Tokyo(Tokyo/とうきょう,Tōkyō) Is the capital of Japan and one of the most densely populated metropolitan areas in the world. More than 12 million people live here. If you add in the Tokyo metropolitan area and other areas around the central area, the total population even exceeds 35 million. Tokyo is one of the most developed and richest cities in the world. Under the appearance of an advanced city, Tokyo also retains many Japanese traditions, attracting millions of travelers from overseas every year. The urban transportation is convenient, close to Narita Airport and Tokyo International Airport, making it an ideal city for tourists.
Area
Tokyo has an area of more than 2,000 square kilometers. In terms of statutory areas, the scope of Tokyo includes many regions and cities on the main island of Japan, as well as mountains on the west side and several small islands in the south. This office will focus on the 23 administrative districts (called Tokyo’s 23 wards) most frequently visited by travelers.
Tokyo city center
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Chiyoda District(Akihabara、Marunouchi) Chiyoda District is the core of Japan’s political and economic power, including the Imperial Palace, the National Diet Building, and the Prime Minister’s residence. In the districtMarunouchiThere are many office skyscrapers, tooTokyo StationThe address. Famous for its 3C product sales and animation cultureAkihabaraIt is also in Chiyoda City. |
Central District(Ginza) The central area covers boutique flagship stores and high-end shopping districts lined with well-known well-known department storesGinza, And famous for its fresh fish and seafoodTsukiji Market。 |
Minato(Akasaka、Shimbashi、Roppongi、Odaiba、Shiodome) Minato area is close to Tokyo Bay, including the commercial centerAkasakawithShimbashi, With diverse nightlifeRoppongi, Artificial island with many sightseeing and entertainment facilitiesOdaiba, And the new skyscrapersShiodomeAll in this district. |
Shinjuku(Kabukicho、Shinjuku Nichome) Shinjuku, which is famous for its skyscrapers, is home to Shinjuku Station, where all Tokyo rail traffic gathers. It is also home to many high-end restaurants, large 3C stores, and thousands of restaurants and shops. In the districtKabukichoIt is one of the best large-scale "Happy Street" (red light district) in Japan. In addition, near KabukichoShinjuku NichomeIt is the gathering place of a few gay bars and shops in Japan. |
Shibuya(Harajuku、Ebisu、Daikanyama、Aoyama) Shibuya, where many young people gather, is the birthplace of Japan's "fashion culture". There are many fashion shopsHarajuku, There are many boutique flagship storesAoyama, High-end residential and shopping areasDaikanyamaWait. famousMeiji Jingu'Also located in this area. also,EbisuThe nightlife is also very diverse. |
Shinagawa District(Gotanda) It is another commercial center of Tokyo and a place where many railway routes gather. |
Toshima District(Ikebukuro) In Toshima CityIkebukuroIt is one of Tokyo’s famous downtown areas and one of the main railway stations, surrounded by many department stores, restaurants and shops. |
Meguro District The Meguro district, which is mainly a residential area, has several parks, museums and art galleries. |
Tokyo Old Town (Shitamachi)
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Sumida District(two countries) Newly completedTokyo skytreeBrings a whole new life of tourism to Sumida District. In addition, the collection of many cultural relics of Tokyo in the Edo periodTokyo Edo Museum, And the main venue for sumo wrestlingRyogoku ArenaThey are also located in this area. |
Taito District(Asakusa、Ueno) Taito District is the core area of Tokyo's Shimomachi style. There are many temples, full of old street styleAsakusa,as well asTokyo National Museum、National Museum of Western ArtThe existingUeno。 |
Bunkyo District Since the Meiji period, Bunkyo has been a frequent gathering place for literati, scholars, and politicians including Natsume Soseki. There are well-knownTokyo DomewithUniversity of Tokyo。 |
Jiangdong District There are many shrines and temples in Koto District, among which areKameido Tenmangu ShrineThe most famous. In recent years, the region has also includedToyosuMany large-scale public housing and commercial facilities have begun to appear in many redevelopment areas. |
Arakawa There is the last remaining streetcar in TokyoToden Arakawa Line。 |
suburbs
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Chengdong Well-known concert venueTokyo BudokanThe existingAdachi. Full of the atmosphere of the Showa eraShibamata(Katsushika). peacefulEdogawaWait. |
