Tokyo reseguide

Q: Vad heter Tokyos flygplats?

Tokyo har två flygplatser, Narita International Airport (NRT) och Haneda flygplats (HND) . Haneda är stadens närmaste flygplats och den som rekommenderas att ta sig till om möjligt. Oftast är det dock billigare att landa på Narita. Detta medför dock både en längre och dyrare transport om du reser utan a Japan Rail Pass till staden när du väl kliver av planet, tänk på detta. Snabbtåg från och till flygplatsen är dock tillgängliga för personer med JR Pass . Passet kan aktiveras på flygplatsen efter att du har landat.

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Välkommen till Tokyo

Tokyo is a cleaner version of New York and with everything a big city usually has to offer, plus that little extra that makes Japan Japan. Tokyo offers everything from temples, shrines, shopping, parks, and museums to more amusement parks than you can imagine!

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MARIO KART PÅ TOKYOS GATOR

Have you always dreamed of driving Mario Kart on open roads? Japan got you covered. There are some from our editorial staff in the picture!

A STOR måste för alla som besöker Japan. Det är dock viktigt att komma ihåg det ett internationellt körkort krävs för att köra gokarten på vägen. Dvs de släpper inte ut dig med vanligt svenskt körkort. Du kan få ett internationellt körkort at home before you go through different federations depending on where in the country you are and costs only a couple of euros.

Det officiella namnet är Street Kart Akihabara, but is also called MariCar. Booking of driving is done through an automated messenger chat on their Facebook page or via their website.

AKIHABARA

Akihabara is the editor’s favorite place in Tokyo and something we visit at least once at every stay in Tokyo.

Here you are embraced by neon signs, high-rise buildings characterized by all sorts of different themes, good food, game houses, and everything else you can think of between heaven and earth.

An electronics district that looks like you’d expect from a real Japanese electronics district from a film.

LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER

Take your family to Legoland Discovery Center Tokyo and build with Lego & duplo, ride attractions, race with Lego cars, and check out how Lego is made.

There’s something for the whole family and everything is indoors, making the Discovery Center the perfect excursion over the day when the weather isn’t at its best.

Discovery Center får dock inte förknippas med Legoland Japan, som är betydligt större och i staden Nagoya.

UENO ZOO

The country’s oldest Zoo was opened in 1882. Most people visit the park for its pandas which first moved in in 1972. At present, a family consisting of 3 pandas lives in the park.

The park is open from 09:30 – 17:00, Tuesday – Sunday. Closed on Mondays and the day after Monday if Monday is a public holiday.

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The park is home to over 3,000 animals of 400 different species. The zoo’s most popular animals to visit are pandas, Sumatran tigers, and western lowland gorillas. Ueno Zoo has the most animals of any zoo in the country.

GUNDAM STATY

Outside the DiverCity Tokyo Plaza shopping center on Odaiba, you will find a 20m high 1:1 Gundam RX-0 Unicorn statue, from the Gundam Unicorn series.

The statue comes to life and moves along with a light and sound show every day at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, and 17:00. After the last show at 17:00, the statue stands in “Destroy Mode” and shines throughout the night. It is a very pleasant experience that should be visited when the sun has gone down.

Medan du är på DiverCity under kvällen, passa på att blicka ut över Regnbågsbron som lyser i alla regnbågens färger. Kom ihåg att bron bara lyser under vissa månader. Mer info finns längre ner på sidan.

TOKYO SKYTREE

Tokyo Skytree is a famous TV tower in the area of Sumida, Tokyo. The tower is the country’s tallest building, but also the second tallest building in the world. Here you will find everything from shopping to nice restaurants at the top of the tower.

The tower is best known for its glass observation surface. Take the opportunity to go up and get a 360 view of the whole city. There are three different options: Floor 350, Floor 450, and Combo ticket with floor 350 + 450.

Öppet 08 – 00 alla dagar, 22 dagar om året. Vissa öppettider kan variera under helgdagar. Mer info finns på skådespelarens hemsida.

