TOKYO ATTRACTIONS

TOKYO MAIN CITIES and TOWNS

Adachi is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo. Adachi is located to the north of central Tokyo. Adachi attractions include Nishiarai Daishi Temple, Toneri Park, Higashi Ayase Park, Urban Agricultural Park and the Tokyo Budokan.

Arakawa is one the 23 special wards of Tokyo and is located to the north of central Tokyo. Although Arakawa derives its name from the Arakawa River, the river actually doesn't run through or next to the ward. The neighborhoods of Arakawa include Machiya, Arakawa, Nishi Ogu, Nishi Nippori, Higashi Ogu, Higashi Nippori and Minami Senju.

Bunkyo is one of the 23 Special Wards of inner Tokyo. Bunkyo includes the University of Tokyo, Chuo University, Toyo University, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo Dome, Yushine shrine, Gokokuji Temple, Kodokan Judo Institute, Koishikawa Korankuen and Koishikawa Botanical Garden.

Chiyoda is the central ward of Tokyo which is famous for the Tokyo Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station and National Diet Building.

Chuo literally means center (of Tokyo) and historically this was the case. Chuo includes Nihonbashi - the traditional commercial center housing the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Bank of Japan and Ginza home to the Mitsukoshi and Takashimaya department stores, and the "zero milestone" from which highway distances to Tokyo are measured. Chuo also includes the Tsukiji Fish Market.

Edogawa is the most easterly of the special 23 wards of Tokyo. Edogawa is mainly a residential area. Edogawa attractions include Edogawa Boat Race Course, Edogawa Stadium and Kasai Rinkai Park which is particularly popular in cherry blossom season, but also features the Tokyo Sea Life Park.

Itabashi is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo and is located to the north west of central Tokyo. Itabashi name is derived from the "plank bridge" which used to cross the Shakujii River as far back as the Heian Period. Itabashi attractions include Akatsuka Botanical Garden, Itabashi Botanical Garden, Jorenji temple and the Daibutsu of Tokyo.

Katsushika is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo and is located to the north north east of central Tokyo. Katsushika attractions include Mizumoto Park, which is the largest park in Tokyo and a popular place to view cherry blossom, and Shibamata Taikyakuten Temple. The main administrative area in Katsushika is Tateishi.

Kita is one of Tokyo's special wards located in north Tokyo. Kita includes Asukayama Park which is one of main cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo.

Koto is located to the east of central Tokyo and is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo. Koto includes the districts of Ariake, Aomi, Kameido, Kiba, Kiyosumi, Shirakawa, and Toyosu. Ariake and Aomi districts make up part of the artifical island in Tokyo Bay commonly known as Odaiba. Koto attractions include Daikanransha Ferris Wheel, Palette Town, Tokyo Big Sight and Ariake Colosseum.

Meguro is one of Tokyo's central wards located southwest of the Tokyo metropolitan centre. Meguro is a largely residential district, named after the Meguro River, which features beautiful cherry blossom trees along its banks.

Minato is one of the 23 Special Wards of inner Tokyo. Minato includes: Asakusa one of Tokyo's central business districts, full of corporate headquarters and exclusive hotels, Daiba which forms part of Odaiba, a large artificial island packed with futuristic buildings that has become one of Tokyo's most happening shopping and entertainment districts, Roppongi - Famous for its nightlife where thousands of foreigners are visible. Almost all restaurants and clubs cater to the English-speaking crowd. The famous Tokyo Tower.

Nakano is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo which is located to the north west of central Tokyo, just to the east of Shinjuku. Nakano attractions include Nakano Sun Plaza, Arai Yakushi Shingon Temple and Nakano Broadway which is famous for its manga and anime shops.

Nerima is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo which is located to the north west of central Tokyo. Nerima is the birth place of anime in Japan, and today several anime production studios still remain in the ward including Toei Animation, Studio Gallop, Mushi Production and AIC. Astro Boy was produced in Nerima. Nerima attractions include the Toshimaen amusement park, Ward Art Museum, Iwasaki Chihiro illustrated book museum, Hikarigaoka Park and Shakujii Park.

Oji Inari Shrine is a Shinto Shrine dedicated to the deity Inari, who is the patron of fertility, rice, agriculture and foxes. The Oji District in Kita Ward Tokyo, had been a major rice growing area for more than a thousand years. Oji Inari Shrine, which features a beautiful painted ceiling, dates back to Heian Period. The beautiful wooden shrine has a hand painted ceiling. The garden of Oji Inari Shrine once featured three waterfalls which are part of the famous Seven Falls of Oji as depicted by Hiroshige, however only a tiny artificial waterfall serves as a reminder.

Ota is one of the 23 Special Wards of Tokyo, which is located to the south of central Tokyo and has a significant exposure to Tokyo Bay. Ota is dominated by Haneda Airport, but other attractions in Ota include Ikegami Honmon-ji Temple, Omori Shell Mound site and Senzoku Pond.

Setagaya is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo which is located to the west of central Tokyo. Setagaya is divided into five districts: Setagaya, Kitazawa, Tamagawa, Kinuta and Karasuyama. Setagaya attractions include Kinuta Park which famous for its cherry blossom, Setagaya Castle ruins, Zenyomitsu-ji Temple, Setagaya Art Museum and Seikado Bunko Art Museum.

Shibuya is a central ward of Tokyo famous for its fashionable shopping district, with department stores and shopping malls filled with boutiques. Shibuya also includes Harajuku with its shopping area and Tokyo's most popular shine, Meiji Jingu Shrine.

Shinagawa is one of the 23 Special Wards of inner Tokyo and is located to the south of the center of Tokyo with some of the ward on the coast of line of Tokyo Bay. Shinagawa includes Shinagawa Aquarium. Shinagawa Station is located just to the north of Shinagawa Ward in the Minato Ward.

Shinjuku is one of the key parts of central Tokyo which features Tokyo's main sky scrapper area, significant shopping and entertainment areas, plus the world's busiest train station.

Suginami is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo which is located to the north west of central Tokyo. Suginami features many anime studios including Bones, Sunrise, Satelight and many more small studios. Suginami attractions include Suginami Kokaido, which is the base for the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra and includes a concert hall and Suginami Animation Museum.

Sumida is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo. Sumida is located to the north east of central Tokyo. Sumida attractions include TOKYO SKYTREE, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Edo Tokyo Museum, Asahi Breweries Headquarters and Sumida Park.

Taito is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo and is located to the north east of central Tokyo. Taito includes the districts of Ueno and Asakusa. Taito attractions include Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Bentendo Hall Temple, Kaneiji Temple, Kiyomizu Kannon-do Temple and Toshogu Shrine. Taito also features a large number of museums and art galleries including Tokyo National Museum, National Museum of Nature and Science, National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and Tokyo Metropolitan Festival Hall.

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Toshima is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo and one of the eight central wards. Toshima is located to the north east of central Tokyo and includes the business and entertainment district of Ikebukuro which features the second busiest train station in Tokyo, Ikebukuro Station, several department stores including Seibu, Tobu, Marui and Don Quijote, the Sunshine 60 Building which was the tallest building in Tokyo and the Toyota Amlux Showroom.

TOKYO DISTRICTS

Akasaka is one of Tokyo's central business districts, full of corporate headquarters and exclusive hotels. Akasaka, part of the Chiyoda Ward, is not far from Tokyo Imperial Palace. Akasaka also features the Akasaka Palace which is used by visiting state dignitaries.

Akihabara is famous for its high tech shopping (electric town), entertainment and meido cafe. Akihabara is in the eastern part of Chiyoda Ward in Tokyo.

Aomi is a district in Koto Ward of central Tokyo. Aomi forms part of what is commonly known as Odaiba, a modern development area on an artifical island in Tokyo Bay. Aomi makes up much of the southern and western parts of Odaiba and features many attractions including Daikanransha Ferris Wheel and Palette Town.

Ariake is a district in Koto Ward of central Tokyo. Ariake forms part of what is commonly known as Odaiba, a modern development area on an artifical island in Tokyo Bay. Ariake makes up the northern part of Odaiba and includes Tokyo Big Sight and Ariake Colosseum.

Asakusa District, part of the Taito Ward is located to the north east of central Tokyo. Asakusa is most famous for Sensoji Temple (sometimes referred to as Asakusa Temple), a long with the surrounding temples and shrines.

Daiba is a district in Minato Ward of central Tokyo. Daiba forms part of what is commonly known as Odaiba, a modern development area on an artifical island in Tokyo Bay. Daiba includes section water front area on the north eastern part of Odaiba. Daiba features many attractions including Fuji TV Studios and Aqua City Odaiba.

Ginza is an up market shopping district in central Tokyo featuring major department stores, international fashion brand stores, galleries, restaurants and some distinctive architecture. Ginza is within the Chuo Ward.

Golden Gai is a small area within Kabukicho District of Shinjuku Ward. Golden Gai is several narrow lane ways filled with bars and food outlets, which is located between Shinjuku Ward Office and Hanazono Shrine.

Harajuku is a significant fashion and shopping district, but it also includes Tokyo's most popular shine, Meiji Jingu Shrine and one of the most signficant parks in Tokyo, Yoyogi Park. Harajuku is part of Shibuya Ward.

Ichigaya is a district within Shinjuku Ward, which is located to the East of Shinjuku Station. Ichigaya includes the Ministry of Defence Headquarters.

Ikebukuro is a commercial and entertainment district located to the north east of central Tokyo in Toshima (one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo). Ikebukuro is focused around Ikebukuro Station, which combines the JR East, Seibu Ikebukuro Line and the Tobu Tojo Lines. Ikebukuro Station is the second busiest station in TokyoIkebukuro Station are several department stores including Seibu, Tobu, Marui and Don Quijote. Also near Ikebukuro Station is the Sunshine 60 Building which was the tallest building in Tokyo.

Kabukicho is the entertainment district of Shinjuku Ward. Kabukicho is filled at night with bright colored neon signs which light up the narrow streets packed with bars, restaurants, cinemas and hostess bars.

Kagurazaka District is located to east of Shinjuku Station, near Iidabashi Station, in Shinjuku Ward.

Nihonbashi is a business district in the Chuo ward of central Tokyo. Nihonbashi, which literally means Japan Bridge, derives its name from the historic bridge which crosses the Nihonbashi River. The first Nihonbashi (bridge) was wooden and completed in 1603. In 1911, the current stone bridge was completed. Nihonbashi (bridge) was referred to as the Japan Bridge as it was the eastern end of the Nakasendo and Tokaido roads which joined Tokyo and Kyoto. Even today all distances for roads are measured from the central point of the bridge. Nihonbashi is the location of the first department store in Japan, Mitsukoshi, which has now been joined by the Takashimaya Department Store. Nihonbashi is the site of the Bank of Japan and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nishi-Shinjuku is Tokyo's largest skyscraper district and is located to the west of Shinjuku Station in the Shinjuku Ward. Several of the tallest buildings in Tokyo are located in Nishi-Shinjuku, including many great examples of modern Tokyo architecture.

Roppongi is a district in central Tokyo famous for its nightlife and very popular with foreigners. Roppongi also features many of the embassies. Roppongi is located to the west of central Tokyo in the Minato Ward.

Shiba District is within the Minato ward in central Tokyo. Shiba District attractions include Tokyo Tower and Shiba Park, which includes Zojoji Temple. The Minato Ward Office is locate in the Shiba District.

Ueno District is located north east of the center of Tokyo in the Taito Ward. Ueno is most famous for Ueno Park which is Tokyo's most popular location for viewing cherry blossom. Ueno Station is also a major transport hub. Ueno attractions include Ueno Zoo, Saigo Takamori Statue, Tokyo National Museum, National Museum of Nature and Science, National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Festival Hall, Bentendo Hall Temple, Kaneiji Temple, Kiyomizu Kannon-do Temple and Toshogu Shrine.

