Guidebook for 中央区
Sightseeing
You can see "sumo"at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
You have to buy a ticket in order to enter there,but I am sure you will feel traditional Japan by watching sumo.
国技館で相撲を見るのも一興ですね。
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Ryōgoku Kokugikan
1-chōme-3-28 YokoamiYou can see "sumo"at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
You have to buy a ticket in order to enter there,but I am sure you will feel traditional Japan by watching sumo.
国技館で相撲を見るのも一興ですね。
Akihabara is very famous place in Tokyo.You know,it's an electronics quarter!!
You can by everything about electronic gadget there.
Please feel "Otaku ＝ some kinds of Anorak people"!
電気街散策をどうぞ。
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Akihabara
Akihabara is very famous place in Tokyo.You know,it's an electronics quarter!!
You can by everything about electronic gadget there.
Please feel "Otaku ＝ some kinds of Anorak people"!
電気街散策をどうぞ。
Yagenbori hudoin is a temple.
It is really small temple,but many people believe in it's prayer answered.
It's one of the BIG 3 Āryācalanātha in Tokyo.
Please visit there.
三大不動尊のひとつ、薬研堀です。
Yagenborifudoin
2-chōme-6-8 HigashinihonbashiYagenbori hudoin is a temple.
It is really small temple,but many people believe in it's prayer answered.
It's one of the BIG 3 Āryācalanātha in Tokyo.
Please visit there.
三大不動尊のひとつ、薬研堀です。
Asakusa is traditional district in Japan.The most famous spot is Kaminari-mon.
Please visit and enjoy!
http://www.asakusa-kankou.com/
雷門へも一度はどうぞ。
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Asakusa
Asakusa is traditional district in Japan.The most famous spot is Kaminari-mon.
Please visit and enjoy!
http://www.asakusa-kankou.com/
雷門へも一度はどうぞ。
TOKYO SKYTREE, at 634 meters high, is the world’s tallest free-standing broadcasting tower. The TEMBO DECK, located 350 meters above ground, commands a panoramic view of the Kanto region, and even Mt. Fuji in the distance when the sky is clear. At night, the tower is illuminated alternately in the beautiful pale blue “Iki” and violet “Miyabi” themes. Tokyo Solamachi, the neighboring commercial complex, is home to more than 300 establishments including a planetarium, an aquarium, and shops, which constantly transmit trends and information. TOKYO SKYTREE is a world-class landmark of Tokyo.
Updated July 2013
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Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageTOKYO SKYTREE, at 634 meters high, is the world’s tallest free-standing broadcasting tower. The TEMBO DECK, located 350 meters above ground, commands a panoramic view of the Kanto region, and even Mt. Fuji in the distance when the sky is clear. At night, the tower is illuminated alternately in the beautiful pale blue “Iki” and violet “Miyabi” themes. Tokyo Solamachi, the neighboring commercial complex, is home to more than 300 establishments including a planetarium, an aquarium, and shops, which constantly transmit trends and information. TOKYO SKYTREE is a world-class landmark of Tokyo.
Updated July 2013
This 333 meter tall radio tower was built in 1958. There is an observation platform at 150 meters and a special observation platform at 250 meters. The way it is illuminated at night changes by season and for events. The building at the foot of the tower, 'Foot Town,' houses a wax museum, an aquarium, souvenir shops and restaurants.
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Tokyo Tower
4-chōme-2-8 ShibakōenThis 333 meter tall radio tower was built in 1958. There is an observation platform at 150 meters and a special observation platform at 250 meters. The way it is illuminated at night changes by season and for events. The building at the foot of the tower, 'Foot Town,' houses a wax museum, an aquarium, souvenir shops and restaurants.
Founded in 628, Sensoji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo. Many people believe that the Asakusa Kannon deity enshrined here has the ability to bestow benefits on earth, and around 30 million visitors from throughout Japan and abroad visit the temple every year. It was the epicenter for the development of Edo culture, and these traces still remain today. Many seasonal events are held including the Hozuki (Chinese lantern plant) Market and Hagoita (wooden paddle) Market. The huge lanterns hung at Kaminari (Thunder) Gate are very famous throughout Japan.
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Asakusa-Schrein
2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa
Founded in 628, Sensoji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo. Many people believe that the Asakusa Kannon deity enshrined here has the ability to bestow benefits on earth, and around 30 million visitors from throughout Japan and abroad visit the temple every year. It was the epicenter for the development of Edo culture, and these traces still remain today. Many seasonal events are held including the Hozuki (Chinese lantern plant) Market and Hagoita (wooden paddle) Market. The huge lanterns hung at Kaminari (Thunder) Gate are very famous throughout Japan.