DISNEYLAND

Parken öppnades 1983 och var den första parken som öppnade sina dörrar utanför USA. Parken är baserad i Disneyland Kalifornien och är uppdelad i 7 unika områden.

Tokyo Disneyland is located on the island of Urayasu and is only a few minutes walk from JR Maihama Station. The park can also be reached via Tokyo Disneyland Station which runs along the Disney Resort Monorail.

Usually, the park is open 08:00 – 22:00, however, note that the opening hours may differ on certain days. Check the opening hours of your visit on their website.

DISNEYSEA

Next to Disneyland Tokyo on the island of Urayasu, you will find Tokyo DisneySea. A unique water-themed park, full of surprises and pleasantries for the whole family.

Like Disneyland, the fantasy park is divided into 7 unique areas with different themes. The park is suitable for all visitors and ages but is visually more aimed at an older audience. Here you have a unique opportunity to enjoy good food with a pleasant view. Unique to the park against its sister park next door is that this park serves alcohol.

You can reach the park by Disney Resort Monorail from Maihama Station to Tokyo Disney Sea Station. The journey takes 10 minutes and costs about 260 jpy. Alternative two is a 20-minute walk from Maihama Station.

Usually, the park is open 08:00 – 22:00, however, note that the opening hours may differ on certain days. Check the opening hours of your visit on their website.

SHIBUYA

Shibuya is the area that is most popular with young Japanese but attracts a lot of tourists and photographers daily due to its well-known crossing. The intersection is also the world’s busiest intersection with 500,000 crossing people daily. The calm of the chaos that occurs as soon as the light turns green är oöverträffad och rekommenderas att uppleva om du besöker Tokyo för första gången.

Half a day is spent in Shibuya as the area is surrounded by nightclubs, large shopping centers, shops, and restaurants.

Also, take the opportunity to visit the Hachikō statue – dedicated to the dog Hachikō. The legend and story of Hachikō have been made into a film and praised worldwide. The statue can be found outside Shibuya Station.

FUJI-Q HÖGLAND

En gömd skatt strax utanför Tokyo. En nöjespark, bestående av Guinness World of Record-attraktioner.

The amusement park is located below Mt. Fuji hence its name Fuji-Q Highland Park. If the weather permits, some days you can get wonderful pictures of the mountain in the background. However, keep in mind the mountain’s top to mostly surrounded by fog and clouds.

Dododonpa: Här skjuter de iväg dig som kanonen vid Liseberg, men i 180 km/h på 1.56 sekunder!

Takabisha:121 graders fall – är etta på listan som världens brantaste berg-och dalbana.

Eejanaika: Most rotations in the world. Here you are spun up, down, and sideways along the entire ride. One of the sickest things we’ve ever ridden in the editorial office! Highly recommended for those who dare.

The park has several other attractions to offer, such as the world’s largest, and many other fun. If you decide to spend a day at this wonderful park, you will certainly not be dissatisfied!

FUJI DOLDA LÖVBY

Next to Fuji-Q Highland Park, you will find Naruto Park with its full name “NARUTO X BORUTO Fuji Hidden Leaf Village”. Try eating the ramen at Ichiraku, wandering around Konoha, and solving various challenges in the park.

Hidden Leaf Village erbjuder också en resort med liknande tema för dem som vill övernatta med rum med Naruto-tema

FRIHETSGUDINNAN

What many people don’t know is that Tokyo has its replica of the Statue of Liberty on Odaiba. The statue daily attracts a large amount of tourists due to all its photo opportunities.

Statyn blickar ut över en upplyst Regnbågsbron under kvällstimmarna och kallas inofficiellt stadens bästa utsikt.

Osaka and Shimoda have two replica siblings to visit, but the goddess of Tokyo is the most popular because of Tokyo Bay and the Rainbow Bridge in the background.

KEJSERLIGT PALATS

The palace is the main residence of the Kjeserliga family, but only one of several. Most interior areas as well as gardens are closed to the public like most palaces in the world. Twice a year, however, the palace’s inner garden is open to the public where you have the opportunity to see the imperial family standing on the balcony and waving – this applies to December 23rd and January 2nd.