Chengbei includeNerima、Banqiao District、North Districtand many more. In some areas, the only remaining agricultural land in Tokyo's 23 wards can be seen. |
Nakano District There is what is called the "sub-cultural sacred place"Nakano Broadway Shopping Street, There are many shops selling animation goods, toys, and models. |
Ota District Half of the area is a comprehensive industrial area, and half of the area is the Ota district, a high-end residential area. also,Tokyo International Airport(Haneda Airport) Is also located in this area. |
Setagaya Upscale residential area. There is a shopping street popular among young people and studentsShimokitazawa, And the fireworks display will be held every summerFutako Tamagawa。 |
Suginami District A typical Tokyo suburb, developed along the Chuo Line Railway. |
learn
Tokyo, a city with a history of more than 500 years, was originally a small fishing village called Edo. The real development of this city originated in 1603 when General Tokugawa Ieyasu established the shogunate in Edo. At that time, the Emperor was nominallyKyotoRuled, but the real power was in the hands of General Tokugawa Ieyasu of Edo. In 1868, during the Meiji Restoration, the Tokugawa Shogunate was overthrown. In this year, Emperor Meiji moved from Kyoto to Edo, renamed Tokyo, and became the capital in 1869. Tokyo, as the core city of Japan, is the core location of Japan's business, education, culture and government institutions. (Of course, some cities (e.g.Osaka) May criticize this statement. )
culture
Tokyo is veryhuge: It is best not to treat it as a city, but to treat it as a cluster of cities. The characteristics of each district in Tokyo are different: fromAkihabaraNoisy electronics arriveChiyodaImperial gardens and shrines; fromShibuyaAn extremely active and trendy cultural destination toAsakusaPottery shop and temple fair. If you don't like the sights before you, then jump on a train, and at the next stop, you will see something completely different.
Tokyo's huge city and rushed pace may surprise people who come to Tokyo for the first time. Most areas of the city are occupied by reinforced concrete buildings and various lines, with flashing neon lights and the shouts of tweeters everywhere. During peak hours, crowds rushed into the crowded subway, while more people hurried through the maze of subway stations. In Tokyo, don’t just follow your list of items to visit: for most tourists, the best experience of visiting Tokyo comes from walking aimlessly on the streets and feeling the endless vitality of Tokyo; freely selling all kinds of strange things. A small shop with exquisite objects; from a restaurant that doesn't know anything about the recipes or even the dishes on the plate. Tokyo is a very safe city. Tokyo people are very enthusiastic. As long as you ask them, they will spare no effort to help you.
spend
The cost of living in Tokyo is not as exaggerated as before. Due to deflationary inflation and market pressure, the cost of living in Tokyo is now basically the same as in most major cities. FromSan Francisco、Los Angeles、New York、Chicago、London、Paris、Sydney、TorontowithDublinOf tourists will find that Tokyo’s prices are almost the same as in their own city. Tourists should visit Tokyo with their budgetsEurope、North AmericawithAustraliaThe budgets of major cities are comparable. Locals in Tokyo will know where the food is good and cheap, but the more economical people can live by as long as they spend snacks. Tokyo is the most popular place to live in Japan and the fifth most expensive city in the world. The rent for a single room is about US$500 to US$1,000 per month. The population density of Tokyo is very large, and the average room area is less than 16 square meters.
climate
Tokyo has a subtropical maritime monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. Summer is generally hot and humid, with temperatures in the range of 20-30 °C, but sometimes the temperature can reach above 35 °C in summer. It is not too cold in winter, and the temperature is generally 0-10 °C, but occasionally the temperature at night will drop below zero when a cold front passes by. It rarely snows, but whenever Tokyo encounters a blizzard (once in a few years), most of the railway network is shut down. The famous cherry blossoms bloom in March-April, and many parks-withUenoThe park is the most famous, it will be covered with oilcloth, and many white-collar workers will come to get drunk and take a break during this season.
