Ishikawa Sapporo Fukuoka Kyoto About Tokyo http://abouttokyo.jp/ Welcome to Tokyo! Tokyo, one of the world's largest cities, offers you a uniquely eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary attractions. Please enjoy and discover Tokyo and beyond during your stay for the conference, meeting or business travel. Sapporo General Information & Short trip ideas after meetings and events Ishikawa Tokyo Ishikawa Rich Culture and Traditions Kyoto Sapporo Japan’s Big Nature To Kanazawa Station •Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) New Chitose Airport: 1 h 30 min New Chitose Airport Sapporo Station: 37 min (by JR airport rapid train) •Tokyo Station Kanazawa Station: 2 h 30 min Fukuoka (by Kagayaki JR Hokuriku Shinkansen) Short trip ideas P. 8-11 •Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) Komatsu Airport: 1 h Komatsu Airport Kanazawa Station: 40 min (by bus) To Noto Satoyama Airport •Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) Noto Satoyama Airport: 1 h Short trip ideas P. 12-15 Fukuoka Fantastic Local Flavors Tokyo One of the World's Largest Cities Kyoto Tradition Meets Innovation •Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) Fukuoka Airport: 1 h 50 min General Information P. 4-7 •Tokyo Station Kyoto Station: 2 h 20 min Fukuoka Airport Hakata Station: 5 min (by subway) (by Nozomi JR Tokaido Shinkansen) •Tokyo Station Hakata Station: 5 h (by Nozomi JR Tokaido Shinkansen) Short trip ideas P. 16-19 Short trip ideas P. 20-23 02 Beyond Tokyo 03 ■ Transportation A well-developed transportation network allows easy and convenient movement in and around the city, so you can come and go almost anywhere just by trains, subways or buses. Tokyo General Information Average Time to Key Destination from Airports ■ Climate and clothing Getting around Tokyo A network of train lines operated by JR East Japan and the subway lines of Tokyo Metro and Toei link Tokyo stations around Tokyo. Symbols and signage at the stations are multilingual in English, Korean and Chinese. Train timetables are located on the platforms and are very reliable since trains in Tokyo run on time. Spring (March-May) There may be days in March when you need a heavy jacket, but the cold eases considerably in April and by May it can be warm enough for short sleeves during the day. Peak cherry blossom season runs from late March through early April. Summer (June-August) The rainy season lasts from late June through around mid-July, with frequent rain and high humidity. After the rains, July and August usher in a steady stream of midsummer heat with temperatures over 30°C, including especially hot and humid days when the temperature rises above 35°C. Suica and Pasmo cards Taxis Smart cards "Suica" and "Pasmo" can be used on almost all In addition to queuing for a taxi at a taxi stand, you can also Autumn (September-November) rail and bus lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area, and are also flag down an unoccupied taxi on the street by raising your The temperature can rise over 30°C even in September, but both temperature and accepted by a growing number of taxis. "Suica" IC cards are hand. The taxi's rear left-side door will open for you humidity begin to fall gradually. The peak season for viewing fall foliage starts in mid available for purchase at JR stations, while "Pasmo" cards are automatically, so there is no need to open it for yourself. Fares November. It is recommended to bring a heavy jacket when you come to Tokyo in available at subway, private railway stations or bus depots. You are paid at the conclusion of the ride, but some taxis cannot November. can also use these cards for shopping as electronic money at a accept smart cards or credit cards, so be sure to check before constantly increasing number of registered shops. you get in. Winter (December-February) Suica http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/pass/suica.html Taxi fares Constant low temperatures make a jacket and coat indispensable, and it occasionally Pasmo http://www.pasmo.co.jp/en/about/ snows even in the city center. The initial fare of 730 yen covers the first 2 kilometers, beyond which 90 yen is added for each additional 280 meters. Many taxis have adopted a fare system based on time and distance that also adds a 90 yen surcharge for each 1 minute and 45 Average Monthly Temperature and Precipitation seconds traveling at less than 10 kilometers per hour. Japan Meteorological Agency http://www.jma.go.jp/en/yoho/319.html 04 Beyond Tokyo 05 Tokyo General Information ■ Money ■ Cuisine Washoku, or authentic Japanese cuisine, including globally popular sushi and Currency tempura, has been designated by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. There are more than 160,000 restaurants in Tokyo and the most Michelin stars in the world. Japan uses yen (Japanese: 円 , symbol: ¥, code: JPY). Coins come in 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, The exquisite quality and variety of dishes, from washoku to world cuisine, make for and 500-yen denominations while bills come in 