Tokyo Japan

Tokyo
Capital of Japan

Tokyo is the capital of Japan. Tokyo is border with Chiba Prefecture to the east, Yamanashi to the west, Kanagawa to the south, and Saitama to the north.
Tokyo is divided in 23 special wards, 26 cities, 5 towns and 8 villages.

Best Time to Visit: Late March to April.

How to Reach Tokyo

Narita International Airport (IATA Code-NRT), the primary airport for international flights, located in Narita, Chiba, 60 km east of Tokyo.
I always use the following app to buy air tickets. Because this app shows the cheapest tickets on all airlines. I can buy tickets as per my requirement. Enter the country you are going to. Then enter your departure and arrival date. And search.



From Airport you have to go to your hotel by bus or train. Or you can book online transfer by car.

* Narita Airport: 1-Way Shared Shuttle Transfer.

* Haneda Airport: 1-Way Shared Shuttle Transfer.

* Haneda Airport Private Transfer for a group up to 9 persons.

Hotels in Tokyo

Where to stay in Tokyo is the main question after reaching at airport for the first time traveler. You can stay Shinjuku. If you like to stay at the best area for nightlife, then Roppongi is the place. But little expensive. To stay on a Budget, Asakusa is the best place for you.
I always use the following app for hotel bookings. Because it compares to Booking.com, Airbnb and other sites and shows the cheapest price in the same room. I can book a budget or a luxury room as I need it. Just enter your check in and check out date and click search.

Transportation in Tokyo

You can move around Tokyo by Tokyo Metro as you like with the Tokyo subway pass. It will be best for those, who will travel a lot. You can buy it from station.

Tokyo Subway 24-hour Ticket: 800 Yen ($7.44) for adult and 400 Yen ($3.72) for child.
Tokyo Subway 48-hour Ticket: 1200 Yen ($11.17) for adult and 600 Yen ($5.58) for child.
Tokyo Subway 72-hour Ticket: 1500 Yen ($13.96) for adult and 750 Yen ($6.98) for child.

You can buy online 1, 2 or 3 days Metro pass.

Tourist Places in Tokyo

You need apporximately $550 to visit all the places listed below + Food cost + Transport cost + Accommodation cost.
You may also need internet during travel to share your photo with friends. You can rent Japan Pocket WiFi Router 4G LTE Unlimited Usage.

Day-1:

Maxell Aqua Park

Park

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 10 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 2300 Yen ($20.84) for adult, 700 Yen (6.34) for child.
How to go: It is located at 4-10-30 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Near Within Shinagawa Prince Hotel.

Rainbow Bridge

Bridge

It looks nice at evening, when lighting are on.
It has connected Shibaura Pier and the Odaiba waterfront development in Minato
How to go: About 3 km from Maxell Aqua Park towards East.

Tokyo Joypolis

Amusement Park

Indoor amusement park featuring a roller coaster, arcade games and virtual-reality experiences.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 10 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 800 Yen ($7.25) for adult and 500 Yen ($4.53) for child age 7-17.
Entry + Ride Cost: 4500 Yen ($40.8) for adult and 3500 Yen ($31.73) for child age 7-17. After 5 PM 3500 Yen ($31.73) for adult and 2500 Yen ($22.66) for child age 7-17. After 8 PM 3000 Yen ($27.2) for adult and 2500 Yen ($22.66) for child age 7-17.
How to go: After crossing the Rainbow Bridge, turn right. It is located at 1-6-1 Daiba, Minato-ku.
Attractions:
1st Floor - Gekion Live Coaster, Halfpipe Tokyo, Pirate's Plunder, Joypolis Explorer, Spicy Taxi, Zero Latency VR
2nd Floor - Tower-Tag VR e Sports, House of the Dead, Sonic Athletics, Transformers, Storm-G.
3rd Floor - Ace Attorney, Fortune Forest, Lola and Carla the Beauty Contest, Attack on Titan, Mystic Mansion, 3D sound Attraction, Wild Wing, Wild Jungle Brothers, Wild River, She's on her Way, Joypoli-Sugoroku.


Day-2:

Madame Tussauds

Wax Museum

Visiting Time: Weekday - 11 AM to 8 PM (last entry 7 PM). Weekends/ Holidays - 10 AM to 8 PM (last entry 7 PM).
Entry Fee: 2300 Yen ($21.4) for adult. Madame Tussauds + Legoland Discovery Center - 4700 Yen ($43.74).
How to go: It is located at Odaiba 1-6-1 Decks Tokyo Beach Island Mall 3F, Minato-ku.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Madame Tussauds Admission Ticket.

Tokyo Trick Art Museum

Trick Art Museum

Visiting Time: 11 AM to 9 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 1000 Yen ($9.07) for adult and 700 Yen ($6.35) for child age 4-13.
How to go: It is located in Odaiba near Tokyo Joypolis at Decks Tokyo Beach Seaside mall 4F 1-6-1, Daiba, Minato-ku.

Daiba Itchome Shotengai

Theme Park

Vintage displays, arcade games & candies for sale.
Visiting Time: 11 AM to 9 PM every day.