Shopping
It's fantastic shopping spot in Nihonbashi.
You will definitely enjoy there.
http://31urban.jp/lng/eng/nihonbashi.html
コレド日本橋でのお買い物をお楽しみください。
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Coredo Nihonbashi
1-chōme-4-1 NihonbashiIt's fantastic shopping spot in Nihonbashi.
You will definitely enjoy there.
http://31urban.jp/lng/eng/nihonbashi.html
コレド日本橋でのお買い物をお楽しみください。
Old shops since the Edo era to popular stores, Coredo is full of "food" from all over Japan.
http://31urban.jp/lng/eng/muromachi.html
コレド室町でのお買い物をお楽しみください。より日本らしい店がそろっています。
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Coredo Muromachi 1
2-chōme-2-1 NihonbashimuromachiOld shops since the Edo era to popular stores, Coredo is full of "food" from all over Japan.
http://31urban.jp/lng/eng/muromachi.html
コレド室町でのお買い物をお楽しみください。より日本らしい店がそろっています。
Ameyoko, originally short for Ameya Yokocho (candy shop alley), is always lively with vendors calling out to potential customers. Apart from grocers, there are countless shops that carry shoes, clothing, and even international knick-knacks. The liveliest time of the year is late December, when the alley attracts such a large crowd of New Year’s shoppers that it’s virtually impossible to move.
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Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 UenoAmeyoko, originally short for Ameya Yokocho (candy shop alley), is always lively with vendors calling out to potential customers. Apart from grocers, there are countless shops that carry shoes, clothing, and even international knick-knacks. The liveliest time of the year is late December, when the alley attracts such a large crowd of New Year’s shoppers that it’s virtually impossible to move.
Entertainment & Activities
oedo-Onsen-Monogatari is a natural onsen (hot spring) theme park in the Odaiba area near Tokyo Bay. Visitors can experience 13 varieties of baths including indoor baths using water from natural hot springs that gush up from the source 1,400 meters under ground. In addition, everyone from children to adults can spend the day strolling about in casual yukata robes through the Hirokoji and Happakuyacho shopping arcades that recreate the vibrant bustle of the Shitamachi (downtown) section of old Edo.
http://www.gotokyo.org/en/kanko/koto/spot/40657.html
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Oedo Onsen Monogatari Hot Springs
2-chōme-6-3 Aomioedo-Onsen-Monogatari is a natural onsen (hot spring) theme park in the Odaiba area near Tokyo Bay. Visitors can experience 13 varieties of baths including indoor baths using water from natural hot springs that gush up from the source 1,400 meters under ground. In addition, everyone from children to adults can spend the day strolling about in casual yukata robes through the Hirokoji and Happakuyacho shopping arcades that recreate the vibrant bustle of the Shitamachi (downtown) section of old Edo.
http://www.gotokyo.org/en/kanko/koto/spot/40657.html
Parks & Nature
This shrine was established in 1920 as a dedication to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and the Empress Dowager. A forest covers the area of the shrine to the city. The one hundred thousand trees donated from people all over the country at the time of the shrine's establishment create this forest of the people.
This is the most popular shrine in Japan to pay the first shrine visit of the year.
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Meiji-Schrein Schatzhaus
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōThis shrine was established in 1920 as a dedication to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and the Empress Dowager. A forest covers the area of the shrine to the city. The one hundred thousand trees donated from people all over the country at the time of the shrine's establishment create this forest of the people.
This is the most popular shrine in Japan to pay the first shrine visit of the year.
Shinjuku Gyoen is constructed on the site of the private mansion of the Naito family of feudal lords associated with the Takato domain in Shinano province during the Edo period (1603–1868). Part of the land was converted to an agricultural testing site and later managed as an imperial estate following the Meiji Restoration (1868). Shinjuku Imperial Botanical Garden was completed in 1906 and opened to the public after World War II as Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
The garden, spanning an area of 583,000 square meters, blends three distinct garden styles: Japanese traditional, French formal and English landscape.
Celebrated for its cherry blossoms in spring and scarlet foliage in autumn, the garden serves as an oasis in the heart of Tokyo.
(Bringing alcohol into the garden and drinking it there is prohibited. Using toys, sports equipment and the like is also prohibited in the garden.)
