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Tokyo Tower
Soaring 333 metres high - 13 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower - this tower offers panoramic
views of the city of Tokyo from its top. Bathed in orange lights in winter, white lights in summer, within this tower also lies a wax museum, as well as the Mysterious Walking Zone and Trick Art Gallery.
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Opening
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Cathedral: Sun - Fri, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat:
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Pricing:
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For the main observation gallery: JPY820 for adults, JPY460 for children. For the special observatory: plus JPY460 and JPY400, respectively.
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Contact:
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+81(0)3 3433 5111 |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: 4-2-8 Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0011 Japan.
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Asakusa Shrine
This infamous shrine was established in 1649 as a testament to the legend of the Hirokuma
brothers, as well as playing host to the Sanja Festival in May.
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Opening
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6.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Pricing:
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Free of charge.
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Contact:
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+81 (0)3 3844 1575 |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 111-0032 Japan. |
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Tokyo National Museum
This museum houses the world's premier collection of Japanese archeology and art.
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Opening
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Tue - Sun: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Pricing:
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JPY400.
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Contact:
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+81 (0)3 3822 1111 |
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More
Info:
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For more information, go to www.tnm.go.jp
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Getting
Here:
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Address: 13-9 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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Tokyo Dome City
A day is never enough to explore the whole of this `city', housing a huge amusement park,
a hotel, a spa, a massive stadium and a variety of restaurants and shops.
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Opening
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Amusement park: Mon - Sat, 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.; Sun & Public Holidays: 9 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.
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Pricing:
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Amusement park (weekdays): adults JPY550, students JPY500 & children JPY450; weekends and public holidays: adults JPY600, students JPY550 & children JPY500.
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Contact:
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+81 3 5800 9999 |
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More
Info:
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For more information, go to www.tokyo-dome.co.jp
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Getting
Here:
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Address: 1-3-61 Koraku Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 112-8562 Japan.
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Shinjuku Gyoen Imperial Park
This beautiful park's landscape is a fusion of Western and Eastern influences, with quaint tea ceremony houses and a greenhouse, and in early spring the park is a magnificent burst of pink cherry blossoms.
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Opening
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Park (Tues - Sun)
9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m; Greenhouse: daily, 11 am - 3.30 pm.
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Pricing:
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JPY200
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Contact:
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+81 (0)3 3350 0151 |
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More
Info:
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Best times to go
are early April (for cherry blossoms) and early November (for chrysanthemums).
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Getting
Here:
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11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0022 Japan.
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