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UENO Around Tokyo in 180 minutes 上野

Making the most of your time in Tokyo’s Shitamachi~ If you still have some time in your hands after visiting Ameyoko shopping street and the various museums in Ueno Park, why not experience a different side of Ueno? To save time getting from one place to another, just hop on the local mini Megurin bus!

根津神社と乙女稲荷神社 Nezu Shrine and Otome Inari Shrine Nezu Shrine is a historic shrine known for its natural beauty. Surrounded by lush green trees and 3,000 azaleas that come in full bloom every spring. Otome Inari Shrine, famous for thousands of bright red torii gates that form an impressive tunnel, is on the grounds of Nezu Shrine.

根津のたいやき Nezu-no-Taiyaki Taiyaki is a sea-bream shaped waffl e-like snack fi lled with a sweet paste. Nezu-noTaiyaki serves homemade taiyaki fresh off the iron grill.

上野駅から出発 Start from Ueno Station Catch the Megurin bus at the number 2 bus stop in front of Ueno Station’s “Koenguchi”. The bus runs every 15 minutes and the fare is 100 Yen each way for both adults and children. See Tokyo National Museum, Kaneiji Temple, Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street and many other attractions from the bus window.

下町風俗資料館付設展示場 (旧吉田屋酒店) Shitamachi Museum Annex (Old Yoshidaya Liqeur Store) Shitamachi Museum showcases the history and life of Tokyoites between late 19th century and early 20th century. Shitamachi is the Japanese word for “downtown” or the low-lying parts of the city.

上野駅に戻り Back to Ueno Station Get on the Megurin bus at bus stop number 17 facing the Shitamachi Museum. The bus runs along Shinobazu Pond, a famous attraction that dates back to the Edo period. The pond is often seen in ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that fl ourished from the 17th century.

はん亭 Hantei The area in front of Nezu Shrine used to be bustling and fi lled with store fronts. Hantei is an establishment representative of the area’s historic character. This classical, wooden three-story building, renovated in the Meiji period, now doubles as a fun, modern sweets shop and a kushiage (fried foods) restaurant.

根津銀座通り Nezu Ginza Dori The slope between Shinobazu Dori and Kototoi Dori is called Nezu Ginza Dori. It is a shopping street that locals like to frequent. Off ering a mix of old and new shops, the street radiates both nostalgia and vibrancy.

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NIGHTLIFE Around Tokyo in 180 minutes It is the last day of your trip and you have three hours left before departing for the airport. Don’t know what to do with the time? WAttention did the homework for you. Here is a three hour itinerary that will leave you entertained, refreshed and with lots of memories of Japan! FUN IN TOKYO 東 京の ナイトライフの 楽しみ

Nakano-dori 中野通り

About 300 blooming cherry trees extend for 2 kilometers from Nakano Station’s North Exit, through the grounds of Araiyakushi, and to Shin Ome-kaido. Once you are at Nakano-dori, you can’t miss the beautiful row of cherry trees that attract the beholder at the first sight. This is the time of the season to be in Tokyo for a feast of colors and fragrance.

Nighttime Flower Viewing

Tokyo offers refuge to weary travellers with its hiddern sanct spots and bright flora - especially during the spring season. In particular, sakuras line-up amongst skyscrapers; be mesmerized by intricate colors across the metropolis yonder!

Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Light Up Romantic purple blooms of wisteria usually come out at the end of April in Japan. Kameido Tenjin has 15 trellises full of wisteria, with the longest flower shoot reaching 1.5 meters. During the festival period, the wisteria are lit up at night, creating a fantasy-like atmosphere different from day time. 亀戸天神 Relaxing & Romantic

There are tons of off-the-beaten-places to visit in Tokyo especially in the evening. Forget about Tokyo Skytree, Roppongi Hills Sky Deck and other touristy destinations and venture into the following local attractions. Secret Night Spots

Rainbow Bridge Odaiba has a 115-meter tall Ferris wheel with a spectacular view of the illuminated Rainbow Bridge. To get a closer look at the magnificent Rainbow Bridge, you can take the Rainbow Promenade walkway which connects the Odaiba side with the other side. Isn’t it enchanting to see the breathtaking seafront view from the Shibaura side? However, the 1.7 walkway takes 20 to 30 minutes on foot レインボーブリッジ

Yuhi-no-oka inside Sakura-gaoka Park Commanding a panoramic view of Tama, a western suburban city in Tokyo, Sakuragaoka is a popular filming site of many dramas. Stand at Yuhi-nooka, or Sunset Hill, and you will be greeted with a glittering night view of high-rise apartment buildings and crowded streets.It takes about 40 to 50 minutes from Shinjuku by the Keio Line to get here. ゆうひの丘

Kanpai! Uncovering Izakaya culture

Uomamire Shinkichi 居酒屋 The owner of this drinking establishment buys directly from the Tsukiji fish market and provides the freshest seafood with highest standard. Watch WAttention Movie online for more information! https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=JNCQBsto37g

Tips to help you make the most out of your night in Tokyo Wind down with a drink at Yokocho Yokocho manners Yokocho in Japanese literally means “side alley” and refers to a small, winding smoky lane that leads you into another realm of Tokyo where grit rules over grids. Entering a drinking hole along the yokocho for the first time can be daunting, especially if you don’t speak Japanese. Following these simple rules will help make your experience enjoyable: 1. Always order a drink or more to go with your food 2. Don’t invade the counter space of the person next to you 3. Don’t linger after finishing your food—bar hop to the next stop! 4. Do bring enough cash to pay, credit cards are often not accepted