Centre Travel

A full day of enjoyment.  Start:   Asakusa  From Asakusa station bldg " Ekimise " take a train on the Tobu Line. A walk around Shitamachi.  For more walks around the old downtown. To  Sumida Hokusai Museum       Home to works of ukyo-e master Katsushika Holusai       2-7 Kamazewa Sunda-ko Tokyo Skytree - official character -  SORAKARA - CHAN  Tokyo skytree Mukoyjma Hyakkaen Gardens  -  Chomeiji Sakura-mochi -  Old folk house cafe' "Koguma"                 - Lunch - Cafe & Shopping at Tokyo Solamachi - Over 300 shops, some of which with sweets and goods only available in Solamachi - perfet for souvenirs and gifts. Pokemon Center - SKYTREE TOWN  - Tons of original goods including available there!                      - dessert - 360  view from TOKYO SKYTREE The Tembo Deck ...

The biggest limestone cave in the Kanto region.   The 40 minute cave tour is popular. T:   0428 83 8491 Kanto Region Tokyo

Enjoy hiking on a mountain near the heart of the city that takes about one and a half hour to reach the top. The halfway point ( 472 metres above sea level)  can be reached by either cable car or chair lift, in addition to the Takoo - san Yaloo in, which is one of the three head temples of the Chisan Sect of Shingon Buddhism, there are many places to visit such as monkey park, wildflower garden, and observation dock. Mount Takoo T:   042 664 7672 (Takoo Visitor Center)

Inside the Head Office building which was designed by the world-renown Japanese architect ange Kenzo, are various facilities that are open to the public including a globe -shaped observatory, theater mall, Wonder Street and restaurants. Odaiba Sta on Yurkamome Line Observatory  10.00 - 18.00 (Tickets sold until 17.30) Mondays (following da in case of a national holiday) Observatory Adult Y550 Junior high/elementary school students Tel:   03 5531 1111 Web:   www.fujitv.co.jp/en/

A five-storied shopping center with entertainment and over a hundred and forty restaurants and shops. There is also a science museum filled with Sony's latest technology. Odaiba  St on Yurikamome Line Sales 11.00 - 21.00 Restaurants  11.00 - 23.00 (varies according to the shop) Food Court  11.00 - 21.00 No regular holidays Tel:   03 3599 4700 Web:   www.aquacity.jp/

A shopping mall with an open-air deck resembling a ship deck and overlooking the Rainbow Bridge. Facilities such as the new "Madame Tussauds Tokyo" which has many wax figures of famous people on display.  "Legoland Discovery Center Tokyo" and Tokyo Joypolis are also popular. Odaiba Kalhninkoen Sta on Yurikamome Line 11.00 - 21.00 (Restaurants on the 5th floor - 23.00                        Restaurants on the 6th floor - 24.00) Varies according to the shop No scheduled holidays Tel:   03 3599 6500 Web:   www.odaiba-decks.com/services/enphp

Noted for its divine graces such as a safe pregnancy and delivery of children, the shrine's new building is open from April 8 2016. Suitengu Shrine Suitengumae Subway Sta Nihombashi, Tokyo, Japan Open:  7.00 - 17.00

Tsukiji Outer Market is adjacent to one of Japan's largest markets and is popular as a place where you can find anything from foods such as fresh fish, fresh meats  and vegetables., and dried foods, to food related products such as knives and dinnerware. It is also a famous gourmet spot. Tsukiji Outer Market Tsukiji Subway Sta Ginza Wednesday (varies according to the shop) Sunday, National holidays. Web:   www.tsukiji.or.jp/english/ 

This observatory located 152m above ground, offers a panoramic view of Tokyo, including the Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree and Odaiba. World Trade Center Observatory Hamamatsucho Sta on JR or Tikyo Monorail, or Daimon Subway Sta  10.00 -20.30 (until 21,30 during summer vacation and Christmas holidays)                                                          December 30 and 31st all days all building facilities are closed.wt Tel:   03 3435 6026 Web:   www.wtcbldg.co.jp/wtch/facality/seaside

