- Get both the Metropolitan Subway Map and a Japanese Railway Map. Some stations are not listed on one, but may be available on the other.
- The Government Metropolitan Building Observation Deck has free entry, and is a spectacular 360degree view. The Tokyo Sky Tree is Y3000 and Tokyo Tower ranges from Y900 to Y1600, depending which observation deck you want to enter.
- Sky scrapers are the safest place to be during an earthquake; they are designed and re-enforced to withstand the shock. If you are on the street during an earthquake, run into a high-rise building.
- You cannot get to Asakusa on your JR Pass (this is where Senso-Ji Shrine is located).
- Tours of The Imperial Palace need to be booked in advance
- Akihabara is best for electrics.
- Shinjuku is the best district for bars and nightlife
- The bar Jumangi 55 in Roppongi has Y1000 all you can drink for ladies; Y1000 “as many drinks you can drink in two hours” for men. (this deal may change in the future, look it up before you go!)
- The Golden Gai in Shinjuku is recommended, but keep in mind that some of the bars in the complex do not cater for westerners
- Robot Show in Shinjuku: Y7000 for the show, meals and drinks are NOT included in the ticket price
- Ueobei in Shinjuku is a cheap and cheerful place of lunch! (see this blog for further details http://thetruthfultravellers.com/2015/03/06/robots-crusty-wakeup-calls-richard-senso-ji-and-german-uno/ )
- The Cat Cafe Calico in Shinjuku is crap. Don’t waste your time, your feet, or your Y1000
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