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Shinjuku Gyoen
11 NaitōmachiShinjuku Gyoen is constructed on the site of the private mansion of the Naito family of feudal lords associated with the Takato domain in Shinano province during the Edo period (1603–1868). Part of the land was converted to an agricultural testing site and later managed as an imperial estate following the Meiji Restoration (1868). Shinjuku Imperial Botanical Garden was completed in 1906 and opened to the public after World War II as Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
The garden, spanning an area of 583,000 square meters, blends three distinct garden styles: Japanese traditional, French formal and English landscape.
Celebrated for its cherry blossoms in spring and scarlet foliage in autumn, the garden serves as an oasis in the heart of Tokyo.
(Bringing alcohol into the garden and drinking it there is prohibited. Using toys, sports equipment and the like is also prohibited in the garden.)
Ueno Park is one of Japan’s first designated parks. It was established by Cabinet decree in 1873 along with Shiba, Asakusa, Fukagawa, and Asukayama Parks.
This area was once the grounds of Toeizan Kaneiji Temple during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, the land became government property. It was eventually given to Tokyo City in 1924 by the Imperial Household Ministry.
At first the park consisted of the Kaneiji Temple main building and mausoleum, Toshogu Shrine, and the cherry trees within the temple ground. The museums, zoo, and art galleries built later transformed it into a park with a more cultural feel.
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Ueno-Park
8 UenokōenUeno Park is one of Japan’s first designated parks. It was established by Cabinet decree in 1873 along with Shiba, Asakusa, Fukagawa, and Asukayama Parks.
This area was once the grounds of Toeizan Kaneiji Temple during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, the land became government property. It was eventually given to Tokyo City in 1924 by the Imperial Household Ministry.
At first the park consisted of the Kaneiji Temple main building and mausoleum, Toshogu Shrine, and the cherry trees within the temple ground. The museums, zoo, and art galleries built later transformed it into a park with a more cultural feel.
his park is located along the Sumida River. It is home to many events such as fireworks displays, and is also known as a famous spot for viewing cherry blossoms. It stretches a long distance from north to south and is often used for walks. This park also features views of the Tokyo Sky Tree.
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Sumida-Park
1-chōme-1 Hanakawadohis park is located along the Sumida River. It is home to many events such as fireworks displays, and is also known as a famous spot for viewing cherry blossoms. It stretches a long distance from north to south and is often used for walks. This park also features views of the Tokyo Sky Tree.
Arts & Culture
The Edo-Tokyo Museum offers an experience of Tokyo’s history and culture from premodern times to the present. The permanent exhibition area showcases life-size models of Nihombashi Bridge and a drama theater in the Edo period (1603–1868), and small-scale models of the Rokumeikan Hall and the streetscape of Ginza in the Meiji period (1868–1912). A wealth of real-life materials including ukiyoe paintings, kimono gowns, and daily household items also provide fun insight into the history of Edo and Tokyo.
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Edo-Tokyo-Museum
1-chōme-4-1 YokoamiThe Edo-Tokyo Museum offers an experience of Tokyo’s history and culture from premodern times to the present. The permanent exhibition area showcases life-size models of Nihombashi Bridge and a drama theater in the Edo period (1603–1868), and small-scale models of the Rokumeikan Hall and the streetscape of Ginza in the Meiji period (1868–1912). A wealth of real-life materials including ukiyoe paintings, kimono gowns, and daily household items also provide fun insight into the history of Edo and Tokyo.
Getting Around
Higashi-Nihonbashi Station
http://www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/eng/services/subway.html
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Higashinihonbashi Station
3-chōme-7 HigashinihonbashiHigashi-Nihonbashi Station
http://www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/eng/services/subway.html
Food Scene
Uogahi-Nihonichi Sushi-Reataurant Asakusabashi
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Fish fresh from the sea. Crisp, clean vegetables.
The best rice Japan has to offer...
Luxury dining and fine taste start with superb ingredients,
raised to another level by expert chefs. That’s what makes
Uogashi Nihon-Ichi No. 1 in Japan.
We take pride in our sushi, and we’re sure you’ll be delighted.
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1-chōme-13-3 YanagibashiUogahi-Nihonichi Sushi-Reataurant Asakusabashi
Yummy!
Fish fresh from the sea. Crisp, clean vegetables.
The best rice Japan has to offer...
Luxury dining and fine taste start with superb ingredients,
raised to another level by expert chefs. That’s what makes
Uogashi Nihon-Ichi No. 1 in Japan.
We take pride in our sushi, and we’re sure you’ll be delighted.