See what the experts are saying about Toyama. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Tokyo is known for its booming economy and its always original, ever-changing culture. Those who come to visit this vast, bewildering metropolis of 12 million people will likely be overwhelmed. There is so much to see and do, that planning ah... Continue reading »
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History
Though archaeological studies have concluded that the islands of Japan were already inhabited several millennia before Christ, the history of Tokyo is relatively recent. It does not start until 1603 AD, when Tokugawa Ieyasu proclaimed himself... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Most major four-star and five-star hotels are located conveniently within walking distance of commercial and business areas and other places of interest around Tokyo, such as the Ginza, Akasaka-mitsuke, Shinagawa, Ebisu, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro a... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Whether your budget calls for a cheap bowl of noodles, or a melt-in-your-mouth Chateaubriand for two at the Capital Tokyu Hotel's Keyaki Grill, you are certain to find food and drink to suit your taste in Tokyo. Nepali, Persian, Greek, Cajun.... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
If a contest were held for the World's Most Entertaining City, Tokyo would certainly rank among the finalists. Night and day, on a shoestring budget or with a big expense account, you can find fun on every corner. Observation Decks Tho... Continue reading »
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Tours
Considering that Tokyo covers some 700 square miles and is home to over 12 million people (the daytime population greatly exceeds that), it is all the more remarkable that the city's public transportation system is second to none. This can be... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Tokyo's Narita International Airport (+81 476 32 2802 / http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/) offers service on numerous airlines to destinations around the globe. Its terminals house the following airlines: Aer... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Tokyo Prefecture: Tokyo Country: Japan Tokyo By The Numbers: Population: 12.36 million Elevation: 26 feet/ 8 meters Average Winter Temperature: 42 degrees F/ 6 degrees C Average Summer Temperature: 78 degrees F/ 26 degrees C Quick... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Describing Tokyo to someone who has never been there is a formidable task. After all, how do you describe a city that -- as one of my friends visiting Tokyo for the first time put it -- seems like part of another planet? To be sure, Tokyo... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Taking Part in a Festival. Tokyo and its surrounding cities offer a myriad of annual festivals, ranging from processions of portable shrines to ladder-top acrobatics. Be ready to battle good-natured crowds, as festivals can be unbelievably pa... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
The Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences Feasting on a Kaiseki Meal: Although expensive, a kaiseki feast, consisting of dish after dish of artfully displayed delectables, may well be the most beautiful and memorable meal you'll ever have.... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
The Best Splurge Hotels Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Chinzan-So (2-10-8 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku; tel. 800/819-5053 in the U.S. and Canada, or 03/3943-2222): Set amid luscious grounds, this top-notch property has virtually everything going for... Continue reading »
Toyama Travel Experiences
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Out of a Samurai movie - beautiful old town
Seeing as we had covered Ninja City in half a day, we decided to return the car early in Nagoya so we can have a head start in travelli... Continue reading »
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The Clean Country Air
We travelled on the Shinkansen (For those who don't know - the Bullet Train) to Nagoya at 300 kph, passing stunning scenery, Japan is so... Continue reading »
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A Stay at a Ryokan
After Nara, we took a train through the Western side of the Japanese Alps to the small town of Takayama. The train ride was gorgous... Continue reading »
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A little culture
Kanazawa is not a town normally on the tourist schedule to Japan, but we really liked it. Although our stay here did not start well... Continue reading »
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Andy & Yukko
Finally...Our friends in Toyama!! Andy and Yukko were wonderful enough to be our hosts and tourguides for a few days.Andy took us o... Continue reading »
