Travel Guide

Contents:

General Information

How to get the Hotel New Hankyu Tokyo

Access to major tourist attractions & information

Shop list

【Travel Guide】

General Information of Japan:

The Japanese summer is hot and humid. Please take care to avoid heatstroke when going outside during the daytime by ensuring you remain adequately hydrated, etc. You can purchase beverages from vending machines or 24-hour convenience stores located throughout Tokyo. Convenience stores are open 24 hours a day and are very safe and convenient places from which to purchase anything from food to daily necessities, etc. One thing you should note is that the temperature drops in the evening and, depending on the time of day, there may be a significant difference between the daytime and nighttime temperatures. Accordingly, it is advisable to bring a jacket you can easily slip on when you go outside.

Sushi, sukiyaki (dish of sliced meat, esp. beef, fried rapidly with vegetables and sauce), shabu-shabu (Japanese variant of hot pot), tempura (fish, shellfish, or vegetables, fried in batter) and soba (Japanese noodles made from buckwheat flour) are famous Japanese foods. As the famous Tsukiji street market is located to the side of the hotel, many sushi restaurants can be found around the area. You can select a restaurant for any occasion—from upscale restaurants to kaiten sushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurants where you can eat at a reasonable price (If you inquire at the hotel front desk about sushi restaurants, they will recommend restaurants to suit all budgets).

Even relatively expensive foods such as sukiyaki, shabu-shabu and tempura, etc., can be enjoyed at lunch for half the price or less of dinner (refer to restaurant list of below). Beer halls called “beer gardens” located on the roofs and in the outdoor areas of buildings during summer are another seasonal tradition of Japan. At these beer gardens you can enjoy Japanese taishu-ryori (ordinary dishes) such as edamame (green soya beans), takoyaki (octopus dumplings), yakisoba (fried noodles), and yakitori (chicken pieces grilled on a skewer), etc.

How to get to the Hotel New Hankyu Tokyo form NaritaAirport:

The limousine bus can be used to access the Hotel New Hankyu Tokyo from NaritaAirport, as described on the hotel’s English website; however, as the bus does not go directly from NaritaAirport to the hotel, you should get off at Hakozaki terminal. Alternatively, if using the Narita Express, you should alight at Tokyo station. The hotel is approximately 10 minutes away by taxi from both Hakozaki terminal and Tokyo station.

Access to major tourist attractions:

Asakusa:

Take the water bus from the water bus station located behind the hotel to Asakusa (Tickets can be purchased from the front desk).

Alternatively, take the Hibiya Line from Tsukiji station, transfer to the Ginza line atGinza station and alight at Asakusa station.

As well as visiting Senso-jiTemple and enjoying shopping on Nakamise-Dori, you may also want to see the sights from a rickshaw or stop by Hanayashiki -a small amusement park that has been around for a very long time.

Akihabara:

Take the Hibiya Line from Tsukiji station and get off at Akihabara station.

Once known as the electrical appliances district, Akihabara is now an area filled with maid cafés, etc., famous for its otaku (geek) culture. How about venturing inside a maid café if you’re feeling brave?

Ueno:

Take the Hibiya Line from Tsukiji station and get off at Ueno station.

Ueno is home to UenoPark which contains museums and the Ueno Zoo, where you can come face to face with a panda! You may also be able to find some bargains in Ameyokomarket street and Bic Camera is also nearby.

Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea:

Take the Hibiya Line from Tsukiji station, transfer to the JR Keiyo Lineat Hatchobori station, and get off at Maihama station (takes approximately 20 minutes). These Disney theme parks can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

Odaiba:

Take the water bus from the water bus station located behind the hotel to Odaiba station.

Alternatively, take the Yurakucho Line from Shintomicho station, transfer to the Rinkai line at Shin-Kiba station, and get off at Tokyo Teleport station.

You can also take the Yurakucho Line from Shintomicho station, transfer to the Yurikamome line at Toyosu station, and get off at OdaibaSea side park station.

