tokyo
"Eastern Capital"
BEST TIME TO GO
The best time to visit Tokyo is March, April, October and November when weather is great without heavy rains and high temperatures of summer. The spring is magical with a cherry blossom season, when sightseeing, outdoor activities, parks and gardens are at their best. Autumn is another excellent time to visit Tokyo, as the humidity has subsided and the trees in Tokyo’s parks and gardens are ablaze with vibrant autumn colours - perfect for a photo opportunity.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Today, Tokyo is one of the world's great cities and it offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture and dining to its visitors. It is a hi-tech showcase of modern Japan, and yet some parts evoke the past with low-slung wooden buildings and glowing lanterns radiating surprising warmth. The city's history can be appreciated in districts such as Asakusa and in many historic temples and gardens and excellent museums. Tokyo is a foodies paradise, with more Michelin stars restaurants than any city on earth. So, if you're after the culinary experience, Tokyo has food that will amaze you. The shopping is incredible as well - if you can't find it in Tokyo, it probably doesn't exist.
TRAVEL TIPS
Always remember to carry some cash on you, while many larger stores have begun to accept credit cards, many smaller shops still do not take them. You can find currency exchanges at the airports and throughout the city, or you can withdraw money from ATM’s.
There are no trash cans on the streets of Tokyo so make sure you have a plastic bag in which you can curry your rubbish with you, which can dispose of at the end of the day. Sometimes you can find bins on train platforms and at the front of convenience stores.
You’ll find quite a few English speakers around central Tokyo but having a translation app is still very handy. There are places where people are more likely speak English—train stations, airports, and major tourist attractions especially. Try to save your questions for those places.
KEY ATTRACTIONS AND
ACTIVITIES
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The Imperial Palace
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Ginza District: Shop 'til you Drop
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Visit Sensoji, Asakusa
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National Museum of Nature and Science
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Ueno Park and Zoo
Shibuya
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Tokyo Skytree
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Tokyo Disneyland
HOW TO GET AROUND
Taking a taxi is excellent way to get around, especially outside of rush hour, however they are very expensive and more likely than not involves you getting stuck in traffic. Subways and trains are the best way to get around Tokyo, its usually more efficient, even if it’s more complicated. When traveling by subway or train, the first thing you should do upon exiting your compartment is to look for yellow signs posted on every platform that tell you which exit to take for particular buildings and attractions. Remember it will always take longer than you think.
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT tokyo
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Tokyo is the largest metropolitan in the world, with population of 36 million people spread over 3 prefectures. Tokyo first settled around 3000 BC and at that time Tokyo was just a small fishing village named Edo. Name was changed to Tokyo in 1868 when it became the imperial capital of Japan and the name Tokyo translates to “Eastern Capital”.
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Tokyo has more top-rated restaurants than any other city, surpassing even Paris. It is home to over 14 three-star Michelin restaurants.
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There is even a skyscraper in Tokyo which tells you, using coloured lights, whether you should bring an umbrella when you go outside.
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The busiest Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station serves roughly 1.2 billion passengers each year. Also, 45 of the 51 busiest train stations in the world are in Japan.
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Tokyo is one of the best shopping destinations in the world. If you make a purchase over 5000 yen at a licensed store, tourists can take advantage of tax-free shopping.
LUXURY HOTELS TO STAY
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Hotel New Otani Tokyo
Surrounded by a beautiful 400-year old Japanese garden, Hotel New Otani Tokyo is situated in central Tokyo the Hotel New Otani Tokyo contains nearly 1,500 rooms, more than 30 dining options and a shopping arcade, as well as a post office, dentist, doctor, hairdresser, spa and summer pool.
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The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo
A stay at this downtown Tokyo hotel begins on the 45th level of the city’s tallest building, where floor-to-ceiling windows perfectly frame the skyline, from Tokyo Tower to Mt. Fuji. As guests settle into their stay, they discover luxury amenities as impressive as the view: seven incredible restaurants, Club Level accommodations, a floor dedicated to health and wellness and newly reimagined meeting spaces.
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Prince Park Tower Tokyo
Standing amidst a park so green and verdant it seems nothing like Tokyo, with Tokyo Tower visible off to one side, enjoy a relaxing stay here. There is also a wide variety of facilities. Bowling and beauty treatment, spas and fitness and hot springs are facilities you will rarely be able to enjoy in any other Tokyo hotel.
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HOTTEST RESTAURANTS RIGHT NOW
Ninja Akasaka, Chiyoda
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Fine dining restaurant
This restaurnat definitely wins points for creating one of the most fascinating and memorable dining experience ever. As suggested by its name, the restaurant has an underlying ninja theme from its interior filled with secluded private dining rooms along with incredibly creative ninja themed Japanese food.
LUXIS Aqua Restaurant and Bar, Shibuya
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Fine dining restaurant
A huge aquarium with a height of 5 meters that reaches to the ceiling of the stairway, sea turtles, sharks, and tropical fish swim gracefully. Under the sparkling chandelier, you will have an unforgettable dinner with an extraordinary and luxurious atmosphere!
day tours to book before to leave
Tokyo Morning Tour: Meiji Shrine, Senso-ji Temple and Ginza Shopping District
See some of the top Tokyo temples, gardens and shopping areas during this 4-hour bus tour, perfect for first-time city visitors and those short on time. During your Tokyo exploration you’ll marvel at the city’s Meiji Jingu Shrine, see the Imperial Palace East Garden and stop at Asakusa Kannon Temple (known as Senso-ji). Finish your excursion at the busy Ginza shopping district and the colorful Nakamise Street, another commercial hotspot. This overview of the temples, shopping and shrines of Tokyo includes a guide, transportation between sites, and entrance fees.
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