Legoland Discovery Center

Theme Park

Visiting Time: Weekdays - 10 AM to 8 PM. Weekends - 10 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 3100 Yen ($28.1) for adult and 2500 Yen ($22.66) for child. 3300 Yen ($29.92) for 1 adult and 1 child.
How to go: It is located in Odaiba near Tokyo Joypolis.
Online Ticket: Buy online get discount and skip the line for Legoland Discovery Center Admission Ticket.

Odaiba Statue of Liberty Replica

Statue

How to go: Walking distance from Tokyo Joypolis towards west.


Day-3:

Unicorn Gundam Statue

Statue

How to go: About 500 meters from Odaiba Statue of Liberty Replica towards south.

Museum of Maritime Science

Maritime museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
How to go: 300 meters walking distance from Unicorn Gundam Statue towards west.

Odaiba Oedo-onsen-monogatari

Theme Park

It is a hot springs theme park. 13 different kinds of bath.
Go to the front desk for admission. Select your favorite yukata (Japanese Dress) and tell the number to the attendant at the Yukata Shop “Echigoya”. Change into your yukata. Put your clothes and belongings in the locker.
During departure, Return your yukata and belt to the designated box. Return your pass to the attendant. A “Paid Pass” will be issued after your payment is complete. Hand over the “Paid Pass” to the attendant at the exit.
Visiting Time: 11 AM to 9 AM of the next day. Open every day.
Entry Fee: Weekdays - 2720 Yen ($24.20) for adult and 2180 Yen ($19.76) after 6 PM. Weekends - 2936 Yen ($26.62) for adult and 2180 Yen ($19.76) after 6 PM. 1058 Yen ($9.59) for child age 4-12.
How to go: It is located at 2-6-3 Aomi, Koto Ward. About 900 meters walking distance from Unicorn Gundam Statue towards south.

Megaweb Toyota City Showcase

Car Theme Park

There are various zones inside the premises. Showcase zone displays 60 of the latest Toyota cars including new hybrid versions. A 1.3-km driving course where you can test drive any model if you have international or Japanese driving license. Waku-Doki zone and try zipping through a simulated race track, or join the kids at the Ride Studio, which has a 230-meter course and mini cars that don't require driving experience. the History Garage zone housing a historic car collection of 1950s to 1970s models. An observation space where you can watch a mechanic restoring classic vehicles, a go-kart course, exhibition area, cafe, and shelves of car-related books and models.
Visiting Time: 11 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: Free. But There is a charge for ride cars and games.
How to go: About 650 meters from Unicorn Gundam Statue towards northeast.

Giant Sky Wheel in Palette Town

Sky Wheel

Visiting Time: Sunday to Thursday - 10 AM to 10 PM. Friday, Satruday - 10 AM to 11 PM.
Entry Fee: 1000 Yen ($9.07) for adult and 500 ($4.53) Yen for child age 4-11.
How to go: Near Megaweb Toyota City Showcase.

TeamLab Planets Tokyo

Museum

It is a digital art museum. You can wait 30-90 minutes at the venue.
Visiting Time: Monday to Thursday - 10 AM - 7 PM. Friday - 10 AM to 9 PM. Saturday and the day before holiday - 9 AM to 9 PM. Sunday and Holiday - 9 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 3200 Yen ($29.78) for adult, 2500 Yen ($23.27) for University students / Specialized students, 2000 Yen ($18.61) for Junior high school students / High school students, 800 Yen ($7.44) for child age 4-12. 2,400 Yen ($22.33) for senior age 65 or above.
How to go: It is about 3.5 km from.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for teamLab Planets Tokyo Digital Art Museum Entrance Ticket.


Day-4:

Tokyo Disneyland

Theme Park

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 10 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 8200 Yen ($74.34) for adult age over 17. 6900 Yen ($62.55) for child age 12-17. 4900 Yen ($44.42) for child age below 12. 7600 Yen ($68.9) for senior. Discount price after 3 PM on weekends and holidays - 6000 Yen ($54.39) for adult, 5100 Yen ($46.23) for child age 12-17 and 3600 Yen ($32.64) for child. Dicount price after 6 PM - 4700 Yen ($42.61) for any. 2 Parks (Disneyland + DisneySea) 2 days ticket is 14800 Yen ($134.17) for adult, 12600 Yen ($114.23) for child age 12-17 and 8800 Yen ($78.78) for child.
How to go: It it located at 29-1 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba.
Packages: Buy online and skip the line for

* Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea Entry Ticket and Transfer.


Day-5:

Tokyo DisneySea

Theme park

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 10 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 8200 Yen ($74.34) for adult age over 17. 6900 Yen ($62.55) for child age 12-17. 4900 Yen ($44.42) for child age below 12. 7600 Yen ($68.9) for senior. Discount price after 3 PM on weekends and holidays - 6000 Yen ($54.39) for adult, 5100 Yen ($46.23) for child age 12-17 and 3600 Yen ($32.64) for child. Dicount price after 6 PM - 4700 Yen ($42.61) for any. 2 Parks (Disneyland + DisneySea) 2 days ticket is 14800 Yen ($134.17) for adult, 12600 Yen ($114.23) for child age 12-17 and 8800 Yen ($78.78) for child.
How to go: Near Disney Land.
Packages: Buy online and skip the line for

* Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea Entry Ticket and Transfer.


