TOKYO 2017

TRAVEL DETAILS
OUTBOUND JOURNEY
Monday 06/02/17
3am

Meet at university to load luggage ready for departure. We would suggest

that the group take provisions from home for the journey and suitable stops
will be made en route as necessary

3.30am

Depart university with or without you!

6am

Check in at Heathrow International Airport for Japan Airlines Flight

Number JL44

9am

Flight departs

Departure
Date
06/02/2017

06/02/2017

Departure
Airport
Heathrow
International
Airport
Abu Dhabi
International
Airport

Departure
Time
09:00

Arrival
Date
06/02/2017

22:10

07/02/2017

Arrival
Airport
Abu Dhabi
International
Airport
Narita
International
Airport

Arrival
Time
20:20

Airline

13:05

Etihad
Airlines

Etihad
Airlines

Flight
Number
A388

A346

Tuesday 07/02/17
1.05pm

Flight arrives at Narita Airport. A coach will be waiting to take you to the hotel.

3.30pm

Estimated arrival at Shinjuku Washington Hotel

RETURN JOURNEY
Tuesday 14/02/15
8am

Breakfast

4.30pm

Group to meet in the hotel lobby, checked out and ready to load your cases in time for the prompt departure of the
coach.

5pm

Coach departs from outside hotel

6.30pm

Check in at Narita Airport

9.25pm

Flight departs

Departure
Date
14/02/2017
15/02/2017

Departure
Airport
Narita
International
Airport
Abu Dhabi
International
Airport

Departure
Time
21:25

Arrival
Date
15/02/2017

08:00

15/02/2017

Arrival
Airport
Abu Dhabi
International
Airport
Heathrow
International
Airport

Arrival
Time
04:45

Airline

12:05

Etihad
Airlines

Etihad
Airlines

Flight
Number
A346
A388

GENERAL TRIP INFO

(Tokyo is 9hrs ahead of the UK)

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE & RESTRICTIONS
CHECKED BAGGAGE:
You are allowed 1 piece of checked baggage weighing no more
than 23kg.
The maximum dimensions are 90 x 75 x 43cm .

CARRYING LIQUIDS:
Passengers may carry a limited quantity of liquids, ie. gels,
lotions, pastes, liquid cosmetics, foams and foodstuffs in their
hand baggage when going through UK airport security
checkpoints.

HAND BAGGAGE:

Restrictions on the quantities of liquids, gels or pastes are:

You are allowed one main piece of hand baggage (no more than
6kg),
The maximum dimensions are 23 x 36 x 56 cm.

they must be held in individual containers not exceeding

100ml

the containers must be carried in a separate, clear-plastic,

zip-top or re-sealable bag

the bag must not exceed 20cm x 20cm (8ins x 8ins) in

dimensions

the bag must not exceed one litre capacity

the bag must be completely closed

the items must fit comfortably in the bag

the bag must be x-ray screened separately from other

hand baggage at airport security points.

Additional items you can bring with you

Your handbag, pocketbook or purse, as you would normally use
it.
Your overcoat or wrap.
Your umbrella or walking stick (these cannot be pointed or
sharp).
A small camera and/or pair of binoculars.
A reasonable amount of reading matter for the flight.
A small amount of duty free goods.
Headphones for onboard use (theyll need the standard 3.5mm
jack).
(please also refer to:
http://www.finnair.com/gb/gb/informationservices/baggage/checked-baggage

RESTRICTED ITEMS:
There is a comprehensive list of what can & cant be carried
onboard here:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Foreigntravel/AirTr
avel/DG_176922

GENERAL TRIP INFO Contd

CURRENCY
1.00 Pound Sterling = 129 Japanese Yen (@ 08/11/16)
MOBILE PHONES
Your mobile phones may not work in Japan if they are not 3G or 4G. They have a different phone system that is not generally compatible with handsets
you get here. If in doubt its worth asking your mobile phone company for advice.
Please bear this in mind so you can arrange meeting places with your friends if you get split up whilst youre over there.
STUDENT CARDS
Dont forget to take your Student Union Card. If its got an ISIC (International Student Identity Card) symbol on it youll be able to get discounts on entry
fees etc.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Naomi Braithwaite: 00 44 (0)7801 720590
Claire Phipps:
00 44 (0)7500 975619
Hotel Shinjuku
00 81 3 3349 8601
24 hour Emergency Medical Service: +44 (0)845 658 9899
INTERESTING WEBSITES
http://pingmag.jp/2007/08/10/tokyo-souvenir/
http://gofukuyasan.com/sunatsudureobi.htm
http://global.japandesign.ne.jp/HTM/REPORT/SW/
http://www.concierge.com/ideas/styledesign/tour/detail?id=1530&page=5
http://www.superfuture.com/city/reviews/review.cfm?ID=2698
MAPS & PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Details on following pages

Tokyo splits into:

Central Tokyo
Northern Tokyo
Western Tokyo
Shinjuku is
Western Tokyo
Fast paced,
modern area.

