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The Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー) is a television broadcasting tower and landmark of Tokyo. It is the centerpiece of the Tokyo Skytree Town in the Sumida City Ward, not far away from Asakusa. With a height of 634 meters (634 can be read as "Musashi", a historic name of the Tokyo Region), it is the tallest structure in Japan and the second tallest in the world at the time of its completion. A large shopping complex with the aquarium is located at its base.
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Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageThe Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー) is a television broadcasting tower and landmark of Tokyo. It is the centerpiece of the Tokyo Skytree Town in the Sumida City Ward, not far away from Asakusa. With a height of 634 meters (634 can be read as "Musashi", a historic name of the Tokyo Region), it is the tallest structure in Japan and the second tallest in the world at the time of its completion. A large shopping complex with the aquarium is located at its base.
Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples.
The legend says that in the year 628, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida River, and even though they put the statue back into the river, it always returned to them. Consequently, Sensoji was built nearby for the goddess of Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo's oldest temple.
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Senso-ji
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaSensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples.
The legend says that in the year 628, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida River, and even though they put the statue back into the river, it always returned to them. Consequently, Sensoji was built nearby for the goddess of Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo's oldest temple.
The Ghibli Museum (三鷹の森ジブリ美術館, Mitaka no Mori Ghibli Bijutsukan) is the animation and art museum of Miyazaki Hayao's Studio Ghibli, one of Japan's most famous animation studios. They have produced many feature-length films with worldwide distribution such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.
Located in Mitaka, just outside of central Tokyo, the museum is a must-see for fans of the films. The museum itself is whimsically designed in the distinct style of the studio's films, and many of their famous characters are there, including a life-sized robot from "Castle in the Sky" in the rooftop garden.
The first floor of the museum exhibits the history and techniques of animation and has as a small theater which shows short movies by Studio Ghibli that are exclusive to the museum. The second floor houses special temporary exhibitions. The museum also has a cafe, children's play area, a rooftop garden, and a gift shop.
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三鷹の森ジブリ美術館
1-chōme-1-83 ShimorenjakuThe Ghibli Museum (三鷹の森ジブリ美術館, Mitaka no Mori Ghibli Bijutsukan) is the animation and art museum of Miyazaki Hayao's Studio Ghibli, one of Japan's most famous animation studios. They have produced many feature-length films with worldwide distribution such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.
Located in Mitaka, just outside of central Tokyo, the museum is a must-see for fans of the films. The museum itself is whimsically designed in the distinct style of the studio's films, and many of their famous characters are there, including a life-sized robot from "Castle in the Sky" in the rooftop garden.
The first floor of the museum exhibits the history and techniques of animation and has as a small theater which shows short movies by Studio Ghibli that are exclusive to the museum. The second floor houses special temporary exhibitions. The museum also has a cafe, children's play area, a rooftop garden, and a gift shop.
The Tobacco and Salt Museum is in Sumida-Ku not far from Kinshicho to the south-east and the Tokyo Skytree to the north. (It moved from its previous location not far from Shibuya Station to its new site in April 2015.)
The Tobacco and Salt Museum is a modern, high-tech facility that looks at the various uses of tobacco and salt throughout history, both of which were government monopolies in Japan until recently.
Open 10 am to 6 pm (last admission: 5:30 pm). Closed Monday.
Admission is 100 yen for adults, 50 yen for students.
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Tabak- en Zoutmuseum
1-chōme-16-3 YokokawaThe Tobacco and Salt Museum is in Sumida-Ku not far from Kinshicho to the south-east and the Tokyo Skytree to the north. (It moved from its previous location not far from Shibuya Station to its new site in April 2015.)
The Tobacco and Salt Museum is a modern, high-tech facility that looks at the various uses of tobacco and salt throughout history, both of which were government monopolies in Japan until recently.
Open 10 am to 6 pm (last admission: 5:30 pm). Closed Monday.
Admission is 100 yen for adults, 50 yen for students.