TOKYO CASTLES

Edo Castle is the flatland style Japanese Castle that forms part of the surroundings of the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Today there still remain some walls, moats, turrets and ramparts. Some of these are original and others are reconstructions. Edo Castle was built in 1457 by Ota Dokan in Chiyoda in the city of Edo, now known as Tokyo. The tenshu (keep or main tower) of Edo Castle, also known as Chiyoda Castle, was destroyed in 1657 by fire, with further damage being done in another fire in 1873. Edo Castle also suffered more damage from bombing during World War Two.

TOKYO SHRINES and TEMPLES

Asakusa jinja Shrine is a Shinto Shrine next to Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa District of Taito Ward of Tokyo. Asakusa jinja Shrine is dedicated to the three men who established Sensoji Temple. Asakusa jinja Shrine organises the largest festival in Tokyo, Sanja Matsuri, which attracts around 2 million spectators. Sanja Matsuri is held on the third weekend of May.

Bentendo Hall Temple is a Benzaiten Temple on an island in the the middle of Shinobazu Pond, which forms part of Ueno Park Tokyo. Bentendo Hall Temple was constructed in the early 17th century by Mizunoya Katsutaka, a feudal lord. The current Bentendo Hall Temple was built in 1958 after the original temple building was destroyed by allied bombing in 1945.

Chingodo Shrine is a Shinto Shrine located next to Dempoin Temple's pond, in the Asakusa District of Taito Ward of Tokyo. Chingodo Shrine is dedicated to tanuki, the raccoon dog figure which is depicted in many traditional Japanese stories and myths.

Dempoin Temple is a Buddhist temple located close to Sensoji Temple, in the Asakusa District of Taito Ward of Tokyo. Dempoin Temple is not normally open to the public, but it does contain a Japanese garden with a pond which has a design similar to Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto.

Denzuin Temple, formally known as Muryozan Denzuin Jikyuji Temple, is a Buddhist temple located in Bunkyo Tokyo. Denzuin Temple was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu and dedicated it to his mother. Kafu Nagai, a Japanese novelist, placed his story in Denzuin Temple.

Gojunoto is the Five Story high Pagoda within the Sensoji Temple complex. Gojunoto is said to contain some of the ashes of Buddha.

Gokuku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bunkyo central Tokyo which is the Imperial Mausoleum and where Emperor Meiji is buried.Gokuku-ji Temple is also famous as the central temple that oversees the practice of Japanese tea ceremony in all the country's temples.

Hanazono Shrine is a Shinto Shrine which is tightly surrounded by modern buildings in Shinjuku. Hanazono Shrine dates back to the middle of the 17th century.

Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple, officially known as Jodoshin sect Higashi-honganji-ha Higashi-Honganji Temple, is a Buddhist temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect, located in Asakusa District, Taito Ward central Tokyo. Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple was originally built in Kanda, Tokyo by Kyonyo, the 12th Priest of Higashi-Honganji, in 1651 and it was known as the Edo Gobo Kozuiji Temple. After a fire in 1657 Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple was moved to its current site in Asakusa and was called Asakusa Honganji Temple. Then in 1965, Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple changed its name again to Tokyo Higashi-Honganji Temple. After the conflict called 'Ohigashi Sodo', it went independent from Otani sect in 1981.

Hozomon is the gate leading to the Sensoji Temple.

Jindaiji Temple is Buddhist temple located within Jindai Botanical Garden in Chofu Tokyo. Jindaiji Temple was established in 733AD making it the second oldest temple in Tokyo, after Sensoji Temple. The temple bell and a statue of Buddha, which date back to the Hakuho period, are designated Cultral Assests of National Importance.

Kameido Tenjin Shrine is a famous Shinto Shrine located in the Koto Ward of Tokyo. Kameido Tenjin Shrine enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, a deity of scholarship. Kameido Tenjin Shrine, established in 1662, is famous for it arched or "drum bridge" and its purple wisteria. Kameido Tenjin Shrine holds the "Fuji Matsuri" or Wisteria Festival in April each year.

Dominating the entrance to the Sensoji Temple is the Kaminari-mon or "Thunder Gate". This imposing Buddhist structure features a massive paper lantern dramatically painted in vivid red-and-black tones to suggest thunderclouds and lightning.

Kaneiji Temple, more formally known as Toeizan Kan'ei-ji Endon'in, is a Buddhist temple from the Tendai sect which is located in Ueno Park, Ueno Park. Kaneiji Temple was established in 1625 by Tenkai. At its height of power Kaneiji Temple covered a large area and consisted of over 30 buildings. Many temple structures were destroyed in the great Mereiki fire of 1657. Some building were rebuilt only to be destroyed in World War II.

Kissho-ji Temple (also spelt Kichijo-ji) is a Buddhist temple of Sendan-Rin sect located in Bunkyo Tokyo. Kissho-ji Temple was established in 1458, with the "Sendan-Rin" School for Buddhist monks being established in the grounds of the temple in 1592. In 1905 the school was renamed, Soto-shu University, which was again renamed in 1925 Komazawa University.

Kiyomizu Kannon-do Temple is a Buddhist Temple located in Ueno Park Tokyo. Kiyomizu Kannon-do Temple was established by Tenkai Sojo, who based the design on the famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto. Kiyomizu Kannon-do Temple which was completed in 1631 has survived the civil wars and the fire bombing of World War II to be one of the oldest temples in Tokyo.

Koishikawa Shrine was separated from Ise Shrine on 7 March 1966. Koishikawa Shrine is located in the central Tokyo ward of Bunkyo and it blends with tall buildings surrounding it. Koishikawa Shrine considers itself a Tokyo branch of Ise Shrine.

Meiji Jingu Kaikan is the information centre attached to the Meiji Jingu Shrine.

Meiji Jingu Shrine is one of the most popular shines in Tokyo. Meiji Jingu Shrine is located in the middle of large evergreen forest of 120,000 trees which is surprising given it is located in Harajuku. Meiji Jingu Shrine was built to enshrine Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken.

Narihira-san Tosen-ji Temple, also known as Tosen-ji Temple, is a Buddhist temple located near Mizumoto Park in Katsushika Ward of north eastern Tokyo. Narihira-san Tosen-ji Temple is famous for the "Bound Jizo" mentioned in the Case of the Bound Jizo of Ooka Tadasuke, a famous Edo Period judge.

Nezu Shrine is a Shinto Shrine located in Bunkyo Tokyo. According to legend Nezu Shrine was established over 1,900 years ago in Sendagi by Yamato Takeruno Mikoto. In 1705, the 5th shogun Tsunayoshi relocated it from Sendagi to its current site. Nezu Shrine has several parts which are designated Important Cultural Properties: Honden (main sanctuary), Romon (two storey gate) and the lattice windowed wall (Sukibei). Nezu Shrine is also famous for the Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri) which held within the grounds of the shrine during April and early May.

Pagoda Kan'eiji Temple is within Ueno Zoo which is within Ueno Park, Ueno.

Sengakuji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Soto Zen sect, which is located in Takanawa District of Minato Tokyo. Sengakuji Temple is famous as the location of the graves of the Forty-seven Ronin, who were involved in the Revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin, also known as the Revenge of the Forty-seven Samurai or Ako vendetta. Sengakuji Temple is located close to Shinagawa Station.

Sensoji Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple also known as Asakusa Temple. Sensoji Temple is Tokyo's oldest, and one of its most significant, temples. Sensoji Temple is located in Asakusa District of Taito Ward Tokyo.

Shibamata Taikyakuten, formally known as Kyoeizan Daikyoji Temple, is a Buddhist temple of the Nichiren sect, which is located in Shibamata District Katsushika Ward of Tokyo. Shibamata Taikyakuten, established in 1629, is particularly popular on New Years day and other festival days. Shibamata Taikyakuten was used in the famous Japanese film Otoko wa Tsurai yo (It's tough being a man). In 1996 the Ministry of the Environment designated Shibamata Taikyakuten and its ferry boat as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan.

Shofukuji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Rinzai Zen sect which is located in Higashimurayama Tokyo. The Jizo Hall of Shofukuji Templedates from 1407, which is considered to be the oldest intact building in Tokyo Prefecture and a National Treasure of Japan. The Jizo Hall is one of the few remaining examples of Kamakura architecture. Shofukuji Temple was established in 1270 and the original Jizo Hall was completed in 1278.

Togo Shrine is a Shinto Shrine built in 1940 to enshine Admiral Togo Heihachiro. Togo Shrine is located in in Harajuku.

Toshogu Shrine was built in 1617 is considered to be valuable for its historical architecture, Grand Oishi Torii Gate and bronze garden lanterns. Toshogu Shrine is open every day of the year. Toshogu Shrine is situated within Ueno Park Tokyo.

Yasukuni Shrine is a controversial shrine to Japan's war dead, housing the souls of some 2.5 million people killed in Japan's wars — including convicted war criminals executed by the Allies.  The Yasukuni Shrine is located in Chiyoda ward Tokyo.

Yushima Temple, also known as Yushima Seido, is a Buddhist temple located in the Yushima District of Bunkyo Ward Tokyo. Yushima Temple was constrcted in 1630, by the fifth-generation Tokugawa Shogun, Tsunayoshi, to enshrine Confucius. Yushima Temple used to be the Shoheizaka School of Edo Shogunate. Yushima Temple is very close to Ochanomizu Station.

Yushima Tenmangu Shrine, also known as Yushima Tenjin Shrine, is a Shinto Shrine dedicated to the god of wisdom, Michizane Sugawara. Yushima Tenmangu Shrine is located in Bunkyo Ward Tokyo. The grounds of Yushima Tenmangu Shrine feature a Japanese plum tree garden where a plum tree festival is held annually from February to March. The closest station to Yushima Tenmangu Shrine is Yushima.

Zojoji Temple is a Buddhist temple in the Shiba neighbourhood of Minato Ward in Tokyo. Zojoji Temple is frequently seen in pictures with Tokyo Tower in the background.

TOKYO MUSEUMS and ART GALLERIES

Edo Tokyo Museum is a museum of the history of Tokyo located in Sumida . The main features of the permanent exhibitions are the life-size replica of the Nihonbashi, which was the bridge leading into Edo (Tokyo).

Eisei Bunko Museum exhibits over 100,000 historical documents and painting, plus 6,000 artifacts and works of fine art from the Hosokawa family. Eisei Bunko Museum is located on part of the former Hosokawa family residence in Bunkyo Ward Tokyo.

The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures (Horyu-ji Homotsukan) contains Art works from the 319 Horyu-ji Treasures, originally donated to the Imperial Household by Horyu-ji in 1878, are exhibited in six rooms. The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures is part of the Tokyo National Museum.

Ghibli Museum is a museum featuring the work of the famous Japanese anime Studio Ghibli. Ghibli Museum features perminant and special exhibitions, a theatre showing short films, a mock up of an animation studio. Ghibli Museum is located at the south western end of Inogashira Park Mitaka in western Tokyo.

Hatoyama Hall, located in Otowa District of Bunkyo Ward Tokyo, is a western style residence which was built by Iichiro Hatoyama in 1924. Today Hatoyama Hall is partly a museum which commemorates the achievement of politicians from the Hatoyama Family, such as Ichiro, Yukio and Kunio.

Heisei-kan is part of the Tokyo National Museum. The Heiseikan serves primarily as space for special exhibitions, but also houses the Japanese Archaeology Gallery.

History Museum - The Mitsubishi Economic Research Institute, also referred to as Iwasaki House, is located in Ikenohata, Bunkyo Ward central Tokyo. History Museum - The Mitsubishi Economic Research Institute Building, designed by English architect, Josiah Conder, is old main residence of the Iwasaki family, founder of Mitsubishi Zaibatsu.

The Hyokei-kan is part of the Tokyo National Museum. This building is designated as an Important Cultural Property as a representative example of Western-style architecture of the late Meiji period (early 20th century). It is open for events and temporary exhibitions only

Japan Football Museum is located within Japan Football Association Building in Bunkyo Ward Tokyo. Japan Football Museum attractions include a virtual stadium and reproduction of the locker room of the Japan national team. The nearest train station to Japan Football Museum is Ochanomizu.

Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum includes a library, reference rooms and of course the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame (Yakyu Dendo). Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum moved to its current site within Tokyo Dome in Bunkyo Ward Tokyo, in 1988.

Katsushika City Museum features distinct sections: history, foklore, archeology and astronomy. Katsushika City Museum, opened in 1991, even has a digital planetarium, an astronomic observatory, a solar telescope and a spectroscope room. Katsushika City Museum is located in Katsushika Ward of north eastern Tokyo.

Kodansha Noma Memorial Museum is a fine Japanese arts museum located in the Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo. Kodansha Noma Memorial Museum was built to commerate the 90th anniversary of the founding of Japan's largest publishing company, Kodansha Publishing Company. Kodansha Noma Memorial Museum opened in 2000, is located in former residence of the grand daughter, Sawako Noma, of the company's founder Seiji Noma. Sawako Noma was also a former president of the company.

Koishikawa Ukiyo-e Art Museum is a small museum located in Bunkyo Tokyo, which exhibits Ukiyo-e, genre paintings of Edo Period. Koishikawa Ukiyo-e Art Museum is only 2 minutes walk from Korakuen Station.

Museum of Contemporary Art, located within Kiba Park in Koto Ward Tokyo, is a public museum specialising in contemporary art. Museum of Contemporary Art was opened in 1995 and focuses on works created after 1945.

The Museum of Maritime Science is a six-story museum shaped like a full-sized ocean liner, unsurprisingly devoted to ships. One of the main displays, a gigantic turbine engine, was actually set in place first and the museum was built around it. There are a few historic vessels on the adjacent wharf. The Museum of Maritime Science is located in Odaiba Tokyo.

The National Art Center, located in Roppongi Tokyo, is an art gallery which mainly focuses on modern art and paintings (20th century). The National Art Center uses its 47,960 sqm to display 600 pieces. The National Art Center was opened in January 2007, in a building formerly used as a research facility by the University of Tokyo. The National Art Center building is a very modern design by Kisho Kurokawa and features a wave shape at the front of the building.

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation aims to provide a place where people can experience the latest science technology. National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, which opened on the 9th of July 2001, is curated by the Japanese astronaut Mamoru Mori. National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation is located in Odaiba Tokyo.

National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo is the foremost collecting and exhibiting museum of contemporary Japanese art. Located in a building designed by Taniguchi Yoshirô in Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.

National Museum of Nature and Science recently re-opened in a new building, focuses on the living world, with life-sized representations of practically every life form the earth has ever seen, from the blue whale (outside the old building) to hundreds of exotic insects. TheNational Museum of Nature and Science has had many names in the past including National Science Museum of Japan, Tokyo Science Museum, Tokyo Museum and Misistry of Education Museum. The National Museum of Nature and Science is located within Ueno Park Tokyo.

The National Museum of Western Art is the premier public art gallery in Japan specializing in art from the Western tradition including the original of Rodin's famous The Thinker. The National Museum of Western Art is located within Ueno Park Tokyo.

Nissan Gallery is located on the corner of the famous Ginza 4 Chome intersection which is essentially the heart of Ginza. The Nissan Gallery displays new and classic automobiles, art and designs. The building also serves as Nissan's head office.

Printing Museum Tokyo exhibits history and culture of printing. Printing Museum Tokyo exhibits include the Kelly automatic high-speed printer, the Kelmscott Press and The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer. Printing Museum Tokyo is located in the head office building of Toppan Printing, Suido District Bunkyo Ward Tokyo.

The TEPCO Electric Power Museum is a multistory building with very distinctive Tokyo Architecture. The TEPCO Electric Power Museum features information on nuclear power and is has free entry. TEPCO stands for Tokyo Electric Power Company. The TEPCO Electric Power Museum is located in Shibuya.

Tobacco and Salt Museum is an unusual topic for a museum, but it relates back to the former monopoly on the sale of these two products by the Japanese government. The museum depicts the history of tobacco and salt around the world and specifically in Japan. The Tobacco and Salt Museum Shibuya.
Opening hours: 10am to 5pm
Address: Jinnan 1-16-8, Shibuya-ku,Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is an art museum located within Ueno Park Tokyo.

Tokyo National Museum is the top museum in Japan and exhibits fine Japanese artefacts including pre-historical ones, plus artefacts from Asia. Tokyo National Museum is located within Ueno Park Tokyo.

Tokyo Wonder Site, located in Bunkyo central Tokyo, is a metropolitan gallery which focuses on young artists.

Toyota MEGA WEB is a Toyota car technology showcase where you see some great racing cars Toyota produces, drive a micro electric car and sit in many of the current Toyota cars many of which are not available outside of Japan. Toyota MEGA WEB is located in Odaiba Tokyo.

University Museum - The University of Tokyo, located within The University of Tokyo main campus Bunkyo central Tokyo, includes a digital museum and real museum.

Yumeji Takehisa Museum exhibits some of the water colors, paintings and poems from the famous Japanese artist Yumeji Takehisa (1884-1934). Yumeji Takehisa Museum is located in Bunkyo Ward Tokyo.

TOKYO LANDMARKS

1-22-4 Nishi-Shinjuku Building is a 12 story Skyscraper which is located in Nishi-Shinjuku

The building known as 4-11-4 Jingumae is a very distinctive piece of Tokyo Architecture located along the famous Omotesando in Harajuku. The building currently houses a fashion outlet called Morgan on the ground floor.

4-6-18 Ginza Building is a distinctive office building in Ginza. The building features chrome and grey exterior with lilliputian balconies and exterieor stairwells.

Akamon University of Tokyo, also known as the Red Gate, was built to commemoration of the marriage between the daughter of Maeda clan and Tokugawa Shogun Family. Akamon University of Tokyo is a designated Important Cultural Property. Akamon University of Tokyo is located right on the edge of the campus of the University of Tokyo in Bunkyo Ward Tokyo, with the gate acting as an entrance to the campus.

Akasaka Palace is a former imperial residence which is now used by the Japanese Government as a State Guest-House (Geihinkan) to accommodates visiting dignitaries while they are staying in Tokyo. The building was designed by Katayama Tokuma and completed in 1909.

Akihabara Dai Building is half of a pair of buildings opened in 2006 called "Akihabara Cross Field" with the other building being Akihabara UDX Building. The focus of the two buildings, located in Akihabara is to re- energize Japan's IT industry. The Akihabara Dai Building (also Known as the Akihabara Daiburi Building) is 31 stories and 142m high. It was designed by Kajima Design and completed in 2005.

Akihabara UDX Building is half of a pair of buildings opened in 2006 called "Akihabara Cross Field" with the other building being Akihabara Dai Building. The focus of the two buildings, located in Akihabara is to re- energize Japan's IT industry. The fourth floor of the Akihabara UDX Building features an Animation Center which provides the public with information about animation.

Asahi Breweries Headquarters, located in Sumida ward next to the Sumida River. Asahi Breweries Headquarters features a very distinctive design.

City Tower Shinjuku Shintoshin building is a 37 story Skyscraper which is 130m high and was completed in 2005. City Tower Shinjuku Shintoshin building is mainly used for residential apartments. It is located in Nishi-Shinjuku.

Daikan Plaza Building is a 10 story Skyscraper located in Nishi-Shinjuku.

Fuji TV Studios is a distinctive building designed by Kenzo Tange is a major land mark of Tokyo. Fuji TV Studios, located in Odaiba, offers great views from its second highest floor for free. There are tours available of the tv studios themselves, which may be of interest to those who watch shows made by Fuji TV. There is an up market French restaurant within the giant ball suspended in the structure.

Ginza 4-chome Intersection is the heart of Ginza, the famous up market fashion district of Tokyo. Ginza 4-chome Intersection is marked by two landmark buildings, Wako Department Store and The San-ai Building. The other two corners are occupied by the Nissan Gallery and Mitsukoshi Department Store Ginza. From Ginza 4-chome Intersection most of the highlights of Ginza spread out along Chuo Dori to the north and south, and along Harumi Dori, mainly to the north in the direction of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.

Hachiko is a famous statue of a dog who possessed legendary loyalty to his owner. Hachiko is also the name of one of the many exits from Shibuya Station and the prime meeting place before a night out.

Harimasaka Sakura Street provides a very beautiful view in cherry blossom season (April), with the slope of the street providing a better view of the cherry blossom which run along the street. Harimasaka Sakura Street is located close to Myogadani Station in Bunkyo central Tokyo.

Hulic Ginza World Town Building is an eight story high office and commercial building located in Ginza . The Building is dominated by the massive TDK sign on it's roof.

I Town Repia Building is a 22 story Skyscraper which is mainly used for residential apartments. I Town Repia Building was completed in 1994 and is located in Nishi-shinjuku.

Japanese Nursing Association Head Office is the Tokyo head office located in Harajuku. Japanese Nursing Association building features a very distinctive and attention grabbing design with a glass and steel cone which starts at ground level and is the enterance. The building was designed by Kisho Kurokawa Architects & Associates and is eight stories high.

JR East Head Office building, also known as Japan Railways East Head Office is a 28 story Skyscraper which is 150m high and was completed in 1997. The JR East Head Office building is technically located in Shibuya, but would normally be considered to be in Shinjuku as it is right near Shinjuku Station.

Kaleido Building is a distinctive mixed use building which was famous for the massive Epson signs on it (no longer there). The Kaleido Building is located in Nishi-shinjuku.

Meiji Yasuda Life Building, also known as Marunouchi My Plaza is a Skyscraper with 30 floors and 147m high, located in Chiyoda Tokyo.

Mizuho Bank Shinjuku is the Mizuho Bank branch in Shinjuku and featues a distinctive modern architectural design.

Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower, also known as Modo gakuen kokun tawa, is a 50 story Skyscraper which is 204m high. Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower was designed by Tange Associates and completed in 2008 when it won the Emporis Skyscraper Award for architectural excellence. The building houses three education institutions Shuto Iko (medical), Tokyo Mode Gakuen (fashion) and HAL Tokyo (design and technology). Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower is located close to Shinjuku Station in Nishi-shinjuku.

Nihon Seimei Marunouch Building is a Skyscraper with 28 floors and 160m high, located in Chiyoda Tokyo.

Nishi-Shinjuku Mitsui Building is a 27 story Skyscraper which is 112m high. The Nishi-Shinjuku Mitsui Building was completed in 1999 and is located in Nishi-shinjuku.

NTT DoCoMo Yoyogi Building is a 27 story Skyscraper which is 272m high with the antenna and 240m high without. The NTT DoCoMo Yoyogi Building is located in Yoyogi Shibuya, which is very close to Shinjuku Station. Despite the size, name and location, it is not NTT DoCoMo head office. The building became the highest clock tower in the world when a 15m diameter clock was placed on it in 2002. DoCoMo, or formally NTT DoCoMo is the brand of the mobile network owned by NTT telecommunications company which is one third owned by the Japanese Government.

NTT East Head Office is a 30 story Skyscraper which is 123m high and was designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates. NTT East Head Office building was completed in 1995 and is located in Nishi-shinjuku. NTT telecommunications company which is one third owned by the Japanese Government.

NTT Shinjuku Building is located in Shinjuku. NTT telecommunications company which is one third owned by the Japanese Government.

Omotesando is a broad, tree-lined avenue leading to Meiji Jingu shrine located in Harajuku which is part of Shibuya. Omotesando is full of cafes and international brand clothing boutiques along with the up market Omotesando Hills shopping complex.

Resona Maruha Building, also known as Asahi Maruha Building is a Skyscraper with 24 floors and 108m high, located in Chiyoda Tokyo.

Saigo Takamori Statue is a famous statue of Saigo Takamori walking his dog stands in Ueno Park. Saigo Takamori (23 January 1827/28 — 24 September 1877), one of the most influential samurai in Japanese history, lived during the late Edo Period and early Meiji Era. Despite romantic legends that surround his image as 'the last of the samurai' he still may be justly regarded as such.

