Travel in Tokyo

Tokyo’s famous tourist attractions include Tokyo Tower, the Imperial Palace, the Tokyo Diet Building, Sensoji Temple, Hama-rikyu Palace, Ueno Park and Zoo, Kasai Rinkai Park, Odaiba and Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Disneyland, Yoyogi Parks, Hibiya Park, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Makuhari Outlets, Lake Okutama, Hello Kitty Land, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Oshino Hakkai, Ikebukuro, Ueno Park, Toei Animation Gallery, Shibuya, Shosenkyo, Toyota Motor Center, Tsukiji Market, Chidorigafuchi, Akihabara, Nijubashi, Sumida Park, Hamarikyu Garden Tsukiji Fish Market, etc. The more distinctive games include baseball and sumo wrestling. To watch baseball, you can go to Tokyo Stadium in Korakuen Station, which is the home stadium of the Tokyo Giants. To watch sumo wrestling, you can go to Ryogoku near Akihabara. There are both Ryogoku Kokugikan and many clubhouses (clubs) to which sumo wrestlers belong. Each clubhouse has its own name and logo. The Edo Tokyo Museum is also worth a visit. The areas near several major stations on the Yamanote Line are also good places for fun and sightseeing. For example, Sunshine City near Ikebukuro has many aquariums, art galleries, and museums. Shinjuku The nearby Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Kabukicho, shopping areas, Shibuya and Harajuku are sources of information on fashion, music, makeup, personal belongings, hairstyles, and even lifestyles for young Japanese people. Near Ueno, there are many traditional Japanese theaters, Tokyo National Museum of Art, National Science Museum, National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art, etc. The main streets of Ginza and Shinjuku are closed to vehicles on Sundays and become a paradise for pedestrians, with street artists performing or performing, vendors from various countries selling various handmade products, young people playing in the streets, and all kinds of people. Wait, all kinds of things. Tokyo's famous tourist attractions name picture display Tokyo Tower, officially known as Japan Radio Tower, is located in Shiba Park, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. It is a red and white iron tower built on the model of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, but it is 333 meters high and is taller than At 13 meters tall, the Eiffel Tower is the tallest free-standing tower in the world. Before the birth of Tokyo Tower, the tallest tower in the world was the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, but Tokyo Tower surpassed it by 13 meters, reaching a height of 333 meters. However, the construction materials used were only half of those of the Eiffel Tower. The construction of the tower took one and a half years, which was less than one-third of the construction time of the Eiffel Tower. With such little materials and such a short time, this giant typhoon-resistant and earthquake-resistant behemoth was erected on the ground, which shocked the world. Tokyo Tower was completed in December 1958. It was opened to tourists in July 1968. Tokyo Skytree (Japanese: TOKYO スカイツリー, English translation: Tokyo Sky Tree; referred to as Sky Tree) is a radio tower located in Sumida District, Tokyo, Japan. It was jointly built by Tobu Railway and its subsidiary Tobu Tower Sky Tree *** , started construction on July 14, 2008, and was completed and opened on May 22, 2012. With a height of 634.0 meters, it is the second tallest tower in the world, second only to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and the tallest self-standing radio tower in the world. . The Japanese Imperial Palace is the living place of the emperor. It was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first general of the Tokugawa Shogunate, in the 18th year of Tensho (AD 1590). This traditional Japanese building covering an area of ??23,000 square meters has green tile roofs, white walls and brown copper columns.

The main hall is the center of the entire palace. The main activities of the royal family and diplomatic etiquette are held in the "Matsu Pavilion" of the main hall. The Chowaden Hall is the place where the emperor receives congratulations from the masses. There is a large hall in the Homeiden Hall. The banquet hall and Tsugoden are the emperor's inner palace. In addition, there are Huayin Pavilion, Waterfall Pavilion, Shuangjin Pavilion, tea room, Huang Ling Hall, treasure hall, shrine, old imperial library and so on. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is the headquarters of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, located in Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku District. It was completed in December 1990 and officially opened in 1991. Planned and constructed at the peak of Japan's bubble economy, it was the tallest building in Japan at the time and was ridiculed as the "Bubble Tower". The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building was designed by architect Kenzo Tange when the governor (head of Tokyo) was Shunichi Suzuki. The design of the hall is mainly postmodernism, and is considered to be based on the design of Gothic churches. It adopts a three-section horizontal and three-section vertical facade similar to Notre Dame de Paris. Disneyland is known as "Asia's No. 1 Amusement Park". It cost 150 billion yen to build the park. In the past ten years, it has received more than 10 million tourists every year. Disneyland is divided into 7 themed areas, including the World Market with a Victorian-style streetscape, the adventurous Cinderella City and the legendary Adventure Park, the Western Paradise of the Western Development Era, the Animal World with full appreciation of the water scenery, and the fascinating Enter the fantasy paradise of the dream world, the cartoon city like being in a fairy tale kingdom, and experience the science and universe paradise of the future. Large-scale parades and gorgeous stage performances will appear regularly in the park, with a total of 35 wonderful performances. The Rainbow Bridge is a suspension bridge across the northern part of Tokyo Bay in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, connecting Shibaura and Odaiba in the port area. It is officially called the Tokyo Port Liaison Bridge on the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway No. 11 Odaiba Line. Construction started in 1987 and was completed in 1993. In August of the same year Opened to traffic on the 26th.

