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1. Ginza
When to Tokyo, you have to feel the experience in Ginza. This region was established in 1612 during the Edo period. At the time Japan opened its doors to foreign trade in the middle years of the 1800s, this area experienced rapid development. Now a variety of complex commercial offices, shops, restaurants, bars, dance clubs and art galleries can be found here.
Ginza is a district in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and located between the Yaesu and Kyobashi in the South, west of Tsukiji, Yurakhuco and Shinbasu Uchisaiwaicho in the east and north.
Like New York, Tokyo is a very vertical. Not only has skyscraper high, but also shopping centers and restaurants are all built upon to maximize the use of the land is relatively small.
Speaking of food, in Tokyo there are more than 4,000 restaurants. Given this reality, you certainly will not starve.
While in Tokyo, you can try sake in Nihonshu, enjoying the performances of high-tech animation, try new products at the Sony Centre, or inspired to hone your photography skills after seeing what is on display in the gallery Nikon.
Ginza is a district in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and located between the Yaesu and Kyobashi in the South, west of Tsukiji, Yurakhuco and Shinbasu Uchisaiwaicho in the east and north.
Like New York, Tokyo is a very vertical. Not only has skyscraper high, but also shopping centers and restaurants are all built upon to maximize the use of the land is relatively small.
Speaking of food, in Tokyo there are more than 4,000 restaurants. Given this reality, you certainly will not starve.
While in Tokyo, you can try sake in Nihonshu, enjoying the performances of high-tech animation, try new products at the Sony Centre, or inspired to hone your photography skills after seeing what is on display in the gallery Nikon.
2. Teater Kabuki-za
Kabuki-za is the main theater in Tokyo featuring the traditional drama Kobuki. Theatre located on Harumi-dori is not the original building. In 1921 the theater was destroyed by fire, but later rebuilt with fireproof materials. Kabuki-za has the original architecture of wood and was built in 1889.
Kabuki-za was originally opened by a journalist in Meiji era named Genichiro Fukuchi. After retiring Fukuchi theater was taken over by the Shochiku Corporation in 1914.
But unfortunately, as of early May of 2010, you can not see the show at this theater because it will do extensive renovations. Although the new renovations will begin in October but this theater has been closed. The plan of this new building will be completed in January 2013.
Kabuki-za was originally opened by a journalist in Meiji era named Genichiro Fukuchi. After retiring Fukuchi theater was taken over by the Shochiku Corporation in 1914.
But unfortunately, as of early May of 2010, you can not see the show at this theater because it will do extensive renovations. Although the new renovations will begin in October but this theater has been closed. The plan of this new building will be completed in January 2013.
3. Tokyo Imperial Palace
Tokyo Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is like a large park area located in Chiyoda, Tokyo and is close to Tokyo station. The palace contains various buildings such as the main palace (Kyuden) and private residences of the royal family. The total area including the park is 7.41 miles.
Currently, the Japanese royal family stayed at the Imperial Palace so just park in the eastern part of the palace are open to the public. Even so, the beauty and serenity of this place makes it a place worth visiting.
Eastern park is open daily, except Friday and Monday and any other special day. You can visit this park starting at 9:00 to 16:30 local time and is free of charge.
Currently, the Japanese royal family stayed at the Imperial Palace so just park in the eastern part of the palace are open to the public. Even so, the beauty and serenity of this place makes it a place worth visiting.
Eastern park is open daily, except Friday and Monday and any other special day. You can visit this park starting at 9:00 to 16:30 local time and is free of charge.
4. Asakusa
It is a fact that Japan is always on the cutting edge latest technology. But did you also know that the public theaters and the first photography studio in Japan can be found in Asakusa, one of the oldest parts of town? Of course the answer is yes. Here, you can find both.In the 20th century Asakusa is the center of entertainment in Tokyo. Taito district in this ever done serious damage caused by bombs from U.S. forces during World War II happened.
Asakusa is also home of the famous Buddhist temple Senso-ji. In addition to having street fairs, arts festivals and parades, Asakusa also has its own ferry service.
5. Taman Nasional Shinjuku
The new park is open to the general public since the last 60 years, but this park has been around since the Edo period. Thousands of species of plants and trees in an area of 58.3 hectares is graced bridges, koi ponds, jogging trails and sculpture gardens.
If you want to see the cherry blossoms are blooming should plan a visit in April. Additionally the best time to visit this park is the month of October, the chrysanthemum season. Plant enthusiasts will also enjoy a glass house that has a variety of tropical flora.
Shinjuku park is open every day except Mondays, from 9:00 to 16:30 am local time with an entrance fee JPY200 (about Rp20 thousand) for adults and JPY50 (around Rp 5 thousand) for the children.