The palace’s eastern garden is called Higashi Gyoen and is said to be the most beautiful in the country. The park is open and free to the public from 09:00 – 16:30 every day of the week. The park is open until 16:00 during November – February & to 17:00 during April – August.

Kejserliga palatset ligger bara några minuter från Tokyos station. Palatset och dess parker täcker en yta på 3.4 kvadratkilometer, mitt i Tokyos centrum.

MAID CAFE

Dessa cosplay-baserade caféer/restauranger finns lite överallt i Tokyo, men speciellt i Akihabara. Personalen är mestadels utklädd till franska hembiträden och behandlar dig med respekt och ömhet som en "husets herre". Dessa restauranger är lika populära bland män som bland kvinnor och det finns flera som talar engelska. Förutom att servera mat och dryck håller de aktivt shower och spelar spel med sina gäster.

SENSŌ-JI

Kaminarimon (Kaminari Gate) is one of the two major gates that then leads you to Sensoji Temple from the street/stop. Kaminarimon was built over a thousand years ago and still stands today. Inside its gates, you will find Nakamise shopping street with Sensoji Temple as the final destination. However, Nakamise is more of a small market than a shopping street and is unfortunately full of people on weekends. However, a very cozy little footpath leading up to the temple that we recommend you visit if you are in Tokyo. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo’s oldest temple.

Templet är öppet från 6:00 till 5:00, men området är fortfarande öppet för allmänheten under kvällarna. Templet lyser upp efter solnedgången varje kväll.

GUNDAM CAFE

In 2010, GundamCafé was opened in Akihabara and has since day one been a success with its Gundam-inspiring theme. For those of you who are not familiar with Gundam, Gundam is the country’s most well-known and beloved animated robot and comes from an anime series released in 1979.

Fun dishes on the menu include Char ZAKU chicken rice omelet, RX-78-2 Gundam penne gorgonzola, Dessert Zaku plate, and Gundam sandwiches. Even the coffee is decorated with Gundam’s face in the foam. Next door to the café you will find a merch shop that sells everything from t-shirts to mugs and plates.

Butiken finns på 1–1, Kandahanaoka-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.

Yodobashi

En av landets ledande elektronikbutikskedjor är Yodobashi Camera. Här inne kan du enkelt spendera flera timmar eftersom butiken består av flera våningar med allt från vardagsprodukter till tv-spel.

Vi rekommenderar starkt att du besöker Yodobashi Camera eller deras rivaliserande kedja Bic Camera för att köpa Nintendo Switch-spel som inte har släppts i Europa ännu.

In addition to all electronic products, they also sell clothes, accessories, toys, food, and cosmetics in quantities. The range may vary from store to store.

SHIMOKITAZAWA

Shimokitazawa, also called Shimokita is a popular and cozy cultural area in Tokyo with many restaurants, cafes, and vintage shops. Shimokitazawa has its small café-culture with a café on almost every corner. Perfect after a full day in one of the city’s busier areas such as Shinjuku or Akihabara.

VR NINJA DOJO

I mars 2019, VR Ninja Dojo opened in Akihabara and has since attracted a lot of tourists. The experience is unique in itself and offers the latest in VR technology. The word ninja is something that most people relate to Japan and here you have the opportunity to experience real life as a ninja – in VR!

Practice ninjutsu, sword technique, and other martial arts techniques in an open world. You start in a Dojo whereupon you move on to a more open world with melee combat and other war experiences. You have the opportunity to borrow a ninja costume as well as other ninja equipment on-site. All instructors speak English and are very helpful, feel free to ask for help.

NINTENDO BUTIK

Tokyo Nintendo Store in the Shibuya area is something not to be missed for the game lover!

In the store, you can buy everything from clothes for both adults & children, bags, toys, games, keychains, and other Nintendo merch. The Nintendo Store is next door to Pokemon Center Shibuya and other anime-inspired stores in the “Parco” shopping center.

