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The Tokyo Traveler

Archive for the ‘Tours - Guided & Self-Guided’ Category

August 15th, 2008

Tour Tokyo on Two Wheels

Why not rent a bike and get some exercise while taking in all the great sights that Tokyo has to offer? Next to the train, cycling is the most common way to get around the city and it can be a lot of fun. Folding bicycles with carrying cases can be […]

By Shane -- 3 comments

June 3rd, 2008

A Royal Tour of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace

The Imperial Palace, located in the heart of Tokyo, is home to the Emperor and Empress of Japan. The inner areas of the palace are closed to the public on all but two days of the year, January 2nd and December 23rd (The Emperor’s birthday) but if you plan ahead you can tour some […]

By Shane -- 1 comment

May 30th, 2008

Kagurazaka - Tour the Alleyways of Old Edo

The Kagurazaka district is located in the center of Tokyo, in the middle of JR Yamanote Line. The area is famous for its lively main street, Kagurazaka-Dori (Dori means “street.”) and it’s winding cobblestone alleyways. The name Kagurazaka is a combination of kagura (a shrine-dance to music) and saka (hill) and evokes the […]

By Shane -- 4 comments