arrival
Take a plane
Narita International Airport and Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) are the two main airports in Tokyo. In the past, travelers from overseas all landed at Narita Airport, but in recent years, with the expansion and re-internationalization of Haneda Airport, Haneda Airport, which is relatively close to the center of Tokyo, has gradually become a more convenient choice for travelers from Asia. Haneda Airport and many Asian cities includingShanghai、Beijing、Hongkong、TaipeiThere are direct flights
Narita International Airport
Narita AirportIt is Tokyo's most important international airport. The airport is located about 70 kilometers northeast of TokyoChiba PrefectureNarita City. The airport has two terminal buildings, which are connected to each other by a monorail and a bus. There are many modes of transportation available from Narita Airport to Tokyo, and the time required varies from 45 minutes to 120 minutes.
- Bus: Time: about 120 minutes (depending on traffic conditions) / fare: ¥2,400~3,000 (adults), ¥1,200~1,500 (children)
- For travelers staying in large hotels, choosing the "Limousine Bus" (Limousine Bus) that stops at the entrance of major hotels may be the easiest way. Limousine’s bus stops cover most of the major large hotels in Tokyo, as well as the neighboring Yokohama andTokyo Disney ResortRestaurant. It should be noted that although the Limousine bus has a timetable, the travel time is sometimes affected by highway traffic conditions.
- Express train:Time: about 45~55 minutes / fare: ¥1,280~2,940
- Choosing to take the limited express train is the fastest way to travel between Narita Airport and the city. There are three limited express train routes from Narita Airport to Tokyo, namely the "Skyliner" and "ACCESS Express" operated by Keisei Electric Railway, and the "Narita Express" (N'EX) operated by JR East. Skyliner will stop at Ueno and Nippori stations, and it takes about 40 minutes. The ACCESS limited express stops at more stations, including Asakusa, Higashi Ginza, Shimbashi, Shinagawa... etc. It takes about 40 to 60 minutes. The Narita Express (N'EX) mainly stops at major stations such as Tokyo, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Shibuya, and Shinagawa, and takes about 60 to 90 minutes.
- General tram: Time: about 60 to 80 minutes (to Ueno) / fare: ¥1,000 to ¥1,200
- Taking a regular tram is the cheapest way to get to Tokyo. You can take the Keisei Electric Railway's Keisei Line rapid limited express and limited express trains, which will stop at Nippori and Ueno stations. It should be noted that there may not be room for large luggage in the general trams. If you board during commuting hours, it will often be crowded. Passengers with more luggage should pay attention to it.
- Taxi, taxi:Fee: ¥17,000~¥30,000 or more
- Taxi in Tokyo are expensive, and it is very expensive to take a taxi to and from the city and the airport. It may cost more than ¥30,000 for a one-way trip to the urban area if you take a taxi that charges a meter. The fixed fare vehicles also cost about ¥17,000 to ¥19,000. Unless in a very hurry, almost no ordinary passenger will take a taxi to the city.
Domestic traffic
Narita Airport to Tokyo City
Narita International AirportIt is far away from downtown Tokyo. No matter which mode of transportation is listed below, the transportation itself will take more than an hour. If you consider the time from where you live to the station/buy a ticket/find the correct departure point (Tokyo’s subways and train stations are not only very large, but the layout is like a maze. Finding the correct departure point is more difficult than you can imagine). It usually takes more than 2 hours from the airport to downtown Tokyo (or from the city to the airport).
taxi
If there is no special reason, taking a taxi from the airport to downtown Tokyo (or the opposite direction) is not a suitable choice for ordinary tourists. Narita Airport is about 70 kilometers away from downtown Tokyo, so taxi fares are very expensive and there are frequent traffic jams on the road. It may be more economical to choose the other transportation methods described below.
