Tips & Tricks
Tokyo Skytree (1 Chome-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida, Tokyo) – despite its name, this is actually a broadcasting, restaurant and observation tower that dominates the city skyline. As of 2010, it became the country’s tallest structure (at 634 meters in height), and has become a popular spot for tourists since its opening (which provides panoramic views of […]
Ueno Zoo (9-83 Ueno Park, Taito, Tokyo) — Ueno Zoological Gardens is the oldest zoo in Japan. Founded in 1882, it has grown over the years, expanded its area to 14.3 ha (35.2 acres) and been the flagship of the Japanese zoo world. Now it’s home to over 2,600 animals from 464 different species and […]
Torre de Tokio (4-2-8 Shiba-koen, Minato, Tokio): esta torre de radio de 333 metros (construida en 1958) tiene cierta semejanza con la Torre Eiffel en París, Francia. Hay una plataforma de observación a 150 metros, junto con una plataforma de observación especial a 250 metros. En la planta baja de la torre (conocida como “Foot […]
Tsukiji Fish Market (5-2-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) – foreigners with pre-dawn hours to spare tend to visit this unusual destination. Located close to the city center, this is the largest and most hectic fish market in the world, complete with live tuna auctions (which are held at 5:00 am)(tour groups of no more than 120 […]
Mercado de pescado de Tsukiji (5-2-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokio): los extranjeros con horas libres antes del amanecer tienden a visitar este destino inusual. Ubicado cerca del centro de la ciudad, este es el mercado de pescado más grande y agitado del mundo, con subastas de atún en vivo (que se llevan a cabo a las […]
Tokyo Dome (3,Koraku 1-chome, Bunkyo, Tokyo) – this is a 55,000-seat arena that holds a variety events – ranging from baseball games (Tokyo Dome being the home field of the Yomiuri Giants – Nippon Professional Baseball team), to other sports like football, wrestling, martial arts and kickboxing events. The stadium’s size also attracts national & […]