenirs from Tokyo. Open: 10:0018:00 (20:00 on Fri.). Closed: On Tuesdays, the last few days of December, and the first few days of January. Admission: Determined for each exhibition. For more information: http://www.nact.jp/english/index.html Tokyo Midtown , is a composite urban district with stores, restaurants, offices, hotels and museum, also comprises rich greenery in its park and garden. For more information: http://www.tokyo-midtown.com/en/index.html

FROM SHIBUYAS KOEN-DORI TO MEIJI SHRINE AREA

From Shibuyas Koen-dori to Meiji Shrine

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From Shibuyas Koen-dori to Meiji Shrine Shibuya and Harajuku combine to form one of Tokyos most fashionable districts, teeming with boutiques and restaurants, and favored by younger Tokyoites.
12 min. 15 min. 30 min. JR Shibuya Sta. ........................ NHK Broadcast Center ..................... Yoyogi Sports Center .................. Yoyogi Park .................... 35 min. 5 min. 10 min. 10 min. Meiji Shrine ............................. Takeshita-dori ......................... Omotesando ............................. Nezu Museum .................................. 5 min. Ota Memorial Museum of Art ................................. JR Harajuku Sta. NHK Broadcast CenterNHK , a 23-story Takeshita-dori , energetic street lined with many

building, is complete with modern programming production facilities, including a computer center, a news center and a satellite transmission control center. Studio Park on the 3rd and 4th floors is open to the public, 10:0018:00 (enter by 17:30), Closed: 3rd Mon. of each month and Dec. 31. Admission: 200. Yoyogi Sports Center , adjacent to the park, was one of the three major staging arenas for the Olympic Games. Here are two huge ultra-modern structures, the National Indoor Stadium that can accommodate 15,000 spectators for swimming and diving events, and its Annex housing a basketball court with a seating capacity of 4,000. Yoyogi Park , the former site of Tokyo Olympic Village, is a quiet thickly-wooded park with a wild bird sanctuary, a childrens playground and a cycling course. Meijijingu Shrine , standing in an extensive thickly-wooded parkland, is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his consort. The sanctuary is a particularly fine example of Shinto architecture. Open daily from dawn to sunset. Admission: Free. The Treasure exhibition behind the shrine contains objects associated with the Emperor. Open: 9:0016:00. Please enter 30 min before the closing time. Admission: 500. For more information: http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/ index.html

boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. New teenage fashions originate here and always attract a great many young boys and girls, who can be seen walking along this street eating ice cream or crepes in the typical Harajuku style. Omotesandois a major avenue that runs for almost 1 km between JR Harajuku Sta. and Omotesando Sta. on the subway. This broad, tree-lined thoroughfare is lined with stores displaying the newest fashion trends, including many luxury brands. Other popular destinations include Kiddy Land, the Oriental Bazaar and the Omotesando Hills complex, which includes a shopping mall and residences. A great way to enjoy the avenue is to stroll its maze of narrow back streets, home to one-of-a-kind shops, beauty salons and upscale cafes that lure throngs of fashion-conscious people. Nezu Museum , designed by Kengo KUMA, has an excellent collection of Japanese & Oriental arts. 10 min. walk from Omotesando subway station. Open: 10:00 17:00 (Latest entry 16:30). Closed: Mon., year-end and New Years holiday. Admission: 1,000. 1,200 for special exhibition. Ota Memorial Museum of Art exhibits the collection by Mr. Seizo Ota of woodblock prints. Open: 10:3017:30 (enter by 17:00). Closed: Mon., Dec.21Jan.2. Admission: 700 or more. For more information: http://www. ukiyoe-ota-muse.jp/index-E.html

To save time and money, use one of the following five passes. JR One-Day Train Pass in Tokyo Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass(Tokunai Free Pass) This pass is valid for unlimited travel for one day on all JR rail lines running within the citys 23 wards. Price: 730 for adults, 360 for children (611 years old). Common One-day Ticket Metro and Toei Subway ( ) This pass is valid for unlimited travel for one day on all Tokyo Metro and Toei subway lines. Price: 1,000 for adults, 500 for children (611 years old). Tokyo Metro Subways One-Day Open Ticket (Ichinichi Josha Ken ) The pass is valid for unlimited travel for one day on all Tokyo Metro subway lines. Price: 710 for adults, 360 for children (611 years old). JR Train, Subway & Bus One-Day Pass (Tokyo Free Kippu ) Valid for unlimited travel for one day on all of Tokyos JR trains (within 23 wards), all subways, streetcars and city buses. Price: 1,580 for adults, 790 for children (611 years old). One-day Economy Pass (Toei-Marugoto-Kippu ) This pass is valid for one day of unlimited travel on Streetcars, Toei Buses, Toei Subway Lines, and the Nippori-Toneri Liner. Price: 700 for adults, 350 for children PASMO (IC card / smart card with public transit and e-money functions) This IC card can be used to ride almost any mode of public transportation in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including JR railways, subways and buses. It also stores electronic money and can be used for payment at stores accepting PASMO. You can buy and recharge the value of cards at many transit facilities, including subway and railway stations. For more information: http://www.pasmo.co.jp/en/index.html JR SUICA (IC card / smart card with public transit and e-money functions ) This IC card can be used to ride almost any mode of public transportation in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including JR railways, subways and buses. It also stores electronic money and can be used for payment at stores accepting SUICA. You can buy and recharge the value of cards at many transit facilities, including subway and railway stations. For more information: http://www.jreast.co.jp/suica/index.html

