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Explore Tokyo

Tokyo holds a wide range of diverse architecture, from contemporary buildings such as neon-lit skyscrapers to customary and traditional buildings like temples and shrines.The Tokyo National Museum offers calssical art, the Edo-Tokyo Museum, a recontructed kabuki theater.Neslted amidst public gardens, the Imperial Palace is a sight to see.

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS-hFKC_RKI

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Japan) Japanese (many dialects); Ainu; Orok; Evenki; Nivkh; Korean and Zainichi Korean are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Japanese yen (JPY)
UTC+07:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant 850 JPY, Mid-range Restaurant 5 000 JPY, Combo Meal 700 JPY
Drinks
Coke/Pepsi 136,55 JPY, Cappuccino 384,55 JPY, Beer 308,19 -599,90 JPY, Bottle of Wine 1 500 JPY, Water 104,37 - 127,23 JPY
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 500 JPY, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 440 JPY, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 3 500 JPY
General Transport
The train and subway are easy to use - just know which railway system you want to use or you,ll feel abundant confusion.Taxis can be expensive here but prices can be evenly distributed if in groups of 3 or more.The base fare for a taxi is 410 JPY and climbs rapidly with any distance traveled.Driving a car is not advised here due to slow-moving traffic and parking being rare and expensive.Buses are open to the public but they are slow in speed and less efficient than the trains.Ferries are present and open to the public, bicycle riding is allowed but keep a lookout for pedestrians.Walking can be a pleasant experience in Tokyo, but remain aware of your surrounding to stop an accident with a cyclist from happening.

Things to do in Tokyo

Eat some of the best and freshest suishi at the Toyosu Fish Market.Step back into the past when you find yourself in front of the sacred temple of Senso-ji, in the Asakusa neighborhood.Stop by the town of Akihabara for your anime, gaming and manga-related needs and wants.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Japan) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Japan:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Japan: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Japan) Lonely Planet Japan
  • Reserve a SIM card or portable wifi
  • Camera
  • Electrical adapter and power bank
  • Japan Rail Pass
  • Comfortable heat-wicking clothes and walking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • sunglasses and a hat and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Japan) China; Russia; Philippines; Vietnam; CIS countries and Georgia.The citizens of these countries need a Japan tourist visa to enter Japan.