Being the largest city of 21st century, Tokyo offers many interesting place to visit. You can see from shopping to sightseeing and from the artifact from Edo period to the most modern and sophisticated technology.
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UENO
Upon arrival at Narita, you can take Limousine Bus or Keisei Line to Ueno. Ueno has a major rail intersection and easily reached from all parts of Tokyo. The JR stations have connections on the Yamanote line, the Tohoku, Shinkansen (bullet trains) and several other main lines. Near to Ueno Train Station, there is a market called Ameyokocho. It has various things for sales from fruits, fishes, chocolates, snacks, until clothes, accessories and toys and available at this market at reasonable prices compared to other places. You can also visit Ueno Park, zoo, Shitamachi Museum and several other museums.
Only 2 minutes walk from Tokyo Station or 25 minutes by taxi from Ueno station, you can reach Laqua, Tokyo Dome City, a hotel with an amusement park. With lots of rides, shop facilities like toys, foods, casual dresses and many things to enjoy, a live show on stage of kid”Ēs idol kind of power rangers etc, this place would certainly be a perfect entertainment.
See JAL Guide to Japan for more information about Ueno
GINZA
Ginza is one of famous spots in Tokyo with many stores. You can take a walk in the middle of streets freely. On Sunday, at certain time, Ginza streets are blocked from motor vehicles. World famous brand of clothes and accessories are scattered along the shopping arcade together with models alike on catwalk along the street. If you like technology, you can visit Sony Building. You can see the latest product such as digital camera, home theatre, game console, mobile phone, Audio player and also Sony's robot dog, AIBO.
See JAL Guide to Japan for more information about Ginza
SHIBUYA
People who visit Shibuya are mostly young teenagers. You can see variety of convenience stores, cinemas, restaurants, bars, and department stores selling branded product from shoes, clothes, bags, and many other things.
Not too far from Shibuya you can go to a famous place for shopping, Harajuku. Fashionable shops, cafe and youngsters are all around. But not only braded shoes, clothes, and other expensive products, a 100yen shop has a lot of goods such as snacks, beverages, kitchen utensils, toys, accessories and many other things sold at only 100 yen each. Harajuku is a good spot even just for window shopping, strolling and watching young people with their own unique style.
See JAL Guide to Japan for more information about Shibuya
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The sunny side of Akihabara (left) and luminous night of shinjuku (right)
AKIHABARA ELECTRIC TOWN
Just like its name, Akihabara is a place you want to go if you want to buy electronics. From brand new-released computer, notebook, the most sophisticated projector, digital video camera to radio or mini TV being displayed here.
If you walk inside the small alley in Akihabara station, you can find some interesting and inexpensive electronics. You can find like used security cameras, electronic parts, old model notebook, soft wares, or even a design kit to create a toy robot. Big sale is also held in Akihabara on some occasion.
See JAL Guide to Japan for more information about Akihabara
SHINJUKU
From Shinjuku station, you can find large sized department stores such as Isetan, Lumine, Mitsukoshi, Keio, Odakyu Department Store or Takashimaya selling clothes, bags accessories and omiyage. Or, you can buy books in a big bookstore, Kinokuniya. A lot of literature such as novels, magazines, dictionaries, biographies and even music books are available not only in Japanese but also in English. Or if you want to buy some accessories or unique handycrafts, you can go to Tokyu Hands near to Takashimaya. You can find dolls, sculpture or accessories of famous Japanese animation characters such as Totoro, Prince Mononoke and many others. Just browse around and you might find something interesting.
When you walk around the block near to Shinjuku Station, you can find various place from restaurants, game centers, theaters and shops selling from comics, gaming consoles, accessories, to digital audio-video players and computers. On some occasion like new years, there will be a big sale almost for every product.
See JAL Guide to Japan for more information about Shinjuku
ODAIBA
If you cross Rainbow Bridge from central part of Tokyo you will find Odaiba, a beautiful city with a lot of things to offer. You can go to Fuji TV Studio, the popular sightseeing spot in Tokyo, enjoying the fascinating night light view while you are riding the Odaiba Ferris Wheel, or walk to the sixth or seven floor of island malls and you can feel the atmosphere of Hong Kong. You can also visit Hot Spring Theme Park, Oedo Onsen Monogatari where you can relax in hot spring while enjoying the atmosphere of Japan in the Oedo-Period.
See JAL Guide to Japan for more information about Odaiba
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