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THE S H I NJ UKU A RE A
Shinjuku is a fast developing shopping and amusement quarter, and is one of Tokyos largest commuter terminals. There are three Shinjukus; South, East and West. Bustling South & East Shinjuku is a heaven for shopping, people-watching, movie-going,
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eating and drinking. West Shinjuku, on the other hand, is exceptional for strolling along wide boulevards and Tokyo-viewing from the tops of the soaring skyscrapers.

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the property of the Imperial Family, is now one of Tokyos largest and most popular parks for strolling or admiring the flowering shrubs and foliage. Highlights of the year are the cherry blossoms in Apr. and the maple leaves in Autumn. Open: 9:0016:30 (enter by 16:00). Closed: Mon. and Dec. 29 Jan. 3 Admission: 200. http://www.env.go.jp/garden/shinjukugyoen/english/index.html Hanazono Shrine , revered by Tokugawa, is noted for its grand Tori-no-Ichi Fair held on the Cock Day (lunar calendar) of Nov. at which lucky bamboo rakes decorated with trinkets are sold. Admission: Free. Shinjuku Promenade Park ,a roadside promenade park, is a marble-flagged pavement lined on both sides with numerous trees and forms an oasis in the midst of this bustling area. Kabukicho , is an amusement district for the young and adventurous, packed with many eateries, bars,

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game centers and movie houses. Subnade , extending for four blocks, is an underground fashionable street abounding with shops of all kinds. Shinjukus Skyscraperis a cluster of ultramodern high-rise buildings from 25 to 55 stories in height. Some are modern hotels and others are office buildings the upper floors of which contain a number of restaurants featuring superb views. One of these is the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bldg. : Its observatory on the 45th floor (202 m.) is open to the public. [North observatory] Open: 9:3023:00 (enter by 22:30), Closed: 2nd and 4th Mondays, Dec. 2931 and Jan. 23. [South observatory] Open: 9:3017:30 (enter by 17:00), Closed: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Dec. 2931 and Jan. 23. Admission: Free. Tel: 03-5320-7890 For more information: http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/ENGLISH/ TMG/observat.htm

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The Shinjuku Sta. South Exit Area : Takashimaya Times Square is right in front of the New South Exit of Shinjuku Station. The Shinjuku Southern Terrace is located on the opposite side of Takashimaya Times Square.

The promenade is lined with fashionable shops and restaurants. During the winter holiday season, both sides are decorated with beautiful Christmas lights.

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Tokyo Big Sight is an exhibition hall with unique impressive design. A variety of events take place, from business exhibitions to rock concerts. There are also restaurants and an observatory. The opening hours may change depending on the event. Palette Town is a complex of leisure facilities. Venus Fort offers 160 of shops and restaurants in the classical Italian atmosphere. Mega Web is a showcase ranging from vintage cars to racing cars presented by TOYOTA. Mega Web is an automotive theme park located in the Palette Town complex. It was created by prominent Japanese automaker Toyota. Attractions include the Toyota City Showcase, where many models of Toyota vehicles can be seen. You can select a car and test-drive it in 1.3 km driving course. Reservation is required in advance. Tel: (0800)0800489 (11:0018:00 Japanese only). Charges: 300 or more (depending on attractions). Open: 11:0020:00 or 21:00. For more information: http://www.megaweb.gr.jp/English/ Tokyo Port Museum , located on the 20th

floor of Aomi Frontier Bldg. exhibits panels, scale models, reflections showing the connection between Tokyo Port and Rinkai-fukutoshin. Open: 9:3017:00. Closed: Mon. Dec. 28Jan. 4. Admission: 200. National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation , nicknamed MeSci opened in July 2001. Here, visitors can experience the latest developments in science and technology by hands-on exhibits, participating in various events, and meeting scientists and technicians. Open: 10:0017:00 (enter by 16:30). Closed: Tue. (except school holiday seasons), Dec. 28Jan. 1. Admission: 600 (19 years old and over), 200 (up to 18 years old). For more information: http://www.miraikan.jst.go. jp/en/ Museum of Maritime Sciencehas stopped exhibition in part for renewal preparation. Open: 10:00 17:00. Closed: Mon., Dec. 28Jan. 3. Admission: Free. For more information: http://funenokagakukan.or.jp/index.html Fuji Television , dominating the Odaiba skyline, features its unique architecture designed by Kenzo Tange.

