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Practical Travel Guide - 305 WALKS

There are many ways to see Tokyo as it is a huge metropolis first-hand the pulse of one of the world’s most bustling cities. with a population of nearly 12 million where older traditions and Given herein are several recommended walking tours of Tokyo. newer fashions have been interacting harmoniously for four cen- If you wish more detailed information on each of the places of turies. One of the most recommendable ways, however, is to interest, please feel free to contact JNTO’s Tourist Information venture forth into the streets on your own so that you may feel Center.

IMPERIAL PALACE AND KITANOMARU PARK

Imperial Palace and Kitanomaru Park Yasukuni Shrine 靖国神社

Tourist Information

Japan Railways (JR) H British Embassy National Diamond Hotel Theatre Subway Lines 国立劇場 Moats Tayasumon Gate 田安門 ●⑩ 0 200m Hanzomon Gate Chidorigafuchi 半蔵門 ●⑦ Nippon 千鳥が淵 Kitanomaru ●⑨ Budokan Hall Park 日本武道館 ●⑪ 北の丸公園 Kudanshita Sta. Imperial Palace Crafts Gallery 九段下駅 皇居 工芸館

Yurakucho Line 有楽町線 ●⑧ Science Museum Tozai Line 科学技術館 東西線 ●⑫ ●⑥ National Museum of Modern Art Kita-Hanebashimon Gate 東京国立近代美術館 北桔橋門

Imperial Household ●⑬ Sakuradamon Sta. Agency宮内庁 桜田門駅 Takebashi Sta. Metropolitan Sakuradamon Gate Higashi Gyoen 竹橋駅 桜田門 Police Department Nijubashi Bridge 東御苑 Mainichi Newspapers ●③ 二重橋 ●⑤ 毎日新聞社 Hirakawamon Gate Hibiya Line 平川門 日 比谷線 Sannomaru Shozokan ●② 宮内庁三の丸尚蔵館 Hibiya Park Imperial Kikkyomon Gate Palace Plaza Hanzomon Line 日比谷公園 桔梗門 半蔵門線 皇居前広場 N ●④ Otemon Gate 大手門 Toei-Mita Line H Palace Hotel パレスパレスホテルホテル Hibiya Sta. 都営三田線 日比谷駅 Chiyoda Line Otemachi Sta. Otemachi Sta. TIC, JNTO Nijubashi-mae Sta. 千代田線 (1F, Shin-Tokyo Bldg.) 二重橋前駅 大手町駅 H Otemachi Sta. Shin-Marunouchi Marunouchi Bldg. 大手町駅 Yurakucho Sta. 丸ビル Bld. 新丸ビル 有楽町駅 Otemachi Sta. Marunouchi Line Tokyo International Forum Tokyo Sta. Marunouchi Hotel 丸ノ内線 東京国際フォーラム 東京駅 丸ノ内ホテル JR Yurakucho Sta. H 有楽町駅 ●① JR Tokyo Sta. 東京駅

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Like many Tokyoites including marathon lovers, you can enjoy the Imperial Palace’s abundant natural beauty, massive stone walls and quiet moats. You will be easily reminded of ’s earlier feudal times. ① – ⑬ correspond to those on the map above. 15 min. 10 min. 20 min. 10 min. ① Tokyo Sta. (JR or Subway Marunouchi Line) ...... ② Imperial Palace Plaza ...... ③ Nijubashi Bridge ...... ④ Otemon Gate ...... 15 min. 5 min. ⑤ Higashi Gyoen ...... ⑥ Kita-Hanebashimon Gate ...... ⑦ Kitanomaru Park (⑧Science Museum, ⑨ Hall) 15 min. 5 min. 5 min. 30 min. (along the moat 15 min., inside Park 15 min.) ...... Tayasumon Gate ...... Yasukuni Shrine ...... ⑩ Chidorigafuchi ...... 5 min. 5 min. ⑪ Crafts Gallery ...... ⑫ National Museum of Modern Art ...... ⑬ Takebashi Sta. (Subway Tozai Line) PAGE 2 / 10 TOKYO WALKS

④–⑥ Higashi Gyoen（東御苑） , or the East Garden of the holiday. Admission: ¥700. Imperial Palace, a 53-acre classical garden which was once the ⑨ Nippon Budokan Hall （日本武道館）, built in the ancient site of the great donjon of Edo Castle, features some 250,000 Japanese architectural style for the Tokyo Olympics, has been trees including representative prefectural trees, a small muse- used for various sports meets and other events. um, several historical monuments and a small Japanese-style ⑩ Chidorigafuchi（千鳥ヶ淵） is known for the beauty of its garden. Open: 9:00–16:30 (–16:00 Nov.–Feb.), (–17:00 Apr. cherry blossoms in spring, and for its enjoyable boating in the 15–Aug.). Closed: Mon., Fri., Dec. 23, Dec. 28–Jan.3 and the pond. Boat service: Mar. 1–Nov. 30, 9:30–16:00 (minor days of imperial ceremony. Admission: Free. Sannomaru changes depending on the season). Closed: Mon. Rental row Shozokan（宮内庁三の丸尚蔵館） in the Garden display to boat: ¥500 (¥800 during cherry blossom’s season) for 30 min. the general public a portion of the roughly 7,000 pieces of art ⑪ Crafts Gallery, The National Museum of Modern Art, works that were donated by the Emperor in June 1989. Tokyo（東京国立近代美術館 ・工芸館）, displays 20th century For more information: http://www.kunaicho.go. jp/eindex.html paintings, prints, sculptures and other art works. The red- ⑦ Kitanomaru Park（北の丸公園） is an extensive turfed gar- brick building was originally the headquarters of the Imperial den with a path running through it from Kitahanebashi-mon Guard and is today an Important Cultural Property. Gate. On the east side of the path are Nippon Budokan Hall, Open:10:00–17:00. Closed: Mon. and Dec. 28–Jan. I and the Science Museum and National Museum of Modern Art, and days for change of exhibitions. Admission: ¥200. on the west is a cluster of trees growing around a pond. ⑫ Art Museum, The National Museum of Modern Art, ⑧ Science Museum（科学技術館） , a five-story building, houses Tokyo（東京国立近代美術館） , displays art works of the 20th three-dimensional displays of exhibits covering all fields of century. Open: 10:00–17:00 (–20:00 on Fridays). Closed: modern science ranging from space science to agriculture. Mon. and Dec. 28–Jan.1 and the days for change of exhibi- Open: 9:30–16:50 (enter by 16:00). Closed: Wed., (minor tions. Admission: ¥420. changes depending on the season) year-end & New Year’s For more information: http:// www.momat.go.jp/english/

