Tokyo Tours

Given its history, a suggested way to see many of Tokyo's attractions is on a guided tour.

Fast Facts

1. Country: Japan
2. Governor: Shintaro Ishihara
3. Language spoken: Japanese
4. Population: 12,790,000 (2007)
5. Currency: Japanese Yen
6. Country code: 81
7. City code: 3
8. Time zone: JST
9. Advantages to tours: See many sites in a short time with less hassle¹
10. Disadvantages to tours: Strict schedule; lesser-known sites are often overlooked¹

Tours

There are several groups that offer tours of Mount Fuji, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo museums and also excursions to Kyoto. Frommer's suggests General Tours and the Japan Travel Bureau (JTB) for tour packages.¹

When visiting the Imperial Palace, Fodor's recommends the free guided tours by the Imperial Household Agency.² Tokyo's official tourism website also offers free tours with volunteer guides.

Mahalo Suggests

When planning your trip, also try Tokyo Vacation, Tokyo Restaurants and Tokyo Hotels.

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