The Rainbow Bridge has a total length of 798 meters and a bridge span of 570 meters. The bridge is divided into two layers: the upper layer is the Metropolitan Expressway No. 11 Odaiba Line, the central part of the lower layer is the New Transportation Yurikamome track, and both sides are general roads. This includes the lanes and pedestrian walkways of National Highway 357; however, bicycles and motorcycles under 50cc are prohibited from using the Rainbow Bridge. Tokyo Disney Resort (including Disneyland and DisneySea, the actual location is Maihama, Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, Japan)

Odaiba (Rinkai Subcity Center): Rainbow Bridge, Color Palette Itajo Giant Ferris Wheel, Tokyo Big Sight, Odaiba Seaside Park, Fuji TV Tsukishima: Tsukishima Monjayaki Street

Kasai: Kasai Rinkai Park, Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel

Azabu: Azabu Juban Shopping Street

Roppongi: Roppongi Hills (Roppongi Hills), Tokyo Midtown, National New Museum of Art, Roppongi TV Asahi, Mori Tower

Megumi Bisu/Daikanyama: Ebisu Garden Plaza, Ebisu Mitsukoshi Department Store, Ebisu Ale Memorial Hall, Daikanyama Garden, CouCou

Asakusa: Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Dori, Kaminarimon Gate

< p>Ueno: Ueno Onshi Park, Ueno Zoo, museum complex, Ame Yokocho, Shin-Ootei

Suidobashi: Koishikawa Korakuen, Tokyo Dome, LaQua, Dome Amusement Park

Nihonbashi: Nihombashi 1-chome Building (COREDO Nihombashi), Takashimaya Nipponbashi Store, Maruzen Nipponbashi Store

Shiba: Shiba Park, Zojoji Temple, Tokyo Tower

Marunouchi: Imperial Palace, Nijubashi, Tokyo Station, Maru Building

Akihabara: Electric Town, Transportation Museum (closed), Akihabara UDX, Yodobashi-Akiba

Ryoku: Ryogoku Kokugikan, Edo-Tokyo Museum

Kudanshita: Nippon Budokan

Kanda: Ancient Bookstore Street

Ginza: Pedestrian’s Paradise, Yurakucho, Hideo, Matsuya Department Store, Ginza Natsuno

Hibiya: Hibiya Park

Tsukiji: Tsukiji Market

Shiodome: Shiodome SIO-SITE, Hama Rikyu Garden

Shibuya: Tokyu Department Store, ZARA Shibuya Store, Three Minutes Happiness, SHIBUYA 109

Harajuku/Aoyama: Omotesando, Takeshita Street, Jingu Gaien, Harajuku Street , PRADA Aoyama Store, Rei Kawakubo

Yoyogi: Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi Park (Yoyogi National Arena)

Shinjuku: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Nishi-Shinjuku High-rise Building Group, Kabukicho, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Ikebukuro: Sunshine City, Toyota Amlux

Nerima: Toshimaen

Kichijoji

Free Mitaka: Jiyugaoka Dessert Forest

Shimokitazawa

Mitaka: Mitaka Forest Ghibli Museum

Others:

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Distribution of Toden Arakawa Line

The main shopping areas in Tokyo are distributed around the major stations of the Yamanote Line. Areas with relatively concentrated department stores include Ikebukuro, Shinjuku and Harajuku, Shibuya, Shimbashi, Ginza near Tokyo Station, Ginza is the heart of Tokyo, Kanda and Nihonbashi, these areas constitute the main shopping areas. There are also Akihabara, which is famous for its electronics industry, Jimbocho, which is famous for its used book market, Tsukiji Central Wholesale Market, which is famous for its seafood wholesale, and Ueno Sugar Yokomachi, which is famous for its bargains. Distinctive place names include Nagata-cho, Kasumigaseki, Kabuto-cho, Otemachi, etc. Nagata Town is the seat of the Japanese parliament and political party headquarters. Japanese people often refer to Nagata Town as the Japanese political circle. Kasumigaseki is the seat of various ministries of the Japanese government. Japanese people often compare it to bureaucrats or the Ministry of Finance. Kabuto Town is the seat of the Tokyo Stock Market. Some people Use it as a metaphor for Japan's securities kingdom. As for Otemachi, it is a place frequently visited by international students, and the Tokyo Immigration Bureau is located here.