UENO-ONSHI PARK and VICINITY

●① JR Uguisudani Sta. 鴬谷駅 Ueno-Onshi Park and Vicinity

Japan Railways (JR) Tokyo National Museum 東京国立博物館 Keisei Railways National Museum of ●④ Nature and Science Subway Lines Kanei-ji Temple 国立科学 ●⑤ Monorail 寛永寺 博物館 National Museum ●③ of Western Art JR Ueno Sta. ●② 国立西洋美術館 上野駅 Ueno Sta. 0 300m Jomyoin Temple 浄名院 Koen-guchi Exit. 公園口 Atré Ueno Hibiya Line 日比谷線 Tokyo Tokyo Metropolitan アトレ 上 野 Metropolitan Festival Hall Ueno-no-mori Art Museum 東京文化会館 Art Museum 東京都美術館 Marui Dept. Store 上野の森美術館 丸井 Kiyomizu Kannondo Entrance Hall 清水観音堂 ●⑩ Ameyoko St. The University Art Museum, ●⑨ Statue of Tokyo National Univ. of Ueno Zoo Takamori Saigo Fine Arts & Music 上野動物園 西郷隆盛像 Keisei-Ueno Sta. JR Okachimachi Sta. 東京芸術大学付属美術館 Five-story Pagoda 京成上野駅 御徒町駅 ●⑦ 五重塔 ●⑥ The Shitamachi Museum Toshogu Shrine 下町風俗資料館 N Higashien Sta. ●⑧ 東照宮 東園駅 ●⑫ Matsuzakaya Dept. Store ●⑪ 松坂屋 → Toei Oedo Line To Akihabara Shinobazu Pond 都営大江戸線 Ueno-Hirokoji Sta. 不忍池 上野広小路駅 Ueno-Okachimachi Sta. Nishien Sta. 上野御徒町駅 西園駅 Ginza Line 銀座線 Yushima Sta. Chiyoda Line ●⑭ 湯島駅 千代田線

Yushima Tenjin Shrine ① – ⑭ correspond to the below. ●⑬ 湯島天神 This is a stroll into history, culture and natural scenery. 10 min. 5 min. 3 min. ① JR Uguisudani Sta...... ② Jomyoin Temple ③ Kanei-ji Temple ...... ④ Tokyo National Museum ...... 5 min. 2 min. 4 min. ⑤ National Museum of Nature and Science ...... ⑥ Ueno Zoo ...... ⑦ Five-story Pagoda ⑧ Toshogu Shrine ...... 1 min. 5 min. 2 min. ⑨ Kiyomizu Kannondo Hall ...... ⑩ Statue of Takamori Saigo ...... ⑪ Shinobazu Pond ...... 15 min. 5 min. ⑫ Shitamachi Museum ...... ⑬ Yushima Tenjin Shrine ...... ⑭ Yushima Sta. (Subway Chiyoda Line)

② Jomyoin Temple（浄名院） is an old temple noted for its ter.) Admission: Free. 84,000 “Jizo” (Bodhisattva) stone images serenely standing in ③ Kan-eiji Temple (main hall) （寛永寺）, used to be the the quiet compound. Open: 7:00–17:00 daily (–16:30 in win- most important Buddhist center in Edo (old Tokyo) during TOKYO WALKS PAGE 3 / 10

the Tokugawa reign. Besides the main hall which still exists, Shogunate. Its architectural style presents a delightful harmo- there were 36 halls and towers and 36 subsidiary temples on ny of brilliant colors with symmetrical lines and angles. The the vast grounds which now form Ueno-Onshi Park. (⑨ stone-flagged approach to the front gate of the shrine is lined Kiyomizu Kannondo Hall. Open: 9:00–17:00 daily. Admission: on either side with hundreds of tall bronze lanterns, which Free.) and (⑦ the Five-Story Pagoda) are also reminders of its were the gifts of feudal lords. Open: daily 9:00–sunset. former grandeur. Admission: ¥200. ④ Tokyo National Museum （東京国立博物館） is the oldest ⑩ Bronze Statue of Takamori Saigo（西郷隆盛像） , 3.63 m museum in Japan with over 110,000 objects associated high, is the most beloved of Tokyoites. General Saigo (1827– with Japanese and Far Eastern ancient and medieval art. 1877), then a staff officer of the Imperialist forces, saved Edo Open: 9:30–17:00 (–18:00 on Sat., Sun. & national holidays from threatened devastation in the battle of 1868 which led in Apr.–Sep.; –20:00 on Fri. during special exhibition to the fall of the Tokugawa regime. periods in Apr.–Dec.) Closed: Mon. and Dec. 26–Jan. 1. ⑪ Shinobazu Pond（不忍池） , just below the hill on the zoo Admission: ¥600. property, is a sanctuary for ducks and other waterfowl and is For more information: http://www.tnm.go.jp/en noted for its lotus flowers in August. ⑤ National Museum of Nature and Science（国立科学博物 ⑫ The Shitamachi Museum（下町風俗資料館） , here you can 館） is devoted to both universal and Japanese scientific see what the people’s lives were like in “Shitamachi,” a com- achievements and phenomena. Open: 9:00–17:00 (–20:00 on moners’ town, in the early 20th century. Open: 9:30–16:30. Fri). Closed: Mon. and Dec. 28–Jan. 1. Admission: ¥600. Closed: Mon., year-end and New Year’s holiday. Admission: For more information: http:www.kahaku.go.jp/english/ ¥300. ⑥ Ueno Zoo（上野動物園） has the greatest collection of some ⑬ Yushima Tenjin Shrine（湯島天神） , have been founded in 2,600 animals of 464 species from all over the world. It con- the 14th century, is noted for the many plum trees dotting its sists of two parts, Higashi-en and Nishi-en, which are con- grounds. Enshrined here is Michizane Sugawara, a great schol- nected by a 300 m monorail line. Open: 9:30–17:00 (enter by ar of the 9th century. During the spring examination season, 16:00). Closed: Mon. and Dec. 29–Jan. 1. Admission: ¥600. the shrine is thronged by students praying for their success in ⑧ Toshogu Shrine（東照宮） , built in the 17th century, dedi- the entrance examinations. Open: 6:00–20:00 daily. cated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Admission: Free.

