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Tokyo travel guide

Imagine a city where the past meets


the future, where ancient traditions
blend harmoniously with cutting-
edge technology. Welcome to
Tokyo, the vibrant city of Japan!
This bustling metropolis is a world
of wonders waiting to be explored.
Top 5 Tourist Spots

1 Tok
yo
Tokyo Disneyland is a Company in any
world-renowned theme capacity.
park located in
Urayasu, Chiba Tokyo Disneyland
Prefecture, Japan, near offers a wide range of
Tokyo. It opened its entertainment options.
gates on April 15, You can catch
1983, and has since spectacular parades, live
become one of the
most popular tourist
destinations in the
country. Tokyo
Disneyland and its
companion
park, Tokyo
DisneySea, are the only
Disney parks in the
world not owned by
The Walt Disney
Tips

1) Arrive at the park 1 to 2 hours early to queue up and prepare for entry. While the park
generally opens at 9:00 am, in March, regular visitors can enter as early as 8:15 am.

2) Avoid peak dining times: Avoid dining between 11:30 am to 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm to 7:30
pm, as restaurants tend to be crowded during these periods. If possible, enjoy your meal
while waiting for a parade to maximize your time.

3) Choose restaurants with ample seating and high turnover: Examples include the
Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, The Hungry Bear Restaurant, and Pan Galactic Pizza
Port.

4) Secure a spot for the daytime and nighttime parades at least one hour in advance.

Tickets
for
 Adult: 7,900 yen – 10,900 yen
 Junior: 6,600 yen – 9,000 yen
 Child: 4,700 yen – 5,600 yen
2 Tok
yo

The Tokyo National


Museum is the oldest
and largest of Japan's
top-level national
museums, which also
include the Kyoto
National Museum,
the Nara National
Museum and
the Kyushu National
Museum. It was
originally established
in 1872 at Yushima
Seido Shrine and
moved to its current
location in Ueno Park a
few years later.
The Tokyo National
Museum features one
of the largest and best
collections of art and
Tips

1) Opening Hours and Admission Fees: Please check the official website for the current opening
hours and admission fees. It is recommended to visit the Main Gallery, which offers a
comprehensive cultural exhibition with a wealth of information.

2) Exhibition Layout: The first floor is organized by art categories, while the second floor is
organized by historical periods. It is suggested to start from the second floor and then proceed
to the first floor for a systematic visit. Please be aware that the signal inside the exhibition halls
is poor, and the Wi-Fi may be overloaded. Prepare to focus on the visit for the next few hours.

3) Pay Attention to Signs: Watch for signs indicating "No Photography" and symbols such as
"National Treasure." Each exhibit will indicate whether photography is allowed. If there is no
"No Photography" symbol next to the "National Treasure" sign, it means you can take photos.
Please pay attention to the specific guidelines for each exhibit before taking out your camera.

4) Unforgettable Cultural Experiences: Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Cultural Experience
Hall, where you can participate in free DIY activities such as making postcards, woodblock
prints, and painting on kimono fabric.

Tickets
for
 Adult: 1000 yen
 University student: 500 yen
 High/ Junior High/ Elementary school students and
person under 18 and over 70: Free
3 Sen
soji
Sensoji is a and a large statue of
Buddhist temple locate the god of thunder,
d in Asakusa. It is one Fujin, on one side, and
of Tokyo's most the god of wind, Raijin,
colorful and popular on the other side.
temples.
The legend says that in
the year 628, two
brothers fished a statue
of Kannon, the goddess
of mercy, out of the
Sumida River, and
even though they put
the statue back into the
river, it always
returned to them.
Consequently, Sensoji
was built nearby for the
goddess of Kannon.
The temple was
completed in 645,
making it Tokyo's
oldest temple.
Tips

1) Opening Hours: Open daily from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm (from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm
from October to March). The temple is open throughout the year, including
holidays.

2) Address: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo. Sensoji Temple is located in the Taito
ward of Tokyo and serves as a prominent landmark in the area.

3) Transportation: There are several transportation options to reach Sensoji


Temple. Here are a few commonly used methods:

 Tobu Skytree Line - Asakusa Station


 Tokyo Metro Ginza Line - Asakusa Station
 Tsukuba Express - Asakusa Station
 Toei Subway Asakusa Line - Asakusa Station (approximately 5 minutes on
foot from Exit A4 to reach the temple)
4 Ue
no
Ueno Park is a large oldest zoo, which
public park next to houses a wide variety of
Ueno Station in animals.
central Tokyo. The
park grounds were Additionally, it is
originally part particularly famous for
of Kaneiji Temple, its cherry blossoms
which used to be one during the spring
of the city's largest and
wealthiest temples and
a family temple of the
ruling Tokugawa clan
during the Edo Period.
The park is home to
several significant
historical and cultural
landmarks. One of the
main attractions is
Ueno Zoo, Japan's
 Admission: The park itself is free to enter, but each individual venue within
the park may have separate admission fees.

 Park Hours: Ueno Park is open from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm. However, please
note that the operating hours of each venue within the park may vary.

 Ueno Mori Art Museum: This museum primarily showcases art exhibitions
and frequently displays works by renowned masters for public viewing.

 Shinobazu Pond: This is the largest pond within the park. Along the pond,
you'll find a four-story aquarium showcasing over 600 species of aquatic
animals for visitors to enjoy.

 Address: 3 Chome Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo.

 Transportation: Take the JR train and get off at Ueno Station. It is just a 2-
minute walk from the station to reach the park.each the temple)
5 Tok
yo
Standing 333 meters Tokyo Tower is not just
high in the center of a tower but also a
Tokyo, Tokyo Tower is cultural and
the world's tallest, self- entertainment complex.
supported steel tower It houses various
and 3 meters taller than facilities such as shops,
its model, the Eiffel restaurants, cafes, and a
Tower. A symbol of museum called
Japan's post-war rebirth
as a major economic
power, Tokyo Tower
was the country's
tallest structure from
its completion in 1958
until 2012 when it was
surpassed by the Tokyo
Skytree.
Tips

 If you feel energetic and choose not to take the elevator, you can climb up to
the Main Observatory of Tokyo Tower using the 600-step staircase.

 The Main Observatory is located above 150 meters and offers unforgettable
views of the Tokyo cityscape. It features "lookdown" windows, although it
may not be suitable for those who are afraid of heights.

 Transportation to Tokyo Tower is convenient. You can take the Mita


Subway Line and get off at Hamamatsucho Station. Alternatively, you can
take the Hibiya Subway Line and alight at Kamiyacho Station, or take the
Oedo Subway Line and get off at Akabanebashi Station. It's just a 5-minute
walk from these subway stations to Tokyo Tower.

 Additionally, you can also take the JR Yamanote Line to Hamamatsucho


Station and then walk for about 15 minutes to reach Tokyo Tower

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