The San-ai Building is a real Tokyo icon and represents Ginza in many tourist books. It is famous for its cylindrical shape and the massive advertisements it carries. Located at the heart of Ginza at the Ginza 4 Chome intersection facing two of Japan's most famous department stores.

Shibuya Crossing is an extremely busy and famous pedestrian scramble crossing in front of Shibuya Station with the Tokyu department above the station. Shibuya Crossing is frequently used to depict Tokyo.

Shibuya Ward Office is the "town hall" or administration center for the ward of Shibuya.

Shinjuku Bunka Quint Building is 23 story Skyscraper that is 112m high and was completed in 2003. Dispite its name it is actually located in Shibuya, but very close to Shinjuku and Shinjuku Station.

Shinjuku Center Building is a 54 story Skyscraper which is 223m high. Completed in 1979 and designed by Taisei Construction Company, it is one of the many tall buildings in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku First West Building is an 18 story Skyscraper which is 91m high. Shinjuku First West Building, completed in 2003, features a quarter of cylinder on its south west corner which becomes a complete cylinder as it reaches the top of the rest of the building at the main roof line. Shinjuku First West Building is located in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Green Tower is 29 story Skyscraper which is literally green on the exterior. It is 110m high, was completed in 1986 and was designed by Nikken Sekkei. Shinjuku Green Tower is located in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku I Land Tower is a 44 story Skyscraper which is 189m high. Shinjuku I Land Tower was completed in 1995 on the many tall buildings in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku L Tower is 31 story Skyscraper which is 122m high. The Shinjuku L Tower was completed in 1989 and is located in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Maynds Tower is a Skyscraper technically located in Shibuya, but very close to Shinjuku and Shinjuku Station.

Shinjuku Mistsui Buliding is a 55 story Skyscraper which is 225m high. The Shinjuku Mistsui Buliding, completed in 1995, was designed by Nihon Sekkei and features distinctive six story high crosses on its eastern and western ends. It is located in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Monolith Building is a 123m high Skyscraper which was completed in 1990 and designed by Nihon Sekkei. The Shinjuku Monolith Building features a distinctive atrium on northern side. It is located in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Nomura Building is a 50 story Skyscraper which is 203m high and used as office space. Shinjuku Nomura Building is one of the earlier skyscrappers in Nishi-shinjuku having been completed in 1978.

Shinjuku NS Building is a 30 story Skyscraper which is 134m high. Shinjuku NS Building was designed by Nikken Sekkei and completed in 1982. The building features a glass enclosed elevator shaft on the exterior of the building. The building is located in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Oak Tower is a distinctive dark blue 38 story Skyscraper which is 184m high with a large disc on its roof. Shinjuku Oak Tower was designed by Nikken Sekkei and completed in 2002. The building is located in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Park Tower is a 52 story high Skyscraper which is 233m high and contains the Park Hyatt Hotel, which featured in the 2004 film "Lost in translation". Only the top 13 floors contain the Park Hyatt Hotel, the remaining floors are office space and restaurants. Shinjuku Park Tower was designed by Kenzo Tange Associates and was completed in 1994 when it was the second tallest building in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Square Tower is an easily identified 34 story Skyscraper which is 123m high, with its dark exterior overlaid with light coloured panels. Shinjuku Square Tower was completed in 1994 and is located in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Sumitomo Building was one of the first Skyscrapers in Nishi-shinjuku having been completed in 1974. Nikken Sekkei designed the truncated triangular building which has 52 stories and 210m high.

Sompo Japan Building is a distinctive design by Uchida Shozo with two sides sloping to the bottom from around 1/3 of the way up. The Sompo Japan Building was completed in 1976, has 43 stories, is 200m high and located in Nishi-shinjuku.

Statue of Liberty replica located in Odaiba.

Subaru Head Office Building is located next to the very distinctive Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower and opposite Shinjuku Station on the Nishi-shinjuku side.

Sukiyabashi Crossing is a very busy pedestrian crossing in fashionable Ginza. Sukiyabashi Crossing is at the junction of Harumi Dori and Sotobori Dori. On the corners are the Sony Building, Crystal Building Ginza , Mullon Building (which houses the Seibu Department Store Ginza and the Hankyu Department Store Ginza) and the Mosaic Ginza Hankyu building.

Sunshine 60 Building is situated at the end of Sunshine City in Ikebukuro. At the time of its completion in 1978 Sunshine 60 Building was the tallest building in East Asia, a title it held until 1985. Sunshine 60 Building was the tallest building in Japan until the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building was completed in 1991.

Takeshita Dori is a narrow pedestrian only street packed with Tokyo's young fashionable people and lined with fashion boutiques and cafes.Takeshita Dori is located in Harajuku.

Telecom Center Building in Odaiba, is the main communications hub to connection Tokyo to the rest of the world. The Telecom Center Building features an obervation deck where you can view, Odaiba, parts of Tokyo and on a very clear day, Mt Fuji.

Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Building, commonly referred to as the Tokio Marine & Nichido Building or Tokyo Marine Building is a 25 story 100m high Skyscraper that was completed in 1974 and designed by Kunio Maekawa. The Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Building is located in Chiyoda Tokyo.

Tokyo Big Sight, formally known as the Tokyo International Exhibition Center is one of the largest convention and exhibition centers in Tokyo. Tokyo Big Sight features a very iconic and distinctive design consisting of four unside down pyramids.

Tokyo Imperial Palace is the home of the Emperor of Japan (the Japanese head of state). Tokyo Imperial Palace is surrounded by a moat and a high wall and occupies the most expensive square kilometre in the world. The Tokyo Imperial Palace is located within the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo.

Tokyo Interactive Exchange Center is a residential and meeting complex for international and Japanese graduate students and post graduate researchers. The Tokyo Interactive Exchange Center is located in Odaiba Tokyo.

Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan contains a revolving restaurant and observation deck.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is the tallest building in Tokyo at 248 meters (814 feet) from base to top, and the third-tallest structure. Entry to the top floor observation deck is free. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is only a short walk from Shinjuku Station.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building 2 is one of a pair of towers which are the tallest building in Tokyo at 248 meters (814 feet) from base to top, and the third-tallest structure. Entry to the top floor observation deck is free. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is only a short walk from Shinjuku Station.

TOKYO SKYTREE at 634m is the tallest tower in Japan and the second tallest structure in the world. TOKYO SKYTREE features a restaurant and obervation deck. TOKYO SKYTREE is effectively the functional replacement for Tokyo Tower with most of the major tv and radio broadcasters moving their transmitters to TOKYO SKYTREE. TOKYO SKYTREE located in Sumida , is part of a major commercial development. TOKYO SKYTREE opens to the public in May 22 2012.

Tokyo Times Tower, located in Akihabara, is a 40 story high building which mainly consists of apartments.

Tokyo Tower is a Japanese icon and famous site in Tokyo. Tokyo Tower features public observation deck and café. The Tokyo Tower design is based on the Eiffel Tower, but is 333 meters tall (9 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower) making it the world's highest self-supporting iron tower.

Tsukiji fish market also known as the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market, is the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. Tsukiji fish market is a very popular tourist destination in Tsukiji fish market.

Ueno Great Fountain within Ueno Park.

Wadakura Fountain Park is surrounded by one three sides by the moat of Edo Castle, or what today is referred to as the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Wadakura Fountain Park is a small functional park which features several water fountains.

Yanesen is an area where historical street still remained, which makes this downtown area rare and attractive. Yanesen area consists of three parts, and the name "Yanesen” is a combination of the first few letters of each part's name: Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi. Yanesen is located in Bunkyo Ward central Tokyo.

Yasuda Auditorium - Tokyo University, is an historic auditorium located within the Hongo Campus of The University of Tokyo Bunkyo central Tokyo. Yasuda Auditorium - Tokyo University was contributed by the Japanese banker, Zenjiro Yasuda.

Yoyogi Crystal Building is a Skyscraper technically located in Shibuya, but actually very close to Shinjuku Station.

Yusen Building is a 15 story 70m high Skyscraper that was completed in 1978 and designed by Mitsubishi Jisho. The Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Building is located in Chiyoda Tokyo.

TOKYO GARDENS and PARKS

Aoyama Cemetery, located in Minato Tokyo, was Japan's first public cemetery. Today Aoyama Cemetery is a popular location for viewing cherry blossom in early April.

Asukayama Park is one of the major cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo. Yoshimune Tokugawa facilitated and opened Asukayama Park to the public as a part of his reformation in Edo Period. Asukayama Park, located in Kita Ward, contains three museums: Asukayama Museum, Paper Museum and Shibusawa Memorial Museum. The nearest stations are Oji Station (south gate) on Keihin Tohoku Line and Oji Ekimae Station on Toden Arakawa Line or Asukayama Station.

Chinzan-so Garden is a beautiful tradtional Japanese garden, located in Bunkyo Ward Tokyo. Chinzan-so Garden, which covers 6.6 hectares, includes many significant historic momuments which are spread throughout the garden. These include a one thousand year old pagoda from the Hiroshima mountains, a three story pagoda built by the monks from Chikurin-ji Temple without using a single nail, Shiratama Inari Shrine was transferred from theWorld Heritage Site of Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto. The garden itself features a water fall, natural spring, large pond and 500 year old tree with a 4.5m circumference. Chinzan-so Garden is in walking distance of Edogawabashi Station.

Hamarikyu Gardens is located at the mouth of the Sumida River in Chuo, Tokyo. The public park is surrounded by Shioiri Pond, a sea water moat filled by Tokyo Bay.

Hibiya Koen (Park) is located in the central Tokyo ward of Chiyoda, close to many of the government buildings. This makes Hibiya Koen very popular park on week days with office workers. On weekends many festivals and events are held in Hibiya Koen.

Horikiri Shobu En (Horikiri Iris Garden) is a garden filled with Japanese iris neaxt to the Ayase River, in the Katsushika Ward of north eastern Tokyo. Horikiri Shobu En features over 6,000 iris of 200 varieties, which are at their best in June and particularly the beginning of June to the 20th of June during the Katsushika Iris Festival. Horikiri Shobu En is a ten minute walk from Horikiri Shobu En Station on Keisei Mainline.

Inogashira Park located across Musashino and Mitaka in western Tokyo is a public park given to the people by the emperor in 1913 as the Inokashira Imperial Gift Park. Inogashira Park features a large lake and beautiful cherry blossom, in late March and early April, and is considered one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. Located at the south western end of Inogashira Park is the Ghibli Museum.

Jindai Botanical Garden is located at the edge of the Musashino plateau just above Jindaiji Temple in Chofu, Tokyo. Each of its 30 areas features varieties of one kind of plant. Displays of ume, cherries, azalea, dogwood, peonies, roses, wisteria, etc. can be seen every month of the year.

Kaihin Park in Odaiba is a seaside park which features one of two beaches in mainland Tokyo, but swimming is not recommended as the water is rather polluted. Along the beach runs a boardwalk dotted with couples, as this is considered the most romantic spot in Tokyo.

Kasai Rinkai Park includes Tokyo Sea Life Park and a bird sanctuary, and was built on reclaimed land that includes two manmade islands, a viewing tower and a hotel. Kasai Rinkai Park is located in Edogawa Tokyo.

Kiba Park is a public park in Koto Tokyo, which features open space for events, tennis courts, playgrounds, walking jogging paths and BBQ facilities. Kiba Park is divided into two parts, north and south, but connected by a pedestrian bridge. The Museum of Contemporary Art is located within Kiba Park.

Kinuta Park is in Setagaya, Tokyo. Kinuta Park is famous for is cherry blossom (sakura) viewing. It has at least three varieties Someyoshino, Yamazakura, and Yaezakura, which makes for a relatively long viewing season of over two weeks.

