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Ueno Park (see pp50–51) Tokyo National
is one of Tokyo’s most Museum (see
extensive green spaces, pp52–5) consists
always crowded with of four main
locals. Spectacular in buildings,
the cherry blossom dominating the
season, it also merits an northern reaches
unhurried visit at other of Ueno Park,
times of the year for which exhibit
its boating ponds and a stunning array
many temples, shrines, of Japanese art,
and museums. and archaeological
artifacts. It is the
largest such
collection in the
world and includes
some fascinating
items from elsewhere
in Asia including
China and Korea.

NORTHERN
NO.1 (See pp48–59)
TOKYO
EXPRESSWAY

SHINJUKU-D O R I
EXPRESSWAY N O . 4 EXPRES SWAY N O . 9
CENTRAL TOKYO
(See pp38–47)
WESTERN TOKYO
(See pp60–71) DORI
AOYAMA-DORI EXPRESS WAY NO.3 SAKURADA offers an insight into the tradi­
Senso-ji Temple (see pp58–9)
E X PRESSWA Y N O . 1 tional side of Tokyo. Still attracting
thousands of worshipers daily, it
also has many craft shops lining
its main approach.

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Ginza (see pp40–41) provides the archetypal Tokyo
shopping experience, with its venerable department
stores and small, exclusive shops, which have been
joined by various international designer boutiques.
Some excellent restaurants are also located here.

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