Day-6:

Kasai Rinkai Park

Park

The park includes a bird sanctuary, the Tokyo Sea Life Park aquarium and 117 meter tall Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel.
Visiting Time: park open 24 hours every day. But Ferris Wheel open 10 AM to 8 PM and till 9 PM on weekends and holiday.
Entry Fee: Ferris Wheel 700 Yen ($6.45).
How to go: The park is just besides to Kasai Rinkai Koen Station on the JR Keiyo and JR Musushino lines, 10-15 minutes and 220 Yen ($1.84) from Tokyo Station.

Tokyo Sea Life Park

Aquarium

Visiting Time: 9.30 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 700 Yen ($6.45) for adult. 350 Yen ($3.23) for senior. 250 Yen ($2.3) for student age 13-15. Free for child age 0-12.
How to go: Inside the Kasai Rinkai Park.

Kiyosumi Garden

Park

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 150 Yen ($1.38).
How to go: Catch the Marunouchi Subway Line from Tokyo Station to Otemachi (one stop from Tokyo station) and transfer to the Hanzomon Subway Line for Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station. The one way trip takes 10 minutes and costs 170 Yen ($1.57). The park is a short walk from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station.


Day-7:

Tokyo Skytree

Tower

Became tallest tower in world and second-tallest freestanding structure in the world after the Burj Khalifa. Construction started on 14 July 2008 and completed    on 29 February 2012.
There are 2 observation decks. One is at floor-350, which called Tembo Deck. Another is at Floor-450, which is called Tembo Galleria.
Visiting Time: 8 AM to 10 PM every day.
Entry Fee:
Tembo Deck+Tembo Galleria: Weekdays - 3100 Yen ($28.59) for adult age 18 and above, 2350 Yen ($21.68) for child age 12-17, 1450 Yen ($13.37) for child age 6-11. Holidays - 3400 Yen ($31.36) for adult age 18 and above, 2550 Yen ($21.68) for child age 12-17, 1550 Yen ($14.3) for child age 6-11.
Tembo Deck: Weekdays - 2100 Yen ($19.37) for adult age 18 and above, 1550 Yen ($14.3) for child age 12-17, 950 Yen ($8.76) for child age 6-11. Holidays - 2300 Yen ($21.22) for adult age 18 and above, 1650 Yen ($15.22) for child age 12-17, 1000 Yen ($9.22) for child age 6-11.
Tembo Galleria: Weekdays - 1000 Yen ($9.22) for adult age 18 and above, 800 Yen ($7.37) for child age 12-17, 500 Yen ($4.61) for child age 6-11. Holidays - 1100 Yen ($10.15) for adult age 18 and above, 900 Yen ($8.3) for child age 12-17, 550 Yen ($5.07) for child age 6-11.

Fast Tieket: Skip the line and go direct to the deck. Only for foreigners, not for locals.
Tembo Deck+Tembo Galleria: 4200 Yen ($38.74) for adult age 12 and above, 2100 Yen ($19.37) for child age 6-11.
Tembo Deck: 3200 Yen ($29.52) for adult age 12 and above, 1600 Yen ($14.76) for child age 6-11.
How to go: About 4.2 km from Kiyosumi Garden towards north at Sumida.
Online Ticket: Buy online ticket and skip the line for Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck Admission Ticket.

Sumida Aquarium

Aquarium

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 9 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 2050 Yen ($18.9) for adult, 1500 Yen ($13.83) for high school student, 1000 Yen ($9.22) for junior high school student, 600 Yen ($5.53) for child age above 2.
How to go: It is located at 5-6F, Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi, 1-2, Oshiage 1-chome, Sumida Ward.

Sumida Park

Park

Annual firework displays and with around 500 cherry trees.
How to go: It is about 550 meters from Sumida Aquarium towards west.

Asakusa Shrine

Shrine

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 4.30 PM every day.
How to go: From Sumida Park, cross the bridge and walk about 500 meters towards northwest. The Shrine is located at 2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City.

Senso-ji

Buddhist Temple

The first temple was founded in 645 AD. It is the oldest temple in Tokyo.
Tokyo's largest and most popular festival, Sanja Matsuri held at Senso-ji in late spring. This festival takes place over 3–4 days.
How to go: It is besides Asakusa Shrine. Located at 2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City.
Package: Buy online for a package tour and guided visit to Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Senso Ji Temple and Nakamise-Dori, Water bus from Asakusa Pier, Shibamata old town and Shibamata Taishakuten Buddhist temple. Then transfer to Akihabara or Shinjuku.