If you must take a taxi, there are two forms of fare. Some taxi companies charge a fixed fare based on the area you are going to. Generally, the price to downtown Tokyo is about 20,000 (20,000) yen. In addition, some taxi companies use taximeters, and the fare to downtown Tokyo is about 30,000 yen. In addition, no matter what kind of taxi you take, you will generally cross the toll highway, and the passenger will also need to pay the fee.
JR train
JR has two trainsNarita International Airport. The cheaper one is the ordinary train. The fare from the airport to downtown Tokyo is about 1,200 yen, and it takes about 80 minutes. Because it is an ordinary train, it will stop at all stations along the way. Passengers may not always have seats, and there is no place to enlarge luggage. It will become more crowded during peak hours.
The other is the airport special line-Narita Express (N'EX) specially prepared for the airport. This car only stops at Tokyo Central Station and Shinjuku Station (and Yokohama Station). It costs 2,940 yen to reach downtown Tokyo, and it takes about 55 minutes. Each passenger will have a fixed seat, and there will also be a place for luggage. This train is much more comfortable than ordinary trains, and it takes less time, but the price is also more expensive. JR East (JR east) will sell an airport special line package-"Suica & N'EX" which is only sold to foreign tourists at the airport. It includes a round-trip ticket for N'EX, and a Suica card with a deposit of 1,500 yen and 500 yen (Suica card is a card that can be recharged, and the money in the card can be used to travel in Tokyo and surrounding areas For public transportation, you can also buy things in many stores that accept Sucia. Suica cards can be used in most convenience stores and shops in JR train stations, so you don’t have to worry about spending the money in the card). When you don’t need a Suica card, you can go to the JR ticket office to refund your card, and the card’s deposit of 500 yen will be refunded to you in full. In addition, the balance in the card will also be refunded to you, but a handling fee of about 200 yen will be charged. If the balance in the card is less than 200 yen, this balance will be used as a handling fee and not refunded to you. You can completely spend your balance at the convenience store before returning the card, so you don't have to pay a handling fee. There are two types of Suica & N'EX, and the price is 5,500 yen for round trip and 3,500 yen for one way. If you subtract Suica’s 2,000 yen, you only need to spend 3,500 yen/1,500 yen to get a round-trip/one-way ticket to N’EX, which is much cheaper than buying a N’EX ticket. . If you want to go to Shinjuku from the airport or transfer to other lines of JR, this package should be your best choice.
Keisei Line Train
Similar to JR, Keisei Train also has two types of trains that connect downtown Tokyo. One is an ordinary train, the price is about 1,200 yen, and the running time is about 65 minutes. The other is the special airport express-Skyliner, the fare is 2,400 yen, and the running time is about 50 minutes. Because the end of the Keisei train is Ueno, if you want to go to Ueno or need to change to the Tokyo subway, Keisei may be more convenient than JR.
Also note that Keisei and JR are two different companies, and they are not together at the airport station. Therefore, you need to find the corresponding station according to the car you want to do. The signs inside Narita Airport are very clear and it is very easy to find the corresponding station.
Airport bus
Narita Airport also has an airport limousine bus directly to major hotels in downtown Tokyo. It costs 3,000 yen and takes about 90 minutes. If you have a lot of luggage, or you don’t know how to get from Tokyo Metro Station to your accommodation, you can choose to take the airport bus.
Notice:
- If you need to change trains in Tokyo subway or JR stations, you need to be aware that not all platforms and exits have elevators. If your luggage is heavy, you may be more tired.
- If you choose to take JR or Keisei trains to Narita Airport, you should note that Narita Airport has two terminals (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2). The train also has two corresponding stations. You must know in advance which terminal you are going to take, so that you can get off at the correct station.
- Tokyo’s subway and JR stations are very large and crowded. Each station has multiple different exits. You must know which exit your residence is closest to (this information is generally available on the website of a hotel). If you go out from the wrong exit, even if you can find your place, it may not be an easy task.
