Page 14 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Tokyo

12  INTRODUCING T OK Y O

2 Days in Tokyo striking contemporary
architecture, including Prada
Aoyama (p70). The Nezu
• Walk in the footsteps of Museum (p70) is a lovely
shoguns and emperors introduction to the arts of the
in the grounds of the region, with its serene garden
Imperial Palace and teahouse. Finish the day
• Mingle with crowds of bathed by the neon lights of
pilgrims at Senso-ji Temple Shibuya (pp68–9), accessed by
subway or a short taxi ride.
• Be amazed by the
panoramic views from
atop the Tokyo SkyTree Day 2
Morning Join the fishermen
and traders offering prayers
Day 1 at the Namiyoke Inari Jinja
Morning Join a free guided (p42), on the outskirts of Tsukiji.
tour of the grounds of the The iconic Tokyo SkyTree, the tallest Sip green tea at the Nakajima
Imperial Palace (p45); fragments building in Japan Teahouse, within the Hama-
of the old Edo Castle can still rikyu Gardens (pp42–3),
be seen here. Across the moat, duck pond, and wisteria trellises. then head to Shiba Park
discover the collection of local From beside the garden, board (p43). Admire the huge
works at the National Museum the water bus (p170) and cruise old wooden gates fronting
of Modern Art (p46) and the down the Sumida River to Zojo-ji Temple (p43) and the
nearby Crafts Gallery (p46), Asakusa (p49). iconic Tokyo Tower (p43) in
showcasing Japanese crafts. the background.
Afternoon Approach
Afternoon In the Marunouchi Senso-ji (pp58–9), Tokyo’s Afternoon Ride the subway
district (p44), the majestic most venerable Buddhist from Daimon to Asakusa.
Tokyo Station (p44) combines temple, via Nakamise-dori, an Explore this atmospheric area,
a handsome early 20th-century arcade of craft and souvenir which includes the venerable
red brick building with shops. Cross the river for the Senso-ji Temple (pp58–9) and
contemporary architecture. view from the top of the the fun Drum Museum (p56).
The designer boutiques and Tokyo SkyTree (p56). Discover shops selling realistic-
department stores of Ginza looking plastic food on
(pp40–41) are only a short stroll Kappabashi-dori (p56), then
away, as is the grand Kabuki-za 3 Days in Tokyo hop across the Sumida River
Theater (p42). Next, take the for a view of the city from
subway to buzzing Shinjuku atop the Tokyo SkyTree (p56).
(pp62–5) and visit the tiny • Savor the spiritual Shinto
bars of the Golden Gai (p63). atmosphere of Meiji Shrine Day 3
• Browse the shops Morning Pass through the
Day 2 along the tree-lined huge stone gate to reach the
Morning Start bright and early Omotesando boulevard East Garden of the Imperial
with a visit to the revamped fish • Marvel at the view atop Palace (p45), where you’ll find
market in Tsukiji (p42), then the Tokyo Tower some remains of Edo Castle.
travel a few blocks in the observation deck North of here is Kitanomaru
direction of Shiodome and Park (p46), home to the
enjoy the Hama-rikyu Gardens National Museum of Modern
(pp42–3), with its teahouse, Day 1 Art, the Crafts Gallery, and the
Morning Crunch down the Nippon Budokan performance
gravel pathway to Meiji Shrine hall. Yasukuni Shrine (p46),
(p66), the city’s principal Shinto honoring Japan’s World War II
shrine. View the stadium dead, is just north of the park.
created for the 1964 Tokyo
Olympics in Yoyogi Park (p66), Afternoon Take the subway
then browse teen fashion and to the Nihonbashi District
culture on the shopping street (p44) and pop into the grand
Takeshita-dori (p67), in the department store Mitsukoshi
vibrant Harajuku district (p67). (p44). Next, cross the elegant
Nihonbashi Bridge (p44) and
Afternoon Window-shop along continue walking toward Ginza
Omotesando (p67), where you’ll (pp40–41), dropping by the Sony
The Kabuki-za Theater, Tokyo’s main venue find the Oriental Bazaar (p67), showroom (p40) to play with
for traditional Kabuki performances perfect for souvenir shops and the latest electronic gadgets.

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