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Ueno Park (see pp82–3) is
one of Tokyo’s most VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
extensive green spaces,
always crowded with Practical Information
* 12,810,000. n Tokyo Kotsu
locals. Spectacular in
cherry-blossom season, Kaikan: (03) 3201-3331; Narita
it also merits an unhurried airport: (0476) 34-8000.
_ Kanda Matsuri (Sat & Sun
visit at other times of
the year for its boating closest to May 15, alternate years),
ponds and many temples, Sanja Matsuri (3rd Fri–Sun in May),
shrines, and museums. Sanno Matsuri (Jun 7–17).
Transport
k Narita 60 km (37 miles) NE,
Haneda 20 km (12 miles) S.
Tokyo National
Museum (see pp84–7)
consists of four main
buildings, which
exhibit a stunning array
of Japanese art and
archaeological artifacts
NORTHERN – the largest such
NO.1 (See pp80–91) collection in the world
TOKYO
– as well as some
EXPRESSWAY fascinating items from
elsewhere in Asia.

SHINJUKU-D O R I
EXPRESSWAY N O . 4 EXPRES SWAY N O . 9
CENTRAL TOKYO
(See pp68–79)
WESTERN TOKYO
(See pp92–103) DORI
AOYAMA-DORI EXPRESS WAY NO.3 SAKURADA Senso-ji Temple (see pp90–91)

E X PRESSWA Y N O . 1 of worshipers daily, it also
offers an insight into the
tradi tional side of Tokyo.
Still attract ing thousands
has many craft shops
lining its main approach.

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Ginza (see pp70–71) 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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