Narita Airport to Haneda Airport
If you take an international flight to Tokyo and then transfer to a domestic flight, you may need toNarita International AirportarriveHaneda International AirportTurnaround. The distance between the two airports is very long, and the time on the road is at least about one and a half hours. If you also consider the check-in time, if your flight interval is less than 3 hours, you will most likely miss the plane you want to transfer.
taxi
If there is no special reason, taking a taxi from Narita International Airport to Tokyo International Airport (or the opposite direction) is not a suitable choice for ordinary tourists. Narita Airport is about 70 kilometers away from downtown Tokyo, plus the distance from the downtown area to Tokyo International Airport, so taxi fares are very expensive and there are frequent traffic jams on the road. It may be more economical to choose the other transportation methods described below.
Airport bus
There is an airport bus from Narita Airport to Haneda Airport. The departure time is about 15-20 minutes and the fare is 3,000 yen. If there is no traffic jam, it takes about 70 minutes from Narita to Haneda. But there will be frequent traffic jams during peak hours, so the time required may be 2 hours, sometimes even 3 hours. The advantage of choosing an airport bus is that it is convenient, do not change cars, but the disadvantage is that the price is not cheap, and there is no guarantee for the time required on the road when there is a traffic jam.
Keisei Train
At the Keisei Station of Narita Airport, there is a train to Haneda Airport (Narita SKY ACCESS Line, or Keisei Main Line). The time required is about 80 minutes, and the ticket price is about 1,300 yen. The Narita SKY ACCESS Line does not need to change trains, and the Keisei Main Line needs to change trains at the Aoto station. The advantage of choosing Keisei is that the price is cheap and the time required on the road is guaranteed. The disadvantage is that the trains are all ordinary trains and will stop at many stations, so they sometimes become very crowded. Although the Narita SKY ACCESS Line does not need to change trains, it is gone at about 2:45 pm. You need to take the Keisei Main Line, which requires changing trains at the Aoto station.
JR train Tokyo Monorail
At the JR station of Narita Airport, you can take a JR train to Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station, then change to a regular JR train to Hamamatsucho Station, and then change to the Tokyo Monorail to Haneda Airport. The ticket price of the Tokyo Monorail is around 460 yen. If you buy the "Suica & N'EX" package introduced earlier, the fare from Narita Airport to Hamamatsucho Station is 1,500 yen, so the total price is about 2,000 yen. It takes about one and a half hours from Narita to Hamamatsucho Station (you need to change trains at Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station), and the time from Hamamatsucho Station to Haneda is about 25 minutes. The total time is a little over 2 hours. The advantage of choosing this method is that the price is moderate and the time on the road is guaranteed. If you use Narita Express (N'EX) from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station, the car you take is a train dedicated to the airport, which is very comfortable. The disadvantage is that you need to change the car twice.
About Haneda Airport
In the impression of non-Japanese people, Japan’s Shinkansen trains are very developed, so there may not be many people taking domestic planes in Japan. In fact, Haneda Airport is a major domestic airport in Japan (Haneda also has an international airport). There are also a lot of people there, and the level of crowding is not inferior to that of the Shinkansen station. Like major train stations in Japan, Haneda Airport also has many shops and restaurants. The difference is that the center of the building where the train station is located is the train station, with shops and restaurants on the periphery, while the center of Haneda Airport is the shop and restaurant, with check-in counters and boarding gates on the periphery. Therefore, Haneda Airport feels more like a mall with airport facilities than an airport with shops.
There is an observation deck on the top floor of Haneda Airport, which is worth a visit. There you can see the full picture of the airport and the Tokyo city in the distance. With good visibility, Mount Fuji can be seen on the observation deck of Haneda International Airport.
Attractions
Tokyo has many attractions worth visiting, the most famous and popular among tourists includeSensoji Temple、Imperial Palace Outer Garden(Chuo District) andMeiji Jingu(Harajuku).