Efter en ganska hektisk öppningsdag infördes ett kösystem, där man hämtar ut en biljett med en tid då man är välkommen in i butiken. Kötiderna har dock avtagit drastiskt sedan lanseringen och du behöver sällan vänta mer än ett par minuter.

SPELHUS

I Akihabara är hela området fullt av spelhus och arkadspel. Det största är SEGA-huset närmast Akihabara Station, kom dock ihåg att detta är ett av 3 SEGA-hus i området – alla på flera våningar. Här kan du vinna allt från en 1:1 Pikachu till en ny mobiltelefon. Eller varför inte passa på att spela lite StepMania eller Sonic, låt nostalgin flöda!

Spelhus som dessa finns givetvis i fler delar av staden, men Akihabara har det mesta på samma yta.

POKÉMON CENTER

Tokyo Pokemon Center is, as previously mentioned, next door to the official Tokyo Nintendo Store and offers shopping in droves. Here you buy everything from cozy stuffed animals, mobile phone cases, pens, games, toys and everything Pokemon-related you can imagine. There is everything, even skateboards!

MADAME TUSSAUDS

Tokyo’s official Madame Tussauds wax museum with about 60 realistic wax figures can be found on the island of Odaiba. These wax statues of your favorite actors and celebrities are on a 1:1 scale and can hardly be distinguished from the real person, so talented are they actually at Madame Tussauds. The Madame Tussauds chain has museums in London, Paris, and lots of other cities and is usually a very appreciated and pleasant daily activity.

Pre-purchase of tickets is recommended as the museum is well-visited during certain times of the year.

REGNBÅGSBRO

The bridge was built in 1993 and connects Odaiba with the rest of Tokyo. This two-story bridge is a great symbol of the city and is extra beautiful during the evening.

Bron lyser från solnedgången till 24:00, men färgerna varierar från dag till dag.

Belysningen ändras beroende på årstid och för vissa ändamål. Varje år i oktober lyser hela bron upp i rosa för att hedra cancerföreningen och dess kämpar.

NAKAMISE-DORI AVENUE

Nakamise shoppingmarknad är en shoppingväg/marknad som leder dig från huvudvägen till Sensoji-templet. Här finns allt från turistartiklar och mat till traditionella folkdräkter.

Very cozy to walk around and look at, but have passed about time considering the amount of people who visit the temple and the market every day.

In addition to Sensoji, there are a dozen temples and shrines in the area within a couple of minute’s walk.

Don Quijote

The nearest “Donki” (Don Quijote) store from Senso-ji is Don Quijote Asakusa and is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and is one of the country’s most popular department stores. The store is a 2-minute walk from Asakusa Station. The 7th floor has a café, hot food, and theater.

Det finns olika Don Quijote-butiker runt om i staden, även i områden som Ginza och Akihabara. Men den i Asakusa är unik för sin storlek och sina öppettider.

UENO PARK

Ueno Park (上野公園, Ueno Kōen) är en stor park, öppen för allmänheten vid Ueno station i centrala Tokyo. Parken tillhörde en gång Keneiji Temple som tillhörde en av landets rikaste tempelfamiljer Tokugawa Clan.

Ueno Park är ett av Tokyos mest populära resmål för dem som vill se "Sakura trees" (körsbärsblomning). Parken har mer än 1,000 XNUMX sakuraträd som blommar i slutet av mars och början av april. Detta lockar många turister och hanami (sakura-fans).

Today, the park is best known for its many museums, especially the Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Western Art. The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the National Science Museum are also two popular museums to visit in the park.

Parken erbjuder förutom alla sina museer även ett Zoo för dig som älskar pandor, läs mer längre ner på sidan.

12 VÅNINGAR AV UNIQLO

This gigantic Uniqlo store spans 12 floors and offers a unique selection of different collections from all over the world. This makes this particular store a little more unique than others – aside from the crazy amount of floors. Uniqlo is Japan’s most popular clothing brand and is in the same price range as H&M.

De har till och med ett stort urval av anime-t-shirts och andra varor på översta våningen. Utöver detta erbjuder de också taxfree för turister vid köp över 3,000 XNUMX JPY. Detta ska dock betalas vid en särskild disk i butiken och med pass inkluderat.