Odaiba is home to large shopping towns such as Venus Fort, Aqua City and DiverCity TokyoPlaza as well as Oedo Onsen, where you can experience hot springs and amusement facilities such as a Ferris wheel and Tokyo Joypolis. There are also facilities where you can enjoy free attractions such as the Mega Web car theme park and Panasonic Center(Nintendo Game Front)RISUPIA(although some areas require a fee). As many tourists from abroad visit Oedo Onsen, there is ample support for foreign visitors. The above facilities are scattered around a wide area of Odaiba; however, the free shuttle buses running 3-4 times per hour are a convenient way of getting around.

Harajuku:

Take the Hibiya Line from Tsukiji station, transfer to the Chiyoda Line at Hibiya station, and get off at Meiji Jingu station.

Harajuku is filled with stores popular with teens, which sell an assortment of clothing and food. You can find the familiar Kiddy Land as well as Tokyo’s biggest 100-yen shop in Harajuku, which is an extremely lively area bustling with tourists from abroad buying souvenirs. However, it is recommended to visit Harajuku during the week as to avoid the weekend crowds.

Tokyo Sky Tree:

Take the Hibiya Line from Tsukiji station, transfer to the Asakusa Line at Ningyocho station, and get off at Oshiage station.

Congestion can be expected while making your way to the top of Tokyo Sky Tree; however, you can enjoy the many shops and restaurants in Tokyo sokamachi even without climbing the tower.

Roppongi:

Take the Hibiya Line from Tsukiji station and get off at Roppongi station.

Roppongi is an area loved by foreigners. You can enjoy shopping at Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown. Be warned that the many luxury shops of Roppongi are not easy on the wallet! There are many shops where you will be understood in English, so Roppongi may be easily accessible from a language perspective.

Tokyo:

Take the Yurakucho Line from Shintomicho station, transfer to the JR line at Yurakuchostation, and get off at Tokyo station.

Around Tokyo station you can find shopping buildings such as the Marunouchi Building and Shin-Marunouchi Building. These buildings have viewing points on the upper floors from where you can enjoy the night views for free without enteringany shops. Tokyo Character Street is located on the first basement floor on the Yaesuside of Tokyo Station and is lined with popular Japanese character shops selling various character goods.

Around Ginza and Yurakucho:

Take the Yurakucho Line from Shintomicho station and get off at Ginza 1-Chome or Yurakucho station.

Alternatively, take the Hibiya Line from Tsukiji station and get off at Ginza or Hibiya station.

Why don’t you visit Tsukiji Honganji Temple, which is within walking distance? There are also stores dealing in Buddhism-related items around Tsukiji Honganji Temple where you can purchase Buddhism-related kimono accessories and incense, etc., as souvenirs.

There are many restaurants and all kinds of shops including shopping buildings such as Marronnier Gate and Lumine, etc., department stores such as Mitsukoshi, Matsuyaand Matsuzakaya, etc., and luxury brand shops, etc., in the area. You can also find the UNIQLO building which boasts the largest sales floor in Japan with the first through seventh floors dedicated to UNIQLO goods.

Bic Camera in Yurakucho also stocks a large number of goods allowing you to purchase cheap electrical appliances without going to Akihabara.

Ginza Information is located on the ninth floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi and is the ideal place to obtain information about the area. There is also a free rest area with tables and chairs open until 11 pm on the ninth floor where you can take a break from walking.

You can also experience a variety of Sony products at the Sony Building.

Imperial Palace:

Bicycles are available on rent from within the Imperial Palace grounds. These grounds are also famous as a jogging course used by many runners in the mornings and on weekends, etc.

Around Yurakucho Station:

Under the JR line overpass in both the Tokyo and Shinbashi directions, there is a variety of shops including restaurants serving Italian and German cuisine, etc., cafés and inexpensive izakayas (Japanese-style bars).

Around Hiroo:

Home to many embassies, Hiroo is an international area in a different sense to Roppongi. Why not try walking in the Ebisu, Azabu-Juban or Shirokane direction using Hiroo as a starting point? The area is scattered with small shops such as sweets bars (bars with alcohol that serve sweets such as cakes) and shops selling rice dishes, so you might make a fun discovery.

Azabu-Juban; You can really feel Japan, so you can experience both the old Tokyo and the new Tokyo.