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Conveniently located in front of JR Kinshicho Station, Arcakit Kinshicho is a one-stop shopping destination for shopping and personal errands with a grocery store, which is convenient for daily use, and major retailers for fashion and general merchandise.
On 6 or 7 floors you are presented with quality products ranging from the basics to sophistication, even a super large Daiso seems to have more and better quality products. Down in the basement, the supermarket has such a wide array of prepared ( ready-to-eat ) food that you will quickly fill your shopping basket.
Opening time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Arcakit Kinshicho
2-chōme-2-1 KinshiConveniently located in front of JR Kinshicho Station, Arcakit Kinshicho is a one-stop shopping destination for shopping and personal errands with a grocery store, which is convenient for daily use, and major retailers for fashion and general merchandise.
On 6 or 7 floors you are presented with quality products ranging from the basics to sophistication, even a super large Daiso seems to have more and better quality products. Down in the basement, the supermarket has such a wide array of prepared ( ready-to-eat ) food that you will quickly fill your shopping basket.
Opening time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Opened in spring 2017, Ginza Six is the Ginza district's largest shopping complex. Besides many floors of cosmetics and fashion, the complex offers interesting floors devoted to foods and interior design, a large Tsutaya bookshop specializing in art publications, a pleasant rooftop garden and a Noh theater in its basement.
Opening hours: Daily 10:30 to 20:30 (restaurants 11:00 to 23:30)
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Ginza Six
6-chōme-10-1 GinzaOpened in spring 2017, Ginza Six is the Ginza district's largest shopping complex. Besides many floors of cosmetics and fashion, the complex offers interesting floors devoted to foods and interior design, a large Tsutaya bookshop specializing in art publications, a pleasant rooftop garden and a Noh theater in its basement.
Opening hours: Daily 10:30 to 20:30 (restaurants 11:00 to 23:30)
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The Asahi Beer Hall (a.k.a. Super Dry Hall, or Flamme d'Or) is one of the buildings of the Asahi Breweries headquarters located on the east bank of the Sumida River in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It was designed by French designer Philippe Starck and was completed in 1989. It is considered one of Tokyo's most recognizable modern structures.[1]
The shape of the building is that of a beer glass, designed to complement the neighboring golden beer mug-shaped building housing the Asahi Breweries offices.
The building is a 3 minute-walk from Asakusa Station, on the opposite side of the Sumida River.
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Asahi Beer Headquarter Building
1-chōme-23-1 AzumabashiThe Asahi Beer Hall (a.k.a. Super Dry Hall, or Flamme d'Or) is one of the buildings of the Asahi Breweries headquarters located on the east bank of the Sumida River in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It was designed by French designer Philippe Starck and was completed in 1989. It is considered one of Tokyo's most recognizable modern structures.[1]
The shape of the building is that of a beer glass, designed to complement the neighboring golden beer mug-shaped building housing the Asahi Breweries offices.
The building is a 3 minute-walk from Asakusa Station, on the opposite side of the Sumida River.
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Use Google Maps and HyperDia to plan your trip
To navigate within Tokyo city, Google Maps is super useful. It displays the best route with price and travel time.
HyperDia is another great tool you can use, especially for train travel. It displays detailed timetable and compares routes and prices. Besides the web-based version, it also has an app for iOS and Android.
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Enjoy the incredible wonder of Japanese electronic toilets
The very first thing you’ll notice when you arrive in Japan is the electronic toilets. These hi-tech toilets are EVERYWHERE and will amaze you with their remarkable functionality!
What exactly can they do? The sophisticated toilets come equipped with an array of smart functions, including a heated seat (super great for winter!), water sprays for front and posterior wash (with adjustable position and water strength), noise maker (for privacy), and air-drying.
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Tap water is safe to drink
It’s perfectly safe to drink from the tap!
Manieren om te besparen
Skip the taxis
Since cabs can be expensive (they have a 475 JPY starting fare), use the public transportation to save money. It goes everywhere and late into the night!
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No tipping
One of the things you need to know about Japan is that tipping is not a common practice. Actually, leaving a tip can be seen as demeaning and disrespectful to the server.