1,000; 2,000; 5,000; and 10,000-yen an unforgettable experience. Visitors who try to "act as the locals" can patronize the denominations. Izakaya (local pubs) for Japanese beer and yakitori (grilled chicken on a skewer). http://www.gotokyo.org/en/tourists/restaurant/index_restaurant.html Credit cards International credit cards such as American Express, Visa, Diners Club, and MasterCard can be used at most banks, hotels, inns, and stores. Although not accepted at as many locations as these cards, China UnionPay can also be used. ■ Shopping However, some stores do not accept any credit cards, so it is a good idea to have There are countless opportunities for you to shop for the beautiful and innovative some cash on hand. products including exquisite green teas, traditional sweets, attractive lacquerware, textiles, fashion and state-of-the-art electronic products Japan is famous for. For more Cash advances (ATM) detailed information, please refer to the website: Roughly 26,400 Japan Post Bank ATMs located throughout Japan, as well as 21,000 http://www.gotokyo.org/en/shopping/ Seven Bank ATMs installed in 7-Eleven convenience stores, offer cash advances for credit cards issued overseas. 7-Eleven convenience stores are open 24/7. Logos displayed on or near the ATMs indicate which credit cards can be used. ■ Smoking Smoking is prohibited inside most buildings and stations, except for the designated smoking areas. Non-smoking sign shows where you should not smoke, since some ■ Free Wi-Fi wards also prohibit smoking on the streets by local laws or regulations. From cafés to train stations to airports, an increasing number of locations in Tokyo offer high-speed Internet connection via free Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi logos are displayed where services are available. ■ Japan Connected: Free Wi-Fi http://www.ntt-bp.net/jcfw/en.html Language Wi-Fi hotspot guide Japanese is the official language of Japan, English is widely spoken in Tokyo. Information desks at various facilities are often staffed with people who can speak FREE Wi-Fi & TOKYO http://www.wifi-tokyo.jp/ English. Free Wi-Fi Guide ■ Useful links ■ Electricity JAPAN: The Official Guide Voltage in Japan is 100 V, while frequency varies by location: 50 Hz in eastern Japan Official website of the Japan National Tourism Organization including Tokyo and 60Hz in western Japan. 2-flat-pin type socket is used. http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/ Official Tokyo Travel Guide: Go Tokyo Official tourism website of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government http://www.gotokyo.org/en/ 06 Beyond Tokyo 07 DAY 1 Sapporo Sapporo DAY 2 Otaru Japan’s Big Nature, Sapporo boasts the world’s busiest air access between 1 3 Tokyo and everything else needed for fresh ideas. 2 6 5 Sapporo Itinerary ideas for your trip in Sapporo Downtown For Individual Travelers 4 3 2 Featured among 2013 TripAdvisor's Top 10 Destinations on the rise, its big nature is what makes Sapporo so unique, abound with activities and delicacies to try, not to Tokyo forget its renown beer. 4 1 •Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) New Chitose Airport: 1 h 30 min New Chitose Airport New Chitose Airport Sapporo Station: 37 min (by JR airport rapid train) 10km ©INCREMENT P CORPORATION ■ Suggested itinerary DAY 1 New Chitose Airport Discover Sapporo Hokkaido Shrine Okurayama Sapporo Beer Sapporo Beer Hotel 1 2 （Sapporo Clock Tower, 3 & 4 Ski Jump 5 Garden 6 Garden 37 min Former Hokkaido Government Office Building, Odori Park, Maruyama Park Stadium & & Sapporo Hotel Check-in etc.） Sapporo Beer Museum (Sapporo Downtown) Winter Sports 5 min 10 min Museum 10 min 15 min 5 min © imagenavi © imagenavi © imagenavi © imagenavi DAY 2 Sushi Making Hotel NIKKA WHISKY Otaru Canal 1 Yoichi Distillery 2 in Otaru 3 4 New Chitose 60 min 30 min 70 min Airport © imagenavi 08 Beyond Tokyowalk bus taxi train subway 09 Itinerary ideas for your trip in Sapporo For Groups up to 20 ■ Suggested itinerary DAY 1 New Hokkaido Museum & Discover Sapporo Okurayama Hokkaido Sapporo Beer Hotel 1 Chitose 2 Historical Village of Hokkaido 3 （Sapporo Clock Tower, 4 Ski Jump 5 Shrine & 6 Garden & Former Hokkaido Government Airport Office Building, Odori Park, etc.） Stadium & Maruyama Sapporo Sapporo Winter Park Beer Museum Sports Museum 50 min 30 min 20 min 10 min 20 min 10 min © imagenavi © imagenavi © imagenavi DAY 2 Hotel 1 NIKKA WHISKY Yoichi Distillery 2 Otaru Kihinkan (Old Aoyama Villa) 3 Otaru Canal 4 Jozankei Hot Springs (Accommodation) 80 min 45 min 20 min 60 min © imagenavi © imagenavi DAY 3 Toya Caldera and Usu Volcano DAY 1 1 2 UNESCO Global Geopark 3 4 DAY 2 Jozankei Canoe and New Hot Springs other natural Chitose DAY 3 2 Otaru 90 min 20 min 90 min 1 (Accommodation) activities at Airport 3 lake Toya 6 2 4 5 3 Sapporo 1 4 Downtown Jozankei Other options © imagenavi Moerenuma Park - Glass Pyramid This facility, one of the best known among Sapporo's unique art venues, has drawn attention for Other attractive spots not adopting a snow-based air conditioning system.