DAILY ITINERARY
Day 1 Tuesday 07/02/17
Free time - Shinjuku area (hotel area)

Shibuya crossing (Worlds busiest pedestrian crossing)

Hanazono Shrine

Madame Circus

Tokyo Hands

Golden Gai (eateries big trouble little china)

Tokyo metropolitan Government offices (observatory to views of mt. Fuji (on a clear day)

Isetan & Mitsukoshi Department store

Comme Ca. Beams. United arrows

Kabukicho District - Pachinko parlours, love hotels, soaplands, Neon Lights, Yakuza.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3011.html

 Day 2 Wednesday 08/02/17

Free time - Harajuku + Meiji Jingu + Shibuya

Harajuku Girls

Freaks Store

Urban Research

Beauty&Youth

Tomorrowland

100 Yen Shop

Yoyogi Park

Takeshita Dori shopping district think Camden Lock

http://www.picturetokyo.com/en/city/harajuku.html
http://www.shibuya109.jp
http://www.tokyoessentials.com/shibuya.html

Day 3 Thursday 09/02/17

Free day

Day 4 Friday 10/02/17

Free Time - Tsukiji Fish Market + Ginza + Ropponghi District

Roppongi Hills

National Art Centre

Suntory Museum of Art

Tsukiji Fish Market (5.30am Noon)

Shiba Park and Tokyo Tower

Tokyo International Forum (Amazing space)

(Mori art museum and view is closed for renovation)

Recommendations or must sees Roppongi

Tokyo City View
Louis Vuitton
Dolce & Gabanna
Louise Bourgeois spider
Aoyama Book Shop
Recommendations or must sees Ginza & Akasuka
Chanel
Apple Store
Hermes
Armani
Sony Building
Itoya (Stationery)
Mitsukoshi Department Store
Akasuka Temple Complex
Museum of Contemporary art
http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/tokyo/ginza_shopping.htm
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3004.html
Day 5 Saturday 10/02/17
Group activity Helge Fluch Luxury sector expert

Omotsando, Harijuka, Ayoma and Shibuya

Meet outside Chanel Omotsando
11.00 15.00 Guided tour
15.00 - 17.00 Presentation
(Small fee - buy a drink will be required at the Presentation location)

Day 6 Sunday 11/02/17

Free time- Possible Group activity visit to Bunka University + Mizuno talk
Alternatively Ginza area or specialist museum

Studio Ghibli museum

Day 7 Monday 12/02/17

Free time Bullet train to Mount Fuji and Fuji Five Lakes
http://www.viator.com/tours/Tokyo/Mt-Fuji-Lake-Ashi-and-Bullet-Train-Day-Trip-from-Tokyo/d334-2142TYO_F800_F820/pickup

Day 8 Tuesday 13/02/17

Free time - Northern Tokyo Ueno Park
http://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/ueno-park-in-tokyo

Ueno Park

Tokyo National Museum

Zoo

Temples

Metropolitan Art Museum

USING THE METRO

A Tokyo Metro One-Day Open Ticket is available, valid for the day on the whole Tokyo Metro at a price of 710
(approx. 4.15), Combined and Comprehensive tickets are also available
http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ride/guide/index.html#anc02 / http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ride/guide/pdf/tokyo_metro_guide.pdf

Shinjuku

Shinjuku shop list

artisan
b'2nd
barneys
beams shinjuku
comme a
daidaiya
disk union
franc franc
gucci
isetan
journal standard
kawano
ken's dining
kinokuniya
levi's
marui
marui - in the room
metallic
muji
oto
park hyatt tokyo
ships
shunkan
stssy
takashimaya
tokyu hands
transcontinents
united arrows
virgin megastore

Harajuku + Meiji Jingu + Shibuya

Toei Oedo line (Purple) to Aoyama-Itchome, then change to Ginza line
(Orange) to Omotesando, leave at exit A3. Then on foot to Harajuku and
finally down Cat street to Shibuya.

