| The capital city of
Japan, Tokyo has a lot to offer and is at the forefront of
innovation in electronics and finance. The lifestyle here
is vibrant and hectic, with plenty of bars, restaurants and
shops. Getting around the city is easy as Tokyo has one of
the world's best metro systems. However, Tokyo is expensive
by Western standards and a very crowded city where certain
customs should be observed.
For
cheap flights to Tokyo look out for airline promotions and
low season, off-peak discount airline tickets. Flying via
another Asian hub, rather than direct, can get you a better
price.
Shopping:
Japan in general is very expensive,
but for electronics you can pick up the latest innovations
before they reach the European market. If you like gadgets,
this is the type of shopping you'll love.
Recommended Stores - Akihabara
Electric Town is an unbelievable place to find the latest
electronic innovations.
Best Buys - Electronic
Goods
Opening Times -
09.00 to 19.00 daily.
Sightseeing
Attractions:
National Sumo Stadium - experience
sumo wrestling, Japan's favourite sport. Cost Y6,000.
Imperial Palace
- The royal palace of the Emperor of Japan.
The Nijubasi Bridge
- considered to be the best bridge in Japan and a must to
see before leaving Tokyo.
Asakusa Kannon
- is a sacred area leading up to the holy shrine. Inside
this complex there are handicraft shops and outside you
can take a cruise down the Sumida river.
The Shitamachi Museum
- this museum displays items from the Edo to Taisho eras.
Senso - Ji Temple
- a huge paper lantern hangs outside this oldest temple
in Tokyo.
Others - Tokyo
has a variety of beautiful gardens such as East Garden,
Hama Rikyu Garden and Shinjuku Garden. Perfect environments
to relax in surrounded by exotic and attractive fauna.
Recommended
Entertainment:
Night Clubs/Bars/Discos -
countless venues in the Ropponga, Shinjuki and Nisha-Asabu
areas offering the best of nightlife that Tokyo has to offer.
Kareoke is a popular pasttime in bars.
Traditional - your
hotel can give details of shows featuring national dance
and theatre
Amusement Parks
- Tokyo Disneyland has plenty of magical experiences including
"Jungle Cruise", Space Mountain" and "Pirates
of the Carribean". Open Mon - Fri, 10.00am - 18.00pm.
Toshimaen/Hydro Polis located in the centre of Tokyo features
many various roller coaster rides, games and water park
attractions for the kids to enjoy.
Eating Out - Local
and international cuisine is easy to find and there are
plenty of places to eat especially within the Isakaya area.
Local recommended dishes include Sushi, Tempura, Noodlesand
Suki-yaki are the most traditional . Try these oriental
dishes washed down with Saki (rice wine liqueur). Japanese
beer such as Kirin or Sapporo are excellent, but amazingly
the Japanese favourite tipple here is Guiness and other
dark ales.
Local Transport :
The Tokyo Metro is one of the most famous in the world.
During rush hours they really cram passengers on, but it's
fast and frequent. Avoid peak hours to travel more comfortably.
* Bus - Y160
* Metro - Y160
* Taxis -Y600 |