THE AREA This walking course enables you to catch a glimpse of the unique to the east of Ueno, with Asakusa Kannon Temple as its focal life-style of the common folk of Tokyo’s “downtown” area point. It formed one of the largest downtown amusement cen- where the “old Edo” still exists and things are steeped in tradi- ters in the city with a large number of movie houses, theaters tion. Asakusa is a district lying on the banks of the and other pleasure facilities, in addition to numerous restaurants.

5 min. 3 min. ① Asakusa Sta. (Subway Ginza or ) ...... ② Kaminarimon Gate and the Nakamise-dori Arcade ...... 2 min. 1 min. 10 min. ③ Demboin Temple ...... ④ Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon Temple) ...... ⑤ Asakusa Shrine ...... ⑥ Hanayashiki 10 min. 10 min...... ⑦ Sengen Shrine ...... ⑧ TOKYO SKYTREE ...... ⑨ TOKYO SKYTREE Sta. ① – ⑨ correspond to those on the map on page 4/10.

④ Sensoji Temple（浅草寺） , or more popularly known as Gate, an entrance to ⑤ Asakusa Shrine（浅草神社） , or Asakusa Kannon Temple, is named after the Kannon or more popularly Sanja-sama (lit. three shrines), built by order Goddess of Mercy to whom the tall main hall is dedicated. of the third Tokugawa Shogun in memory of the three fisher- This temple is said to have been founded in the 7th century men. Sanja Matsuri Festival of the shrine, annually held in May, by three fishermen, who discovered in their nets one day a is very popular. tiny image of Kannon only 5 cm in height. The imposing main ③ Demboin Temple（伝法院） , situated to the west of hall, Sensoji Hondo（浅草寺本堂） , (Open daily 6:00–17:00 Nakamise-dori Arcade, contains Sensoji Temple’s chief (Apr.–Sep.), 6:30–17:00 (Oct.–Mar.), Admission: Free), is abbot’s living quarters. You need a permission to enter. approached by the 9-m-wide, 140-m-long Nakamise-dori ⑥ Hanayashiki（花や しき） is a small amusement park for young Arcade（仲見世通り） , a paved promenade, extending from ② people. Open 10:00–17:00, 18:00, 19:00 or 21:00. Admission: Kaminarimon Gate（雷門） with its huge red lantern and ¥900 for adults. the wooden images of the Thunder and Wind Gods to ⑦ Sengen Shrine（浅間神社） is noted for the Potted Plant Fair Hozomon Gate （宝蔵門） or Treasure-house Gate. The held in late May & late Jun. promenade forms a colorful avenue of small shops and stalls ⑧ TOKYO SKYTREE（東京スカイ ツリー ） is the world’s tallest selling everything from kimono and Japanese wigs to tradition- free-standing broadcasting tower, a new famous Tokyo spot. al candy. With their brightly colored decorations and uniform Open: 8:00–22:00. structure, these shops present a very picturesque sight, espe- For more information: http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/ cially at night. To the right of the Kannondo stands Nitenmon PAGE 4 / 10 TOKYO WALKS

Kappabashi Dogugai-dori Ave. かっぱ橋道具街通り Asakusa Tokyo Higashi Honganji

Temple

かっぱ橋本通りかっぱ橋本通り Kappabashi-hondori 東京東本願寺 Kappabashi-hondori

Ginza Line 銀座線 Asakusa View Hotel Tawaramachi Sta. 浅草ビューホテル 田原町駅 H H Kokusai-dori Hotel Sun Hotel Asakusa Traditional 国際通り Sunroute H Asakusa Crafts Museum 伝統工芸館

Nishisando Arcade 西参道商店街 Asakusa Hisago-dori Asakusa-dori Ave. ●⑥ 浅草通り

Kaminarimon Ave. 浅草ひさ 雷門通り Demboin Hanayashiki ご通り Temple 花やしき 伝法院 ●③ Kaminari 5656 Hall Ryokan Asakusa 雷5656会館 Shigetsu Asakusa Five-Story Sensoji Temple (Kannondo) Culture & information Pagoda Sightseeing ●② ●④浅草寺(観音堂) Center Kaminarimon Nakamise-Dori Arcade Hozomon Gate

information Gate 雷門 仲見世通り 宝蔵門 Asakusa Sta. ●⑤ Asakusa Shrine Sumida River Cruise浅草駅 Matsuya 浅草神社 隅田川水上バス ●① Sengen Shrine ●⑦ Dept. Store 浅間神社 Police Tobu-Asakusa Umamichi-dori Box Sta. Water information 馬道通り Bus Stop 東武浅草駅 水上バス乗り場 Tobu Sightseeing Azumabashi Service Center Bridge 吾妻橋 Asahi Beer Kototoi-dori Asahi Super Dry Hall アサヒビール 言問通り アサヒスーパードライホール Sumida Park 隅田公園 Sumida Ward Office Police Box 墨田区役所 Matsuchiyama Shoden Temple 待乳山聖天 Sumida Park 隅田公園 Kototoibashi Bridge Ushijima Shrine 言問橋 牛嶋神社 Sumida River Honjo Azumabashi Sta. 隅田川 本所吾妻橋本所吾妻橋駅駅

