tokyo-2.jpg
Tokyo - Japan
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the major global cities of the world. The divergence in architectural styles shows just how far Tokyo has come from being a traditional Japanese village to becoming one of the major power centers of the world both politically and economically. Traditional ryokans and buildings such as the Imperial Palace and other temples are flanked by ultra-modern glass and steel towers that dot the skyline of the city. Tokyo has a huge subway and rail system making the city one of the busiest in the world. Construction projects are a constant in this city; restaurants, shopping...Read More

Places To Visit

Hotels In Tokyo

This hotel has a good location. The décor is traditional and absolutely delightful; paper...
This hotel has a decent location. Although a ryokan this hotel’s architecture and décor is...
This is one of Tokyo’s most popular hotels. The location of this hotel is excellent- it is...
This is one of Tokyo’s most lavish hotels housed in the Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower. This hotel is...
Search Hotels

Destination:

  1. Start date:

  2. End date:

Search »

Muslim Information

Prayer Timings

FajrSunrise ZuhrAsr MaghribIsha
02:5204:33 11:3703:25 06:4208:24

Transportation/Getting Around

Taxi
Taxis are plentiful, dotting every ...		 Buses
Using buses in Tokyo can be ...
Car for hire
Renting a car in Tokyo is not ...		 Train
Trains in Tokyo are operated by ...
Metro
The subway system in Tokyo is ...		 Driving Tips
Driving yourself around in Tokyo ...

Tokyo - Japan

Tokyo History
Tokyo started out as Edo; a little known traditional fishing village. In the beginning of the 17th century Edo was made a capital of sorts by the Shogun Ieyasu. Under his rule, Edo became larger in terms of population size and in terms of the power it wielded undermining Kyoto (the traditional imperial capital). After the middle of the 19th century when Shogun rule came to an end the Emperor Meiji settles in Edo ushering in imperial rule once again after a long lapse of almost 300 years. Tokyo was struck by the tragedy of the Great Kanto Earthquake in the 1920s which left hundreds of... read more

Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
This is one of Tokyo’s most lavish hotels housed in the Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower. This hotel is...		 Okura Hotel
This is another of Tokyo’s extravagant hotels. It is located near the American embassy and is...
Park Hyatt Tokyo
This is one of Tokyo’s most extravagant hotels housed in the Shinjuku Park Tower- a glass...		 Royal Park Hotel Tokyo
This is one of Tokyo’s most popular hotels. The location of this hotel is excellent- it is...
The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo
This is another of Tokyo’s extravagant hotels. It is located within the tallest building of...		 Ginza Washington Hotel
This hotel has an excellent location with Matsuzakaya Shopping Mall close by. The décor is...
More Hotels

Isetan
This department store caters to the well to do residents of Tokyo. International as well as local...		 Japan Sword
This is a must stop for any tourists visiting Tokyo. As evident from the name this store...
Japan Traditional Craft Center
This center is huge and sells a vast variety of beautiful Japanese arts and crafts. These include...		 Mitsukoshi
This is one of Tokyo’s oldest department stores. Its grandeur is still reflected in its...
Parco
This shop comprises of three buildings, two of which house apparel and the third of which houses...		 Takashimaya Times Square
This department store is colossal with ten floors containing everything from apparel, shoes,...
More Shopping

Dream Yosakoi Festival
This event is held annually in Odaiba. Yosakoi is a traditional form of dance. This event is...		 Tokyo International Film Festival
This event is held annually. It lasts one whole week and the venue is Roppongi Hills. Japanese...
Blickfang Tokyo
This event is held annually. The venue is the beautiful Meiji Jingu Gaien garden. It lasts three...		 FIVB World Grand Prix Volleyball Women’s Finals
Tokyo hosts the finals of this important international event every year in the month of August....
Asakusa Samba Carnival
This event takes place annually in the month of August. The venue is the Asakusa district but the...		 Sumida River Fireworks Display
This event takes place annually in the month of July. The venue is Sumida Gawa. The Hananbi...
More Festivals

Casita
Cuisine: Japanese/ International
Address: 5-51-8 Jingumae, Harajuku and Aoyama
Tel:...		 New York Grill
Cuisine: American/ International
Address: Park Hyatt Hotel, Shinju-ku
Tel:...
Nobu Tokyo
Cuisine: Japanese/ International
Address: 4-1-28 Toronomon, Asakasa
Tel:...		 Sushiko
Cuisine: Japanese
Address: 6-3-8 Ginza, Ginza and Hibiya
Tel: 03-3571-1968
Takamura
Cuisine: Kaiseki
Address: 3-4-27 Roppongi
Tel: 03-3585-6600
Website: none 		Donto
Cuisine: Japanese
Address: 1-7-1 Yurakucho, Ginza and Hibiya
Tel: 03-3201-3021
More Restaurants

Fast Facts
-Location
     Tokyo is located on the Eastern side of the Honshu Island. It is bordered by Saitama in the North, Yamanashi to the West, Kanagawa to the South and the Chiba prefecture to the East.          -Dialing code     +3       -Emergency numbers     Police - 110     Fire- 119     Ambulance- 119         -Population     12 million
    -Languages     Japanese, English          -Time zone     GMT +9         -Average January temperatures     6 Degrees Celsius
    -Average July temperatures     25 Degrees Celsius
       -Annual rainfall      60 inches
 

Read More

 

When To Go

When to go
The best time to visit Tokyo is in the spring season from March to April and from September to November. The climate during both these periods is fantastic- cool days and nights without rainfall, ...

Kids In Tow

Panasonic Center
Japan is famed for the rapid technological advances it has made and the high quality electronics ...

Health & Safety

Health and Safety in Tokyo
Tokyo is an extremely safe city and has enjoyed this reputation for a long time now. However, for those travelling in Tokyo there are some ...

Popular News

  • Atlantis package from AED 1,595
  • Mafia themed nights at La Moda
  • Follow Tintin around Brussels with...
  • Etihad Airways 12 hour sale
  • Fairmont Offers in Canada and the...
  • Restaurant Days at Rockefeller...
  • Jumeirah launches the UAE’s...
  • Radisson Blu Spa Specials

    • Hotels

  • Abu Dhabi Hotels
  • Paris Hotels
  • Montreal Hotels
  • London Hotels
  • Johannesburg Hotels
  • Dubai Hotels
  • Beirut Hotels
  • Sydney Hotels

    • Popular Destinations

  • Johannesburg
  • Frankfurt
  • Makkah
  • Damascus
  • New Delhi
  • Nairobi
  • Montreal
  • Abu Dhabi

    • Shopping

  • Shopping in Sydney
  • Shopping in Montreal
  • Shopping in London
  • Shopping in Johannesburg
  • Shopping in Abu Dhabi
  • Shopping in Dubai
  • Shopping in Paris
  • Shopping in Beirut

    • Connect with Irhal

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Press Releases
  • Contact Us