Shirokane; Happo-en (Beautiful Japanese garden) Viewing the gardens while enjoying a cup of tea from a café is also recommended.

Ebisu features the Yebisu Garden Place in which there is also a variety of shops. If you exit Ebisu subway in the Shibuya direction, you will also find casual French dining and secluded bars, etc.

We recommend:

Ozu Washi. You can experience making Washi (Japanese paper) for 1,000 yen and take your creation home as a souvenir. You can also see wedding dresses made of Washi, etc., visit the museum displaying the history of Washi, and purchase Washi-related items. (There are many well-established stores in Nihonbashi where you can experience Japanese culture that differs from Asakusa).

Watching baseball:Tokyo Dome(Sep.2,4,5), Jingu Stadium(Sep.2, 7)

Amusements:

  • Tokyo Dome City: An area containing the Tokyo Dome, Spa LaQua, amusement parks and restaurants.
  • Sanrio Puroland: A theme park featuring Sanrio characters
  • Tokyo Joypolis. (Sega)

Enjoy free attractions(although some areas require a fee)

  • Mega Web car theme park an
  • Panasonic Center(Nintendo Game Front)RISUPIA
  • Sony Building.

Restaurants:

  • Ninja (Akasaka) Ninjas serve customers and perform magic, etc.
  • Sweets paradise An all-you-can-eat restaurant popular with teens featuring a selection of 30 kinds of cake, pasta, curry, salads and sandwiches, etc.

(Harajuku, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno, Ikebukuro

  • Uminohana Tofu Kaiseki restaurant (Ginza, Aoyama)
  • Shikibu (Higashi Ginza) Lunchtime(1000yen～): we recommend sukiyaki; good price!(I don’t find English page. Ask the receptionist of the hotel. They can help you.)
  • Syabusen (Chuo-ku Ginza 5-8-20 Ginza Core B2. 2F, Minato-ku Akasaka5-3-1 Akasaka Biz tower 2F) Shabu-shabu can be enjoyed for a reasonable price even at night. (I don’t find English page. Ask the receptionist of the hotel. They can help you.)
  • Kajitsuen (Tokyo Kitchen Street 1F: Tokyo station) You can enjoy a fruit-filled parfait (parfait is an original Japanese dessert which was developed from French dessert parfait)
  • Syakunage (Ginza Mitsukoshi12F) Kyoukaisekirestaurant(expensive): But, there is a special weekday evening menu(Syakunagebangohan 3,800yen) need reservation. Ask the receptionist of the hotel.
  • Hisago(Ginza Mitsukoshi12F)(Akihabara); Tempura: there is a special weekday evening menu. On holidays, the lunch menu is available at night
  • Mansei(Akihabara) (B1～10Ｆall meat; Sukiyaki, steak, Hamburger, etc.
  • Restaurant Luke:St Luke’s Garden 47F (Good view) Next door the hotel. We recommend lunch time.
  • Bonesweets bars
  • Kokoromai Japanese food
  • Enju & Thrush café (beautiful garden view)

Bear Garden

・ Restaurant Luke:St Luke’s Garden 47F (Good view) Next door the hotel.

We recommend "Beer terrace plan of the sky".There is space of the beer terrace at limited time. Need reservation! Ask the receptionist.

・Ueno Seiyoken Beer Garden in the Ueno Park 17:00-21:00

・New Tokyo Beer Garden Chiyoda-ku Yurakucho 2-2-3

・Ginza Matsuzakaya rooftop beer garden 16:00-21:00

・Beer Terrace 1949 HIBIYASAROH Close:21 In the Hibiya park

Gift

  • Baumkuchen (Baked goods originating from German confectionery arranged in Japan). You can buy the department store.(Depachika)
  • Soy mils okaki You can purchase healthy confectionery made using soy milk. You can but at the Ginza Matsuzakaya and Tokyo Daimaru.
  • SaiwaisenbeiSeven Lucky godsis being designed by the package. You can buy near the Higashi-Ginza station.
  • Kyukyodo They specialize in items made from washi (traditional Japanese paper), and also sell incense.

I hope this guide can help your travel. Let’s enjoy in Japan.