Hanayashiki

Amusement Park

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM
Entry Fee: Admission Fee - 1000 Yen ($9.22) for age 13-64, 500 Yen ($4.61) for age 7-12 and above 65.
All Ride Pass (exclude entry fee): 2500 Yen ($23.04) for age 13-64, 2200 Yen ($20.28) for age 7-12, 2000 Yen ($18.44) for age below 7 and above 65.
Ride Ticket Cost: 1 Ticket - 100 Yen ($0.82), 11 Tickets - 1000 Yen ($9.22).
How to go: About 200 meters from Senso-ji towards west. Located at 2-28-1, Asakusa, Taito-ku.
Attractions and tickets: Roller Coaster (6 tickets), Space Shot (6 tickets), Little Star (3 tickets), Disk"O" (6 tickets), Haunted House (3 tickets), Merry-go-round (3 tickets), Pyong Pyong (3 Tickets), Sky Ship (3 tickets), Helicopter (3 tickets), Kiddy Taxi (3 tickets), Swarn (3 tickets), Shirasagi (3 tickets), Carnival (3 tickets), House of Surprise (3 tickets), Thriller Car (3 tickets), Ghost Mansion (Japanese text only) (3 tickets), 3-D Theater-Stereoscopic Cinema Hall (Japanese text only) (3 tickets), Panda Car (200 Yen ($1.84) cash), Kid Ninja Yshiki Nin-Nin Park - 30 minutes (3 tickets), 4D King (5 tickets), Japanese Festival Game Corner (500 Yen ($4.61) cash), Game Plaza (100 Yen ($0.92) cash), Photo Booth to create the stickers (400 Yen ($3.69) cash), Sky Plaza (Free).

Kappabashi Utensils Street

Street

Mostly popular for kichenware shops. Every kind of kichenware products found here including different types of plastic food.
How to go: 500 meters from Hanayashiki towards west.

Nakamise Shopping Street

Street

This is a 250 meter popular street in Tokyo from Senso-ji Temple towards straight south to Kaminarimon Gate Senso-ji. This street is also called Orange Street. Street foods are available here.
Package: Buy online for a package tour and guided visit to Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Senso Ji Temple and Nakamise-Dori, Water bus from Asakusa Pier, Shibamata old town and Shibamata Taishakuten Buddhist temple. Then transfer to Akihabara or Shinjuku.

Waterbus Ride

River Cruise

From Asakusa Pier to Hinode Pier. Take a waterbus tour to see the panaromic view of the city. About 8 km journey by waterbus. There are many services from 9.50 AM and 7.15 PM. Regular fare is 780 Yen ($7.26) for adults and 390 Yen ($3.63) for child.
How to go: Asakusa Pier is 250 meters from Kaminarimon Gate Senso-ji towards east.
Package: Buy online for a package tour and guided visit to Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Senso Ji Temple and Nakamise-Dori, Water bus from Asakusa Pier, Shibamata old town and Shibamata Taishakuten Buddhist temple. Then transfer to Akihabara or Shinjuku.


Day-8:

Ueno Park

Park

Ueno park is a Public Park. There are many museums are located at this park. Such as the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum for Western Art, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the National Science Museum. Ueno Zoo is also located here in the park.
Ueno Park is also popular cherry blossom spots with more than 1000 cherry trees lining its central pathway. The cherry blossoms are usually in bloom during late March and early April.
How to go: It is located next to Ueno Station in central Tokyo.
Inside Premises:
Kaneiji Temple: 9 AM to 5 PM every days. Entry Free.
Kiyomizu Kannon Temple: 9 AM to 5 PM every days. Entry Free.
Toshogu Shrine: 8 AM to 4.30 PM every day. outside Entry free. But 500 Yen ($4.61) for inside.
Tokyo National Museum: 9.30 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed. Entry Fee 620 Yen ($5.72).
National Museum of Nature and Science: 9 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed. Entry Fee 620 Yen ($5.72).
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum: Saturday to Thursday - 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM. Friday - 9.30 AM to 8 PM. Every 1st and 3rd Monday in a month remains closed. Entry Fee: Museum entry is free. There is seperate entry fee for each gallery. It varies 800 Yen ($7.37) to 1400 Yen ($12.9).
National Museum of Western Art: Sunday to Thursday - 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM. Friday and Saturday 9.30 AM to 8 PM. Entry Fee: 500 Yen ($4.61). Free entry after 5 PM on Friday and Saturday, free on 2nd and 4th Saturday each month, and 3rd November.
Ueno Zoo: 9.30 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed. Entry Fee 600 yen ($5.53). Free admission on March 20, May 4 and October 1.
Shinobazu Pond: large natural pond located in Ueno Park.
Shitamachi Museum: 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM. Monday remains closed. Entry Fee 300 Yen ($2.77).

Ameya Yokocho Market

Market

It is a open air market.
How to go: 200 meters walking distance from Shitamachi Museum towards east. The market is located at Shitamachi Museum.

Kanda Myojin Shrine

Shrine

Kanda Shrine was first built in 730 AD.
How to go: It is situated about 850 from Shinobazu Pond, Ueno Park towards south.

Yushima Tenmangu

Shrine

How to go: It s about 270 meters from Shinobazu Pond, Ueno Park towards southwest.


Day-9:

Nezu-jinja Shrine

Shrine

The shrine has a picturesque path of red torii gates. Nezu-jinja is famous for Azalea Festival, about 50 varieties blooming from late April to May. The festival features food stalls and games.
How to go: About 1.6 km from Yushima Tenmangu Shrine towards north.

