Frommer's^® Tokyo, 8th Edition

by Beth Reiber

• ISBN13: 9780764543227
• ISBN10: 0764543229
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-01
• Publisher: Frommers

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 Tokyo 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	p. vi
What's New in Tokyo	p. 1
The Best of Tokyo	p. 3
Frommer's Favorite Tokyo Experiences	p. 4
Best Bets for Accommodations	p. 8
Best Bets for Dining	p. 10
Planning Your Trip to Tokyo	p. 13
Visitor Information	p. 13
Entry Requirements & Customs	p. 13
Money	p. 15
The Japanese Yen	p. 16
What Things Cost in Tokyo	p. 17
When to Go	p. 18
Tokyo Calendar of Events	p. 20
Travel Insurance	p. 24
The Masterless Samurai	p. 25
Health & Safety	p. 26
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	p. 27
Social Skills 101	p. 29
Flying to Japan	p. 33
Escorted & Package Tours	p. 38
Getting to Know Tokyo	p. 40
Orientation	p. 40
Neighborhoods in Brief	p. 45
Getting Around	p. 48
Transfers on the Subway & Train	p. 51
Fast Facts: Tokyo	p. 53
Where to Stay	p. 64
Japanese & Western-Style Accommodations	p. 65
Love Hotels	p. 67
Very Expensive	p. 71
Family-Friendly Hotels	p. 75
Expensive	p. 79
Moderate	p. 87
Inexpensive	p. 95
Where to Dine	p. 102
How to Dine in Tokyo Without Spending a Fortune	p. 102
Tips on Dining, Japanese Style	p. 104
Restaurants by Cuisine	p. 112
Ginza & Hibiya	p. 115
Nihombashi & Around Tokyo Station	p. 121
Tsukiji	p. 122
Asakusa	p. 124
Family-Friendly Restaurants	p. 125
Ueno	p. 127
Shinjuku	p. 128
Harajuku & Aoyama	p. 131
Shibuya	p. 139
Ebisu & Meguro	p. 140
Roppongi & Nishi Azabu	p. 141
Akasaka	p. 150
Other Neighborhoods	p. 153
What to See & Do in Tokyo	p. 155
Did You Know?	p. 156
Suggested Itineraries	p. 156
The Top Attractions	p. 158
Five Unforgettable Ways to Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture	p. 163
Pachinko Parlors	p. 164
Parks & Gardens	p. 166
Shrines & Temples	p. 168
Cherry-Blossom Viewing in Ueno Park	p. 169
More Museums	p. 169
Spectacular City Views	p. 178
Especially for Kids	p. 178
Spectator Sports	p. 181
Tokyo Strolls	p. 183
Asakusa	p. 183
The Floating World of Yoshiwara	p. 187
Harajuku & Aoyama	p. 188
Ueno	p. 192
Yanaka	p. 196
Shopping	p. 203
The Shopping Scene	p. 203
Shopping A to Z	p. 204
Tokyo After Dark	p. 222
The Performing Arts	p. 223
The Club & Music Scene	p. 227
A Guide to Tokyo Maps	p. 228
The Bar Scene	p. 233
Gay & Lesbian Bars	p. 240
Films	p. 240
Side Trips from Tokyo	p. 242
Kamakura	p. 242
Nikko	p. 249
Mashiko	p. 256
Yokohama	p. 258
Hakone	p. 264
Mount Fuji	p. 272
Tokyo in Depth	p. 276
Tokyo Today	p. 276
A Look at the Past	p. 277
Dateline	p. 277
Dealing with the Language Barrier	p. 283
Shrines & Temples: Religion in Japan	p. 285
Glossary of Japanese Terms	p. 286
A Japanese-Character Index	p. 292
Index	p. 295
General Index	p. 295
Accommodations Index	p. 305
Restaurant Index	p. 305
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