Connecting the New Tokyo Waterfront Subcenter and the Heart of the City. Rainbow Bridge The area around the Statue of Liberty at Odaiba Kaihinkoen Park is recommended for those who want to counterplate the Rainbow Bridge.  In addition to being able to see it in its entirety to being able to see it in its entirety from Odaiba to Shibaura, you can also see the Tokyo Tower from here Rainbow Bridge Odaiba, Tokyo

This is a Shinto Shrine where the souls of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken are enshrined.  It was built in 1920.  The solemn forest was created by the plantation of about 100.000 trees donated from all over Japan at the time.   Meiji Jingu has museums and gardens.  You can enjoy Japanese culture and nature. Meiji Jingu JR Harajuku Sta Tokyo, Japan

A metropolitan complex facility that has been adored as a landmark of Ikebukuro for over thirty years. In addition to "Sunshine 6 0 Building" which provides a panoramic view from one of the highest restaurants in the city, there are also hotels, amusement facilities and a speciality store avenue. Agasti-ikebukuro Subway Sta (Y10) Varies according to the facility Open 365 days (some facilities have scheduled closed days Web:   www.sunshinecity.co jp/english/index html/ Sunshine City Tel:   03 3989  3331

There are many hotels and inns in Minato City.  Let us introduce you to some fun places to visit from morning till night. Hills Marche The farmers' market offers a wide selection of foods and products, such as fresh vegetables and fruits straight from the farmers and craftsmen, to freshly cut flowers, and potted plants.  You can also find fruit jams, wines, and other local crafts. Train:  Arkhills, Ark Karajan Place 1-12-32 Akaska Minato-ku Every Saturday  10.00 - 14.00 'Open rain or shine but closed cancelled if stormy ( The market will be closed during Obon and New Year's holiday) Enjoy the Lush Greenery in Shirokanedai Shiorkanedai is a wonderful area where you enjoy lush greenery in such places as the Institute for Nature Study and the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum. Take in the stunning view of the garden while you savor the fine dining at the cafe' located in the museum. The Platinum Street in Shirokanedai is another great place for fine di...

Take a stroll through Yanesen, where an old downtown shitamachi atmosphere still remains. Yanesen & Yanaka Ginza Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi, which are in a downtown shitamachi district of Tokyo, are collectively called,"Yanesen", and have become a popular spot for strolling. There are many shrines and temples there, including the bodaiji  temple of the Tokugawa Clan.  One of the main spots is Yanaka Ginza, which is crowded with both men and women, young and old, as there is everything from old established shops open since the Taisho era, to modern sweet shops.  Many cats also gather at the Yuyake Dandan staircase, which is a sanctuary for taking pictures of cats, located at the entrance of the shopping street. Yanesen Sendagi Subway Sta  (C15) www.yanesen.net/archives/en/

Ueno:  An area rich in nature and dotted with museums and historic structures.  It is a relaxing area where the old downtown atmosphere still remains Designed in 1873 as the first park in Japan.  Located throughout the huge grounds, which are famous for viewing cherry blossoms, are a zoo, an art gallery museums, and more.  One of the main sites is the Toshogu Shrine, which was built in 1627 upon by request  Tosugawa  leyasu in his will. Jeno Sta on JR or Subway (618) (H 17) Varies according to the facilities " For details of the facilities, please see the "Tourist Spots" Ueno Park (Shinobazu pond) Tel:  03 3828 5644

Tokyo Midtown is a new style of complex city based on the concept of "high- quality daily life in Midtown Tokyo".  There are many stores, restaurants a hotel, a richly green park, the Suntory Museum of Art, and more on the spacious premises. Tokyo Midtown Roppongi Subway Sta (E23) (H04) Tokyo Varies according to the shops and facilities. Web:    www.tokyo-midtown.com/en/

A fashionable building that symbolizes Shibuya as does the scramble crossing in front of the Shibuya Station Harajuku Exit, it is very popular with young women from their teens to twenties and has a large variety of popular items available. It is famous for being a choice for foreign celebrities to do their shopping. Shibuya 109 Shibuya Sta on JR, Tokyo Line or Subway (201) Go1) (LF16) Shopping:  10.00 - 21.00 Restaurants/bars / Cafe MIA Maison,  10.00 - 22.00/ Chirico di Napoli  11.00 - 22.00 January 1 closed Web:   shibuya 109  jp/en/