Rikugien Gardens

Garden

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 300 Yen ($2.77) for adult and 150 Yen ($1.38) for seniors.
How to go: About 2 km from Nezu-jinja Shrine towards north. The nearest station to Rikugien Garden is Komagome Station of the JR Yamanote Line or the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line.

Kyu-Furukawa Gardens

Park

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 150 Yen ($1.38) for adult and 70 Yen ($0.65) for senior.
How to go: About 1 km from Rikugien Gardens towards north.

Asukayama Park

Park

Visiting Time: Open 24 hours. Late March to early April the best time to visit.
Entry Fee: free entrance for the park and monorail. Entrance fee of 300 Yen ($2.77) for the museums.
How to go: About 1 km from Kyu-Furukawa Gardens towards northwest. Nearest station is Oji Station, Asukayama Station or Ojiekimae Station.
Inside the premises: Paper Museum, Asukayama Museum, Shibusawa Memorial Museum.


Day-10:

Sunshine Aquarium

Aquarium

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 2200 Yen ($20.28) for adult, 1200 Yen ($11.06) for student and 700 Yen ($6.45) for child.
How to go: About 3 km from Asukayama Park towards south.

Sky Circus Sunshine 60 Observation Deck

Observation Deck

Entry Fee: 1200 Yen ($11.06) for adult, 900 Yen ($8.3) for students, 600 Yen ($5.53) for child, 300 Yen ($2.77) for Preschoolers age 4 and older.
VR Price: 500 Yen ($4.61) for each.
How to go: It is near Sunshine Aquarium.

Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

Park

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 300 Yen ($2.77) for adult and 150 Yen ($1.38) for seniors.
How to go: About 4 km from Sunshine Aquarium towards southeast. It is located at 1 Chome-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo City. Koishikawa Korakuen is 5-10 minute walk from Iidabashi Station along the JR Chuo Line and the Tozai, Yurakucho, Namboku and Oedo Subway Lines.

Tokyo Dome

Stadium

Many concerts ware held at this place of many notable singers such as Mick Jagger (Rolling Stone), Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bon Jovi, Mariah Carey, Guns n' Roses, Kylie Minoque, Britney Spears and many more.
How to go: Near Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens.


Day-11:

Yasukuni Shrine

Shrine

Visiting Time: 6 AM to 6 PM.
How to go: About 1.42 km from Tokyo Dome towards southwest.

Chidori-ga-fuchi Green Way

Walkway

A 700-meter-long lush green walkway along the moat of the Imperial Palace and cherry blossoms. Visit Chidori-ga-fuchi Moat between late March and early April for beautiful views.
How to go: About 300 meters from Yasukuni Shrine towards east.

Tokyo Imperial Palace

Palace

It was built in 1457 as Edo Castle. Now it is part of Tokyo Imperial Palace, the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan. Visitors are able to explore the parks and gardens free of charge and without registration. The area is divided into three main sections: the East Gardens, Kitanomaru Koen Park and the Kokyo Gaien National Garden.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 4 PM. The East Gardens are closed on Monday and Friday.
Entry Fee: Entry is free, but you will be given a small entry token to return when you leave.
Inside Premises:
Nippon Budokan: Built to host the judo tournaments of the 1964 Olympics. It is a large sports arena that still hosts martial arts events as well as other sporting events. It has also become a popular music venue. The first music performance was the Beatles in 1966. It is located north side of Kitanomaru Koen Park.
National Museum of Modern Art Crafts Gallery: A Handicraft museum. 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed. Entry Fee 300 Yen ($2.78).Free access on the first Sunday each month. National Museum of Modern Art is Located south side of Kitanomaru Koen Park.
Science Museum: Visiting Time - 9.30 AM to 4 PM. Wednesday remains closed. Entry fee - 720 Yen ($6.67) for adult and 260–410 Yen ($2.41-3.8) for child. Science Museum is Located south side of Kitanomaru Koen Park.
Occassion: Rare chance to see the Imperial Family as the Emperor, Empress, and family appear on the balcony of the Chowaden Hall to greet well-wishers. You can enter the grounds at the main gate from 9:30 AM to 2:10 PM. Security at the main gate (Nijubashi) will brief you and provide you a Japanese paper flag. You have to raise the flag during the Emperor or family arrive at the balcony.
* January 2nd – New Year Greeting.
* February 23rd – The (new) Emperor’s Birthday.
* December 1st-9th – Visit of the General Public to Inui Street from 9 AM and 3 PM.
How to go: Imperial Palace area is located besides west side of Tokyo Station.
Package: Buy online for a package tour and guided visit to Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Senso Ji Temple and Nakamise-Dori, Water bus from Asakusa Pier, Shibamata old town and Shibamata Taishakuten Buddhist temple. Then transfer to Akihabara or Shinjuku.

Hibiya Park

Park

Hibiya Park is a 40 acre public park.
Hibiya Park has two flower gardens. One is for tulips with a fountain. Another is for roses. There are many restaurants, two outdoor music domes (large and small). You can listen music especially on weekends. There is also a small Park Museum, Hibiya Library, a public hall, a tennis court, and underground car parking.
Visiting Time: 24 hours.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: Just south side of Kokyo Gaien National Garden.