Toei-Asakusa Line

東武線

都営浅草線

Tobu Railways

Kofukuji Temple 弘福寺

Chomeiji Temple TOKYO SKYTRE Sta. 長命寺 ●⑨ とうきょうスカイツリー 駅 Sumida Aquarium すみだ水族館 N

TOKYO SKYTREE ●⑧ 東京スカイツリー

TOKYO Solamachi 東京ソラマチ 0 200m

Tourist Information Oshiage Sta. information 押上押上駅駅 Subway Lines Hanzomon Line Tobu Railways 半蔵門線

Tourist Information in Asakusa Culture & Sightseeing Center: Open daily 10:00–17:00.

Other Places of Interest: Sumida River Cruise (Between Asakusa and Hinode Pier Kappabashi Dogugai-dori Ave.: Street with lots of whole- or Hama Rikyu Garden near JR Hamamatsucho Sta.) sale shops such as kitchenware, food samples made of wax Time required: 40 min. One-way fare: ¥760 to Hinode Pier, and the like. ¥720 to the Garden Departs almost every 40 min. Contact: TOKYO Cruise Ship Co., LTD. 0120-977311 (9:30–17:30) For more information: http://www.suijobus.co.jp/ TOKYO WALKS PAGE 5 / 10

Tokyo’s 3 Big Festivals Kanda Matsuri Festival of Kanda Myojin Shrine: Held on the weekend closest to May 15 (its regular festival day) in every odd-numbered year. Dozens of Mikoshi (portable shrines) are paraded in the neighboring area of the shrine. A gala tea ceremony is also offered. Sanja Matsuri Festival of Asakusa Shrine: Held for 3 days over the 3rd weekend in May. Nearly 100 Mikoshi (portable shrines) parade through the streets of the Asakusa District. Many other traditional entertainments are also performed. Sanno Festival of Hie Shrine: Mid-Jun. in even-numbered years. This festival features a procession of Mikoshi (portable shrines) through the busy streets around the Akasaka District.

Antique & Flea Markets In Tokyo At Nogi Shrine Hours: 2nd Sun. of each month except Nov., from dawn to dusk. Access: 1-min. walk from Nogizaka Sta. on Subway Chiyoda Line. At Gokokuji Temple Hours: 2nd Sat. of each month, 7:00–16:00. Access: 1-min. walk from Gokokuji Sta. on Subway Yurakucho Line. At Arai Yakushi Temple Hours: Antique Markets: 1st Sun. of Feb. – Dec. dawn to dusk. (Temple festival or En-nichi: 8th, 18th, 28th day of each month, from around 10:00 to dusk). Access: 5-min. walk from Araiyakushi-mae Sta. on Seibu- Line or 15 min. walk from JR Nakano Sta. At Hanazono Shrine Hours: Every Sun., from dawn to dusk. Access: 5-min. walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Sta. on Subway Marunouchi, Fukutoshin, or . At Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine Hours: 1st Sun. (except Jan.), 2nd Sun. and 4th Sun. (except the date 28) of each month, from dawn to dusk. Access: 3-min. walk from Monzen-Nakacho Sta. or Kiba Sta. on Subway Tozai Line. Oedo Antiques Fair (One of the largest open-air markets in Japan) Hours: Every 1st & 3rd Sun. of each month, 9:00–16:00 Access: Tokyo International Forum, 1-min. walk from Yurakucho Sta. on JR or Subway Yurakucho Line. Tel: 03-6407-6011 (available on the date of the fair and the evening before)/03-5444-2157 (executive committee) URL: http://antique-market.jp/eng/index.shtml Oedo Antiques Fair at Yoyogi (Antiques, arts and crafts) Hours: Every 2nd or 4th Wed. of each month, 9:00–16:00 Access: Yoyogi Park, 5-minutes walk from Harajuku Sta. on JR Yamanote Line or Yoyogi Koen Sta. on Subway Chiyoda Line. Meiji Park Super Jumbo Flea Market Hours: Please check the homepage. (http://www.otakara.net/) Access: 7-min. walk from JR Sendagaya Sta. or 6-min. walk from Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Sta. on Subway Oedo Line.

SHIBA & ROPPONGI AREA

U.S.A. Embassy Okura アメリカ大使館 Namboku南北線 Line Shukokan Museum Nogizaka Sta. 乃木坂駅 ANA Hotel 大倉集古館 Hotel Okura Ark Hills ホテルオークラ Tokyo Midtown アークヒルズ Hotel Okura Bekkan National Art Suntry Museum ホテルオークラ別館 Center, Tokyo ●④ of Art Reinanzaka Church Atago Shrine ●③ 国立 サントリー美術館 霊南坂教会 愛宕神社 新美術館 Roppongi-dori 六本木通り Atagoyama Roppongi Prince Hotel Sakurada-dori Tokyu Inn 桜田通り Roi 六本木 プリンスホテル 愛宕山東急イン Building Hibiya-dori ロアビル Roppongi 1-chome Sta. 日比谷通り ●① 六本木一丁目駅 Roppongi Sta. Gaien Higashi-dori 六本木駅 外苑東通り Kamiyacho Sta. ●④ 神谷町駅 Onarimon ●① Sta. Subway Hibiya Line 御成門駅 日比谷線 St. Alban’s Church 聖オルバン教会 ●②

Toei-Oedo Line Roppongi Hills 都営大江戸線 Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo Prince Hotel To 六本木ヒルズ ハードロックカフェ Russian 東京プリンスホテル Azabu- Embassy N juban ロシア大使館 至 ●③ Subway Toei-Mita Line 都営三田線 麻布十番 Tokyo Tower 0 400m 東京タワー Shiba & Roppongi Area Zojoji Temple Subway Toei-Oedo Line 増上寺 ●② 都営大江戸線 PAGE 6 / 10 TOKYO WALKS

