Akihabara is the best place to see the famous neon signs of Tokyo. Over 300 electronic stores in this area, carrying the latest in electronic inventions, light up the streets. Akihabara is a short train ride from the hotel, but make sure to bring your passports: many stores extend a 5% discount to visitors with passports.
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Asakusa is the most famous tourist destination in Tokyo. A large Buddhist temple with a huge Japanese lantern stands at the front gate. This is also a very good area to do some souvenir shopping and sample the flavours of the local foods.

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Just steps away from Omotesando is Harajuku and the Takeshita-dori Street. People love to visit this area, most famous for alternative apparel for teenagers. This is a great place to people watch and see the latest in fashion.

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This is one of the best kept secrets in Tokyo. It doesn't matter how busy the city is, you can always enjoy the calm tranquillity of the Imperial Gardens. From the Gardens, you will not be able to see the Imperial Palace: it is hidden behind walls and very heavily guarded. When the Emperor of Japan is not travelling, he lives in this house. Since this area is closed Mondays and most holidays, check with the Concierge before you set out.

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This city on the outskirts of Tokyo requires the better part of a day to properly explore. It was once the home of the feudal government in 1192 and is also home to the giant Buddha (Daibutsu). Kamakura, most famous for its heavy concentration of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, is a great walking area with a very rich history.

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This area is considered the Champs Elysées of Tokyo. It has a wide, tree-lined street complete with very wide sidewalks. This is the place to go clothes shopping or to enjoy lunch in a French-style sidewalk café.

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It is American in style, consisting mainly of burger joints, pizza parlors and night clubs. The night clubs open late and stay open all night long.

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This is the home of the world's busiest train station: over two million people travel through Shinjuku's station everyday. The area is also famous for its shopping and skyscrapers, and many international corporations have their offices in Shinjuku.

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The Ginza is probably the most famous area in the city. It is considered the Fifth Avenue of Tokyo, since all the exclusive shops and department stores are in this area. Many people also like to visit the Sony building where the company displays its latest products for customers to sample.

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This steel tower was modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Be sure to go on a clear day so that you can fully enjoy the unparalleled views of Tokyo.

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Disneyland! What more can anyone say? Children, no matter what language they speak, will love this place. Adults like it too! We recommend that you avoid going on the weekends or during a public holiday, as the lines can get very long.

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A major cultural centre for the city, Ueno Park includes the Tokyo National Museum, the Metropolitan Fine Art Gallery, the National Museum of Western Art and the National Science Museum.

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Yokohama is the very first city to be opened up to Western trade. Driving there, you will cross the famous suspension bridge, "Rainbow Bridge" – known for its beauty. Another method of travel, however, is by train and takes just over one hour.

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Edo Tokyo is the National Museum of History of Japan, dedicated to the country's cultural artifacts. Exhibits change throughout the year. Your Concierge can provide you with more details of the current exhibit. Although there are no English language tours, there is an information kiosk at the entrance where the staff speaks English.

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The Tokyo National Museum displays a comprehensive collection of the works and antiquities from Japan and Asia. Multilingual maps are available to assist with the tour.

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Kokugigan is the national sumo stadium. Be a part of 1500 years of Sumo history. According to Japanese legend, the very origin of the Japanese people depended on the outcome of a Sumo match. The supremacy of the Japanese people on the islands of Japan was supposedly established when the god Take Mikazuchi defeated the leader of a rival tribe in a Sumo match. See traditional Japanese wrestling at its best.

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The Tokyo Dome is known locally as the "Big Egg." It's the venue for Japan's famous baseball games, as well as the place to be for all sports and big name music acts.

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Kabuki-za is the biggest kabuki (traditional Japanese play) theatre located in the Ginza. Featuring the "Earphone Guide", which provides English comments and explanations relating to the plot, music, actors and other features of Kabuki which otherwise may be difficult for non-Japanese visitors to understand.

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