There are many well-known commercial areas in Tokyo. Whether it is shopping, eating or just walking around, you can experience the modern Japanese city style. Different shopping areas also have their own characteristics. The streets of Shinjuku are dazzling, Harajuku is full of youthful atmosphere, and Ginza is the favorite of high-end people. They are already very prosperous during the day, and even more prosperous at night.
If you are looking for a viewing platform that overlooks the whole of Tokyo, Tokyo can provide you with many options:
- Tokyo Sky Tree(¥2,060-3,090) is Tokyo's newest well-known attraction. It is the third tallest building in the world, reaching a height of 634 meters. However, its location is a little far away from the main city of Tokyo, so the scenery you can see from the tower is mainly the low-rise buildings in the surrounding messy layout.
- What people are more familiar with isTokyo Tower. Although the price of Tokyo Tower is not expensive (¥820-1,420), which is much cheaper than its new rivals, the scenery you can enjoy is relatively average.
- Located in ShinjukuTokyo Metropolitan GovernmentProvide travelers with a free chance to see the panoramic view of Tokyo, it is worth a visit.
- On the top floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori BuildingTokyo ObservatoryIt is worth visiting. There you can see Tokyo Bay and the beautiful main city of Tokyo. The price is slightly more expensive (¥1,800-2,300), but this ticket also includes the Mori Art Museum.
The streets and lanes of Tokyo are dotted with various museums, large and small, which often have their own characteristics. famousTokyo National Museum(¥410-610) Located in Ueno Park, the collection is very rich. If you want to learn about the history and culture of Japan, this place must be a satisfying place for you. If you want to know Tokyo, it’s located in SumidaEdo-Tokyo Museum(¥600) is a good choice. Various city models and Ukiyo-e are used to show the changes in Tokyo. Of ChiyodaNational Museum of Modern Art(¥130-430) A large number of Japanese art works after the Meiji Restoration are on display. Here you can learn about the changes in Japanese art over the past century.
Activity
Learn
We can learn some different knowledge and skills in Japan, such asTea ceremony,calligraphyorMartial arts. Karate, Judo, Aikido and Kendo, there are many types. There are also many language schools in Japan to help you learn Japanese well. There are several universities in Tokyo that cater to the international undergraduate or graduate level.
University
- Keio University(Keio University, けいおうぎじゅくだいがく)。IntroductionJapan's top private university (unless you are asking a Waseda University student), founded on the old Samurai Day, has an earlier history than Waseda, and has alumni including former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. The main campus is located atYoneda。
- Sophia University(Sophia University, じょうちだいがく)。IntroductionA well-known private Jesuit university, famous for its foreign language courses and a large number of foreign students. The main campus is located atYotsuya。
- Tokyo Institute of Technology(Tokyo Institute of Technology, とうきょうこうぎょうだいがく)。IntroductionTokyo's top technological university. The main campus area is located atOokayama。
- University of Tokyo(University of Tokyo, とうきょうだいがく)。IntroductionJapan’s undisputed number one university is particularly strong in law, medicine, and literature. It is very difficult for locals to pass its entrance exam, but exchange students can enter it more easily. The three main campuses are scattered around the city, including the Hongo main campus, the Komaba campus, and the Kashiwa campus, which is not in Tokyo. The main campus isHongo。
- Waseda University(Waseda University, わせだだいがく)。IntroductionJapan's top private university (unless you ask a Keio student), it is famous for the families of artists and bystanders. Former Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda went to school here. Main campus isWaseda。
Work
Shopping
Dining
First introduce some information related to the cost of eating.
In the common people’s impression of Japan, Tokyo in particular is a place where the cost of living is very high. The average income level of the Japanese is very high, even if compared with developed countries in Europe and America, their salary levels are among the best. In addition, Japan has done a very good job in distributing social wealth. Generally speaking, the gap between the rich and the poor in Japan is not large. When it comes to food-related aspects, the income of Japanese farmers, fishermen, and other food-related workers should not be too far from the income of ordinary urban office workers. Therefore, it is not difficult to imagine that the cost of the Japanese catering industry is very high.