Here you will see the modern, lively side of Tokyo as well as its traditional, quiet side. 5 min. 5 min. 7 min. ① Onarimon Sta. (Subway ) ...... ② Zojoji Temple ...... ③ Tokyo Tower ...... ④ Kamiyacho Sta. (Subway Hibiya Line)

0–4 min. 8 min. 5 min. ① Roppongi Sta. (Subway Hibiya Line, Toei Oedo Line) ...... ② Roppongi Hills ...... ③ National Art Center, Tokyo ...... 3 min. ④ Tokyo Mid Town ...... ⑤ Roppongi Sta. or Nogizaka Sta. (Subway Chiyoda Line)

Shiba area : Roppongi area : ② Zojoji Temple（増上寺） was formerly the family temple of ① Roppongi（六本木） , centered in the Roppongi intersection, the Tokugawas. The red-lacquered two-story Main Gate built is a town catering especially to the young and adventurous. in 1605, is included among the nation’s “Important Cultural Snack shops and bars are open into the wee hours, drawing Properties.” Open: Daily 6:00–17:00. Admission: Free. many night owls. For more information: http://www.zojoji.or.jp/en/index.html ② Roppongi Hills（六本木ヒルズ） , Roppongi Hills provides a ③ Tokyo Tower（東京タワー） , a 333-m-high independent steel big scale of entertainments of art, food, fashion, cinemas, etc. tower, is both a telecasting and an entertainment center, Since it has a welcoming atmosphere for any nationality, many housing various exhibition halls, shops and restaurants. A people get together from various countries. Enjoy splendid grand view of the entire city of Tokyo and can be 360-degree views from Tokyo City View, an observation deck obtained from the observation platforms. Open: Daily 9:00– located on the 52nd floor of the Mori Tower. Not high 22:00. Admission: ¥820 to the 150-m-high Main Observatory; enough? Visit the Sky Deck, on the roof of the tower. The an additional ¥600 to the 250-m-high Special Observatory. spectacular open-air panorama will take your breath away. On the 1st floor is an aquarium (¥1,000), and on the 3rd floor For more information: http://www.roppongihills.com/en/ is a wax museum (¥500). ③ The National Art Center, Tokyo（国立新美術館） , has For more information: http://www.tokyotower.co.jp/english/ the largest total exhibition space in Japan. Contains a unique Other places of interest : museum shop where you can find souvenirs from Tokyo. • Atago Shrine（愛宕神社） , originally founded in 1603 and Open: 10:00–18:00 (–20:00 on Fri.). Closed: On Tuesdays, rebuilt in 1958, will surprise you due to its steep stair climb the last few days of December, and the first few days of up Atago Hill which will leave you breathless. Open: Hours January. Admission: Determined for each exhibition. changes by seasons. Admission: Free. For more information: http://www.nact.jp/english/index.html • Okura Shukokan Museum（大倉集古館） , located next to ④ Tokyo Midtown（東京ミ ッドタウン） , is a composite urban dis- the Hotel Okura, has a collection of fine arts and crafts of trict with stores, restaurants, offices, hotels and museum, also early Japan and other Asian countries. Open: 10:00–16:30 comprises rich greenery in its park and garden. For more (enter by 16:00), Closed: Mon., year-end & New Year’s holi- information: http://www.tokyo-midtown.com/en/index.html day. Admission: ¥800 (for the regular exhibition)

FROM ’S KOEN-DORI TO MEIJI SHRINE AREA

From Shibuya’s Koen-dori to Meiji Shrine

JR Yamanote Line Subway Line Meiji Shrine Meijijingu Inner Garden Treasure House Inokashira Line 明治神宮宝物殿 ●⑤ Meijijingu Shrine 明治神宮 Iris Garden

to Yoyogi, Shinjuku ●④ Yoyogi Park ●② 代々木公園 NHK Broadcast Center Studio Park NHK Hall JR Harajuku Station NHK NHK放送センター ホール 原宿駅 ●③ ●⑩ Togo Shrine Yoyogi 東郷神社 Sports Center Tokyu Honten 国立代々木競技場 ●⑥ Takeshita-dori S Dept. Store ShibuyaShibuya C.C.Lemon Public Hall Hall 竹下通り 東急本店 渋谷C.C.Lemonホール渋谷公会堂 Meiji-Jingumae Station Ota Memorial Museum of Art Tobu Hotel Tobacco and 明治神宮前駅 ●⑨ Bunkamura Salt Museum 太田記念美術館 Parco II たばこと塩の博物館 Parco Meiji-dori 109 Koen-dori 公園通り 明治通り N Mark City マークシティ Statue of Hachiko

ハチ公 Omotesando Street Omotesando

●① Street Omotesando Subway Chiyoda Line Chiyoda Subway JR Seibu Line Chiyoda Subway ●⑦ 0 400m 渋谷駅 Dept. Store ●⑧ Nezu Museum 根津美術館 ↓ ① – ⑩ correspond to those below and on top of page 7/10. TOKYO WALKS PAGE 7 / 10

From Shibuya’s Koen-dori to Meiji Shrine Shibuya and Harajuku combine to form one of Tokyo’s most fashionable districts, teeming with boutiques and restaurants, and favored by younger Tokyoites. 12 min. 15 min. 30 min. ① JR Shibuya Sta...... ② NHK Broadcast Center ...... ③ Yoyogi Sports Center ...... ④ Yoyogi Park ...... 35 min. 5 min. 10 min. 10 min. ⑤ Meiji Shrine ...... ⑥ Takeshita-dori ...... ⑦ Omotesando ...... ⑧ Nezu Museum ...... 5 min. ⑨ Ota Memorial Museum of Art ...... ⑩ JR Harajuku Sta.