Day-12:

Kabuki-za Theatre

Theater

The original Kabuki-za was a wooden structure, built in 1889. The building was destroyed on October 30, 1921, by an electrical fire and reconstuction completed in 1924. The theater was destroyed by bombing during World War II and was restored in 1950. It was demolished in 2010 and finally rebuilt in 2013.
Show Cost: Saytime shows usually cost 1000 Yen ($9.27) and evening shows usually cost 2000 Yen ($18.53).
How to go: About 1 km from Hibiya Park towards east. It is located at 4 Chome-12-15 Ginza, Chuo City.

Ghibli Clock

Clock

The clock is really big. Over 20 tons of copper and steel, three stories high and 60 feet wide.
Visiting Time: 3 PM, 6 PM and 8 PM every day. Saturday and Sunday extra chime at 10 AM. Go there few minutes early.
Cost: Free. Watch this from road side in front of Nittele Tower.
How to go: The clock is located in front of the Nittele Tower, which is Nippon Television headquarters.

Hamarikyu Gardens

Park

Best time to visit on late November and early December during autumn season. Late February brings plum blossoms or spring cherry blossom season from late March to early April.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 300 Yen ($2.78).
How to go: About 900 meters from Kabuki-za Theatre towerds south.

Zojoji Temple

Buddhist Temple

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
How to go: About 1 km from southwest of Hamarikyu Gardens towards west near Tokyo Tower.

Tokyo Tower

Tower

The structure is an Eiffel Tower-inspired lattice tower, built in 1958.
FootTown:
Located in the base of the tower is a 4-story building known as FootTown.
First Floor: Sanji's Oresama Restaurant, Mugiwara Store, Cafe Mugiwara, Tokyo Tower Hall 2, Welcome Lounge, Operation Center (Service Counter), Ticket Counter Tour Office (Service Counter), Top Deck Lane, Coin lockers, Elevator hall direct to the observatory, Information, Entrance, Tower Bar, Marion Crepes.
Second Floor: Entrance, Direct Access to Parking Lot, Convenience store, 31 Ice Cream, Yayoiken, Tanbaya, Pink dot, Food Court (Resting Corner), UMEIYA, Pizza-La Ezpress, MOS Burger, Tower's Dinner, Tantanmen Kinkatsu, Crystal Planet, Tokio 333 (souvenir shop), Tokyo Omiyage (Souvenir) Town, Tokyo 2020 Official Shop.
Third Floor: Tokyo One Piece Tower, Nursing Room, Komori Sports Massage, Tower Gallery, Pop Up Store Space, Photo Counter, Mother Farm Cafe, Tokyo Tower Official Shop Galaxy.
Fourth and Fifth Floor: Theme Park "Tokyo One Piece Tower". Visiting Time - 10 AM to 10 PM.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for One Piece Tower Admission Ticket.
Rooftop: Direct staircase to the Main Deck (Starting Point).

Observation Deck: There are two Observation Deck at this tower. Main Deck at height 150 meters and Top Deck at height 250 meters. Visiting Time for main Deck is 9 AM to 11 PM, last entry 10.30. Ticket Price for Main Deck is 1200 Yen ($11.12) for adult age over 18, 1000 Yen ($9.27) for student age 16-18, 700 Yen ($6.49) for student age 7-15, 500 Yen ($4.63) for child age 4-6. Visiting Time for Top Deck is 9 AM to 10.45 PM, last entry 10.15 PM. Ticket for Top Deck is also valid for Main Deck. Cost 3000 Yen ($27.8) for adult age over 18, 2800 Yen ($25.95) for student age 16-18, 2000 Yen ($18.53) for student age 7-15, 1400 Yen ($12.97) for child age 4-6.
How to go: Tokyo Tower is located at 4 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Tokyo Tower Admission Ticket.


Day-13: Roppongi

Roppongi

Area

Roppongi is a district in Tokyo. It is the home to many embassies including US embassy. This area is the most popular area among the tourists for entertainment. Restaurants, Bars, Nightlife, Brand shops are available at this place.
How to Reach: Roppongi is about 800 meters walking distance from Tokyo Tower towards west. From Tokyo Station 170 Yen by Marunouchi and Hibiya Subway Lines via Kasumigaseki Station. From Shinjuku Station 220 Yen by direct Oedo Subway Line.
From Tokyo Tower walk towards west and enter into the Gaien Higashi Dori Street. You will see Russian Embassy on your left. Walk along the street. You will see Post Office on your right. Keep walking. Cross a road with over bridge and you will enter Roppongi area.
Inside the Premises:
It you walk through the Gaien Higashi Dori Street towards Roppongi Crossing.
Donki Quijote: 24 hours opened shopping Mall.
Exprit Tokyo Night Club: Entry Fee - 2000-4000 Yen for man and Free for woman.

* There are many night clubs and bar at this area. Walk straight, you will reach Roppongi Crossing.