If you want to see the cherry blossoms are blooming should plan a visit in April. Additionally the best time to visit this park is the month of October, the chrysanthemum season. Plant enthusiasts will also enjoy a glass house that has a variety of tropical flora.
Shinjuku park is open every day except Mondays, from 9:00 to 16:30 am local time with an entrance fee JPY200 (about Rp20 thousand) for adults and JPY50 (around Rp 5 thousand) for the children.
6. Kokugikan
A visit to a sumo wrestling match in the arena Kokugikan will make you feel really â € ~ langsingâ € ™. Is Kokugikan sumo arena in Tokyo in Japan and you can visit the Kuramae Kokugikan Kuramae residing in the district.
Sumo is one sport where weight is relied upon to defeat the opponent. The popularity of sumo has been rooted since the Edo period. During watching this sport, you'll see the big wrestlers grunting, pounce, tripping, slapping and threatening, but they did not fight to the death.
Ticket prices to watch a sumo performances vary your seating options. For regular seating prices have ranged between USD 3600-USD 8200 (approximately Rp.364 thousand - Rp830 thousand). As for the special areas close to the sumo ring (commonly called masu-seki), prices range between JPY36.800 (around Rp3, 6 million) to JPY45.200 (about Rp.4, 5 million) per box (for 4 guests) .
Sumo is one sport where weight is relied upon to defeat the opponent. The popularity of sumo has been rooted since the Edo period. During watching this sport, you'll see the big wrestlers grunting, pounce, tripping, slapping and threatening, but they did not fight to the death.
Ticket prices to watch a sumo performances vary your seating options. For regular seating prices have ranged between USD 3600-USD 8200 (approximately Rp.364 thousand - Rp830 thousand). As for the special areas close to the sumo ring (commonly called masu-seki), prices range between JPY36.800 (around Rp3, 6 million) to JPY45.200 (about Rp.4, 5 million) per box (for 4 guests) .
7. Museum Edo-Tokyo
Edo-Tokyo Museum is a museum of the history of Tokyo which was founded in 1993. Permanent feature of the exhibition at this museum is a replica of the Nihonbashi bridge, theater Nakazamura, and buildings from the Edo period, Meiji and Showa.
Form typical building of the museum which is located in Ryogoku is following the model of an old warehouse-style kurazukuri. Interpretive center and museum guides will not only increase your knowledge about Japan in the past, but also in the future concerning education, transportation, science, and politics.
Edo-Tokyo Museum is open every day except Mondays, from 9:30 to 17:30 am local time with an entrance fee for adults USD 600 (approximately Rp 60 thousand) and school age children JPY 300 (around Rp30 thousand).
Form typical building of the museum which is located in Ryogoku is following the model of an old warehouse-style kurazukuri. Interpretive center and museum guides will not only increase your knowledge about Japan in the past, but also in the future concerning education, transportation, science, and politics.
Edo-Tokyo Museum is open every day except Mondays, from 9:30 to 17:30 am local time with an entrance fee for adults USD 600 (approximately Rp 60 thousand) and school age children JPY 300 (around Rp30 thousand).
8. Pasar Tsukiji
Seafood and sushi lovers are united in this market. In the largest markets in the world that sells all kinds of fish and marine fish, you can taste the sushi is served on platters running. This dish was first introduced here.
This market handles more than 400 different types of seafood, ranging from tiny sardines to tuna weighing 300 pounds and seaweed caviar is cheap to expensive
This market handles more than 400 different types of seafood, ranging from tiny sardines to tuna weighing 300 pounds and seaweed caviar is cheap to expensive
Markets open the morning (except Sundays, holidays and some Wednesdays) starting at 3:00 local time. If you want to feel the atmosphere of bustling fish market then you should consider to get up early.
9. Museum Lilin di Menara Tokyo
In this Wax Museum you will find the faces that includes Hollywood stars, musicians, conductors and Japanese celebrities. Materials candles are imported from London, the birthplace of a wax museum.
The museum was opened in 1970 and also decorated with wax statues of great figures that adorn the 20th century and played an important role in and outside Japan.
Apart from Wax Museum, Tower Tokyo offers other interesting attractions such as Guinness World Records Museum and the Tokyo skyline view from the top of the tower.
The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 21:00 o'clock local time. Adults are charged admission JPY500 (about Rp50 thousand) while the children JPY350 (about Rp35 thousand).
The museum was opened in 1970 and also decorated with wax statues of great figures that adorn the 20th century and played an important role in and outside Japan.
Apart from Wax Museum, Tower Tokyo offers other interesting attractions such as Guinness World Records Museum and the Tokyo skyline view from the top of the tower.
The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 21:00 o'clock local time. Adults are charged admission JPY500 (about Rp50 thousand) while the children JPY350 (about Rp35 thousand).
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