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Things to do in Tokyo
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Azabu Museum of Arts and Crafts
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4-6-9 Roppongi,
Minato-ku
5474-1371
A 3 minute walk from the Roppongi Station, Azabu Museum of Arts and Crafts emphasizes Japanese artworks, including glass, ceramics, clothing and paintings. Closed Mondays.
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Drum Museum Taikokan
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2-1-1 Nishi Asakusa, Taito-ku
3842-5622
Drum Museum Taikokan presents a hands-on exhibit of drums from around the world, many of which can be handled and actually played by visitors. A small but interesting personal collection, housed upstairs in a traditional festival costume and instrument store in an old district of Asakusa.
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Edo-Tokyo Museum
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1-4-1
Yokoami, Sumida-ku
3626-9974
Edo-Tokyo Museum is among the newest and best historical museums, depicting life in Tokyo from the 17th century through the end of World War II. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10-6 (Thursday and Friday until 8 pm). Closed Dec 28-Jan 4.
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Fukagawa Edo Museum
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1-3-28 Shirakawa, Koto-ku
3630-8625
An entire block of 19th century downtown Edo's waterfront has been recreated to give visitors a look at life during the Edo period.
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Goto Planetarium
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2-21-12 Shibuya
Shibuya
03-3407-7409
The planetarium has daily shows on the solar system, constellations and galaxies projected on a 65 foot diameter dome. Also visit the museum of astronomy.
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Imperial Palace
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The Imperial palace is home to Japan's Emperor and the imperial family. Enjoy the walk around the moat. The grounds, however, are only open on two days of the year: the Emperor's birthday (Dec 23rd) and January 2nd.
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Japanese Sword Museum
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4-25-10 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku
3379-1386
A museum dedicated to the Japanese Sword, its art, beuty and cultural significance. Closed Mondays.
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Kite Museum
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1-12-10 Nihombashi
Chuo-ku
03-3275-2704
Kite flying is a long standing tradition in Japan, and the kites in this museum include examples of every shape and variety. A great family friendly stop, the museum offers a kite making workshop for children.
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Kogeikan National Museum of Modern Art
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3 Kitanomaru Koen, Chiyoda-ku
3214-2561
Offers a collection of Japanese art created since the Meiji era (AD 1868-1912).
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Kokuritsu Kagaku Hakubutsukan (National Science Museum)
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7-20 Ueno Koen
Taitoku
03-3822-0111
This natural history museum has a little bit of everything from dinosaurs to moon rocks.
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Koraku-en Amusement Park
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1-3-61 Koraku
Bunkyo-ku
03-3811-2111
Kid friendly amusement park with giant roller coaster and "circus train". Great for families!
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Kotsu Hakubutsukan Transportation Museum
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1-25 Kanda Sudacho
Chidoya-ku
03-3251-8481
This is a family friendly stop. The museum exhibits the early development of the railway (including a miniature layout of the rail services), and also features Japan's first airplane.
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Nippon Budokan
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2-3 kitano maru Koen
Chidoya-ku
03-3216-5100
Built as a martial arts arena for the Tokyo Olympics of 1964, the Budokan still hosts tournaments and exhibitions of judo, karate, and Japanese fencing, as well as concerts.
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Paper Museum
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The Paper Museum displays the processes and equipment used in making Japanese paper by hand.
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Silk Museum
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1 Yamashitacho, Naka-ku
045-641-0841
The Silk Museum (Yokohama) depicts the silk making process and displays fine silk fabrics.
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Sony Plaza
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3573-2371
Visit the fascinating showrooms of the Sony Building. Visitors can test many products, including some yet to be released.
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Tama Dobutsu Koen
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7-1-1 Hodokubo
Hino-shi
0425-91-1611
This wildlife park gives animals freedom to roam with most enclosures only separated by moats. Visitors can also take a tour of the Lions' Park via minibus.
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Tokyo Disneyland
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1-1 Maihama, Urayasu-Shi
Chiba-Ken, 279, JAPAN
81-4-73 54 0001
81-33-366 5600
Fax: 81-473-545240
Open every day 9 am to 10 pm April through August and from 10 am to 6 pm September through March. (From September through November it closed on Tuesdays, and from December through February it is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays except holidays.
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Tokyo National Museum
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13-9 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, in Ueno Park
3822-1111
The nation's largest display of Japanese history and culture, the Tokyo National Museum houses more than 100,000 treasured artifacts and artworks. Exhibits include Chinese and Indian art as well.
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Tokyo Sea Life Park (Kasai Rinkai Suizokukan)
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6-2-3 Rinkai-cho
Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
3869-5152
Tokyo Sea Life Park is a giant aquarium that simulates life in the depths of the ocean. Exhibits include the spectacular rooftop glass shark tanks and much more.
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Toshima-en
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3-25-1 Koyama
Nerima-ku
03-3990-3131
Large amusement park with roller coasters, haunted house, water slides and seven swimming pools. Also features an authentic Coney Island carousel refurbished by a Japanese entrepreneur.
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Ueno Park
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Surrounding the Tokyo National Museum and Ueno (Tokyo) Zoo, Ueno Park encompasses true Japan in its temples and shrines. The park also features an aquariumand is well known for its cherry blossoms.
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Wild Blue Yokohama
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Heian-cho, Tsurumi-ku,
Yokohama
045-511-2323
Wild Blue Yokohama is an indoor beach (with actual surfing!). Open year round, regardless of weather, it is a perfect example of Japanese innovation.
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