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