Harajuku shop list

20471120
632
a new shop

factory
faline
fbi&spco

nonly
obey
open by trico

a store robot
a.p.c. underground
abahouse lastword
ad21
adidas concept store
adidas originals
after hours
aip
akiz
alexander mcqueen
alphanumeric
ann demeulemeester
arcuate
art style market
atmos
aux bacchanales
bapy
base station
bbs
beams
beams records
beams t
beams+
better b
bio ojiyan caf
birkenstock
blurb
boots
bounty hunter
bunkaya zakkaten
burberry black label
burton
busy work shop
caf nolita
calle
candy stripper
cannabis
cassidy
celuxchanel

fiberops
florent
for our friends
foret
fossil
freakstore
fred perry
freshjive
fujimamas
gb
ghee
gravis
gulf
hairstreet
hanjiro harajuku
hanna
happy
head porter
heat wave
height
hhstyle.com
hhstyle.com
hhstyle.com / casa
house of love
hph homme
hysteric glamour
ice cream store
index
inhabitant
its'demo
jaja bar
jean-paul gaultier
jump
justin davis
king kong cafe
kooka
l.u.z.
labrador retriever
lad musician
laforet

paul & joe

paul smith
perv
play mountain
pour annick
prada
puma
qahwa
raid=gig
readymade
realmadhectic
recon
return of houston
revolver
riz cafe
rough trade
royal flash
sarcastic
scarpino
scrap yard
shima
shinichiro arakawa
shop33
side by side
smear
so [alexander van slobbe]
social studies
soho's
soph
spiral toys
ssaw
staf
stephan schneider
still sequence
stssy
the viridi-anne
todd oldham
tokyo hipsters club
tomorrowland
topshop / topman

colors
dcshoecojpn
densuke
depleted
dept

lazy hazy planet

lithium
lounge lizard
lowrider
lucien pellat-finet

trico2
tur
united arrows
united bamboo
uth

device.
diesel
digitalogue
digs
district [united arrows]
drop science
eats
exrealm
eYe
f*ret
f.i.l.

march aux puces

marimekko
milo
mixed medium
mobilehome [lab shop]
montoak
motorwn
muji
neighborhood
nid
no concept but good
sense
no. 44

vacuum records
vandalize
vivienne westwood
wario
wesc
westside
wired cafe
x-girl
x-large
ysl

Shibuya shop list

10 tow
20471120
4
a new shop
adam et rop
addition adelaide
agns b homme
agns b.
allodi-r
american apparel
and A shibuya
aqua girl
beams
bee no.8
bernhard willhelm
boycott
et l
caf cleaning
cassina ixc. private
c'est bien
cisco records
demode q
desperado
diesel
dmr
dressterior
edifice
emporio armani
en/in
et vous
four nines 9999
franc franc
gan
garage
globe specs
heathen
hiro b gallery
hmv
homless
insomnia
j.
journal standard
ku
la fabrique

midwest
mimasuya
miu miu
modern amusement
moph
movida
mr bongo
nano universe
nanzuka underground
next records
nike [marui jam]
nude trump
organ bar
paper
parco
phorgun
picnic on picnic
pied piper
prada
prolab create
rag machine
ragrise - alfredo bannister
ragtag
red wood
restir
rg underground
savage!
scope
seibu
slap shot
spice records
spuma
tex
textiles in modern objects
three minutes happiness
time caf
tokyo do
tokyu hands
tower records
transcontinents
t-zone
united arrows
uplink
vanessa bruno

le dco
les hydropathes
loft
loop
made in world
mandarake
manhattan records
margaret howell
marui

wireddiner
womb
world style
y!a
yuji's bar
yusoshi
zarigani
zero gate
zest records

Aoyama + Omotesando

Toei Oedo line (Purple) to

Aoyama-Itchome, change to Ginza line (Orange) to Omotesando exit A3

Aoyama shop list

10 corso como comme des

dover street market

garons
66 modern
advanced cique
agns b.
agns b. voyage
alain mikli
alessi
and A aoyama
animal of airs
aoyama book center
a-poc
ballad
bape exclusive
billiken
bisley combo
blackflag
blue
cabane de zucca
cafe 8
caf comme a
caf@ide - habana room
calvin klein
caminetto
chlo
christophe coppens
chrome hearts
cibone
colettemeetscommedesgaron
s
colettemeetscommedesgarons
comme des garons
costume national
cow books
d&g
dadriade

dragonfly
dress camp
dries van noten
eric bergere
et vous
fai
fte
garcia marquez
griffin
gucci
haze
hhstyle.com
hysteric glamour
ide shop
indivi life
issey miyake
ivy
jack spade
jan comme des garons
jil sander
junya watanabe
koji kuga
l'claireur
loop
lotus
louis vuitton
loveless
mac
maisen
maison martin margiela
maniac love
marc jacobs

Roppongi/Other

Toei Oedo line (Purple) to Roppongi Exit 1b

Ginza and Asakusa

(Orange) to Asakusa

Marrunouchi Line (red) to Ginza. Ginza line