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Things to do in Tokyo

TOKYO  ATTRACTIONSWestern style bar, with reasonably priced
drink, English speaking bar staff, happy
Tokyo National Museum - A huge complex thathour, a cocktail list to die for, cheap pub
has ancient temple treasures, beautifulgrub, a dukebox and a dart board. What more
kimonos that are centuries old, Japanesecould you want! My favorites are the one in
armour and weapons and numerous otherRoppongi, Tokyo and Kawasaki, Yokohama. The
displays reflecting the culture and historyone in Roppongi is on the main entertainment
of  this  fascinating  country.strip  in  Roppongi  beside  the  McDonalds.
Ancient relics and figurines dating back toThe one in Kawasaki is right in front of the
centuries BC and many artifacts from themain  entrance  of  the  JR  station.
oriental areas outside of Japan are also
housed  here.There are also HUBs in Shibuya, Shinjuku,
Ikebukuro, Ueno and other key areas in Tokyo.
Senso- ji Temple - Experience the religious
heart of Tokyo.This temple was built on theTOKYO  SHOPPING
site of a shrine dating back to 645 and is
Tokyo's most sacred temple. Thousands ofBring on the credit card, where does one
worshipers stream through here to lightbegin? Mitsukoshi in Nihonbashi is a good
candles, throw coin offerings and to take instart should you want to browse through a
the smoke of holy incense, believed to havedepartment  store  for  starters.
healing  powers.
Tokyo Decks combines five levels of shops
Imperial Palace - The original buildingwith restaurants for that breather between
commenced in 1590, during the Edo periodpurchases  and  a  games centre for the kids.
further extentions made it the worlds largest
castle. Unfortunately only the inner complexJapan is well known for electronic wares and
stands today. Walk through the gardens, nowAkihabara District has shops that stock an
public parks, and make a point of taking aunbelievable selection but don't think that
look at the Nijubashi gate and enjoying theyou will be getting huge bargains though, as
view from the castles keep (Honmaru). Thethe prices are relatively high. Have your
emperor's huge Samurai guards were oncepassport ready to request tax free prices
housed in the Hyakunin Basho building nearby.when  available.
TOKYO  RESTAURANTSAlways make sure that what you buy is
compatible with voltage and your other
Otaka-Ginza - near the Sony Bldg. The fishequipment at home or your wonderful buy will
hot- pot is a must for delicious warm winterturn out to be a white elephant! T- Zone and
fare, traditionally ladled from a bubblingGateway Country are recommended for English
pot  and  serving  between  4.30pm  and 11pm.computer  soft-  and  hardware.
Tsukiji Edogin - Tsukiji. You must have sushiPhotographers can get the latest camera
when in Japan and this is one of the bestequipment  in  the  West  Shinjuku  area.
places to get it. Hugely popular, this
restaurant has expanded rapidly and is highlyTOKYO CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES Tokyo Disneyland
recommended, they are open from 11am to 9.30-  Chiba. Something for the kid in all of us.
in  the  evening.
Amazing Square - Heaven for little Johnny,
Benihana - Nihonbashi. Famous for theirwatch him battle it out with space aliens
teppanyaki: you select meat, seafood and vegplaying hi- tech interactive games. Japan is
which is cooked on a griddle while you watch.always on the cutting edge of this
Open from 11am to 10pm with delicacies suchtechnology.
as lobster and abalone this is a must for
delicious  eating,  Japanese  style.Unesco Village - A dinosaur themed amusement
park, big monsters have always been a
Nodaiwa - Tokyo Tower. Bubble bubble boil anddrawcard for kids. Life- sized, mobile and
trouble..eye of newt- this acclaimednoisy, these are guaranteed to give the more
restaurant is open for lunch between 11am &sensitive  kid  a  few  sleepless  nights.
1.30 and dinner from 5- 8pm and specialises
in eel dishes, considered a great delicacy inUeno Zoo is not just for kids, but they
Japan.probably  enjoy  it  more  than  adults  do.
TOKYO BARS & CLUBS Birdland - Roppongi'sThe zoo is located in Ueno Park, where there
Square. For a bit of class this is Tokyo'sare temples and shrines, museums, flower
hottest jazz club, situated in the Squaregardens, cafes and restaurants and plenty of
Building which houses clubs on all thegreen areas. If you are stuck in the middle
floors. So if you get tired of the jazz, hey,of Tokyo at your wits end on how to entertain
just move up to the next floor! Pentaxthe kids; well Ueno Park in general and the
Gallery - Minato-ku. One of the many popularzoo in particular is a good way to give the
nightclubs in the city where you can partykids a fun filled day. You can use the Ueno
the  night  away.Keisei line, the subway Ginza line, the
subway Chiyoda line or the infamous JR
Blues Alley Japan - Meguro Station Hotel. AYamanote line to get to Ueno Park and zoo.
cosy eclectic club where rock, blues and jazzFrom the JR station take the "Park exit".
can  be  enjoyed.From there it is easy to find your way to the
zoo - just follow the signs. The zoo is a
There are "HUB" bars all over Tokyo and theylittle expensive so you may want to bring
are always busy because; they provide apacked lunches and your own refreshments.



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