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Things to do in Tokyo

TOKYO ATTRACTIONSprovide a Western style bar, with
Tokyo National Museum - A huge complexreasonably priced drink, English
that has ancient temple treasures,speaking bar staff, happy hour, a
beautiful kimonos that are centuriescocktail list to die for, cheap pub
old, Japanese armour and weapons andgrub, a dukebox and a dart board. What
numerous other displays reflecting themore could you want! My favorites are
culture and history of this fascinatingthe one in Roppongi, Tokyo and Kawasaki,
country.Yokohama. The one in Roppongi is on the
Ancient relics and figurines dating backmain entertainment strip in Roppongi
to centuries BC and many artifacts frombeside the McDonalds.
the oriental areas outside of Japan areThe one in Kawasaki is right in front of
also housed here.the main entrance of the JR station.
Senso- ji Temple - Experience theThere are also HUBs in Shibuya,
religious heart of Tokyo.This temple wasShinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno and other key
built on the site of a shrine datingareas in Tokyo.
back to 645 and is Tokyo's most sacredTOKYO SHOPPING
temple. Thousands of worshipers streamBring on the credit card, where does one
through here to light candles, throwbegin? Mitsukoshi in Nihonbashi is a
coin offerings and to take in the smokegood start should you want to browse
of holy incense, believed to havethrough a department store for starters.
healing powers.Tokyo Decks combines five levels of
Imperial Palace - The original buildingshops with restaurants for that breather
commenced in 1590, during the Edo periodbetween purchases and a games centre for
further extentions made it the worldsthe kids.
largest castle. Unfortunately only theJapan is well known for electronic wares
inner complex stands today. Walk throughand Akihabara District has shops that
the gardens, now public parks, and makestock an unbelievable selection but
a point of taking a look at thedon't think that you will be getting
Nijubashi gate and enjoying the viewhuge bargains though, as the prices are
from the castles keep (Honmaru). Therelatively high. Have your passport
emperor's huge Samurai guards were onceready to request tax free prices when
housed in the Hyakunin Basho buildingavailable.
nearby.Always make sure that what you buy is
TOKYO RESTAURANTScompatible with voltage and your other
Otaka-Ginza - near the Sony Bldg. Theequipment at home or your wonderful buy
fish hot- pot is a must for deliciouswill turn out to be a white elephant! T-
warm winter fare, traditionally ladledZone and Gateway Country are recommended
from a bubbling pot and serving betweenfor English computer soft- and hardware.
4.30pm and 11pm.Photographers can get the latest camera
Tsukiji Edogin - Tsukiji. You must haveequipment in the West Shinjuku area.
sushi when in Japan and this is one ofTOKYO CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES Tokyo
the best places to get it. HugelyDisneyland - Chiba. Something for the
popular, this restaurant has expandedkid in all of us.
rapidly and is highly recommended, theyAmazing Square - Heaven for little
are open from 11am to 9.30 in theJohnny, watch him battle it out with
evening.space aliens playing hi- tech
Benihana - Nihonbashi. Famous for theirinteractive games. Japan is always on
teppanyaki: you select meat, seafood andthe cutting edge of this technology.
veg which is cooked on a griddle whileUnesco Village - A dinosaur themed
you watch. Open from 11am to 10pm withamusement park, big monsters have always
delicacies such as lobster and abalonebeen a drawcard for kids. Life- sized,
this is a must for delicious eating,mobile and noisy, these are guaranteed
Japanese style.to give the more sensitive kid a few
Nodaiwa - Tokyo Tower. Bubble bubblesleepless nights.
boil and trouble..eye of newt- thisUeno Zoo is not just for kids, but they
acclaimed restaurant is open for lunchprobably enjoy it more than adults do.
between 11am & 1.30 and dinner from 5-The zoo is located in Ueno Park, where
8pm and specialises in eel dishes,there are temples and shrines, museums,
considered a great delicacy in Japan.flower gardens, cafes and restaurants
TOKYO BARS & CLUBS Birdland - Roppongi'sand plenty of green areas. If you are
Square. For a bit of class this isstuck in the middle of Tokyo at your
Tokyo's hottest jazz club, situated inwits end on how to entertain the kids;
the Square Building which houses clubswell Ueno Park in general and the zoo in
on all the floors. So if you get tiredparticular is a good way to give the
of the jazz, hey, just move up to thekids a fun filled day. You can use the
next floor! Pentax Gallery - Minato-ku.Ueno Keisei line, the subway Ginza line,
One of the many popular nightclubs inthe subway Chiyoda line or the infamous
the city where you can party the nightJR Yamanote line to get to Ueno Park and
away.zoo. From the JR station take the "Park
Blues Alley Japan - Meguro Stationexit". From there it is easy to find
Hotel. A cosy eclectic club where rock,your way to the zoo - just follow the
blues and jazz can be enjoyed.signs. The zoo is a little expensive so
There are "HUB" bars all over Tokyo andyou may want to bring packed lunches and
they are always busy because; theyyour own refreshments.



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