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Address: 203 Jindaiji Heights, 3-15-4 Jindaiji Higashi Machi Chofu-shi, Tokyo Tel: 81-50-3682-1141 Website: www.mytokyoguide.com The half day tour of Tokyo lasts about four hours and takes visitors to the Tokyo Metropolitan Observatory, Meiji Shinto Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa for shopping and to the Sensoji Temple. The guide speaks English. The Tokyo Spectacular tour lasts one whole day about seven hours. Tourists are taken to Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo Tower, Hamarikyu Gardens, Sumida River cruise and Asakusa for shopping and to visit the Sensoji Temple. The Tokyo Edo Romance tour also lasting a day takes guests to the Tokyo metropolitan Observatory, Happo-en Edo Romance gardens and Edo-Tokyo Museum.

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Atlas Japan Tour

Activity

Address: 2nd Floor A.S Building, 3-129 Kobu, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Tel: 81-76-225-5644 Website: www.atlas-japantour.com These operators take tourists all over Japan, however, if visitors wish they can simply opt for the Tokyo leg of the tour. This normally lasts about 4 days (tourists can extend or shorten the length) and takes tourists to Tokyo National Museum, the Imperial Palace, Yokoyama Taikan Memorial Hall, Tsukiji Fish Market, Tsukiji Honganji Temple, the Edo-Tokyo Museum, Asakusa, Odaiba, Panasonic Center, Meiji Shrine, Oriental Bazaar, One of Tokyo’s beautiful gardens, Ginza and a Kabuki Show.

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JTB Tours

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Address: JTB Bldg. 2-3-11, Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Tel: 81-3-5796-5759 Website: www.japanican.com These tour operators offer a variety of packages including morning tours costing from 4000 to 5000 JPY., The afternoon tours are usually themed; for e.g. a Sumo tour, a Museum tour, an Architecture tour and a seaside tour; these can cost from anywhere between 3500 and 13800 JPY. The night tours (including Tokyo nightlife, Mukojima Geisha Tour and Yakatabune Dinner Cruise) cost from 6500 JPY to 14000 JPY. The full day tour takes guests to the Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Asakusa and the Sensoji Temple, the Hamarikyu Gardens and Odaiba; a waterfront city and popular area of Tokyo. The full day tour costs from about 6000 JPY TO 12000 JPY per person.

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Tokyo City Tour

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Tel: 81-3-6909-0601 Website: www.tctour.co.jp Email: [email protected] These tour operators offer a variety of packages. Guides speak Japanese, English, Russian as well as Spanish. The full day sightseeing tour takes tourists to Tsujiki Fish market, Tokyo tower, Imperial Palace and then to Asakusa to some shopping complexes and the Sensoji temple. The price of this package is about 12,800 JPY per person. The Tokyo Complete Tour also lasting one full day takes tourists to Tokyo Tower, the Imperial Palace, a tea ceremony, the Asakusa kannon temple and Odaiba. This package costs 15000 JPY. Other tours are theme based and very interesting for example the cherry blossom tour, Sumo stable tour, Karate tour, etc.

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Asakura Choso Museum

Museum

This house turned museum belonged to famous Japanese sculptor Asakura Fumio known for his carvings of famous personalities. The house is wonderful in itself- antiques adorn various rooms. The house comprises a courtyard, a tea room, a rooftop garden and a library. A delight to visit. Timings: Tues- Thurs & Sat-Sun 9 30 A.M- 4 30 P.M

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East Garden

Garden

This is one of Tokyo’s most gorgeous gardens. It is located near the Imperial Palace and spread across over 50 acres of land. Traditionally known as Higashi Gyoen, the garden looks splendid when cherry blossoms, irises and other beautiful flowers and trees are in full bloom. Like other traditional Japanese gardens; ponds, cobblestone pathways, winding tracks dot the garden. Honmaru or the inner citadel is the site at which the Edo castle: once the highest building in Tokyo and from where the Shogun ruled the rest of Edo. Timings: Daily, except Monday and Friday 9 A.M- 5 P.M

