DK Eyewitness Tokyo (Travel Guide)

208 Pages·2020·55.922 MB·English

by  DK Eyewitness

TOKYO
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CONTENTS
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Welcome to Tokyo .......................................8 Tokyo Itineraries .........................................20
Reasons to Love Tokyo ...........................10 Tokyo Your Way............................................26
Explore Tokyo .................................................14 A Year in Tokyo .............................................52
Getting to Know Tokyo ............................16 A Brief History ...............................................54
E XPERIENCE 58

Western Tokyo .....................................60 Beyond the Center ...........................134

Central Tokyo .......................................86 Beyond Tokyo ......................................154

Northern Tokyo ...................................110
N EED TO KNOW 184
Before You Go .............................................186 Index ..................................................................194
Getting Around ...........................................188 Phrase Book ................................................200
Practical Information ...............................192 Acknowledgments ..................................206
Left: Sake barrels at Meiji Shrine
Previous page: Tokyo Skytree rising above the city
Cover: The bustling Shibuya Crossing
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DISCOVER
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Welcome to Tokyo .........................................8

Reasons to Love Tokyo .............................10

Explore Tokyo ..................................................14

Getting to Know Tokyo .............................16

Tokyo Itineraries ...........................................20

Tokyo Your Way.............................................26

A Year in Tokyo ..............................................52

A Brief History ................................................54
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W ELCOME TO
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1 Neon lights in the
busy district of Shibuya.
2 Fall foliage in the Minami-
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3 Street-side dining
in Ameya Yokocho.
4 View of Mount Fuji
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The heart of Tokyo’s vast metropolis surrounds There’s even more to discover farther afield,
Tokyo Bay, but even in this built-up city center – and Tokyo’s excellent public transport ation
the biggest urban area in the world – the makes day trips easy. Whether you’re seeking
districts each have their own character and out ancient temples in Nikko, the cosmopolitan
atmosphere. Step into old Tokyo with a stroll flair of Yokohama, or the natural beauty of
through the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Mount Fuji, you’ll find all kinds of rewards
the home of the Emperor and his family, or waiting outside the city.
head to the district of Asakusa where you’ll With so much on offer in this vibrant city,
find temples and shrines that host traditional plus all the places worth exploring just a short
festivals throughout the year. See Tokyo at its train ride away, planning the perfect trip can
most chic and modern among the sleek high- seem overwhelming at first. We’ve broken the
rises of Aoyama, or head to Ginza for luxury city down into easily navigable chapters, with
shops and Michelin-starred restaurants. detailed itineraries, expert local knowledge,
But the fun doesn’t stop in central Tokyo. and colorful, comprehensive maps to help
The city’s suburbs have cutting-edge scenes you plan the perfect visit. Whatever passion has
of their own, such as the live music clubs of brought you here, this Eyewitness guide will
Shimokitazawa, as well as cultural history in ensure that you see the very best the city has
places like the sumo district of Ryogoku. to offer. Enjoy the book, and enjoy Tokyo.
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REASONS TO LOVE
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SPORTING TOKYO
With a fleet of world-class
sporting facilities prepared for
the 2020 Summer Olympics,
Tokyo is the perfect city to
enjoy a thrilling display of
sumo, baseball, or kendo (p50).
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TIMELESS TRADITIONS
Even in ultra-modern Tokyo,
the past is never far away.
Shop in the old stores of the
Nihonbashi district, visit the
tranquil Meiji Shrine, or take
in a Kabuki performance (p28).
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