Top Ten Tours To Take In Tokyo
October 16, 2009
1. Strolling in Gardens and Experiencing a Tea Ceremony
You can explore the “Shinjuku Gyoen National Park” which used to be an imperial domain. The park has a large garden and a wide variety of plants. At the Hotel Okura you can experience a tea ceremony.
2. Streets of Shinjuku and Basement of Department Store
On this tour you can explore Shinjuku, one of the greatest commercial avenues in Japan, where eating and drinking establishments, department stores and theaters stand side by side.
3. The Asakusa Route
In this tour you can enjoy the atmosphere of vibrant Asakusa which once was a flourishing downtown area representative of Tokyo.
4. A town of Sumo with the Atmosphere of Edo
You will learn about the tradition and history of sumo wrestling, a Japanese national sport, the Sumo Museum. You can also learn about the history and culture of the Edo period at the Edo-Tokyo Museum.
5. The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and the Outer Garden
Although they are located in the center of the metropolis, the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and Kitanomaru Garden still have vast green areas.
6. 30 minutes from Shinjuku; Journey to Enjoy History and Nature
After a 30 minute train-ride from the heart of Tokyo, you can experience a face of Tokyo different from its liveliness. A tour guide is recommended for this trip, as this area is very intricate, similar to a labyrinth.
7. Historic Gardens and Seaside Regions Accessible by Automated Train
After you take a ride on the unmanned train, “YURIKAMOME”, you will also enjoy taking a walk on the seashore in the Odaiba-kaihin Park.
This is a tour where you can enjoy both the center and the oceanfront of Tokyo.
8. Exploring the Streets of Harajuku and its Shrine
Harajuku” is a trendsetting town for various fashions from casual to trendy. In this tour, you will explore the typical streets of Harajuku.
9. Japanese Street and an Oasis in the Hear of the City
You will be satisfied with the beauty of the Japanese gardens in the Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens. The Gardens are designated as a special scenic beauty spot by the Japanese government.
10. Japanese Architecture and tour of the Diet Building
In this tour, you will take a walk from Marunouchi through the Hibiya and Kasumigaseki area. This area has been playing the role as the center of politics and the economy in Japan since the Meiji Period (the end of the 19th
Top Ten Tokyo Attractions
August 7, 2009
1. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building- An excellent place to get a view of Tokyo.
2. Imperial Palace East Gardens- Beautiful gardens next to the Palace.
3. Sensoji Temple- Tokyo’s oldest temple.
4. Shibuya- A famous shopping district in Tokyo.
5. Odaiba- A popular shopping and entertainment destination
6. Harajuku- A well known shopping/fashion region were youg people hang out on the weekends.
7. Meijii Jingu Shrine- A popular and picturesque shrine in Yoyogi Park.
8. Ueno Park- A spacious popular public park known for its Cherry Blossom’s from late March to early May.
9. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden- A large park with nice gardens and more than 20,000 trees.
10. Akihabara- Tokyo’s “Electric Town” the place to go for all your tech shopping needs.
Top 10 websites in Tokyo
November 20, 2007
1. http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/ENGLISH/PROFILE/overview01.htm
Learn what Tokyo was like in the past before it climbed up to be one of the top major cities in the world.
2. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/tokyo/
Review a million photos of Tokyo in the perspectives that you have never seen nor even noticed before.
3. https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/Programs/Japan/Tokyo/tokyo.html
Information of the study in Tokyo including accommodations and courses offered for international students who fancy venturing and experiencing new cultures.
4. http://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/e/dome/
The official website of Tokyo Dome, the remarkable landmark of Tokyo. Every in-depth detail that tourists want to know is available here.
5. http://www.tokyoarchitecture.info/
Information of architectures and developments in Tokyo. See their luxurious, unique and modern designs with great photos provided.
6. http://www.weekender.co.jp/
An online English-language newspaper for updated news, events in and around Tokyo.
7. http://www.jref.com/practical/tokyo.shtml
A complete travel guide to Tokyo for tourists. Learn how to prepare for Tokyo culture differences. Â
8. http://wwweprc.eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp/EPRC_E.html
The website of the Earthquake Prediction Research Center features their research and their mission on the phenomena forecast.
9. http://www.vegietokyo.com/
Online Tokyo vegetarian restaurants guide! The places to eat vegetarian food and interesting articles about Vegetarianism in Tokyo.
10. http://www.library.metro.tokyo.jp/1b/index.html
The website of Tokyo Metropolitan Library where you can search online books which are available in three libraries; the Central Library, the Hibiya Library and the Tama Library.
