Tokyo Vacation Guide & Travel Information

About Tokyo

Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, is one of the most treasured urban areas on the planet. Synonymous with Japanese high-tech industry, neon lights, colour, culture, bustle and stunning scenery, Tokyo is not only a delightful place to visit but a great place to do business. Many blue chip companies have offices in Tokyo, a city that is the commercial and cultural center of Japan.

If you enjoy sightseeing, make sure to embark on a relaxing and fascinating 40 minute day cruise on the Sumida River between Asakusa and the Port of Tokyo.

An amazing variety of high-quality goods and brand designer products can be found in elegant specialty shops located in Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya, Yurakucho, and Ikebukuro. The dazzling lights of Ginza, Japan's answer to New York's Fifth Avenue, and Tokyo's most celebrated shopping district, attracts both the avid shopper and the window shopper alike.

Japan is focused on the arts and, with excellent facilities such as the National Theatre and Opera City in the Shinjuku district, Tokyo appeals to individuals and groups interested in drama, opera, and the ballet. For a more thorough view of Japan’s history, visitors can tour the many excellent museums scattered throughout Tokyo. The most modern is the Edo-Tokyo Museum, complete with an intriguing 52-meter escalator supported by four colossal pillars.

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All international flights to Tokyo, except those of China Airlines, land at New Tokyo International Airport (NRT) in Narita. Narita is located some 41 miles east of Tokyo, but because of the heavy and unpredictable traffic, it takes about 90 minutes to get into the city. Most domestic flights and China Airlines' international flights land at Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Haneda. Haneda is conveniently located between Tokyo and Yokohama, about a half-hour bus or monorail ride from downtown Tokyo.

Travel between Tokyo and Narita is using the commercial shuttle buses (called limousines). The Limousine Bus Service counter is in the arrivals lobby, and the staff speaks English. Destinations to all major hotels, train stations and the Tokyo City Air Terminal (T-CAT) and Yokohama City Air Terminal (Y-CAT) — actually bus terminals — are displayed prominently.

The subway and surface train system is the most efficient way to get around Tokyo. It is a much better option than taxis, which are very expensive and get caught in traffic. The secret to the rail system is knowing the color code of the line that stops nearest your destination.

Buses : Few foreign travelers use the intercity buses in Japan. Tokyo can be reached by bus from most major cities on Japan Railways (JR) highway buses. These leave distant cities in the evening or late at night, arriving at Tokyo station and a few other locations around the city early in the morning.

Trains : Japan has some of the best train networks in the world—fast, safe, efficient and clean. The main network is operated by Japan Railways (JR), and there are many other privately operated lines. Stations in the city include Tokyo, Ueno, Shinjuku, Shibuya and Yurakucho.

Tokyo is full of attractions for all ages. Below is a list of some suggested things to do in Tokyo. You can also book some of these attractions online and save your vacation time.

The National Museum of Modern Art
The National Museum of Modern Art was opened in 1952 as Japan's first-ever national art museum. Since then, the Crafts Gallery and the National Film Centre have also been opened. These three facilities offer a wide range of activities.

The Imperial Palace
An amazing complex that extends over a staggering one million square metres in this most crowded of cities. Three areas are usually open to the public: the Outer Garden, the Eastern Imperial Garden and Kitanomaru Park. These can be reached from the central exit of Tokyo Station's Marunouchi side or Otemachi on the Chiyoda subway line.

Tokyo National Museum
The largest museum in Japan with also the largest collection of Japanese art in the world.

Tsukiji Fish Market
This enormous, wholesale fish market is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo. Each morning thousands of pounds of fish and seafood are auctioned off to buyers.

Ginza
This large neighborhood is home to many stores and restaurants and is a favorite destination for the youth of Tokyo.

Shinjuku
Shinjuku Station is the center of this large district home to many clubs, stores, restaurants and massage parlors. Many of Tokyo's tallest buildings are located in the business section of the neighborhood.

Ueno-koen Park
This large park is a favorite destination of Tokyo residents, and within can be found many of the city's main attractions including the Tokyo National Museum, Ueno zoo and the National Museum of Western Art.

Tokyo Disneyland
This is a near-perfect replica of the California original - turn left into the African Jungle, head straight on to Fantasyland then right to Tomorrowland. Fans of the Littlest Mermaid will love the new DisneySea resort next door. Despite the crowds and queues, no-one is ever disappointed.

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