GINZA KORSNING

Korsningen mellan Harumi och Chuo kallas ofta för Ginza Crossing och är centrum för Ginza. Korsningen är på kvällen full av neonljus och människor, omgiven av stora och lyxiga byggnader som Sanai Building och Wako – två ikoniska byggnader i Tokyo.

AKIBA FUKUROU

A unique owl café that has been selected by TripAdvisor as one of Akihabara’s best and most visited attractions for several years. Everyone is welcome to come in and visit and play with the owls. Take the opportunity to take part in a unique experience where you can pet, take pictures, and play with tame owls.

The café offers over 20 different owls for pictures and coziness. Remember that images with flash are strictly forbidden as this can stress out and harm the owls.

UENO STATION

JR Ueno Station is one of Tokyo’s most important stations. Here you can change between several JR lines such as the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line as well as several Shinkansen trains. Many of the station’s trains also pass through Tokyo Station but with much fewer people and in less space, which makes changes easier. Don’t forget to order your Japan Rail Pass.

MAT I TOKYO

Det finns fler Michelin-restauranger i Ginza än i resten av staden. Även om Ginza Kojyu eller Sishi Yoshitake är utanför din budget, finns det gott om små gator och gränder runt Ginzas huvudgator, fulla av underbar mat och andra trevligheter.

NEZU-JINJA HELIGHET

Dolda och kanske en av landets mest underskattade helgedomar, fulla av röda torii-portar i tunnelform som de i Kyoto – men i centrala Tokyo!

Built in 1705 and one of the oldest shrinen in Japan. The shrine is surrounded by open fine spaces, lively nature, and a pleasant passage. A perfect place for the tourist looking for photo-friendly and cheeky surroundings. Shrinet offers a variety of tunnels of torii gates, something you won’t find at home in cold Sweden.

You will find Nezu Shrine quickly and easily through a 5-minute walk from Nezu Station, Sendagi Station, and Todaimae Station. Free admission and open 09:00 – 17:00.

Vi rekommenderar fortfarande det magnifika Fushimi Inari-templet i Kyoto för de som besöker Kyoto. Men om du bara är i Tokyo är detta ett bra alternativ.

TSUKIJI FISKMARKNAD

Just outside Ginza, you will find Tsukiji fish market, a must for fish lovers visiting Tokyo for the first time. The market is known for its daily tuna auction and everyday chaos.

Men för att ta del av den verkliga upplevelsen rekommenderas det att du går upp tidigt på morgonen för att delta i auktionen, snarare kl. 05:00. För dig som inte är intresserad av auktionen kan du istället ta del av matmarknaden. Matguider finns med engelsktalande guider till förmånliga priser.

LAMLAB FLYTANDE TRÄDGÅRD

Tokyo “teamLab Planets” is expanding its opening hours along with released restrictions and is opening its exhibition through the end of 2023.

Upplev en visuell utställning som chockerar dina sinnen. En vanligtvis mycket uppskattad och unik aktivitet som är unik för Tokyo. Passa på att trycka av dig några av semesterns fräckaste och mest unika bilder innan utställningen stänger igen.

AMEYA-YOKOCHŌ

Kallas även Ueno Market och är en marknadsgata uppdelad i två passager som går mellan Ueno Station och Okachimachi Station.

Indirectly called Tokyo’s last black market. The market offers cheap and fun products, street food galore, a food market, and electronics stores. Don’t expect anything fancy, this is a typical “Asian market” and is very different from the rest of Japan which, by the way, is very clean. The atmosphere is reminiscent of Khosan Road in Thailand with its narrow aisles and its large amount of people.

SHOPPING I GINZA

Ginza is a popular area for those who are hungry for luxury and shopping. Some of the more popular shopping centers in Ginza are Tokyu Plaza and Ginza SIX.

Here you will find everything from everyday luxury to super luxury. Ginza SIX offers a wonderful rooftop garden which is highly recommended.