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Edo-Tokyo Museum

Museum

This museum showcases the evolution of the city of Tokyo through the ages; in particular from 1590- 1964 spanning almost four centuries from the era in which Tokyo was made the capital by the Shogun to when the Olympics were held in this amazing city. The history, geography, culture and social life of the city are showcased here. Edo literally means Old Tokyo and the Museum shows how the city as it is today radiated from the nucleus that was Old Tokyo. The Nihombashi Bridge which connects the old and new parts of the city and a model of this very bridge is presented in the museum. Exhibits educated visitors as to how the different strata of Japanese society- the Shoguns, Merchant class, feudal lords and the common people lived. Others showcase the great earthquake of 1923 and its aftermath, yet others showcase the air raids during WWII. This museum makes for a very interesting afternoon indeed. Timings: Tues- Sun 9 30 A.M- 5 30 P.M

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John Lennon Museum

Museum

For the Beatles and John Lennon fans in particular this museum will be a rare treat. Opened in 2000 under the patronage of Lennon’s wife Yoko Ono- the Museum showcases the life of this musician; his personal life as a husband and father, as well as his life as a musician and as a protestor. Pieces include lyrics hand-written by Lennon himself, his jacket, passport, his glasses and guitars.

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Meiji Jingu Shrine

Mausoleum

This shrine was built in honor of the Emperor and Empress Meiji in 1920. These royals were credited with making Japan more extroverted and opening it up to foreigners. This Shinto shrine is magnificent- the gates leading to the shrine known as Torii in Japanese are 1700 years old and are made of extravagant cypress. The structure itself is also composed of Japanese cypress with green copper roofs sitting atop the temple. The gardens contained within the gates are beautiful- trees, shrubs, and beautiful flowers adorn the gardens. Timings: Daily, sunrise-sunset

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Miraikan National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

Museum

This museum is very interesting and caters to all age groups. It is fascinating in terms of the technologies that are showcased here- ultra-modern, revolutionary, and environmentally friendly. Moreover, most exhibits are interactive. Visitors can engage with robots and embark on virtual reality rides. They can also use touch screens to learn more about nanotechnology and genetic engineering. This visit will be both educational and a great deal of fun.

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Open Air Folk House Museum

Museum

This museum, located only half an hour away from Tokyo, is delightful. It showcases the architecture of the past rural Japan. The setting is beautiful; historic/traditional houses are perched amidst or atop of wooded hilly areas. The houses are simple and often comprise of thatched roofs. Interesting features of this museum include a gate to the home of a Samurai, a Kabuki stage and a water wheel from centuries ago.

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Panasonic Center

Market

Japan is famed for the rapid technological advances it has made and the high-quality electronics that its numerous factories churn out. The Panasonic Center allows tourists to witness firsthand the sheer progress Japan has made in this department. Visitors are allowed to interact and use the various exhibits including Nintendo games on gigantic TV screens, checking out various cameras, camcorders, and other gadgets. The tour can also be quite educational and visitors can learn/ are shown environmentally friendly technologies being developed and how they work. RiSuPia is a kind of museum within the center allowing visitors to indulge in various fascinating activities including playing air hockey scoring only in prime numbers, a pillows puzzle, probability-based games, computerized artwork, and many more. The Eco and Ud House is the most interesting exhibit of all which showcases an ultramodern household with ultra-modern gadgets that use energy efficiently. Timings: Tues- Sun 10 A.M- 6 P.M

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Sensoji Temple

Temple

This is arguably Tokyo’s most popular temple. It has stood at this very location since 628 A.D. despite having been destroyed during WWII in 1945 during a bombing raid, it was rebuilt soon after. The myth surrounding this temple is that two fishermen catching fish in the Sumida river caught instead a golden statue of the goddess of Mercy and Happiness namely Kannon. The temple is said to house this priceless statue in whose honor the temple was erected. Thousands pay tribute to the goddess daily praying for good fortune.

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Tokyo National Museum

Museum

Tokyo National Museum is a grand museum and is well worth a visit. It showcases the marvelous history and culture of Japan. The pieces on display are stunning, some archaic all allowing visitors to appreciate the richness of Japanese heritage. The museum comprises the Japanese gallery which contains Japanese arts and crafts; Samurai swords and armory, ceramics, Buddhist sculptures, textiles and calligraphy. The Asian gallery contains archaeological finds from all over Asia especially China but also from Cambodia, Vietnam, India, Iran, Turkey even Egypt. These relics include some statues of Buddha, some jewelry, paintings, frescoes and ceramics. Some objects date as far back as 2000 B.C. The Heiseikan gallery showcases archaeological finds from within Japan itself with relics dating back to various periods in Japans history including the Jomon Period and Yayoi period, therefore displaying pieces dating as far back as 10000 B.C. The Horyuji Treasures gallery showcases Buddhist statues and ornaments from the Horyuji temple in Nara. A fifth building of the museum known as the Hyokeikan houses special exhibitions.