Kitanomaru Park is located next to Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens in central Tokyo. Walking through Kitanomaru Park is a pleasant and convenient way to get to Yasukuni Shrine. Kitanomaru Park features cherry blossom in late March and early April. Kitanomaru Park also houses the Nihon Budokan, which regularly stages martial arts competitions.

Koganei Park is the second largest park in Tokyo and extends over four cities; Koganei, Kodaira, Nishitokyo and Musashino. Koganei Park is most famous for its cherry blossom in April and is considered one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. Koganei Park also features the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architecture Museum.

Koishikawa Botanical Garden is a Botanical Garden affiliated with the Department of Chemistry and School of Science at the University of Tokyo and located in the Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo. Koishikawa Botanical Garden features not only academic attractions such as the gingko tree that contributed to the discovery of its sperm, Isaac Newton's apple tree and Gregor Johann Mendel's grape tree, but also nice places for walk around. Koishikawa Botanical Garden covers 16 hectares and has a collection of 4,000 species of plants. The closest station to Koishikawa Botanical Garden is Myogadani Station.

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is a beautiful historic Japanese garden located close to Tokyo University (who now owns the park) in the Bunkyo ward of Tokyo. Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is designated as a "Special Place of Scenic Beauty".

Mizumoto Park, also known as Metropolitan Mizumoto Park and Mizumoto City Park, is the largest park in Tokyo covering over 92 hectares (227 acres). Mizumoto Park, which was established in 1965, is located in Mizumoto District of Katsushika Ward of Tokyo. Mizumoto Park is particularly popular in cherry blossom season and when the Japanese Iris are in flower.

Nanushino Taki Park in Kishimachi District, Kita Ward Tokyo, features three waterfalls which are part of the famous Seven Falls of Oji as depicted by Hiroshige. Nanushino Taki Park was once the private garden of the Nanushi Hatano Family, who opened the park to the public in the Edo Period. After World War II Tokyo Metropolitan Government took over management of the park. The closest train stations to Nanushino Taki Park are Oji Station on JR Keihin Tohoku Line or Tokyo Metro Nanboku Line, and Ojiekimae Station on Toden Arakawa Line.

Otsuka Senju Cemetery, Bunkyo Ward central Tokyo contains the graves of many Scholars of Confucianism from the Edo Period.

Rikugien Garden is a beautiful traditional Japanese garden established in 1702 which features the six elements from Japanese tradition. Rikugien Garden is held in high regard and is designated as a "Special Place of Scenic Beauty". Rikugien Garden is located in Bunkyo Tokyo.

Shiba Park is a park in Minato Ward, Tokyo, built around the temple of Zojoji. The park is located between the Minato ward offices and the Tokyo Tower. Many of the footpaths in the park offer excellent views of the Tokyo Tower.

Shin-Edogawa Garden is a beautiful tradtional Japanese garden, located in Bunkyo Ward Tokyo. The Shin-Edogawa Garden, New Edo River Garden, is derived from the garden's close proximity to the Kanda River, which was called the Edo River until 1965. Shin-Edogawa Garden is the site of the second home of Hosokawa who was the head of the Kumamoto Domain at the end of the Edo Period. The site later became the main residence of the Hosokawa faimily.

Shinjuku Central Park is a functional park, which is very popular with the many office workers in the area and an ideal place for them to spend their lunch time.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a large park and one of the most beautiful in Tokyo featuring Japanese, French and English styles. With 1,500 cherry trees, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a very popular location for viewing cherry blossom. The park overlaps both Shinjuku and Shibuya .

Sumida Park, located in Sumida Tokyo, is most famous for its cherry blossom and is considered one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. Sumida Park derives its name from the Sumida River which flows along one side of the park.

Symbol Promenade Park is one of the parks in Odaiba featuring some outdoor artworks.

Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens, located next to the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo once formed part of Edo Castle. Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens are kept in impeccable condition and certainly one of Tokyo's best gardens. Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens are particularly beautiful during the March and April plum and cherry blossom seasons. Entrance is free through a number of gates; most visitors use the Otemachi gate near the subway station of the same name.

Tokyo Imperial Plaza is the fore court to the Imperial Palace and one of the largest open spaces in Tokyo.

Tokyo Metropolitan War Memorial, also referred to as the Tokyo National Cemetery, is located next to Rekisen Park in Bunkyo Tokyo. Tokyo Metropolitan War Memorial is a metropolitan facility to console the souls of people died in the World War II.

Tokyo Sea Life Park is an aquarium located along the shore line of Tokyo Bay within Kasai Rinkai Park in Edogawa Ward Tokyo. Tokyo Sea Life Park features a 2,200t donut shaped tank with large fast swimming fish including bluefin tuna. In addition to fish, Tokyo Sea Life Park features penguins, auks and puffins.

Ueno Park adjacent to the station, is home to most of the attractions in the area, including the Ueno Zoo and many museums including Tokyo National Museum, National Museum of Nature and Science, National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and Tokyo Metropolitan Festival Hall. In cherry blossom season, Ueno Park is Tokyo's most popular spot for outdoor hanami parties. Ueno Park also features several temples and shrines including Bentendo Hall Temple, Kaneiji Temple, Kiyomizu Kannon-do Temple and Toshogu Shrine.

Ueno Zoo was Japan's first and is still the most popular zoo in Tokyo.

Ukima Park (Ukima ga Ike) is a metropolitan urban park that has Ukima ga Ike Pond at its centre, along with feature windmill. Ukima Park, located in Kita Ward Tokyo, has an area of 115,786 square meters. Fishing can be done in Ukima ga Ike Pond. Ukima Park also contains baseball ground, tennis courts, Jyabu Jyabu Pond where people can swim, bird sanctuary, sakuraso (cherry blossom) garden gateball ground and square with play equipment for children.

Yoyogi Park is one of the largest parks in Tokyo, located adjacent to Harajuku Station and Meiji Shrine in Shibuya.

TOKYO GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Building also holds Ministry of International Trade and Industry. It is located in Chiyoda Tokyo.

Ministry of Finance Building is located in Chiyoda Tokyo.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Building is located in Chiyoda Tokyo.

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Building is located in Chiyoda Tokyo.

Ministry Of Justice Building is located in Chiyoda Tokyo.

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Building is located in Chiyoda Tokyo.

Ministry of the Environment of Japan Building also holds Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and is located in Chiyoda Tokyo.

National Diet Building is the place in which both the houses of the Diet of Japan are held. It is located in 1-chome, Nagatacho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.

Public Security Intelligence Agency Building is located in Chiyoda Tokyo.

Shinjuku Ward Office is the "town hall" administration building for the Tokyo ward of Shinjuku.

Sori-daijin Kantei is the working office for the Prime Minister of Japan.

Tokyo Fire Department Head Office is located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.

Tokyo High Court Building is located in Chiyoda Tokyo.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Assembly Hall is part of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building complex. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is one of the best lookouts in Tokyo Japan and even better it is free.

TOKYO THEATRES and CONCERT HALLS

Big Apple is a pachinko venue with hundreds of noisy and loud slot machines. Big Apple is located in Akihabara

Bunkamura is a large theater, concert hall, gallery and museum complex located in Shibuya.

Club Sega Shibuya is a games arcade located in Shibuya

Daiichi Sky Building is a distinctive mixed use building that contains Big Echo Karaoke and is located in Nishi-Shinjuku.

Espace Shinjuku Pachinko Parlor is a large and at night brightly illuminated Pachinko Parlor in Shinjuku.

I Land Hall is a circular building which hosts concerts and other events. The I Land Hall is located in Nishi-Shinjuku.

Kabukiza Theater in Ginza is the principal theater in Tokyo for the traditional kabuki drama form. The Kabukiza Theater first opened on this site in 1889.

Nippon Budokan functions as a venue for big musical events, its primary purpose is for Japanese martial arts. It contains three halls, the largest of which holds 14,000 people. Nippon Budokan is located within Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.

Shibuto Cine Tower is a cinema complex located in fashionable Shibuya.

Shibuya Public Hall is a live theatre with naming rights sold to Suntory for their C.C. Lemon drink. Shibuya Public Hall is located in the fashionable Shibuya.

Shinagawa Aquarium, located in Shinagawa central Tokyo, features tunnel tank with a walk through tunnel where you can view sea creatures swimming over head and on both sides of you. Shinagawa Aquarium also features shows with dolphins and sea lions.

Tokyo International Forum is an important urban landmark in Tokyo with a very distinct design internally and externally. One of its halls seats 5,000. In addition to seven other halls, it includes exhibition space, a lobby, and other facilities.

Tokyo Metropolitan Festival Hall, located in Ueno Park Tokyo, is a multipurpose hall which is used for theatre, opera, orchestral music and dance. The main auditorium of Tokyo Metropolitan Festival Hall seats 2,317. Tokyo Metropolitan Festival Hall was completed in 1961 and fully refurbished in 1985.

Tokyo Opera City Tower opened in 1996. It holds the New National Theatre, Tokyo Opera City Tower, NTT Inter Communication Center (ICC), plus some additional shops. The Opera City has three concert halls. The NTT Inter Communication Center (ICC) is a museum run by Japan's largest telecom firm. Tokyo Opera City Tower is located in Nishi-shinjuku.

Toukagakudo means Imperial Concert Hall, which is located within the Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens and was completed in February 1966 to mark the 60th birthday of Empress Kojun.

TOKYO BRIDGES

Harajuku Bridge is a famous fashion location in Tokyo, where on a Sunday you can see some outstanding Harajuku Fashion worn by Harajuku Girls and boys.

Nihonbashi (bridge) is a located in Nihonbashi district in the Chuo ward of central Tokyo. Nihonbashi, which literally means Japan Bridge, is the historic bridge which crosses the Nihonbashi River. The first Nihonbashi (bridge) was wooden and completed in 1603. In 1911, the current stone bridge was completed. Nihonbashi (bridge) was referred to as the Japan Bridge as it was the eastern end of the Nakasendo and Tokaido roads which joined Tokyo and Kyoto. Even today all distances for roads are measured from the central point of the bridge.

Nijubashi, literially means "double bridge", is the common name of the bridge that crosses the moat to the main gate (Nishinmaru-mon) of the Tokyo Imperial Palace. However, Nijubashi actually refers to the wooden bridges which were replaced by the current stone and cast iron bridge in the Meiji Period. The formal name for the current bridge is the Imperial Palace Main Gate Stone Bridge. Nijubashi is said to be the most photographed sight in Japan.

Rainbow Bridge is a suspension bridge over the Tokyo Port, located on the northernmost part of Tokyo Bay, connecting the Shibaura Wharf and the new waterfront development area, known as Odaiba in Minato ward, Tokyo.

TOKYO SPORTING VENUES

Ariake Colosseum sometimes known as the "Wimbeldon of Tokyo" as it is the site of the Japan Open (tennis). The Ariake Colosseum is a multi purpose venue with an opening roof, which is also used for concerts and boxing matches. Ariake Colosseum is located in Odaiba Tokyo.

Ariake Sports Center, located in Odaiba is a sports complex containing an indoor pool, gym, volleyball and basketball courts. The Ariake Sports Center features very distinctive Tokyo Architecture and is often likened to a mushroom.

Kodokan International Judo Center is the world wide headquarters of Judo. It is located in Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo

Korakuen Hall is a mixed use sporting arena used for boxing, professional wrestling and martial arts. It has a capacity of 1,800. Korakuen Hall is located next to Tokyo Dome in Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo

The National Olympic Stadium (also referred to as simply the National Stadium) was completed in 1958 and built for the 1964 Summer Olympics. The National Olympic Stadium has a seated capacity of 48,000 and today is mainly used for football matches. The National Olympic Stadium is located in Shinjuku.

Ryogoku Kokugikan is the largest sumo arena in Japan with a capacity for 10,000 spectators and where grand tournaments or basho are held in January, May and September. Ryogoku Kokugikan is located in the Ryogoku district of Sumida Tokyo.

Tokyo Dome is a 55,000-seat stadium located in Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo. Tokyo Dome is used for a range of sporting events including basketball, football and martial arts.