In addition to the park on the roofs, there is a unique and lavish bookstore on floor 6F. Experience “the world of Noh” at Kanze Noh Theatre on floor B3F.

Also, take the opportunity to enjoy a good lunch or dinner in the shopping center that delivers luxury in quantities!

AKIHABRA OMRÅDET

Tokyo’s largest electronics district has something for everyone. Popular things to experience in Akihabara include visiting a Maid Café or driving MarioKart on the open street with MariKar Akihabara, shopping for manga and anime merch, big shopping at Don Quijote, or visiting one of several large electronics stores along the main street. These are only a few experiences to have in the area.

ODAIBA OMRÅDET

Odaiba, also called Daiba is a large, artificial island in Tokyo Bay and belongs to the borough municipalities of Minato, Kōtō, and Shinagawa. The colorful and state-of-the-art island is a large shopping & entertainment district as well as home to many major events and fairs.

ASAKUSA OMRÅDET

Området är mest känt för Sensoji, ett buddhistiskt tempel tillägnat bodhisattvan Kannon. Distriktet ligger i den nordöstra delen av centrala Tokyo cirka 3 km från området Ueno.

Nära Sensoji-templet ligger en liten nöjespark vid namn Hanayashiki, som påstås vara Japans äldsta nöjesfält. Båtturer längs Sumida avgår från en plats några minuters promenad från templet. Tidigare klassades Asakusa som Tokyos "nöjeskvarter" fullt av geishahus tack vare rika risvaruhus i Kuramae.

UENO OMRÅDET

Ueno is a district in Tokyo’s “Taitō” area and is best known as home to Ueno Park. Ueno is also home to some of Tokyo’s finest cultural buildings. The area offers everything from markets, food in quantities, a zoo, and a wonderful park with several museums.

GINZA OMRÅDE

Ginza is a neighborhood in the district municipality of Chūō and is known as a “finer” part of Tokyo with many department stores, luxury stores, restaurants, and cafes.

In Ginza Center, 1 sqm costs just over 10,000,000 yen, equivalent to about 90,000 Euro (2020) which makes the street the most expensive address in the country.

Huvudgatan i området heter Chuo Dori och besöks bäst på helgdagar före klockan 17:00 då gatan är avstängd för biltrafik under morgonen.

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Vad heter Tokyos flygplats?

Tokyo har två flygplatser, Narita International Airport (NRT) och Haneda flygplats (HND).

Haneda är stadens närmaste flygplats och den som rekommenderas att ta sig till om möjligt. Oftast är det dock billigare att landa på Narita. Detta medför dock både en längre och dyrare transport om du reser utan a Japan Rail Pass till staden när du väl kliver av planet, tänk på detta. Snabbtåg från och till flygplatsen är dock tillgängliga för personer med JR Pass. Passet kan aktiveras på flygplatsen efter att du har landat.

How much can a trip to Tokyo cost?

The cost of a trip to Tokyo can vary widely based on your travel style and preferences. Budget travelers might spend around $50 to $100 per day, covering hostel accommodations, public transportation, and affordable meals. For a mid-range budget, expect to spend between $150 and $300 per day for three-star hotels, restaurant meals, and some paid attractions. Luxury travelers can expect costs to exceed $500 per day, with top-tier hotels, fine dining, and exclusive experiences.

Hur många dagar behöver du i Tokyo?

To truly experience Tokyo, a minimum of three to five days is recommended. This allows enough time to explore key attractions like Shibuya and Shinjuku, visit important cultural sites such as the Meiji Shrine and the Imperial Palace, and still have time to enjoy Tokyo’s world-renowned culinary scene and vibrant neighborhoods. If you can extend your stay, additional days will let you discover more hidden gems and local experiences.

Do people in Japan speak English?

While English is taught in Japanese schools, the level of English fluency varies widely among the population. In major cities like Tokyo and Osaka, and in tourist areas, you are more likely to encounter English speakers, particularly in hotels, major stores, and restaurants. However, in rural areas, English speakers can be rare. It’s recommended to use tools like Google Translate or carry a phrasebook to help bridge any language gaps during your visit to Japan.

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