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Casita

Cuisine: Japanese/ International Address: 5-51-8 Jingumae, Harajuku and Aoyama Tel: 03-5485-7353 Website: www.casita.jp The ambience of this restaurant is best described as being intimate. The seating is comfortable, the lighting is dim; the staff is more than helpful. The food is excellent as well; a variety of dishes are served; seafood as well as chicken and beef.

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Nobu Tokyo

Cuisine: Japanese/ International Address: 4-1-28 Toronomon, Asakasa Tel: 03-5733-0070 Website: www.nobutokyo.com This is another one of Tokyo’s popular extravagant joints. The food served here makes use of the freshest of ingredients and has the most unforgettable taste. The menu comprises mostly of sea-food dishes but with a twist; for instance shrimp tempura with creamy spicy sauce; sushi and avocado; yellowtail served with jalapeno dressing, squid served with ginger dip etc. Tourists should definitely stop for a meal here. Also try Nobu’s Chocolate Bento Box.

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Donto

Cuisine: Japanese Address: 1-7-1 Yurakucho, Ginza and Hibiya Tel: 03-3201-3021 Website: none The food here is delicious. A diverse range of Japanese dishes are available here. These include sushi, sashimi, grilled fish/meat, noodles and obento.

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Legato

Cuisine: Italian Address: 3-6 Maruyama-cho, E-Space Tower, Shibuya Tel: 03-5784-2121 Website: www.legato-tokyo.jp This is a lovely eatery popular amongst the residents of Tokyo for the delectable Italian dishes served here. Dishes include pastas such as steamed chicken with chive spaghetti, spaghetti with Japanese Mentaiko, and Arrabiata with cherry tomatoes and basil. Fish and meat are also served; the sirloin steak is delicious. Try the home made marble ice cream as well.

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Ohmatsuya

Cuisine: Japanese Address: 6-5-8 Ginza, Behind the Sony Building Tel: 03-3585-6600 Website: none The food here is delightful; seafood, chicken and beef dishes are normally grilled. The décor too is wonderful mimicking the style of a traditional Japanese farmhouse.

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Fungo

Cuisine: Italian Address: 6-16-7 Nishi Shinuku Tel: 03-5339-7123 Website: none Down to earth best describes the ambience of this restaurant. Italian cuisine is showcased in the menu with traditional pastas, steaks and sea-food dishes being served here. Fresh ingredients are used in churning out these high quality dishes.

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Gonpachi

Cuisine: Japanese Address: 1-13-11 Nishi Azabu Tel: 03-5771-0170 Website: www.gonpachi.jp This restaurant serves excellent quality dishes at more than reasonable prices. Their menu comprises of a diverse range of dishes from salads (seafood salad as well as spinach and spicy jyako salad) to noodles, to sea-food (grilled tiger prawn and snow crab croquettes) to tempura to yakitori as well as meat dishes such as sirloin steaks. The sushi rolls are exceptional.

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Hakkaku

Cuisine: Japanese Address: 2-4-1 Nishi Shinjuku, N.S Building Tel: 03-3345-1848 Website: none This restaurant is extremely popular especially amongst the youth. The atmosphere is vivacious and the guests are treated to beautiful views of the surrounding city. The salads are excellent; as are the grilled fish/ meats, the noodles and the sashimi and yakitori.

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Namiki Yabusoba

Cuisine: Japanese (Noodles) Address: 2-11-9 Kaminarimon, Asakusa Tel: 03-3841-1340 Website: none This is one of Tokyo’s most well known noodle house. A variety of noodles are available as well as noodle soup.

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New York Grill

Cuisine: American/ International Address: Park Hyatt Hotel, Shinju-ku Tel: 03-5322-1234 Website: www.tokyo.park.hyatt.com This is an extremely popular choice amongst the wealthy of Tokyo. Housed in the Park Hyatt Hotel the décor is contemporary and the ambience chic and sophisticated. Apart from the glass walls, stunning chandeliers and modern art on display there is also a live band playing some jazz at night. The food is delectable and the menu comprises of a diverse range of dishes serving everything from seafood, to lamb, to red meat to duck. Do not miss out on dessert either.