Yoyogi National Gymnasium is an arena in Yoyogi Park, Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan which is famous for its suspension roof design. It was designed by Kenzo Tange and built between 1961 and 1964 to house swimming and diving events in the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics.

TOKYO LAKES and BAYS

Sanshiro Pond is the locale of Soseki Natsume's novel, Sanshiro. Today Sanshiro Pond is located within the grounds of the University of Tokyo, Bunkyo Ward Tokyo.

Shinobazu Pond is a large pond or lake located within Ueno Park to the north east of central Tokyo. Shinobazu Pond is divided into three sections: Cormorant Pond, Boat Pond and Lotus Pond. The Cormorant Pond is located within the grounds of Ueno Zoo. Located in the middle of Shinobazu Pond is Benten Island which features the Bentendo Temple.

TOKYO ISLANDS

Odaiba is the common name given to a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, connected to the mainland by the scenic Rainbow Bridge. Odaiba attractions include Fuji TV Studios, Daikanransha Ferris Wheel, Telecom Center Building, Tokyo Big Sight, Museum of Maritime Science, Oedo-Onsen-Monogatari, Aqua City Odaiba, Venus Fort, Palette Town and Ariake Colosseum.

TOKYO AMUSEMENT PARKS

Daikanransha Ferris Wheel is the world's largest Ferris wheel after the London Eye and provides views across Tokyo. Located in Odaiba.

Hanayashiki Amusement Park is located close to Sensoji Temple, in the Asakusa District of Taito Ward of Tokyo. Hanayashiki Amusement Park is not outstanding by today's standards of amusement parks, but it is said to the be the oldest in Tokyo.

Sanrio Puroland is a theme park featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Jewelpet and more characters created by the Sanrio company. Sanrio Puroland is located in the western suburbs of Tokyo in Tama New Town.

Tokyo Disneyland is one of the most popular theme parks in the world. Tokyo Disneyland, which opened in 1983, is part of the Tokyo Disney Resort complex, which includes Tokyo DisneySea, Ikspiari (similar to Downtown Disney), Bon Voyage! (merchandise store) and Cirque du Soleil (theatre).

Tokyo DisneySea and its companion theme park Tokyo Disneyland. One of the most popular theme parks in the world.

Tokyo Dome City Attractions amusement park includes Thunder Dolphin, a Steel roller coaster 80m tall which pass through a building and the center-less Ferris wheel, the Big-O.

TOKYO AIRPORTS

Haneda Airport - Tokyo International Airport is an airport in Ota, Tokyo. It is more commonly known as Haneda Airport. Despite its name, it is mainly a domestic airport.

TOKYO ONSEN

Oedo-Onsen-Monogatari, located in Odaiba, is the largest (artificial) hot spring complex in Tokyo. Oedo-Onsen-Monogatari has an Edo-era (1800s) style and featuring an endless array of bathtubs of all temperatures and flavors including uchiyu (insidebath), iwa-buro (an outdoor rockbath), ashiyu (a footbath) and suna-buro (sandbath). Oedo-Onsen-Monogatari also features restaurants, bars, shops and resting areas.

TOKYO TRAIN STATIONS

Akihabara Station services Akihabara, which is Tokyo's "Electric Town", located on the eastern side of the central Chiyoda ward. The area houses thousands of shops selling every technological gadget you can imagine, from computers to PlayStations and vacuums to DVDs. Akihabara Station serves JR East: Keihin-Tohoku, Yamanote, Chuo-Sobu, Tokyo Metro: Tokyo Metro Hibiya and Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company: Tsukuba Express.

Harajuku Station is a station on the JR Yamanote Line located next to Yoyogi Park. The station was opened on October 30, 1906. The station takes its name from the area on its eastern side, Harajuku.

Ikebukuro Station is the second busiest station in Tokyo, second only to Shinjuku Station, with an average of 2.71 million passenger movements per day in 2007. Ikebukuro Station is located in Ikebukuro in the Toshima ward. Ikebukuro Station combines the JR East, Seibu Ikebukuro Line and the Tobu Tojo Lines. Surrounding Ikebukuro Station are several department stores including Seibu, Tobu, Marui and Don Quijote. Also near Ikebukuro Station is the Sunshine 60 Building which was the tallest building in Tokyo.

Shibuya Station is a very large train station and really at the heart of Shibuya. Many people arrive and leave via Shibuya Station. Right in front of Shibuya Station is the famous Shibuya Crossing.

Shinagawa Station, located just to the north of Shinagawa Ward in the Takanawa District of Minato Ward in central Tokyo, is one of only two stations in the Tokyo area where the Tokaido Shinkansen stops. The Tokaido Shinkansen is the busiest Shinkansen line in Japan running between Tokyo and Osaka via Nagoya and Kyoto. Shinagawa Station also services the Keikyu Main Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Tokaido Main Line, Yamanote Line and the Yokosuka Line.

Shinjuku Station is a massive complex with many train lines, shops and departments stores. Shinjuku Station is the world's busiest railway station.

Tokyo Station is not the largest or busiest station in Tokyo (See Shinjuku Station ), but it is very close to the Imperial Palace Tokyo and the Ginza commercial district. It is the starting point and terminus for most of Japan's Shinkansen lines.

Ueno Station is a major station on the edge of inner Tokyo and includes Shinkansen lines.

TOKYO BUS TERMINAL

Bus terminal for "Limousine Bus" that connects Shinjuku Station with Narita Airport.

TOKYO SHOPPING

ABC Mart is a chain of shoe stores throughout Japan. This store is located in Shibuya.

Accessorize Harajuku is an Accessorize store, a London based fashion and accessories brand which sells bags, jewellery and other fashion accessories, that is located between Omotesando and in Takeshita Dori Harajuku.

Adidas is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store in Ginza.

Aisan store located in Akihabara, supplies mainly cables and networking equipment.

AKKY II Store is just a short walk from JR Akihabara station (Akihabara). Great selection of Duty Free electronic products for overseas use as English OS PC, English OS PDA, Digital Video Camera, Digital Still Camera, Plasma TV, LCD TV,GSM Phone,Travel goods and Souvenirs.

AKKY III Store is just a short walk from JR Akihabara station (Akihabara). Great selection of Duty Free electronic products for overseas use as English OS PC, English OS PDA, Digital Video Camera, Digital Still Camera, Plasma TV, LCD TV,GSM Phone,Travel goods and Souvenirs.

AKKY International Main Store is a minute walk from JR Akihabara station (Akihabara). Great selection of Duty Free electronic products for overseas use as English OS PC, English OS PDA, Digital Video Camera, Digital Still Camera, Plasma TV, LCD TV,GSM Phone,Travel goods and Souvenirs.

Alfred Dunhill Ginza is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store in Ginza.

Apple Store Ginza is the flag ship Apple Store in Japan. Apple Store Ginza is located in the market shopping district of Ginza, Tokyo.

Aqua City Odaiba is a six story shopping and entertainment complex located in Odaiba. Aqua City Odaiba features a 13 screen cinema, Japan's largest gourmet zone, Sony ExploraScience and extensive range of stops including some international brands and a Disney Store.

Armani Ginza is located in the market shopping district of Ginza, Tokyo.

Bang & Olufsen Harajuku is one of the Bang & Olufsen stores, a Danish brand of home entertainment equipment and telephones, which is located along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku.

Barney's New York Ginza is one of Barney's New York stores located in Japan. Barney's New York is one of the many international fashion brands that have a store in Ginza.

Barney's New York Shinjuku is one of Barney's New York stores located in Japan. Barney's New York is one of the many international fashion brands that have a store in Shinjuku.

Bic Camera Ginza is one of around 40 Bic Camera stores found throughout Japan, which dispite the name sell computers, mobile phones, audio and video equipment, plus of course cameras. Most Bic Camera stores are large sites, which consist of several floors and nomally include restaurants and cafes. This Bic Camera store is located in Ginza, Tokyo.

Bic Camera Shibuya is the smaller of the two Bic Camera stores in Shibuya, and one of around 40 Bic Camera stores found throughout Japan, which dispite the name sell computers, mobile phones, audio and video equipment, plus of course cameras. Most Bic Camera stores are large sites, which consist of several floors and nomally include restaurants and cafes. This Bic Camera store is located in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Bic Camera Shibuya Main Store is the larger of the two Bic Camera stores in Shibuya, and one of around 40 Bic Camera stores found throughout Japan, which dispite the name sell computers, mobile phones, audio and video equipment, plus of course cameras. Most Bic Camera stores are large sites, which consist of several floors and nomally include restaurants and cafes. This Bic Camera store is located in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Bic Camera Shinjuku East Exit is one of three Bic Camera stores in Shinjuku and one of around 40 Bic Camera stores found throughout Japan, which dispite the name sell computers, mobile phones, audio and video equipment, plus of course cameras. Most Bic Camera stores are large sites, which consist of several floors and nomally include restaurants and cafes. This Bic Camera store is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Bic Camera Shinjuku East Station Front Store is one of three Bic Camera stores in Shinjuku and one of around 40 Bic Camera stores found throughout Japan, which dispite the name sell computers, mobile phones, audio and video equipment, plus of course cameras. Most Bic Camera stores are large sites, which consist of several floors and nomally include restaurants and cafes. This Bic Camera store is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Bic Camera Shinjuku West Exit is one of three Bic Camera stores in Shinjuku and one of around 40 Bic Camera stores found throughout Japan, which dispite the name sell computers, mobile phones, audio and video equipment, plus of course cameras. Most Bic Camera stores are large sites, which consist of several floors and nomally include restaurants and cafes. This Bic Camera store is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Book 1st is a chain of massive book stores. This store is located in Shibuya.

Brooks Brothers Ginza is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store located in the market shopping district of Ginza, Tokyo.

Burberry Ginza is one of the Burberry stores, an English fashion brand of clothing, perfumes and accessories, found throughout Japan. Burberry Ginza is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store in the up market shopping district of Ginza in Tokyo.

Burberry Harajuku is one of the Burberry stores, an English fashion brand of clothing, perfumes and accessories, found throughout Japan. Burberry Harajuku is located in the very distinctive Japanese Nursing Association Building along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku District of Tokyo.

Bvlgari Ginza is one of the Bvlgari stores, an Italian jeweler and luxury goods retailer, found throughout Japan. Bvlgari Ginza is one of the many international fashion brand stores found in the up market shopping district of Ginza in Tokyo.

Bvlgari Harajuku is one of the Bvlgari stores, an Italian jeweler and luxury goods retailer, found throughout Japan. Bvlgari Harajuku is located along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku District of Tokyo.

Cartier Ginza is one of the two Cartier stores, a French jeweler and watch maker, found in Ginza, and one of many found throughout Japan. Cartier Ginza is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store in the up market shopping district of Ginza in Tokyo.

Cartier Main Store Ginza is one of the two Cartier stores, a French jeweler and watch maker, found in Ginza, and one of many found throughout Japan. Cartier Main Store Ginza is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store in the up market shopping district of Ginza in Tokyo.

Celine Harajuku is one of the Celine, a French fashion brand which distributes handbags, shoes, ready to wear fashion and accessories, found throughout Japan. Celine Harajuku is located along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku District of Tokyo.

Chanel Ginza is one of the Chanel brand fashion stores in Japan. Chanel Harajuku is one of the many international fashion brand stores found in the up market shopping district of Ginza in Tokyo.

Chanel Harajuku is one of the Chanel brand fashion stores in Japan. Chanel Harajuku is one of the many international fashion stores found along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku District of Tokyo.

Chaumet Ginza is one of the Chaumet, a French brand of watches and jewelry, stores. Chaumet Ginza is one of the many international fashion brand stores found in the up market shopping district of Ginza in Tokyo.

Chaumet Harajuku is one of the Chaumet, a French brand of watches and jewelry, stores. Chaumet Harajuku is one of the many international fashion stores found along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku District of Tokyo.

Coach Ginza is one of the Coach, an international fashion brand of handbags and accessories, stores. Coach Ginza is one of the many international fashion brand stores found in the up market shopping district of Ginza in Tokyo.