However, this is not to say that dining in Tokyo is necessarily very expensive. The food and entertainment industry in Japan is very developed and competition is fierce. Because of this, there are a large number of foods with different consumption levels to choose from in Tokyo. From convenience store lunch boxes for one to two hundred yen, ramen noodles and beef rice for five to six hundred yen, sushi and beef hot pot for several thousand yen per person, to expensive high-end restaurants (and of course there are Fast food chains such as McDonald's and KFC), tourists can have endless choices according to their spending plans. In addition, the Japanese are very picky about food, so even very cheap foods are of very high quality.
The following are the approximate prices of some common foods for reference
- Instant noodles and seaweed rice balls sold at convenience stores: around 200 yen
- Bottled mineral water and green tea drinks sold by vending machine: around 150 yen
- Bananas sold at convenience stores: one for 100 yen, three for 190 yen
- Ramen on the street, beef noodles at Yoshinoya: about 500 yen
- Lunch at restaurants in high-end office buildings and shopping malls: around 2,000 yen per person
- Beef hot pot in mid-range restaurants: around 5,000 yen per person
- Sushi at a sushi restaurant: The sushi price quoted by a sushi restaurant refers to a piece of sushi instead of a piece of sushi, and usually ranges from 200 yen to 900 yen. If you have two people and you order one type of sushi, the sushi chef will give you two, so that its actual price is twice the marked price (unless you speak Japanese and tell the chef to only serve one. The average sushi chef only Can speak Japanese). Therefore, the price required for a la carte sushi may be quite different from what you imagine in advance. A general sushi restaurant will have a set menu that combines several different types of sushi, usually 3,000 to 4,000 yen. This kind of set meal is just like the à la carte sushi. It is fresh sushi made on the spot, and you can know the price you want to pay in advance.
stay
Safety Precautions
Japan is generally regarded as a developed country with an excellent level of public security. Regarding the safety conditions and precautions in the Tokyo area, the highest guideline for tourists is to "follow Japanese living standards and unspoken rules."
railway
There are many railway stations in the Tokyo area that simultaneously deal with multiple vehicle models of multiple railway lines. Therefore, some platforms at some stations do not have screen doors (such asShinjuku Station). Remember to keep a certain distance from the edge of the site when there is a lot of people to prevent falling.
entertainment
In order to prevent legal disputes and property safety, please proceed with cautionKabukichoDo not blindly follow the trend as the representative custom amusement area. If you have a strong hope for sightseeing, you can choose some shops with good reputations for sightseeing.
Campus visit
- When visiting some open universities in Tokyo, please avoid the construction area to prevent personal injury. For example, the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Engineering, Building No. 2, Building 2 of the Faculty of Engineering at the Hongo Campus of the University of Tokyo will all start in 2020. Earthquake fortifications are overhauled for half a year, and tourists are not allowed to enter the construction area without authorization.
- As a courtesy, tourists are also not allowed to enter the campus teaching building without authorization and hunt wild animals (such as crows, geese, sparrows), and cannot occupy the venue for group photos during school activities, otherwise they may be expelled by the campus police, sent to the police station or even deport.
Politics and law
Mainland Chinese tourists in the Tokyo area need to respect the political inclination of Japanese locals and other international friends, and do not go thereYasukuni ShrineCultural attractions such as the Meiji Jingu Shrine, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum enthusiastically express their political inclination and fight, otherwise they may be fined, deported or even sent to court.
The laws of Japan are different from those of tourists' home countries, so please pay attention to understand some of the laws unique to Japan to avoid unnecessary troubles.
Life
- Please note that the escalators in the Tokyo area need to stand on the left to give way to the right area, so that people in a hurry can climb the stairs quickly. However, the left side of the station or the right side of the station depends on where the first lucky user to use this elevator stands on the day, so the specific situation requires a specific station position. Although Japan is now advocating not to give up half of the vacant space to reduce the one-sided wear of the elevator, if the people in front of you let it out, it is better for tourists to go to the countryside and follow the customs.