② NHK Broadcast Center（NHK放送センター） , a 23-story ⑥ Takeshita-dori（竹下通り） , energetic street lined with many building, is complete with modern programming production boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. “New teenage fash- facilities, including a computer center, a news center and a ions” originate here and always attract a great many young satellite transmission control center. Studio Park on the 3rd boys and girls, who can be seen walking along this street eat- and 4th floors is open to the public, 10:00–18:00 (enter by ing ice cream or crepes in the typical “Harajuku” style. 17:30), Closed: 3rd Mon. of each month and Dec. 31. ⑦ Omotesando（表参道） is a major avenue that runs for Admission: ¥200. almost 1 km between JR Harajuku Sta. and Omotesando Sta. ③ Yoyogi Sports Center（国立代々木競技場） , adjacent to the on the subway. This broad, tree-lined thoroughfare is lined park, was one of the three major staging arenas for the with stores displaying the newest fashion trends, including Olympic Games. Here are two huge ultra-modern structures, many luxury brands. Other popular destinations include Kiddy the National Indoor Stadium that can accommodate 15,000 Land, the Oriental Bazaar and the Omotesando Hills com- spectators for swimming and diving events, and its Annex plex, which includes a shopping mall and residences. A great housing a basketball court with a seating capacity of 4,000. way to enjoy the avenue is to stroll its maze of narrow back ④ Yoyogi Park（代々木公園） , the former site of Tokyo streets, home to one-of-a-kind shops, beauty salons and Olympic Village, is a quiet thickly-wooded park with a wild upscale cafes that lure throngs of fashion-conscious people. bird sanctuary, a children’s playground and a cycling course. ⑧ Nezu Museum（根津美術館） , designed by Kengo KUMA, ⑤ Meijijingu Shrine（明治神宮） , standing in an extensive thick- has an excellent collection of Japanese & Oriental arts. 10 ly-wooded parkland, is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his min. walk from Omotesando subway station. Open: 10:00– consort. The sanctuary is a particularly fine example of Shinto 17:00 (Latest entry 16:30). Closed: Mon., year-end and New architecture. Open daily from dawn to sunset. Admission: Year’s holiday. Admission: ¥1,000. ¥1,200 for special exhibi- Free. The Treasure exhibition behind the shrine contains tion. objects associated with the Emperor. Open: 9:00–16:00. ⑨ Ota Memorial Museum of Art（太田記念美術館） exhibits Please enter 30 min before the closing time. Admission: ¥500. the collection by Mr. Seizo Ota of woodblock prints. Open: For more information: http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/ 10:30–17:30 (enter by 17:00). Closed: Mon., Dec.21–Jan.2. index.html Admission: ¥700 or more. For more information: http://www. ukiyoe-ota-muse.jp/index-E.html

To save time and money, use one of the following five passes. JR One-Day Train Pass in Tokyo “Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass”(Tokunai Free Pass 都区内パス) This pass is valid for unlimited travel for one day on all JR rail lines running within the city’s 23 wards. Price: ¥730 for adults, ¥360 for children (6–11 years old). Common One-day Ticket Metro and Toei Subway (東京メトロ・都営地下鉄共通一日乗車券) This pass is valid for unlimited travel for one day on all and Toei subway lines. Price: ¥1,000 for adults, ¥500 for children (6–11 years old). Tokyo Metro Subways One-Day Open Ticket (Ichinichi Josha Ken 東京メトロ一日乗車券) The pass is valid for unlimited travel for one day on all Tokyo Metro subway lines. Price: ¥710 for adults, ¥360 for children (6–11 years old). JR Train, Subway & Bus One-Day Pass (Tokyo Free Kippu 東京フリーきっぷ ) Valid for unlimited travel for one day on all of Tokyo’s JR trains (within 23 wards), all subways, streetcars and city buses. Price: ¥1,580 for adults, ¥790 for children (6–11 years old). One-day Economy Pass (Toei-Marugoto-Kippu 都営まるごときっぷ ) This pass is valid for one day of unlimited travel on Streetcars, Toei Buses, Toei Subway Lines, and the Nippori-Toneri Liner. Price: ¥700 for adults, ¥350 for children PASMO (IC card / smart card with public transit and e-money functions パスモ) This IC card can be used to ride almost any mode of public transportation in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including JR railways, subways and buses. It also stores electronic money and can be used for payment at stores accepting PASMO. You can buy and recharge the value of cards at many transit facilities, including subway and railway stations. For more information: http://www.pasmo.co.jp/en/index.html JR (IC card / smart card with public transit and e-money functions スイカ) This IC card can be used to ride almost any mode of public transportation in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including JR railways, subways and buses. It also stores electronic money and can be used for payment at stores accepting SUICA. You can buy and recharge the value of cards at many transit facilities, including subway and railway stations. For more information: http://www.jreast.co.jp/suica/index.html PAGE 8 / 10 TOKYO WALKS

THE SHINJUKU AREA

Shinjuku is a fast developing shopping and amusement quarter, eating and drinking. West Shinjuku, on the other hand, is excep- and is one of Tokyo’s largest commuter terminals. There are tional for strolling along wide boulevards and Tokyo-viewing from three Shinjukus; South, East and West. Bustling South & East the tops of the soaring skyscrapers. Shinjuku is a heaven for shopping, people-watching, movie-going, ① ‒ ⑨ correspond to those on the map on page 8/10. 1 min. 15 min. ① Shinjuku-Gyoenmae Sta. (Subway Marunouchi Line) ...... ② Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden ...... ③ Hanazono Shrine 10 min. 20 min. 20 min. 20 min...... ④ Shinjuku Promenade Park ...... ⑤ Kabukicho ...... ⑥ Subnade ...... ⑦, ⑧ Shinjuku’s Skyscraper 40 min...... ⑨ Shinjuku South Entrance