Daimaru Department Store Nihonbashi is one of the Daimaru Department stores found throughout Japan. Daimaru has a history going all the way back to Dia-Monjiya Store in Kyoto which opened in 1717. Today the Diamaru Department Store chain is part of the Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores group, with many of the Diamaru Stores located in the Kansai region. Daimaru Department Store Nihonbashi is located in Nihonbashi District of central Tokyo.

Daiso Harajuku is a flagship store for Daiso, Japan's largest chain of 100 Yen (discount) stores, with around 2,500 stores in Japan and over 500 overseas. Since 2004 Daiso has been selling products in multiples of 100 Yen including 200, 300, 400 and 500 Yen. Unlike most other 100 Yen stores Daiso does not sell end of line or seconds. Instead it uses its buying power to deal directly with manufacturers. This store is located in Takeshita Dori in Harajuku.

Decks Tokyo Beach shopping mall, featuring Sega Joypolis (A giant game center / amusement arcade.) and Little Hong Kong in Odaiba.

Dior Ginza (Christian Diro Couture) is one of the Dior, a French fashion brand producing apparel and accessories, stores. Dior Ginza building features a very distinct facade of white with grey lines which go vertically, horizontally and at a 45 degree angle. Dior Ginza is one of the many international fashion brand stores found in the up market shopping district of Ginza in Tokyo.

Dior Harajuku (Christian Diro Couture) is one of the Dior, a French fashion brand producing apparel and accessories, stores. Dior Harajuku> is one of the many international fashion brands that have a store along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku District of Tokyo.

Disney Store Shibuya is conveniently located in Shibuya, where you can purchase a large range of Disney merchandise. This is particularly handy for those who cannot make it out to Tokyo Disneyland.

DoCoMo, or formally NTT DoCoMo is the brand of the mobile network owned by NTT telecommunications company which is one third owned by the Japanese Government. DoCoMo Akihabara islocated in Akihabara.

DoCoMo, or formally NTT DoCoMo is the brand of the mobile network owned by NTT telecommunications company which is one third owned by the Japanese Government. This store is located in Shibuya.

Don Quijote is a chain of discount stores selling a wide range of products including groceries, electronics and clothing. Don Quijote Akihabara is located in Akihabara.

Don Quijote is a chain of discount stores selling a wide range of products including groceries, electronics and clothing. This store is located in Shibuya.

Don Quijote is a chain of discount stores selling a wide range of products including groceries, electronics and clothing. This store is located in Shinjuku.

Emporio Armani is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku.

Evance is a chain of watch and jewelry shops. This one is located in Shibuya.

Fancl is a skincare, makeup and supplements store located in up market Ginza.

Fancl is a skincare, makeup and supplements store located in Harajuku.

Fendi is an Italian fashion brand which distributes handbags and accessories. This store is located along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku.

Flags Shopping Mall is located next to Shinjuku Station on its eastern side.

Former HMV building. HMV closed the store in 2010.

French Connection is one of the many international fashion brands that have a store along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku.

Furla Ginza is one of the Furla stores, an Italian brand of womens bags, small leather goods, belts textiles and jewelry. http://www.gojapango.com/tokyo/tokyo.php?poi_id=717 is one of the many international fashion brand stores found in the up market shopping district of Ginza in Tokyo.

Gap Clothing is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku.

Gap Clothing is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store located in Shibuya.

Ginza Core is a shopping center focusing on fashion. It is located in Ginza.

The Ginza Shiseido Building is located on a highly prized and prominent corner of Ginza Dori. The building completed in 2001 and designed by Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, is located on the site of the former Shiseido head office which was built in the 1930's, which was previously the site of Shiseido's Western style pharmacy in 1872.

The Ginza Shiseido Building houses the famous Shiseido Parlour (restaurant), Shiseido Gallery and Faro Shiseido. There are several Shiseido buildings in Ginza including Shiseido Ginza, on the side of the intersection and the French restaurant "L'Osier" which is located in Namiki Street.

Gucci is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store in Ginza.

Gucci is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku. Gucci has several stores in the prime shopping areas throughout Tokyo.

Gucci is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store located in Shinjuku. Gucci has several stores in the prime shopping areas throughout Tokyo.

Hakuhinkan Toy Park (Ginza) is one of the oldest and largest toy stores in Japan (it first opened in 1899), this is the place to go for all the latest cute and strange toys.

Hankyu Department Store Ginza is located in the Mullon Building, is a fairly main stream department store.

Hermes is a French brand which sells leather goods such as bags, belts and other small leather goods, jewellery, watches and fragrances. This store is located in up market Ginza.

Humax Pavilion is a distinctive modern building designed by Hiroyuki Wakabayashi which is located in Shibuya.

Isetan Department Store - There is also a men's store in Shinjuku.

Isetan Department Store has several stores in Shinjuku.

Isetan is a department store. This building is the men's store in Shinjuku.

Ishimaru Denki operates several stores in Akihabara. Ishimaru Denki Main Store Akihabara focuses on computers and mobile phones.

Ishimaru Denki operates several stores in Akihabara. Ishimaru Denki Soft store focuses on software; that is movies, games and anime related merchandise.

Itoya is an American brand of storage, presentation and writing instruments. This store is located in up market Ginza.

Kajitsu Duty Free Shop focuses on supplying the Chinese traveller with duty free products from Japan.

Kangol is an English clothing brand which is particularly famous for its berets. This store is located along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku.

Kawai is a famous Japanese manufacturer of pianos and electronic keyboards. This show room is located along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku.

Keio Department Store in Shinjuku is part of the massive Shinjuku Station complex.

Six floors of toys, and electronic games including Hello Kitty and other international brands like Barbie and Disney. Kiddy Land is on Omotesando.

Kids Plaza Ask Nishi-Shinjuku is a Skyscraper in Nishi-shinjuku which focuses on shops and activities for children.

Kinokuniya is a chain of book stores. This store is located in Shinjuku.

Lacoste is a French fashion brand which distributes ready to wear fashion, shoes, watches and eye wear, but is particularly famous for it's tennis shirts. This store is located along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku.

LaForet Harajuku is seven floor shopping complex mainly geared towards a young, female audience.The LaForet Museum on the top floor hosts various events and exhibitions. La Foret is located on Omotesando in Harajuku.

Laox Computer Store specializes in export products and has multilingual staff on hand. There are in fact eight Laox stores in Akihabara, including the main store, computer store, Duty free store, musical instrument store, hobby, game, watch and camera. Each store covers several levels.

Laox Duty Free Store specializes in export products and has multilingual staff on hand. There are in fact eight Laox stores in Akihabara, including the main store, computer store, Duty free store, musical instrument store, hobby, game, watch and camera. Each store covers several levels.

LAOX Mac specializes in Apple products. There are in fact eight Laox stores in Akihabara.

LAOX Main Store specializes in export products and has multilingual staff on hand. There are in fact eight Laox stores in Akihabara, including the main store, computer store, Duty free store, musical instrument store, hobby, game, watch and camera. Each store covers several levels.

LAOX Watch and Camera Store specializes in export products and has multilingual staff on hand. There are in fact eight Laox stores in Akihabara, including the main store, computer store, Duty free store, musical instrument store, hobby, game, watch and camera. Each store covers several levels.

Laura Ashley is a formerly English fashion brand, now own by a Malaysian company, which distributes ready to wear fashion and home furnishing. This store is located along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku.

Lavin is a French brand which sells women's fashion, shoes, handbags, accessories and fragrances. This store is located in up market Ginza.

Loewe is a German brand of home entertainment equipment. This store is located on Omotesando in Harajuku.

LOFT is a chain of shopping centres (mall). This one is located in Shinsaibashi Osaka.

Louis Vuitton is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store in Ginza.

Louis Vuitton is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku. When Louis Vuitton open this store in 2002 it was their largest store in the world. It occupies 5 floors in this building.

Lumine is a brand of shopping centres frequently located around train stations. Lumine 2 is located above the main part of Shinjuku Station, but separate to Lumine EST.

Lumine is a brand of shopping centres frequently located around train stations. Lumine EST (East) is above the main part of Shinjuku Station.

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Matsumoto Kiyoshi is Japan's leading chain of pharmacies (drug stores). This store is located in Shibuya.

Matsuya Department Store (Ginza) is a large Japanese department store which sells fashion (the exteria of the building features many international brand logos) and household goods with some additional services like travel. The Matsuya Department Store was established in Ginza in 1925. There is also another store in Asakusa.

Matsuzakaya Department Store Ginza is one of the Matsuzakaya Department Stores, a major Japanese department store with headquarters in Nagoya. Established in 1611, Matsuzakaya Department Stores are one of the oldest department stores in Japan. Matsuzakaya Department Store Ginza

Megane Top is a shopping center in Shinjuku with a very distinctive architecture.

Mikimoto is a world famous Japanese brand of pearl jewelry. This store is located in up market Ginza.

Mitsukoshi Department Store Ginza is part of an international department store chain founded in 1673 with the yago (shop name) Echigoya. The Mitsukoshi Department Store chain has its headquarters located in Tokyo. The Mitsukoshi Department Store chain was the basis for the development of the massive Mitsui Group. Mitsukoshi Department Store Ginza is located in the up market shopping district of Ginza in Tokyo.

Mitsukoshi Department Store Shinjuku is part of an international department store chain founded in 1673 with the yago (shop name) Echigoya. The Mitsukoshi Department Store chain has its headquarters located in Tokyo. The Mitsukoshi Department Store chain was the basis for the development of the massive Mitsui Group. Mitsukoshi Department Store Shinjuku is located in Shinjuku in central Tokyo.

Mont Blanc is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store in Ginza.

Mosaic Hankyu Ginza is an upmarket shopping complex located in the very fashionable Ginza. This is due to close in August 2012.

Electronics retailer.

MYLORD is a shopping center located next to/part of Shinjuku Station. MYLORD is 11 stories high and is located in Nishi-shinjuku.

Nakamise-dori is lined with small shops selling omiyage (souvenirs) ranging from fans, ukiyo-e (woodblock prints), kimono and other robes, Buddhist scrolls and traditional sweets. This leads towards the Sensoji Temple.

Nano Universe is clothing and jewelry store located in Shibuya.

New Melsa is a department store in Ginza which covers eight floors.

Odakyu is a chain of department stores, this one specialises on interiors. This store is located next to/part of the Shinjuku Station complex on the Nishi-shinjuku.

Odakyu Southern Tower is technically located in Shibuya, but is actually right near Shinjuku Station. Odakyu is a chain of department stores.

OIOI (Marui) is a chain of department stores. This store is located in Shinjuku is focused on young people.

Omotesando Hills (Omotesando) is a very stylish centre that is full of the who's who of the world fashion brands including Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Porsche Design, Dunhill, Jimmy Choo and Adore.

ONE Omotesando is a distintive building designed by Kengo Kuma which contains several stores including Louis Vuitton. The ONE Omotesando building is located on Omotesando in Harajuku.

Onoden Main Store features Duty Free and English speaking staff. The range includes electrical home appliances through to home entertainment systems and cameras.

The Opaque Ginza fashion store in Ginza,which sells womens fashion, cosmetics in a department store format also features a salon and restaurant. The Opaque building has a very distinctive façade which was designed by Kazuyo Sejima in 1998.

Oriental Bazaar is a famous souvenir shop which sells T-shirts, kimonos in larger sizes to suit the western customers and English language books on Japanese culture. The Oriental Bazaar is large store covering four floors. The exterior is a very distinctive with faux Chinese temple roof. Oriental Bazaar is located on Omotesando in Harajuku.

Palette Town located in Odaiba is a complex housing Toyota MEGA WEB and Venus Fort shopping complex.

Paul Stewart is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku.

Prada is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store in Ginza.

Printemps is a chain of department stores. This store is located in Ginza.