Warayaki Ya Restaurant: Famous for seafood.
1 Oak Night Club: 2000 Yen with 1 drink for man and 1000 Yen for woman with 1 drink.
Roppongi Tsutaya Books: Japan’s most famous book store.
Roppongi Hills: Also called Mori Tower. It is 238 meters tall Tower. It is providing residential space, offices, recreational facilities, shops, restaurants, a movie theater, Mori Art Museum and Tokyo City View observation deck all within one building complex. There is a Mori Garden in front of the building.
Alife Night Club: 5000 Yen with 2 drinks for man and 2500 Yen for woman with 2 drinks.
V2 Tokyo Night Club: 2000-3500 Yen for man and Free for woman.
Villa Tokyo Night Club: 3000 Yen with 2 drinks for man and Free for woman.
Tokyo Midtown: 248 meter height, the tallest building in Tokyo. Tokyo Midtown contains residential, commercial and entertainment facilities. The complex also has a museum, the Suntory Museum of Art, stylish shops and restaurants.


Day-14:

Hie Shrine

Shrine

Visiting Time: 6 AM to 5 PM every day.
How to go: About 1.2 km from Tokyo Midtown towards northeast.

National Diet Building

Govt Building

The Diet is the center of political activity in Japan.
Tour Details: There are two types of tour of non-Japanese visitors. House of Councillors and House of Representatives.
House of Councillors: Visiting Time - Monday to Friday every hour from 9 AM to 4 PM. It is about sixty minutes tour and free of cost. No reservation needed for this tour. You can’t take photos in the building, only in the garden courtyard. You need to bring a passport, fill out a short visitor’s form, and security check before entering at the west side of the Diet Building on the north corner near Nagatacho Station.
House of Representatives: Visiting Time - Tours for Japanese speakers happen daily, but foreigners cannot take these tours. Foreigner can take a tour in English on Monday at 2 PM or Thursday at 3 PM. It is about 90 minutes tour and free. You must make an advance reservation by email (diettour@shugiinjk.go.jp) proding the following information.

1. Your preferred tour date
2. Your name or name of your group leader
3. Number of people who will take the tour
4. Contact email address
5. Physical address in your home country
6. Your contact information in Japan (hotel name and phone number).

You can take photos in the main chamber as well as at the end of the tour in the garden courtyard. You need to bring your passport, fill out a short visitor’s form, and security check before entering at the gate is the west side of the Diet Building.
How to go: National Diet Building is walking distance from Hie Shrine towards east.

Akasaka Palace

Palace

It is the state guest houses of the Government of Japan.
Tour Details: The Tokyo State Guest House is open to the public only on days when it is not used for official functions. See the free time. There are 4 plans to visit this place. Visitors should enter the complex through the West Gate.

Plan 1 (Main Building and Garden): Reservation not required. Audio guides are provided for the main building (200 Yen ($1.85) each extra). This plan costs 1500 Yen ($13.9) for adult age above 18, 500 Yen ($4.63) for child age 13-18, Free for age below 13. Entry is from 10 AM to PM.
Plan 2 (Main Building, Japanese-style Annex and Garden): Advance reservation required. It costs 2000 Yen ($18.53) for adult, 700 Yen ($6.49) for child age below 19. Multiple tours in Japanese (10 AM, 11 AM, 11.30 AM, 12 PM, 12.30 PM, 1 PM, 1.30 PM, 2 PM, 2.30 PM) and one tour in English (3 PM).
Plan 3 (Japanese-style Annex and Garden): Advance reservation required. It costs 1500 Yen ($13.9) for adult, 500 Yen ($4.63) for child age below 19. Multiple tours in Japanese (10.30 AM, 11 AM, 11.30 AM, 12 PM, 12.30 PM, 1 PM, 1.30 PM, 2 PM, 2.30 PM) and one tour in English (3 PM).
Plan 4 (Garden only): Advance reservation not required. This plan costs 300 Yen ($2.78) for adult and free for child. Visiting time is from 10:00 to 4:30 PM.

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How to go: About 2 km from National Diet Building towards west.

Meiji Jingu Gaien

Street

Approx 150 Ginkgo trees are lined on this avenue each side. The scenery is beautiful after the leaves fall down and creates gorgeous natural golden carpet.
Vistinge Time: 2 weeks from mid November.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 1 km from Akasaka Palace towards southwest.

Aoyama Dori

Street

International fashion houses, spas, and cafes and restaurants make this the place popular.
How to go: From Meiji Jingu Gaien walk through Aoyama Dori Avenue towards southwest Shibuya city.

Omotesando

Street

Major luxury shopping destination.
How to go: Omote-Sando Station at the corner of Aoyama Dori Avenue and Omotesando street. Walk from there to west.

Harajuku

Area

The area is renowned for colorful street art and youth fashion.

Takeshita Street

Street

Takeshita street located at Harajuku area. It is a pedestrian shopping street lined with fashion boutiques, cafes and restaurants.


Day-15:

Yoyogi Park

Park

Visiting Time: 24 hours
Entry Fee: Free
How to go: It is located at the northwest end of the Omotesando street.

