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Tokyo
Most Popular Hotels in Tokyo:
Shiodome Media Tower 1-7-1 Higashi Shimbashi, Mina, 105 - 7227
1-9-1; Higashi-Shinbashi; Minato-Ku, 105 7337
4-8-1 Shibakoen Minato-Ku, 105-8563
2-3-1 Yoyogi, 151-0053
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland is a faithful replica of the Californian original, complete with Adventureland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, as well as shows, parades and firework displays. The unique DisneySea Park, set against the backdrop of Tokyo Bay, and offering several country-themed areas, is proving enormously popular amongst a more mature crowd.
1-1 Maihama, Urayasu-shi
Tel: (045) 683 3333.
Website: www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp
Admission charge.
Onsens
Literally translating as ‘hot bubbling springs', onsens are an essential part of Japanese life. First becoming popular more than 1,000 years ago, the baths are still scattered throughout Japan, and an onsen trip is an experience not to be missed. Two of Tokyo's best include Azabu Juban Onsen, 1-5-22 Azabu-Juban, Minato-ku (tel: (03) 3404 2610), a traditional bath hidden among the cluttered residential and office buildings. The hugely popular onsen ‘theme park' Oedo Onsen Monogatari, 2-57 Omi, Koto-ku (tel: (03) 5500 1126; www.ooedoonsen.jp) recreates the experience of Edo bathing.
As with many aspects of Japanese life, strict onsen etiquette should always be adhered to. You bathe naked, no clothes or jewellery should be worn. Take off your shoes as soon as you enter and put them on the shelf or cabinet provided. Always wash thoroughly before entering the bath, make sure all soap is removed from your hair and body. Do not use any soaps or liquids in the bath. Do not bring a large towel into the bath, a small towel will be provided for you. Finally make sure you are dry before returning to the changing rooms.
Advertising Museum Tokyo (ADMT)
On the B1F-B2F floors of the Caretta Shiodome skyscraper, this small but fascinating permanent museum is dedicated to the wacky world of Japanese advertising. Using the newest technology, guests can touch screens to look through adverts both past and present, or study the 100,000 digital images held on a computer database.
Caretta Shiodome, 1-8-2, Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku
Tel: (03) 6218 2500.
Website: www.admt.jp
Opening hours: Tues-Fri 1100-1830, Sat 1100-1630.
Free admission.
Tours of Tokyo
Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo - Starting from £86.46 per person
2-Day Mt Fuji, Hakone and Bullet Train Tour from Tokyo - Starting from £160.56 per person
Mt Fuji Day Trip including Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise from Tokyo - Starting from £67.93 per person
Nikko National Park Day Trip from Tokyo - Starting from £86.46 per person
Panoramic Tokyo Day Tour - Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Temple and Tokyo Bay Cruise - Starting from £60.52 per person
Most Popular Hotels in Tokyo:
Shiodome Media Tower 1-7-1 Higashi Shimbashi, Mina, 105 - 7227
1-9-1; Higashi-Shinbashi; Minato-Ku, 105 7337
4-8-1 Shibakoen Minato-Ku, 105-8563
2-3-1 Yoyogi, 151-0053
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland is a faithful replica of the Californian original, complete with Adventureland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, as well as shows, parades and firework displays. The unique DisneySea Park, set against the backdrop of Tokyo Bay, and offering several country-themed areas, is proving enormously popular amongst a more mature crowd.
1-1 Maihama, Urayasu-shi
Tel: (045) 683 3333.
Website: www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp
Admission charge.
Onsens
Literally translating as ‘hot bubbling springs', onsens are an essential part of Japanese life. First becoming popular more than 1,000 years ago, the baths are still scattered throughout Japan, and an onsen trip is an experience not to be missed. Two of Tokyo's best include Azabu Juban Onsen, 1-5-22 Azabu-Juban, Minato-ku (tel: (03) 3404 2610), a traditional bath hidden among the cluttered residential and office buildings. The hugely popular onsen ‘theme park' Oedo Onsen Monogatari, 2-57 Omi, Koto-ku (tel: (03) 5500 1126; www.ooedoonsen.jp) recreates the experience of Edo bathing.
As with many aspects of Japanese life, strict onsen etiquette should always be adhered to. You bathe naked, no clothes or jewellery should be worn. Take off your shoes as soon as you enter and put them on the shelf or cabinet provided. Always wash thoroughly before entering the bath, make sure all soap is removed from your hair and body. Do not use any soaps or liquids in the bath. Do not bring a large towel into the bath, a small towel will be provided for you. Finally make sure you are dry before returning to the changing rooms.
Advertising Museum Tokyo (ADMT)
On the B1F-B2F floors of the Caretta Shiodome skyscraper, this small but fascinating permanent museum is dedicated to the wacky world of Japanese advertising. Using the newest technology, guests can touch screens to look through adverts both past and present, or study the 100,000 digital images held on a computer database.
Caretta Shiodome, 1-8-2, Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku
Tel: (03) 6218 2500.
Website: www.admt.jp
Opening hours: Tues-Fri 1100-1830, Sat 1100-1630.
Free admission.
Tokyo Disneyland is a faithful replica of the Californian original, complete with Adventureland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, as well as shows, parades and firework displays. The unique DisneySea Park, set against the backdrop of Tokyo Bay, and offering several country-themed areas, is proving enormously popular amongst a more mature crowd.
1-1 Maihama, Urayasu-shi
Tel: (045) 683 3333.
Website: www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp
Admission charge.
Onsens
Literally translating as ‘hot bubbling springs', onsens are an essential part of Japanese life. First becoming popular more than 1,000 years ago, the baths are still scattered throughout Japan, and an onsen trip is an experience not to be missed. Two of Tokyo's best include Azabu Juban Onsen, 1-5-22 Azabu-Juban, Minato-ku (tel: (03) 3404 2610), a traditional bath hidden among the cluttered residential and office buildings. The hugely popular onsen ‘theme park' Oedo Onsen Monogatari, 2-57 Omi, Koto-ku (tel: (03) 5500 1126; www.ooedoonsen.jp) recreates the experience of Edo bathing.
As with many aspects of Japanese life, strict onsen etiquette should always be adhered to. You bathe naked, no clothes or jewellery should be worn. Take off your shoes as soon as you enter and put them on the shelf or cabinet provided. Always wash thoroughly before entering the bath, make sure all soap is removed from your hair and body. Do not use any soaps or liquids in the bath. Do not bring a large towel into the bath, a small towel will be provided for you. Finally make sure you are dry before returning to the changing rooms.
Advertising Museum Tokyo (ADMT)
On the B1F-B2F floors of the Caretta Shiodome skyscraper, this small but fascinating permanent museum is dedicated to the wacky world of Japanese advertising. Using the newest technology, guests can touch screens to look through adverts both past and present, or study the 100,000 digital images held on a computer database.
Caretta Shiodome, 1-8-2, Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku
Tel: (03) 6218 2500.
Website: www.admt.jp
Opening hours: Tues-Fri 1100-1830, Sat 1100-1630.
Free admission.
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