Previously a relatively hidden destination, Tokyo’s technological leaps and passion
for everything new has made the rest of the world sit up and take notice. A city smaller cities, Tokyo’s neighbourhoods are individual and unique in what each cofer, from cultural sights to vast shopping malls. Get ready for a whirlwind omodernity and tradition - this is Tokyo
for everything new has made the rest of the world sit up and take notice. A city smaller cities, Tokyo’s neighbourhoods are individual and unique in what each cofer, from cultural sights to vast shopping malls. Get ready for a whirlwind omodernity and tradition - this is Tokyo
Whether you’re a techno buf or want to take in some
more traditional Japanese sights and sounds, this city caofer it all. Visit splendid Shinto shrines or indulge in somshopping on Tokyo’s equivalent of Fifth Avenue. Here are
the highlight Meiji-jingThis nationally recognised Shinto shrine is considered one
of Japan’s primary symbols of the country’s major religionTake in the huge 11 metre cypress tree torii (gate) beforwandering peacefully along winding paths to the wonderful
inner buildings.
more traditional Japanese sights and sounds, this city caofer it all. Visit splendid Shinto shrines or indulge in somshopping on Tokyo’s equivalent of Fifth Avenue. Here are
the highlight Meiji-jingThis nationally recognised Shinto shrine is considered one
of Japan’s primary symbols of the country’s major religionTake in the huge 11 metre cypress tree torii (gate) beforwandering peacefully along winding paths to the wonderful
inner buildings.
Before you set foot out the door of your hotel, be aware oTokyo’s complicated address system. Very few streethave names and instead are identied by numberindicating building, block and area. 1-11-18, ShibuyaShibuya-ku would therefore translate as the 18th building
of the 11th block of the 1st area of Shibuya in Shibuyward. Invest in a bilingual map of Tokyo and don’t hesitatto ask police for directions, as even the locals can geconfusedOnce you have grasped the navigation system, Tokyo is delight to get around. The metro is super ecient, the city is clean and people are courteous and friendly. Thougaddresses may be confusing, Tokyo is divided neatly int23 wards, each with a certain distinctive characteristiVisit Asakusa for old-town charm and temples, Ginza foshopping, Mecca and Akihabara for electronics galore.
Blend old and new to get a taste of Tokyo’s great diversityVariety is Tokyo’s key. Few other world cities are awonderfully idiosyncratic. International and local inuenceintertwine in cuisine, festivals, music, galleries, shoppinand even accommodation. Bizarre and fast-moving, yet
peaceful and intrinsically religious, Tokyo’s identity iabove all, distinctly Japanese, despite existing as a world
of the 11th block of the 1st area of Shibuya in Shibuyward. Invest in a bilingual map of Tokyo and don’t hesitatto ask police for directions, as even the locals can geconfusedOnce you have grasped the navigation system, Tokyo is delight to get around. The metro is super ecient, the city is clean and people are courteous and friendly. Thougaddresses may be confusing, Tokyo is divided neatly int23 wards, each with a certain distinctive characteristiVisit Asakusa for old-town charm and temples, Ginza foshopping, Mecca and Akihabara for electronics galore.
Blend old and new to get a taste of Tokyo’s great diversityVariety is Tokyo’s key. Few other world cities are awonderfully idiosyncratic. International and local inuenceintertwine in cuisine, festivals, music, galleries, shoppinand even accommodation. Bizarre and fast-moving, yet
peaceful and intrinsically religious, Tokyo’s identity iabove all, distinctly Japanese, despite existing as a world
EATING
Boasting more than 300.000 restaurants, cafés and foostalls, the only problem when going for dinner in Tokyo, itoo much choice. Japanese food isfamous for its clean
and fresh taste, but here you can really delve into thdepths of this oriental cuisine. Sample the best sushbefore moving on to more adventurous fare in an izakayor yatai street stalHigh-end dining can be expensive but in restaurants sucas the New York Grill and Luxor, there is no doubt that yoare paying for the very best in terms of cuisine and, in thformer, spectacular views. Many of the more pricey
and fresh taste, but here you can really delve into thdepths of this oriental cuisine. Sample the best sushbefore moving on to more adventurous fare in an izakayor yatai street stalHigh-end dining can be expensive but in restaurants sucas the New York Grill and Luxor, there is no doubt that yoare paying for the very best in terms of cuisine and, in thformer, spectacular views. Many of the more pricey
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
SHOPPING
Shopping in this city has become more of an art than simple pleasure. If you’ve got cash to spend then this ithe paradise of all shopping paradises. Shopping malls andepartment stores abound and specic areas are oftedevoted to certain wares to make life easier.
Roppongi is more than just hundreds of shops - it is a mincity of restaurants, clubs, cafés, cinemas, hotels anmuseums. It is where the expat crowd in particular, party,
eat, drink, shop and hang out and is about as far frotraditional Japan as is possible. Roppongi Hills, a malcomprising most of the above, is at the centre of this hivof activity and attracts a good percentage of Tokyo’serious shoppers. Housing high street, boutique and
designer brands, you can safely expect to nd everythinyou’re looking foFor label lovers, Ginza is retail heaven. The Japanese adortheir fashion items and clothesfrombig designers is whait’s all about. This is where you’ll nd the usual suspectsChanel,Hermesand even Barney’s of New York have alset up shop in this upmarket location. Well-establishebrands heave with equally well-dressed customers whcan aFord the clothes and the art in the surrounding Ginzgalleries. For trendier labels, head to Harajaku and ShibuyaCatering for a similar crowd to Ginza, Harajaku has morof an edge. As well as the familiar Prada, Dior and
Roppongi is more than just hundreds of shops - it is a mincity of restaurants, clubs, cafés, cinemas, hotels anmuseums. It is where the expat crowd in particular, party,
eat, drink, shop and hang out and is about as far frotraditional Japan as is possible. Roppongi Hills, a malcomprising most of the above, is at the centre of this hivof activity and attracts a good percentage of Tokyo’serious shoppers. Housing high street, boutique and
designer brands, you can safely expect to nd everythinyou’re looking foFor label lovers, Ginza is retail heaven. The Japanese adortheir fashion items and clothesfrombig designers is whait’s all about. This is where you’ll nd the usual suspectsChanel,Hermesand even Barney’s of New York have alset up shop in this upmarket location. Well-establishebrands heave with equally well-dressed customers whcan aFord the clothes and the art in the surrounding Ginzgalleries. For trendier labels, head to Harajaku and ShibuyaCatering for a similar crowd to Ginza, Harajaku has morof an edge. As well as the familiar Prada, Dior and
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