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Tokyo, Japan
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Tokyo Japan

Tokyo, one of the most populous and expensive cities in the world, is an incomparable city imbued with modernity and always effervescent with its multicolored neon lights. Tokyo is an imperial city, home of the imperial family. The contrast is striking between the ancient, modern and futuristic aspects of the city.

The city is very clean and buzzes with activity. On the other hand, you can easily find peace in one of its many parks where the local population engages in various activities.

Cruises calling in Tokyo usually dock at the port of Yokohama.

Useful Information

Language

Japanese

Tips

Tipping is not a custom in Japan.

Currency

JPY

Japanese yen - 1.5, 10 and 100 yen coin and 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 yen notes.

Credit cards are generally accepted. For cash, you will have to make withdrawals at the exchange offices or at the 7-Eleven counters, as the counters of Japanese banks do not accept foreign cards.

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XE

Time difference

UTC: 9

from New York: +14h

from San Francisco: +16h

from London: +9h

°C °F

Weather

MonthTemperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Precipitations
Minimum
Average
Maximum
(mminch)
January
134
541
1049
522.00
February
235
642
1051
562.25
March
440
948
1456
1184.75
April
949
1457
1966
1255.00
May
1457
1865
2373
1385.50
June
1864
2171
2678
1686.50
July
2271
2577
2985
1546.00
August
2373
2680
3187
1686.50
September
2067
2373
2780
2108.25
October
1458
1864
2271
1987.75
November
949
1254
1661
933.75
December
438
846
1254
512.00

Where is located the Port de Tokyo Cruise Terminal

The Tokyo International Cruise Terminal was completed in 2020. Tokyo International Cruise Station on the Yurikamome Line is nearby.

Small ships dock at Rainbow Bridge Wharf at Harumi Cruise Terminal on the island of the same name. The Kachidoki Station on the Toei Oedo metro line is a 25-minute walk from the port. As an other option, the Bus 05 connects the Ginza train station and the cruise terminal. Free WiFi is available in the terminal

Travelling around the Tokyo Cruise Port

You can have your bags delivered to the hotel so you don’t get crowded on the train or subway.

For comfort, the limousine bus connects Tokyo airports and hotels. On the other hand, traffic jams are common.

Private transport services are also available to travel to Tokyo.

Transportation between Tokyo Narita Airport and central Tokyo

The Narita Express connects tokyo airport and station. Trains run every 30 minutes during the day. The journey to Tokyo Station is 53 minutes. This option allows you to avoid traffic jams.

Transportation between Tokyo Heneda Airport and central Tokyo

From Heneda Airport, the Tokyo Monorail or the Keikyu line connect the airport and the JR train network. A bus service operated by the airport also connects Tokyo Station in 35 minutes. Bus services also connect several other destinations (neighbourhoods or cities).

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NRT

The metro network is very extensive and will allow you to get anywhere in the city. The lines have their color and the stations are identified by a letter and a number to easily identify them on a map. There are two metro systems (Tokyo Metro and Toei) and a rail system (JR rail network). Different options allow you to buy a subway ticket giving you access to both systems or even one that also combines the train system (JR).

Make sure you bring a bilingual city map so it will be easier to ask for directions if you are lost.

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Activities in Tokyo

Neighborhoods

Shibuya

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Tokyo’s shopping district. Very effervescent, especially around the station that bears the same name, it is often compared to a Times Square on steroids. Don’t miss the statue of the dog near the station that symbolizes loyalty. This dog accompanied his owner every morning to the station and came back to wait for him in the evening. One day the master died at work. The dog continued to come to wait for him at the station for a decade. See also meiji Jingu’s shrine and nearby Yoyogi Park.

Ginza

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One of the most chic neighborhoods in the world, Ginza is the place to go to tokyo for high-end shopping and find some of the best restaurants in the city. You’ll find all the luxury brands, including Chanel, Dior and Gucci and coffee at $10 a cup!

Nishi Shinjuku

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In the Nishi Shinjuku district of Shinjuku district, you will find several large hotels. You can climb the 45th floor of one of the towers of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for free to observe the city. One of the two towers remains open in the evening. The architecture of this building was inspired by Notre-Dame Basilica in Paris.

Landmarks

Tokyo Tower

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The tower is accessible from Onarimo J06 or Akabanebashi E21. Shiba Park and Zojoji Temple are nearby.

Senso-ji

Located in the Asakusa district of Taito, is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Tokyo. This place is one of the most visited in the city. Many times restored, Senso-ji dates back to 645 AD. Once you’ve visited the temple, be sure to stroll through the nearby streets which are dotted with souvenir shops and restaurants serving noodles, sushi and tempura.

Meiji

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Another of Tokyo’s most visited shrines, this one is dedicated to the spirit of Emperor Meiji, the first emperor of modern Japan. Located near Harajuku Station, the sanctuary is adjacent to Yoyogi Park, which has walking trails through a quiet forest. At the northern end of the sanctuary grounds is the Meiji Jingu Treasure House, which houses a collection of personal items that belonged to the emperor and empress. On the southern grounds of the sanctuary is the inner garden. This area is particularly popular in early summer when the irises are in bloom.

Skytree Tower

The 2080-foot Skytree Tower is the largest building in Japan. You can observe the city there. Skytree Town has eight floors of shops and restaurants, as well as an aquarium and planetarium.

Historical sites

Imperial Palace

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The Imperial Palace of Tokyo is the residence of the Imperial Family of Japan. This is the site of the old Edo Castle. The stone bridges in front of the Imperial Palace lead to the palace compound. The Eastern Imperial Gardens are open to the public, but not those of the palace.

Museums

Tokyo National Museum

Located in the Ueno Museum District, this museum is one of the best in Japan. Its mission is to highlight the cultural, artistic and archaeological heritage of Japan and the East. The museum presents in its permanent exhibition more than 3,000 works from its collection, which includes more than 116,000. A 15-minute walk from Ueno G16 station.

Edo-Tokyo Museum

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Learn about the history of the city from its origins when the city was named Edo and its evolution towards the modern city that is Tokyo today.

Excursions in Tokyo

The company Hato Bus offers many excursions to Tokyo and the surrounding area.

If you have a day of free time and the weather is clear, you can take an out-of-town excursion for a visit to Mount Fuji. The highest mountain in Japan and one of the country’s best known symbols is about 60 miles from Tokyo. Many operators offer day trips, which usually include a bus ride halfway up the mountain (at the 5th station) and can also be combined with a cruise on Lake Ashi.

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