Frommer's Tokyo

by Reiber, Beth; Frommer, Arthur

• ISBN13: 9780028634517
• ISBN10: 0028634519
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! Tokyo is a whirlwind of traffic and people, a fast-paced gateway to the 21st century. It2s one of the world2s great cities, but it can be overwhelming. Frommers makes it easy for you to find your way and discover the best of Tokyo, from business hotels to traditional Japanese inns, from restaurants serving exquisite kaiseki feasts to stand-up noodle houses, from tranquil gardens and temples to the incredible swirl of nightlife in Shinjuku and Roppongi. Whether it2s business or pleasure, Frommer2s will take you there in style. You2ll rely on us for a handy glossary of everyday expressions and menu terms, and our unique and indispensable Japanese character key that makes recognizing establishment signs as easy as ABC. With step-by-step directions, exact prices, detailed neighborhood maps, and valuable cultural insights, Frommer2s Tokyo puts Japan2s premier city at your fingertips.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	viii
The Best of Tokyo	1	(9)
Frommer's Favorite Tokyo Experiences	2	(3)
Best Bets for Accommodation	5	(2)
Best Bets for Dining	7	(3)
Planning a Trip to Tokyo	10	(21)
Visitor Information	10	(1)
Entry Requirements & Customs	11	(1)
Money	12	(2)
The Japanese Yen	13	(1)
What Things Cost in Tokyo	14	(1)
When to Go	14	(6)
Tokyo Calendar of Events	16	(4)
Health & Insurance	20	(1)
The Masterless Samurai	20	(1)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	21	(3)
Flying to Japan	24	(5)
Organized Tours	29	(2)
Getting to Know Tokyo	31	(22)
Orientation	31	(8)
Neighborhoods in Brief	36	(3)
Getting Around	39	(14)
Fast Facts: Tokyo	43	(10)
Accommodations	53	(42)
Japanese & Western-Style Accommodations	55	(5)
Love Hotels	56	(3)
Tips for Saving on Your Hotel Room	59	(1)
Very Expensive	60	(9)
Family-Friendly Hotels	68	(1)
Expensive	69	(8)
Moderate	77	(12)
Inexpensive	89	(6)
Dining	95	(45)
Restaurants by Cuisine	96	(2)
Ginza & Hibiya	98	(6)
Nihombashi & Around Tokyo Station	104	(1)
Tsukiji	105	(1)
Asakusa	106	(3)
Family-Friendly Restaurants	108	(1)
Ueno	109	(1)
Shinjuku	110	(5)
Harajuku & Aoyama	115	(7)
Shibuya	122	(1)
Ebisu & Meguro	123	(2)
Roppongi & Nishi Azabu	125	(8)
Akasaka	133	(4)
Other Neighborhoods	137	(3)
What to See & Do in Tokyo	140	(28)
Did You Know?	141	(1)
Suggested Itineraries	141	(3)
The Top Attractions	144	(4)
Five Unforgettable Ways to Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture	148	(2)
Pachinko Parlors	149	(1)
Parks & Gardens	150	(2)
Shrines & Temples	152	(2)
Cherry-Blossom Viewing in Ueno Park	153	(1)
More Museums	154	(8)
Spectacular City Views	162	(1)
Especially for Kids	163	(3)
Spectator Sports	166	(2)
Tokyo Strolls	168	(20)
Asakusa	168	(5)
The Floating World of Yoshiwara	172	(1)
Harajuku & Aoyama	173	(4)
Ueno	177	(4)
Yanaka	181	(7)
Shopping	188	(19)
The Shopping Scene	188	(1)
Shopping A to Z	189	(18)
Tokyo After Dark	207	(20)
The Performing Arts	209	(2)
The Club & Music Scene	211	(7)
The Bar Scene	218	(6)
Gay & Lesbian Bars	224	(1)
Beer Gardens	225	(1)
Films	225	(2)
Side Trips from Tokyo	227	(32)
Kamakura	227	(7)
Nikko	234	(6)
Mashiko	240	(2)
Yokohama	242	(6)
Hakone	248	(8)
Mount Fuji	256	(3)
Appendix A: Tokyo in Depth	259	(26)
1 Tokyo Today	259	(2)
2 A Look at the Past	261	(5)
Dateline	261	(5)
3 Social Skills 101	266	(4)
4 Dealing with the Language Barrier	270	(2)
5 Tips on Dining, Japanese Style	272	(9)
6 Shrines & Temples: Religion in Japan	281	(1)
7 Recommended Reading	282	(3)
Appendix B: The Japanese Language	285	(8)
1 A Glossary of Useful Japanese Terms	285	(5)
2 A Japanese-Character Index of Establishment Names	290	(3)
Index	293