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1-13-7 Hacchobori, Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture, 104-0032, Japan
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Sake, awaiting sacramental use
Ready...get set...CROSS!
At Level 4 of Mount Fuji, Japan
Ginza traffic as evening falls
Could anyone tell me how to get from Central Tokyo Station to Shinjuku Station? We will be arriving in Tokyo from Kobe by Shinkansen Hikari.
Tokyo metro map here:
http://johomaps.com/as/japan/tokyo/tokyo2.html
The Marunouchi Line (red) appears to run directly from the Tokyo Central Station
to Shinjuku.
Okay, so now you have 3 alternative routes :)
Of all the answers, DON'T take the metro. It's a waste of money. Take the JR Chuo Line, it's the orange one on tracks 1 and 2. There are escalators all over the place to get up there and it only takes 15 minutes to get to Shinjuku. It's the start of the line, so chances are you'll be able to get a seat.
If you are buying a shinkansen ticket, it's free to get to Shinjuku. Make sure you go through the JR Line Transfer gate and all will be fine. All shinkanesn tickets include free travel within central Tokyo so you can get to your final destination. If you are using a JR Pass, it will be the same thing.
Visit the Imperial Palace during the day, take a walk through Ueno Park/Zoo, get a beer and appetizers in Ginza, see the lights of Ginza when the sun goes down, party it up in Roppongi or Shinjuku or Shibara till the sun comes up! Take the train home...
Fuji Television - one of Japan's private, nationwide TV stations. You can see some exhibitions on popular programs, buy Fuji TV goods at the souvenir shop and access the building's observatory deck. Visit observatory deck for 500yen and get a view of surrounding odaiba and Tokyo. You can see this building from the Rainbow Bridge as well.
there are many cute japanese girls in tokyo! When you walk down the streets of Japan, especially in a large city like Tokyo, you see girls dressed in things westerners would never wear. Flamboyant colors and shoes so high you wonder how they can stand! But to many of these girls it is the little things that make the biggest difference. What is "kawaii?" Many westerners translate it as simply, "cute." But it is much, much more. Kawaii is more then a fashion statement - Kawaii is a lifestyle, and an attitude!!! although Japanese school girls are forced to wear their uniforms to school, they have, of course, found ways to make them cute. They accessorize with precise little bows at the collar, and awesome loose socks that have to be glued into place. Combine this with the cute little sailor uniforms and maybe a headband and pigtails, and it's no wonder men in Japan often have desire for schoolgirls.
The list of unwritten rules runs seemingly forever. The fortunate part is that, as a tourist, you get a free ride on most of them. That should not mean you shouldn't learn, but don't be all that worried about doing something wrong. Pay attention to the locals and you will pick it up.
Here are a few things I learned in the week I was there. I know it was not alot of time, but trust me, I got plenty of important research done durning that time...
If there is a pitcher of beer, don't fill your own glass. Someone at your table will fill it for you. Do the same for them.
Many of the smaller bars require memberships. These can be pretty pricey and often you have to have your own sauce there behind the bar.
Japanese beer often comes in tiny glasses, so look into this before getting excited about that cheap Guinness.
Don't tip. It is sometimes considered rude. Rather, express your gratefulness to the server.
Head, (the foam at the top of your glass), is not pulled from the top of your glass. I think might actually be added to make it look more full. This is common, and was done even by the nicest of bartenders in the city. Don't be offended.
If doing some marathon drinking, make sure to plan ahead. The subways close at midnight. (Don't cancel your trip yet....here's the good part) Many places serve all night. You might be able to party until the first train comes.
Beer in Japan is not all that fancy. If you aren't partial to rice beer, expect to be dissapointed or pay some high prices for imports. One great alternative was the mixture of oolong tea and sake over ice that my new hero Tomoko introduced me to.
What a culture! We found the Japanese to be VERY respectful. It should be expected of the traveler. All conversations were held in private with no loud talking. Cells phones did not ring, they buzzed. The recipient would then find a out of the way place to talk. Orderly lines are formed for any waits so look for the stripes on the floor. Even coughing was quiet and discrete. In short, for a city of 15 million people during the day, Tokyo is very organized and respectful of others; some things we Westerners could learn. A traveler there would have to observe the 'rules' to better enjoy the city.
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