The TMG Building in Nishi-Shinjuku is hard to miss. Its twin towers are a symbol of Shinjuku,
and entry to the observatories on either of the the 40-somethingth floors is free
8. Yokohama Land mark tower
Rising 296 meters into the shy, this is a Japan's tallest skyscraper with 70stories above ground and
three levels underground. It houses offices, a shopping mall, a sports club, a multi-purpose hall and restaurants offering an
international range of dishes. The 49th - 70th floors serves as a hotel. From the 2nd basement to the 5th floor, these is a
large-scaled shopping mall,
Landmark Plaza, including an elegant, central atrium towering five stories and a span of 200m.
An extensive range of attractive products in 150 - 200 first boutiques and speccialty shops can be found here. A 40-second
ride on the world's fastest elevator skyrockets you to the 59th floor Sky Garden, the Japan's highest observatory in the sky,
You can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of points up to 80 km away, such as Tokyo Bay area to the greater Tokyo metropolitan
area in the north, the Miura and Izu
peninsulas in the south and Mt.Fuji in the west.
The Moving Walkway in front of JR Sakuragicho stn. is directly linked to the entrance of the Landmaek Tower
9. Yoyogi Park
A vast expanse of trees and grass, Yoyogi Park (in Japanese, park is koen) lies
between the Meiji Shrine grounds and the NHK Broadcasting Center. Ride bicycles (available free from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.),
fly kites, or picnic. Or simply stroll through the park and its adjacent iris garden.
10. Harajuku Park
Harajuku Park is legendary for the culture clash that presents itself there on Sunday afternoons. If you're looking for a
relaxing afternoon in the park, this is the place to be. If you want to view young-trendy Tokyo in action, leave the park
and wander around the surrounding streets of Harajuku.
tons vs 7,000 tons), due to advances in steel and construction technology.
11.Ueno Park
Like much of Tokyo, Ueno park is a huge bundle of contradictions. While the park is home to the zoo, the Tokyo National
Museum and numerous shrines, cultural and historical points of interest, it is also home to Tokyo's homeless population.
Besides spending some quality time with the pandas and penguins at the zoo you'll want to be sure to visit a few key attractions
including: The month of April, when all of Tokyo seems to celebrate cherry blossom season at the park.