Seibu-Shinjuku Line 西武新宿線

Tourist Information information Shinjuku JR Yamanote Line Shinjuku-toho-kaikan Hanazono Subway Lines 新宿東宝会館 Shrine Meiji-dori Seibu-Shinjuku Sta. 明治通り Other Lines 花園神社 西武新宿駅 Tokyu Milano Promenade パークシティ 東急ミラノ ●③ ●④ Park 伊勢丹 Yasukuni-dori 靖国通り Shinjuku Prince Hotel H ●⑤ Marui Men 新宿プリンスホテル Kabukicho マルイメン Subway都営新宿線 Toei-Shinjuku Line N PePe 歌舞伎町 Isetan ●⑥ Dept. Store 柏木公園 Subnade 伊勢丹 (underground Suehirotei Taisoji Temple Subway Shinjuku- Marunouchi Line 常円寺墓地 Alta shopping) Shinjuku-San- 太宗寺 Gyoenmae chome Sta. Sta. 丸ノ内線 常円寺 Sakuraya Shinjuku-Sanchome Sta. 新宿御苑前駅 常泉院 Odakyu Halc ●① / Bic Camera Yodobashi Camera Marui Dept. Store 小田急ハルク Sompo Japan Bldg. C Lumine Est Shinjuku L Tower B Odakyu Dept. Store 新宿御苑トンネル Nomura Bldg. 甲州街道

Shinjuku Island Tower Meiji Yasuda Seimei Bldg. information Koshu-kaido Tokyo Medical College Hosp. 明治安田生命ビル Shinjuku Sta. Shinjuku Shinjuku Sta. ●② Shinjuku Mitsui Bldg. Center Bldg. Keio Dept. Store A 20 Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Tokyo Hilton New South Exit Shinjuku Highway Myload 新宿御苑 H Bus Terminal ●⑨ ●⑦ Lumine 1 Shinjuku Green Shinjuku Sumitomo Bldg. Yodobashi Camera Tower Bldg. ヨドバシカメラ Odakyu Railways Takashimaya Times Square Shinjuku 小田急線 高島屋タイムズスクエア Daiichiseimei Bldg. Sakuraya H さくらや Tokyu Hands Keio Plaza Hotel JR East Bldg. 東急ハンズ Hyatt Regency H Tocho-mae都庁前駅Tokyo Sta. Metropolitan Assembly Odakyu ●⑧ Keio New Line Southern Tower Subway 京王新線 Meins Tower Oedo Line Tokyo Metropolitan KDDI Bldg. Government Bldg. JR Yoyogi Sta. Shinjuku NS Bldg. Keio Railways 代々木駅 Shinjuku Central Park 京王線 新宿中央公園 0 300m A South Exit H B West Exit Shinjuku Washington Hotel C East Exit

② Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden（新宿御苑） , formerly game centers and movie houses. the property of the Imperial Family, is now one of Tokyo’s ⑥ Subnade（サブナー ド）, extending for four blocks, is an under- largest and most popular parks for strolling or admiring the ground fashionable street abounding with shops of all kinds. flowering shrubs and foliage. Highlights of the year are the ⑦ Shinjuku’s Skyscraper（高層ビル街） is a cluster of ultra- cherry blossoms in Apr. and the maple leaves in Autumn. modern high-rise buildings from 25 to 55 stories in height. Open: 9:00–16:30 (enter by 16:00). Closed: Mon. and Dec. Some are modern hotels and others are office buildings the 29– Jan. 3 Admission: ¥200. upper floors of which contain a number of restaurants featur- http://www.env.go.jp/garden/shinjukugyoen/english/index.html ing superb views. One of these is the ⑧ Tokyo ③ Hanazono Shrine（花園神社） , revered by Tokugawa, is Metropolitan Government Bldg.（東京都庁） : Its observa- noted for its grand “Tori-no-Ichi” Fair held on the “Cock tory on the 45th floor (202 m.) is open to the public. [North Day” (lunar calendar) of Nov. at which lucky bamboo rakes observatory] Open: 9:30–23:00 (enter by 22:30), Closed: 2nd decorated with trinkets are sold. Admission: Free. and 4th Mondays, Dec. 29–31 and Jan. 2–3. [South observato- ④ Shinjuku Promenade Park（新宿遊歩道公園四季の路） , a ry] Open: 9:30–17:30 (enter by 17:00), Closed: 1st and 3rd roadside promenade park, is a marble-flagged pavement lined Tuesdays, Dec. 29–31 and Jan. 2–3. Admission: Free. Tel: on both sides with numerous trees and forms an “oasis” in 03-5320-7890 the midst of this bustling area. For more information: http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/ENGLISH/ ⑤ Kabukicho（歌舞伎町） , is an amusement district for the TMG/observat.htm young and adventurous, packed with many eateries, bars, TOKYO WALKS PAGE 9 / 10

⑨ The Shinjuku Sta. South Exit Area（新宿駅南口エリア） : The promenade is lined with fashionable shops and restau- Takashimaya Times Square is right in front of the New South rants. During the winter holiday season, both sides are deco- Exit of . The Shinjuku Southern Terrace is rated with beautiful Christmas lights. located on the opposite side of Takashimaya Times Square.