Meiji Jingu

Shrine

Visiting Time: 5 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: it is located northern end of Yoyogi Park.
Package: Buy online for a package tour and guided visit to Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Senso Ji Temple and Nakamise-Dori, Water bus from Asakusa Pier, Shibamata old town and Shibamata Taishakuten Buddhist temple. Then transfer to Akihabara or Shinjuku.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Park

One of the best places in the city to see cherry blossoms. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden was the feudal lord's Tokyo residence during the Edo Period (1603-1867). In 1903, The transferred to the Imperial Palace and this place was converted into a botanical garden.
The Park includes Japanese landscape garden, French garden, English landscape garden and Greenhouse.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 500 Yen ($4.64).
How to go: It is about 1 km from the north side gate of Meiji Jingu towards north.


Day-16: Kabukicho

Kabukicho

District in Tokyo

Kabukicho is an entertainment and red-light district in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Kabukicho contains many clubs, love hotels, shops, restaurants, and nightclubs. thats why this town is often called the "Sleepless Town". Shinjuku Golden Gai area is also part of this town.

Hanazono-jinja Shrine

Shrine

How to go: About 600 meters from northwest end of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden towards north.

Shinjuku Golden Gai

Area

It is a very small area of Kabukicho. Popular for it's nightlife. Only 6 narrow streets contains bars, night clubs and restaurants. Streets are so narrow that hard to cross 2 persons.
How to go: It is situated just west side of Hanazono-jinja Shrine.

Thermae-Yu Hot spring

Hot spring

Visiting Time: 11 AM to 9 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 2364 Yen ($22) for adult, 1620 Yen ($15.08) for age 12-18. Under 12 cannot use the onsen. Entrance fee includes a gown and towel set. Additional 1836 Yen ($17.09), if you use hot spring from 1 AM to 6 AM.
Hot Stone Spa: Cost is 810 Yen ($7.54).
How to go: It is located at 1-1-2 Kabukicho. It situated just the north side of Shinjuku Golden Gai.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Thermae-Yu Hot spring in Shinjuku Entrance Ticket.

Shinjuku Samurai Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Sunday to Friday - 10.30 AM to 9 PM, Saturday - 10.30 AM to 8 PM. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Entry Fee: 1800 ($16.6) Yen for adult 800 Yen ($7.38) for child age 12 and below. Free for child age below 4.
How to go: Walking distance from Shinjuku Golden Gai towards northwest.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Shinjuku Samurai Museum Ticket.

Robot Restaurant

Themed Restaurant

First of all you can think it a restaurant. Secondly you can think everything is doing here by robots. Both are wrong concept. The main concept here is show. Human show but dressed up different. You can eat here but overprice. Decoration is fantastic.
Show Ticket Cost: 90 minutes show cost 8000 Yen ($).
Food Cost: Extra 1000 Yen ($) not mandatory. So eat from somewhere else before visit here.
Show Time: 3 show every day at 4 PM, 5.55 PM, 7.50 PM and 9.45 PM.
How to go: It is located at Kabukicho. Walking distance from Shinjuk Golden Gai towards west.
Online Ticket: Buy online to skip the line and book your seat for Robot Restaurant: 90-Minute Robot Show.


Day-17:

Omoide Yokocho

Street

Narrow street Contains tiny restaurants.
How to go: Street is close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station. From Kabukichō, come to West end of Yasukun Dori Street near rail line. Cross Rail line and you will reach Ome Highway. Omoide Yokocho street is just left side of the highway besides the rail line.

Shinjuku Chuo Park

Park

How to go: 1 km from Omoide Yokocho towards west.

Showa Kinen Park

Park

It is a popular place for cherry blossom viewing at the Cherry Blossom Garden in the north section of the Open Field. Other flowers are nanohana (rapeseed), tulips and tsutsuji (azalea). Best time to visit at this park is from late March to May.
Visiting Time: 9.30 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 450 Yen ($4,18).
How to go: JR Chuo Line connects Tokyo Station and Shinjuku Station with Showa Memorial Park.
Inside the Premises: Showa Memorial Museum, A bonsai museum and a large children's play area.


Day-18:

Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest

Amusement Park

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM. Sagamiko Illumillion - 4 PM - 9.PM.
Ticket Cost: 1700 Yen ($15.78) for adult, 1000 Yen ($9.28) for Children and Seniors, Pets (dogs only). Free Pass - 3900 Yen ($36.2) for adult, 3100 Yen ($28.78) for child. Free Pass includes entry fee and unlimited rides on the attractions. It stays valid for the whole day, including Illumillion. So I think free pass is the best.
How to go: Sagamiko Station is the nearest station for this place. This station is connected with major stations such as Tokyo Station and Shinjuku Station. Once you reach Sagamiko Station, head to the bus stop in front of the station. By taking the local bus heading to Mikage, which departs from platform No. 1, you'll be reaching Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest in about 8 minutes. Train and but round trip cost is about 1500 Yen ($13.92).
Attractions: The Ferris Wheel, Oozora Tengoku (Swing), Three-Dimensional Maze (Find Your Way Out), Wild Dinning (Restaurant), Muscle Monster, Ururi (Hot Springs), Souvenir shop, Lights at Sagamiko Illumillion, Night stay facility.

Things to do in Tokyo

* Learn how to make 8-9 kinds of beautiful tasty Sushi at home from Sushi making class.

* Discover Mt. Fuji and Hakone with buffet lunch, cable car and hiking Owaku Dani.

* UNESCO World Heritage site Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall day Tour from Tokyo.



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