- Once again, as tourists, please do not hunt and kill wild animals, otherwise the cost is far greater than the tourists think.
Medical treatment
The price of medical services in Japan is too expensive for tourists from developing countries.
According to the recommendations of the Japanese Embassy in China, all tourists should purchase insurance services in the travel schedule in advance. As a popular tourist destination in Japan, there are currently many insurance companies that provide Japanese travel insurance, and both Chinese and Japanese local insurance companies have corresponding packages.
If you feel unwell in Japan, you may need to go to a specialized clinic in the community first, and then to a more professional hospital depending on the situation. Because the time for medical services is very tight for patients, and the medical procedures in Japan are different from those in other countries, it is very necessary for tourists to have a level of Japanese proficiency in the process of receiving Japanese medical services on their own.
If the Japanese is not good enough, depending on the type of insurance purchased by the tourist, you may be able to call the insurance company that provides medical matching services. If you think you have a need, please pay attention to whether the insurance company provides this service when purchasing insurance.
Japan's medical visa-related materials do not belong to the scope of tourism. You can refer to the relevant regulations of the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice of Japan on medical visas.
Communication
NTT Docomo、SoftbankWaiting for Japanese telecom operators to provide 4G data cards with unlimited data, ranging from 3 days to 15 days for foreign tourists. These cards can be used nationwide, not just in Tokyo.
Simple data cards do not provide the function of making calls. Therefore, users of data cards are recommended to use those network communications that use data data to make calls, such as Skype, LINE CALL, WeChat phone, etc. The calling card that provides the function of making calls requires further consultation with the corresponding operator.
The price of the data card is about ¥5CNY/day (the price will fluctuate, so it is for reference only).
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Extending from Tokyo, the surroundingKantoAll areas are acquainted with you. Destinations particularly popular with travelers include:
- Hakone——Enjoy the hot springs there andMount FujiThe scenery
- Kamakura——There are many small shrines and a big Buddha
- sunlight——The magnificent shrine and the burial place of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu
- Odawara——The only Japanese castle in the Greater Tokyo area
- Tokyo Disney Resort--includeTokyo DisneylandwithTokyo DisneySea。
- Yokohama——Japan’s second largest city, a suburb of Tokyo
There are also some less well-known destinations in the Tokyo area, but you can easily enjoy a day trip from Tokyo:
- Ashikaga——The historical hometown of a famous general family
- Hachioji——After passing through a forest, climb to Mount Takao to visit the shrine and visit the beer garden
- Kawasaki——Here is the Kawasaki Municipal Japanese Folk House, 24 high-quality ancient farmhouses, not to mention the annual festival of refusal (Tetsuogen Festival)
- Kawagoe——It retains the appearance of the castle town in the Edo period, and is also called Koedo.
- Kinugawa—— Nikko hot spring town, Edo Wonderland Nikko Edo Village, and theme parks of the Edo period in Japan: Nikko, ninja, samurai, geisha, etc., are in the beautiful mountains.
- Fujino——A small town popular with locals and foreigners. If you are interested in art, you must come to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Don’t forget these places south of Tokyo
- Izu Islands——The most accessible seaside and hot spring resorts
- Ogasawara Islands—— It is a full 1000 kilometers away from the big city for whale watching, diving and those who want to get rid of it all.
Route through Tokyo |
Niigata ← Omiya ← | North ![]() | → end |
Aomori ← Omiya ← | North ![]() | → end |
Osaka ← Shinyokohama ← | West ![]() | → end |
Nagoya ← Hachioji ← | West ![]() | → end |
end ← | West ![]() | → Ichikawa → Narita |
Rock city ← Sanxiang ← | North ![]() | → end |
Nagaoka ← Tokorozawa ← | North ![]() | → end |
Aomori ← Urawa ← | North ![]() | → end |
Nagoya ← Kawasaki ← | West ![]() | → end |