Tokyo

by Martin, John H.; Martin, Phyllis G.

• ISBN13: 9784805309179
• ISBN10: 4805309172
• Edition: Map
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-09-10
• Publisher: Tuttle Pub

Summary

Tokyo: 33 Walks in the World's Most Exciting Cityis the only guide to the city that is exclusively a walking guide, with lively text full of facts and stories that emphasize the history, culture, architecture and spirit of the city and its neighborhoods. On foot and by train or subway, it takes you through the most fascinating parts of the modern megalopolis, while making the shogun's citythe Edo of samurai and geishas, merchants and artisansand the outlines of old Tokyo come alive. From famous historical sites like the Imperial Palace to unique attractions like the Tsukiji Fish Market, this book offers something for every visitor.

Author Biography

John H. Martin was a professor of Chinese and Japanese Civilization at the University of Richmond. Dr. Martin and his wife, Phyllis G. Martin, have been directors of museums in New York and have traveled extensively in Japan. They previously wrote Kyoto: A Cultural Guide, Tokyo: A Cultural Guide, and Nara: A Cultural Guide.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Tokyo and Its Heritage

Central Tokyo

Marunouchi, The Imperial Palace, And Hibiya Park

Otemachi, The Imperial Palace East Garden, And The Yasukuni Shrine

Kasumgaseki And Akasaka

The Tsukiji Market, Dutch Learning, The Hama Detached Palace Garden, And Shiodome

Ginza, Yurakachi, And Nihombashi #1

Nihombashi, Fukagawa, And Ningyocho

Eastern And Northern Tokyo

Yanagibashi, Asakusabashi, Kuramae, And Ryogoku

Asakusa, Senso-Ji Temple, Kappabashi, Yoshiwara, The Tsubouchi Theater Museum

Shitamachi, Ueno Park, And The Nezu Shrine

Yushima, Kanda, Akihabara, Jimbocho, Korakuen, And Tokyo University

Southern Tokyo

The Atago Shrine, The Zojo-Ji Temple, Tokyo Tower, The Tokaido Road, The Shiba Detached Palace Gardens, And The Sengaku-Ji Temple

Roppongi And Azabu

Ebisu, Meguro, And Shinagawa

Odaiba - Rinkai Fukutoshin

Western Tokyo

Yoyogi Park, The Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, And Omotesando

Shibuya And Aoyama

Shinjuku

Ikebukuro

Yokohama And Points South, Including Kamakura And Yokosuka

Old Yokohama: Within The Checkpoint

Minato Mirai 21 And Western Yokohama

Yamate-Machi (The Bluff)

The Sankei-En Garden And Hassei-Den (Hall Of The Sages)

Central Kamakura: From Wakamiya-Oji To The Kamakura Shri

North Kamakura (Kita Kamakura)

Kencho-ji Temple, Enno-ji Temple and the Walking Tour 25

The Great Buddha At Hase; Katase And Enoshima

Yokosuka, Uraga, And Kurihama

Atami

Points West Of Tokyo

The Hakone Region

The Izu Islands

MT. FUJI

Points North Of Tokyo

Narita

Kawagoe

Nikko

Appendix

Tokyo General Information:Getting to Tokyo, Transportation from Narita, Transportation within TokyoGeneral Tourist Information

Holidays and Festivals in Tokyo

Day Trips from Tokyo

Index

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