Popular Japanese products include precision equipment such as cameras, camcorders, walkmans, and clocks, as well as traditional crafts such as kimonos, pearls, bamboo crafts, prints, and Japanese dolls. It can be purchased at specialty stores in various places and department stores in cities.

Clothing

Shibuya, Shiromiyayama and Aoyama are the three main gathering places for specialty street fashion stores in Tokyo. They are composed of some popular stores among young people. shopping haven. Shoes, cosmetics, accessories and small household appliances are the four hot spots for shopping in Tokyo. Visitors can choose a pair of beautiful and comfortable boots in Tokyo shopping malls, the price is about 1,000 yuan. Shiseido's latest products can be purchased in Tokyo, more than half a year before they are launched in Hong Kong and Beijing. Near Ueno Station, there is a commercial street called Ameyoko with the slogan "Good quality and low prices". There are about 500 shops of various types concentrated on the street, selling products including seafood, North and South goods, shoes, cosmetics, clothes, etc. There is a commercial street across the street from the exit of JR Nakano Station in Tokyo, Japan. There are various shops in the commercial street. Clothing, makeup, electrical appliances, computers, gold and silver jewelry, second-hand famous brands, etc., everything is available.

Specialty Products

1. Planer: The price including tax is about 105 yen per piece (equivalent to about 7 yuan). It is particularly practical to give to mothers, mothers-in-law, aunts, etc. Purpose: peeling fruits, potatoes, cucumbers, features: thin skin, fast.

2. Kanebo Meikesei Facial Mask: Each box is about 600 yen/box including tax (contains 6 pieces), (equivalent to about RMB 42 per box). There are various types: whitening, Deep whitening, moisturizing, soy essence, etc. The effect is amazing, and most Japanese cosmetics are sold in pharmacies.

3. Nail clippers: The quality of Japanese steel is very good, so nail clippers are very easy to use, usually around 388-630 yen/piece.

4. Exquisite snacks: Japanese snack souvenirs are very beautiful in style. Various glutinous rice dumplings (called "fruits" in Japan) are very cute. Some are made into bento shapes, some into egg shapes, Some are made in the shape of Mount Fuji. The price is around 500-1050 yen.

5. MEIJI chocolate or MARY'S chocolate: Japanese chocolate is not very sweet, but has a very delicate texture. Meiji chocolate is about 210 yen and Marie chocolate is about 1,050 yen.

6. Socks: Japanese stockings are famous for their non-removable silk stockings, and knee-high socks are also very "kawaii". Silk stockings are more expensive, ranging from 525 yen to 2,000 yen, and knee-high socks are about It is worth buying at 350 yen-550 yen.

Tax refund related

Ginza (along with the Champs Elysées in Paris and Fifth Avenue in New York is one of the three most prosperous centers in the world), Shinjuku (along with Shibuya and Ikebukuro) The three major metropolitan areas of Tokyo), Akihabara (Electronics Town), Shibuya (the largest birthplace of all kinds of fashion and fashion), Harajuku, Asakusa, etc.

If you spend 10,001 yen (excluding tax) in the same store on the same day, you can get a 5% tax refund, which is limited to foreigners traveling for a short period of time. Cosmetics and fresh food are not tax refundable.

Tax refund locations: only available in department stores and some large electrical appliance stores. There is no tax refund service at the airport.

Tax refund procedures: Have your passport ready and ask for a tax refund when you check out. He will help you fill out a tax refund form, and then take the form to the service desk to apply for a tax refund. In Japanese, is there a way to get a tax refund: ex: すみませんが、tax 払い戻すができますか? (Sorry, can I get a tax refund?) su mi ma sen ga, zeikin haraimodosu ga de ki ma su ka?

Whether you pay by credit card or cash, cash will be refunded to you. In Tokyo, accommodation prices generally range from 7,000 to 40,000 yen per day.

Urban Hotel

The accommodation fee for a double room in a 4-star or 5-star hotel is around 20,000-40,000 yen.

Business hotels

Very popular with customers on business trips to Japan. The rooms are small and only provide basic service facilities. Automatic vending machines are used instead of in-room food delivery. Small single room accommodations The fee is around 7,000-12,000 yen.

Ryokan ryokan

It is a good place to experience the exotic Japanese "tatami" style. The room rate in a high-end luxury hotel in Tokyo is about 35,000 yen, including a free set breakfast, Set dinner service; private hotels in Ueno and Asakusa area, accommodation fee is about 4,000 yen, usually without separate bathroom facilities.