RINKAI-FUKUTOSHIN

3 min. 15 min. 10 min. ① Kokusai-tenjijo-seimon Sta...... ② ...... ③ Palette Town & ④ Mega Web ...... 5 min. 5 min. ⑤ Tokyo Port Museum ...... ⑥ National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation ...... ⑦ Museum of Maritime Science 15 min. 3 min. 5 min. 20 min...... ⑧ Fuji Television ...... ⑨ Diver City Tokyo Plaza ...... ⑩ -kaihin Park ...... ⑪ Rainbow Bridge

← ●⑪ Entrance to Rainbow Bridge the Rainbow Bridge レインボーブリッジ ← foot path 0 To Shimbashi Sta. 500m 至 新橋駅 M e t ro 第三台場史蹟公園 p o l Daisan-daiba it N a n

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Tokyo Aqua City Decks Tokyo ホテル日航東京 Odaiba Beach Odaiba-kaihin Park Nozomi お台場海浜公園 Bridge ●⑩ のぞみ橋 Ariake Colosseum 有明コロシアム 潮風公園 Daiba Sta. 台場駅 H Ariake Tennis-no-mori Park 有明テニスの森公園 Odaiba-kaihin-koen Sta. ●⑧ お台場海浜公園駅 Grand Pacific Fuji Television H Le Daiba フジテレビ 本社ビル 東京港 Expressway Wangan Line 首都高速湾岸線 Kokusai Tenjijo Sta. Tokyo Teleport Sta. 国際展示場駅 東京テレポート駅 Tokyo Water Science Museum Panasonic Center 東京都水の科学館 Venus Fort パナソニックセンター東 京 Diver City Tokyo Plaza ●⑨ Tokyo Leisure Land Ariake Sta. ダイバーシティ東 京プラザ 有明駅 Museum of Maritime Center Promenade Science ●④ Mega Web 船の科学館 副都心広場 Yumeno-ohashi (Bridge) H Funeno- 夢の大橋 TFT

West Promenade Tokyo Bay Ariake

Kagakukan Sta. Palette Town Eeast Promenade ●⑦ ●③ あけみ 橋 Washington Hotel 船の科学館駅 Line ゆりかもめ Aomi Sta. Kokusai-tenjijo-seimon Sta. 青海駅 国際展示場正門駅 Water Bus ●① Water Bus

National Museum of Emerging Water Bus ●② Science and Innovation ●② 日本科学未来館 ●⑥ Aomi Chuo-futo Park

Tokyo Port Museum Tokyo Big Sight 東京みなと館 東京ビッグサイト ●⑤

Oedo-Onsen Telecom Center Sta. Monogatari テレコムセンター駅 Ferry Futo Park ●⑫ Telecom Center Bldg. 大江戸温泉物語

② Tokyo Big Sight（東京ビッ グサイト） is an exhibition hall with floor of Aomi Frontier Bldg. exhibits panels, scale models, unique impressive design. A variety of events take place, from reflections showing the connection between Tokyo Port and business exhibitions to rock concerts. There are also restau- Rinkai-fukutoshin. Open: 9:30–17:00. Closed: Mon. Dec. rants and an observatory. The opening hours may change 28–Jan. 4. Admission: ¥200. depending on the event. ⑥ National Museum of Emerging Science and ③ Palette Town（パレッ トタウン ） is a complex of leisure facili- Innovation（日本科学未来館） , nicknamed “MeSci” opened in ties. Venus Fort offers 160 of shops and restaurants in the July 2001. Here, visitors can experience the latest develop- classical Italian atmosphere. Mega Web is a showcase ranging ments in science and technology by hands-on exhibits, partici- from vintage cars to racing cars presented by TOYOTA. pating in various events, and meeting scientists and ④ Mega Web（メ ガウェブ） is an automotive theme park located technicians. Open: 10:00–17:00 (enter by 16:30). Closed: Tue. in the Palette Town complex. It was created by prominent (except school holiday seasons), Dec. 28–Jan. 1. Admission: Japanese automaker Toyota. Attractions include the Toyota ¥600 (19 years old and over), ¥200 (up to 18 years old). City Showcase, where many models of Toyota vehicles can be For more information: http://www.miraikan.jst.go. jp/en/ seen. You can select a car and test-drive it in 1.3 km driving ⑦ Museum of Maritime Science（船の科学館） has stopped course. Reservation is required in advance. Tel: (0800)0800- exhibition in part for renewal preparation. Open: 10:00– 489 (11:00–18:00 Japanese only). Charges: ¥300 or more 17:00. Closed: Mon., Dec. 28–Jan. 3. Admission: Free. (depending on attractions). Open: 11:00–20:00 or 21:00. For more information: http://funenokagakukan.or.jp/index.html For more information: http://www.megaweb.gr.jp/English/ ⑧ Fuji Television（フジテレビ） , dominating the Odaiba skyline, ⑤ Tokyo Port Museum（東京みなと館） , located on the 20th features its unique architecture designed by Kenzo Tange. PAGE 10 / 10 TOKYO WALKS

Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo from the obser- ⑪ Rainbow Bridge（レイ ンボーブリッジ） is regarded as the vatory and get a behind the scenes look at the making of TV entrance to Tokyo Bay Area. It can be crossed using the programs on the fifth floor promenade. Open: 10:00–18:00. Yurikamome Line, by cars or on foot. The best view point is Closed: Mon. Admission for the observation deck: ¥500 (tick- from Odaiba-kaihin Park. ets on sale until 17:00) ⑫ Oedo-Onsen Monogatari（大江戸温泉物語） , opened in For more information: http://www.fujitv.co.jp/index. html 2003 as first and only hot spring theme park, has inside and ⑨ Diver City Tokyo Plaza（ダイバーシティ東京プラザ） offers open-air baths and a foot bath in a Japanese garden. Open: shopping, entertainment and the largest food court in the 11:00–9:00 of next morning. Entrance Fees: Adults (12 years area. The Plaza is distinguished by the life-sized 18 meter-high old and over) ¥1,980, Children (4–11 years old) ¥900. (After Gundam statue guarding the entrance. It forms part of the 18:00: Adults ¥1,480, Children ¥900. If you stay after 2:00 first permanent Gundam entertainment facility in the world. a.m., additional ¥1,700 is charged.) Open: 10:00–21:00 (Food Court –22:00, Restaurants 11:00– 23:00) Note: Museums, gardens and many other facilities are closed during ⑩ Odaiba-kaihin Park（お台場海浜公園） is especially popular the New Year’s holiday and generally, if their weekly closing in Odaiba area. It is very pleasant to take a walk with fine day is a national holiday, they are closed the following day views of Rainbow Bridge. The beach provides a nice bathing instead. Admission is usually 30min. before closing. place in Summer but swimming is prohibited.

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