Tokyo Japan

Tokyo at nightAt over 12 million people, TOKYO JAPAN is one of the biggest cities in the world. It is also huge and varied in its geography, with over 2,000 square kilometres to explore. The Tokyo Metropolitan District includes 23 central wards (区 ku) near the bay and several outlying cities and towns (市 shi) to the west. There are even a couple of Pacific islands that are officially part of Tokyo. You will find the biggest crowded high-rise districts, but also shambling old wooden low-rise neighbourhoods, and even mountainous parks. TOKYO JAPAN - CHIYODA TOKYO CHIYODA the centre of TokyoThe centre of Tokyo includes the Imperial Palace, Yasukuni Shrine and Kitanomaru Park. TOKYO JAPAN AIRPORT More than likely you will arrive into Tokyo at Narita Airport. It is 70 Km from the centre of Tokyo, so you will need to know how to get into town. TOKYO JAPAN - AKASAKA TOKYO AKASAKAOne of Tokyo’s central business districts, full of corporate headquarters and exclusive hotels. TOKYO JAPAN HOTEL Looking for accommodation in Tokyo? Please support our site by using our Tokyo hotel reservation system TOKYO JAPAN - AKIHABARA Travel Japan TokyoLet’s go shopping. This is Tokyo’s Electric town, full of massive stores with all the latest gadgets. TOKYO JAPAN MAP A map is always handy guide to districts of Tokyo. TOKYO JAPAN - HARAJUKU Tokyo HarajukuA fashionable part of Tokyo, but also has the  Meiji Jingu shrine and Yoyogi Park. TOKYO JAPAN SUBWAY The best way to get around Tokyo is via train and it all starts in the Tokyo Subway or underground. TOKYO JAPAN - MINATO Tokyo Minato - Tokyo TowerA ward in central Tokyo; formerly a seaside location, but land reclamation has changed this. Includes the famous Tokyo Tower. TOKYO JAPAN - SHIBUYA The trendy part of Tokyo, where you can see the latest and often outrageous  fashion. TOKYO JAPAN -TEMPLES Travel Japan TokyoThere are many great, yet accessible temples within Tokyo. TOKYO JAPAN - MOUNT FUJI Travel Japan Mount FujiYou don’t need to climb Mount Fuji to appreciate it. Close to Tokyo, it is well worth a trip to see this icon of Japan. TOKYO JAPAN - PHRASE BOOK Travel Japan Phrase BookIt is always handy to know some basic Japanese phrases even if you are on an organised tour to Japan. (Article from/based on Wikitravel article and may be copied freely) |