The Q Front Building located directly opposite Shibuya Station and in front of the famous Shibuya Crossing. The Q Front Building houses Starbucks and features a massive tv screen on its outside.

Electronic component market in Akihabara. Also referred to as Radio Kaikan.

The cradle of modern technology in Akihabara. In the early days of personal computers, NEC established a direct sales outlet here, where it sold the first personal computer in Japan. Now there are more hobby-type stores, but on the 7th floor there is a plate announcing "The Birthplace of Personal Computers". Radio Kaikan today provides a home for Kaiyodo and other hobby specialists, and is well worth a visit.

Ralph Lauren is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku.

Roppongi Hills is an expansive shopping and entertainment complex, sleek and modern, it opened with much fanfare and remains popular.

Saison Plaza is a shopping center in Shinjuku.

Sakuraya is a chain of camera, computer and electronics stores. This Sakuraya store is located in Shinjuku.

Salvatore Ferragamo is an Italian fashion brand which sells shoes, bags, eyewear, clothing, watches and perfumes. This store is located in Ginza.

Samantha Tiara is a Japanese fashion brand which sells jewelry and handbags. There are over 130 Samantha Tiara stores, this one is located in Ginza.

Sega Akihabara is the Sega specialty theme store in Akihabara.

Seibu Department Store Ginza features nine floors of fashion and accessories. Seibu Department Store Ginza forms one side of the Sukiyabashi Crossing in the up market shopping district of Ginza in Tokyo.

Seibu Department Store is a chain of department stores. This one is located in Shibuya.

Shibuya 109 Building is the most famous shopping centre in Shibuya it contains over 120 fashion stores and is a must visit when you go to Shibuya. More information on Shibuya Shopping.

Shinjuku Sun Flower Building is a distinctive glass fronted retail building with a prime corner location in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square is a large shopping centre, which is technically located Shibuya, even though it is located next to Shinjuku Station. Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square contains a Takashimaya department store, Tokyu Hands (hobbies, hardware and craft) store and many other stores. There is an entertainment section including Tokyo IMAX Theatre.

Shinjuku Theater Building features Crab Restaurant and Emporio Armani.

Shiseido The Ginza building features three floors of Shiseido comprehensive beauty salons, plus other retailers. It is located across the road from the Ginza Shiseido Building which contains the famous Shisedo Parlour (restaurant).

Shu Uemura is a Japanese cosmetics and skin care brand. The Shu Uemura building on Omotesando in Harajuku has a distinctive architecture.

Snoopy Town is a chain of stores that sell authorized Snoopy and related character merchandise. This store is located in Harajuku.

There are some 12 Sofmap stores in Akihabara.

There are some 12 Sofmap stores in Akihabara.

There are some 12 Sofmap stores in Akihabara.

There are some 12 Sofmap stores in Akihabara. This one specializes in Apple Mac equipment.

SoftBank is a Japanese mobile phone carrier. This large store is located on Omotesando in Harajuku.

SoftBank is a Japanese mobile phone carrier. This store is located in Shibuya.

Sony Building Ginza - eight floors of high-tech gadgets. If you want to actually buy stuff, head down to the basement. It also houses a BMW showroom.

Studio Alta is a shopping centre opposite Shinjuku Station (Shinjuku). Studio Alta also has a tv station inside the building. On the outside is the largest tv screen in Japan.

TAG Heuer is a Swiss watchmaker brand. This large store is located on Omotesando in Harajuku.

Takarada is a large electronics store in Akihabara that sells duty free. This is the main store of two in Akihabara.

Takarada is a large electronics store in Akihabara that sells duty free. This is their second of two stores in Akihabara.

Tenshodo Ginza is a famous Japanese watch and jeweler maker which has been running since 1879. One of the upper floors of the store is dedicated to model trains.

The Body Shop is an English brand which is the second largest cosmetics franchise in the world with over 2,400 stores. This store is located on Omotesando in Harajuku.

Tiffany & Co is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store in Ginza.

Tiffany & Co. is an international fashion brand which has several stores throughout Tokyo. This one is located in Shinjuku.

Tod's is an Italian fashion brand of shoes and leather goods. This store is located on Omotesando in Harajuku.

Tokyu Department Store is a chain of large department stores. This one is located in Shibuya.

Tokyu Hands is massive store, specializing in all sorts of home decorations and D.I.Y. gear . More information on Shibuya Shopping.

Tokyu Hands Shinjuku is technically located in Shibuya, but uses Shinjuku in it's name as is located next to Shinjuku Station within the Times Square shopping centre. Tokyu Hands is a hobbies, hardware and craft store.

Tokyu Plaza is a shopping center located in Shibuya.

One of the largest recorded music store in the world. More information on Shibuya Shopping.

Tsukumo Robot Kingdom was the first specialist store selling robots in the world. Robot fans and builders all over the world come to Tsukumo Robot Kingdom which is just three minutes walk from JR Akihabara Station. Variety of Do It Yourself parts and tools are prepared for people who want to make robots. We offer everything from small personal robots to large scale robots.

Tsutaya Bell Plaza is a shopping center located in Shinjuku.

UNIQLO is a large chain of casual clothing stores for men and women which has a reputation for providing good quality at a good price. UNIQLO is Japan's top clothing retail chain in terms of sales volume and profit. UNIQLO now has stores in China, Hong Kong, South Korea, UK, USA, France, Singapore and several other countries.

UNIQLO is a large chain of casual clothing stores for men and women which has a reputation for providing good quality at a good price. UNIQLO is Japan's top clothing retail chain in terms of sales volume and profit. UNIQLO now has stores in China, Hong Kong, South Korea, UK, USA, France, Singapore and several other countries.

This UNIQLO store is located in Shibuya.

V28 Building is a retail and office building with a very distinctive architectural design. The design features a convex facade from the top of the first floor to the roof line which is interrupted by four protruding sails above the fourth floor. The V28 Building is located in Harajuku.

Van Cleef & Arpels is a Paris based fashion brand which sells jewelry, watches and perfumes. This store is located in Ginza.

Venus Fort Odaiba, a Venice-themed shopping mall contains many exclusive fashion boutiques targeted towards women. A major feature of Venus Fort is the curved ceiling with the sky painted with the lighting creating a sunset every thirty minutes.

Wako Department Store is considered by some to be the most exclusive department store in Japan, located at the heart of the Ginza shopping district in Tokyo. This store is famous for its watches, jewellery, porcelain, dishware, and handbags, as well as foreign luxury goods.

The Wako company was established in 1881 by Kintarou Hattori under the name Hattori Watch and Jeweller which was later renamed Seiko Corporation after the retail division was seperated in 1947.

The building was completed in 1932 and was designed by Jin Watanabe to feature the distinctive curved granite facade. It was one of few buildings in central Tokyo left standing after World War Two, so provided a suitable location for the Tokyo PX store from 1945 to 1952 for the USA occupation forces.

Yamada Denki, LABI Akihabara PC Store (former Sato Musen as seen in this picture), is a large computer store located directly opposite Akihabara Station. Yamada Denki is one of Japan's largest chain of consumer electronics stores.

Yodobashi Camera is a chain of camera stores that sell far more than just cameras. Their range includes home eletronics, mobile phones and computers. Yodobashi Camera Akihabara is a massive store with 7 floors of shop space, 2 floors of cafes and restaurants plus parking for 400 cars.

Yodobashi Camera is a chain of large camera stores that also sell an extensive range of home eletronics and computers. This is Yodobashi Camera's head store. It is located in Nishi-shinjuku.

Yodobashi Camera is a chain of large camera stores that also sell an extensive range of home eletronics and computers. This store is located in Shinjuku.

Yoshinoya Ginza is a Japanese brand shoe store located in the up market Ginza .

Yurakucho Marion Building - Seibu Department Store (Ginza) has nine floors of fashion and accessories.

Zara is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store in Ginza.

Zara is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store located on Omotesando in Harajuku.

TOKYO RESTAURANTS

Crystal Building Ginza overlooks the Sukiyabashi Crossing, contains mainly restaurants, cafes, a Lotteria and camera store.

Akihabara Ekimae Plaza Building is located next to Akihabara Daibiru. This 9-story building is all filled with restaurants and was completed in 2005.

Outback is an Australian "Outback" theme restaurant which serves Australian food and beverages.

TOKYO MAIDO and COSPLAY CAFÉ

Different from a conventional maid café, as it features an establish an event stage, a large-sized liquid crystal display in a café and the maids perform various acts.
Address: Laox The Computer Kan B1F, 1-7-6 Sotokanda, (Akihabara) Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, 101-0021 Japan
URL: http://www.maidin.jp
OPEN: 11am
CLOSE:
Tue-Thur,Sun 21pm (Last Order 8.30pm)
Fri&Sat 22pm (Last Order 9.30pm)

A small space in Akihabara to heal yourself. Our maids will wrap your body in admiration for our cute girls. Each waitresses plays the part of a costume character throughout the night. I Tuesdays you can purchase maid clothes.
Address: FH Kyowa Square Building 2F, 3-6-2 Sotokanda , Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, 101-0021 Japan
TEL: +81 3 5289 7310
URL: http://www.mailish.jp/
OPEN: 11am
CLOSE: 22pm (Last Order 21pm

ECOLE, the café is open as a live venue and a bar in the concept of a subculture at a café and it promotes the development of animation and talk show of a game creator, live broadcasting of young artist. The female staff change into various costume play figures as the event evolves.
Address: Akasaka Sanno Kaikan B1F, 2-14-1 Akasaka, Minato Tokyo, 107-0052 Japan
TEL: +81 3 3560 2040
URL: http://www.ECOLE.ne.jp
OPEN: 6pm
CLOSE:
Tue-Sat 4.30am
Sun 11pm

This bar is a normal bar on a weekday, but becomes a costume play bar on Sunday and Saturday.
Address: 1-7-5 Kaji-cho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, 101-0044 Japan
TEL: +81 3 3252 3716
OPEN: 5pm
CLOSE:
Tue-Thur 12am
Fri 1 am
Sat&Sun 10pm

Japanese style bar with waitresses doing a costume play of animation characters and maids.
Address: Isamiya Daiichi Building 4F, 3-7-12 Sotokanda, (Akihabara) Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, 101-0021 Japan
TEL: +81 3 3252 2733
URL: http://koakuma.littlebsd.com
OPEN: 6pm
CLOSE: 23pm

Please enjoy communication with our waitress who wear cute maid clothes.
Address: Yamanaka Building 1F, 1-19 KandaSakuma-cho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, 101-0025 Japan
TEL: +81 3 5846 0778
URL: http://pinafore.jp/
OPEN: 11am
CLOSE: 22pm (Last Order 21pm)

TOKYO CAFES and FAST FOOD

Lavazza is an Italian coffee brand which also has some cafes like Lavazza Harajuku located along Omotesando in Harajuku.

Lotteria is a Japanese brand of fast food outlets which also has stores in South Korea, Taiwan, China and Vietnam. The first Lotteria store opened in Tokyo in 1972. The Lotteria menu is similar to the major western fast food chains, but with a Japanese twist including items like calamari rings and teriyaki. Lotteria Harajuku is located in Harajuku.

Lotteria is a Japanese brand of fast food outlets which also has stores in South Korea, Taiwan, China and Vietnam. The first Lotteria store opened in Tokyo in 1972. The Lotteria menu is similar to the major western fast food chains, but with a Japanese twist including items like calamari rings and teriyaki. Lotteria Shibuya is located in Shibuya.

Mc Donalds Ginza is handy reference point in Ginza.

Just one of the many Mac Donalds in Shibuya.

Starbucks Shibuya is one of the world's busiest Starbucks located directly opposite Shibuya Station and in front of the famous Shibuya Crossing.

TOKYO UNIVERSITIES and SCHOOLS

Bunka Womens University is a private university located in Shibuya, however it is located very close to Shinjuku Station.

Tokyo Medical University Hospital, also known as Tokyo Medical College Hospital is a 84m high skyscraper in Nishi-shinjuku.