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TOKYO WALKS is regarded as the Rainbow Bridge entrance to Tokyo Bay Area. It can be crossed using the Yurikamome Line, by cars or on foot. The best view point is from Odaiba-kaihin Park. , opened in Oedo-Onsen Monogatari 2003 as first and only hot spring theme park, has inside and open-air baths and a foot bath in a Japanese garden. Open: 11:009:00 of next morning. Entrance Fees: Adults (12 years old and over) 1,980, Children (411 years old) 900. (After 18:00: Adults 1,480, Children 900. If you stay after 2:00 a.m., additional 1,700 is charged.)

Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo from the observatory and get a behind the scenes look at the making of TV programs on the fifth floor promenade. Open: 10:0018:00. Closed: Mon. Admission for the observation deck: 500 (tickets on sale until 17:00) For more information: http://www.fujitv.co.jp/index. html Diver City Tokyo Plazaoffers shopping, entertainment and the largest food court in the area. The Plaza is distinguished by the life-sized 18 meter-high Gundam statue guarding the entrance. It forms part of the first permanent Gundam entertainment facility in the world. Open: 10:0021:00 (Food Court 22:00, Restaurants 11:00 23:00) Odaiba-kaihin Parkis especially popular in Odaiba area. It is very pleasant to take a walk with fine views of Rainbow Bridge. The beach provides a nice bathing place in Summer but swimming is prohibited.

Note: Museums, gardens and many other facilities are closed during the New Years holiday and generally, if their weekly closing day is a national holiday, they are closed the following day instead. Admission is usually 30min. before closing.

Goodwill Guide Groups offer tourists from overseas local tours guided in English or other languages. The guides are registered with JNTO and display the badge shown. As they are volunteers, there is no charge for their service. You are only expected to pay for their transportaion, admission to tourist facilities if you visit any and their meals if you eat with them.

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TOURIST INFORMATION

JNTO Website www.jnto.go.jp/eng/arrange/essential/guideservice.html

Tokyo Tourist Information Centers (Tokyo Metropolitan Government): Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Head Office (Main Bldg. No.1, 1F) Tel. (03)5321-3077 9:3018:30; Closed on year-end & New Year's holiday Haneda Airport Branch (Haneda Airport Big Bird Bldg. 1F) 9:0022:00; Open daily Tel. (03)5757-9345 Keisei Ueno Station Branch (outside Keisei Ueno Station ticket gate) 9:3018:30; Open daily Tel. (03)3836-3471 Asakusa Cultural and Sightseeing Center 2-19-10, Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo. Tel: (03)3842-5566 9:3020:00 (English spoken: 10:0017:00); Open daily Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center 1-1-3, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. 8:0018:00; Open daily Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu 1-31-11, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo. 7:0023:00; Open daily

Tourist Information Center (TIC)

TIC of Japan National Tourism Organization is your helping hand while in Japan. Its main services are providing travel information and free literature on Japan such as tourist spots, transportation, and accomodation, etc, and suggesting tour itineraries. 1st Fl., Shin Tokyo Bldg., 3-3-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005 Tel. 03-3201-3331 Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed: Jan. 1st)

Welcome Card enables all overseas visitors to specific area to receive

Tel: (03)5321-7887

benefit of discounted fees at tourist facilities, accommodations, restaurants, souvenir shops, and more.

Tokyo Handy Guide / Tokyo Handy Map

(Valid users) All non-Japanese (Area of use) Tokyo (Type) Coupons (Availability) JNTO TIC; Tokyo Tourist Information Centers (in Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Haneda Airport and Keisei Ueno Station); Tokyo Tourist Information Offices (145 offices in Tokyo); JNTO Overseas Offices and others. (Use) You can receive a discount on the entrance fee at 37 affiliated facilities in Tokyo by using one of the enclosed coupons.

Tel: (03)3843-2345

TOBU Sightseeing Service Center Tel: (03)3841-2871 Asakusa Sta., 1-4-16, Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo. 8:0014:30; Closed on Dec.30Jan.3

All information, including transportation schedules, fares, prices and accommodation charges, which is contained in this leaflet is based on data as of September 2012, and is subject to change without notice. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of all information, regrettably errors do occasionally occur. Therefore, you should check with organizations concerned for updated and accurate information on your chosen destination. JNTO shall not be liable for any loss or damage of whatever nature that may arise as a result, directly or indirectly, from the use of any of the information or material contained in this leaflet.
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