Ten most beautiful shopping districts in Tokyo

Shibyua

Located on the station Hebeoaa an area a great shopping located in Tokyo and an area of ​​approximately 15.11 square kilometers, a place meant every fashion lover Youth in Japan, especially clothing stores and fashion as well because it contains boutiques small and that offer high fashion and make sure that your visit to this region and you will buy a lot and enjoy very induced In the event that either feel hungry, do not worry because the Hebeoaa never contain a lot of restaurants that offer cuisine.

Shinjuku

It is a shopping area located in the Tokyo Metropolis and is considered the center of commercial and administrative It is one of the main shopping areas in Japan and an area of ​​18.32 square kilometers and frequented by tourists for the purpose of shopping and Leisure They contain a lot of stores that sell various kinds of goods that may be needed by a person as there is west Mahata many buildings and skyscrapers If you want to see it clouds you can walk around a little bit but if you want to stay near them, there are many hotels, which has charming views as this area contains many of the Italian and French restaurants that offer delicious cuisine and best.

Harajuku

It is located between the shopping area and Hebeoaa Shinjuku includes two streets for shopping and both full of wonderful Balbotakat and high-end shops and clothing stores leading Mrkzelozia young as they are with many cafes, restaurants and fast food shop that meets the needs of tourists and their tastes are hard.

Genza

An area located in Chu in southern Yasuo and Nakanoshima a upscale area filled with many shops and boutiques, a one shopping areas most luxurious and fun not only in Japan but in the world, it includes shops that offer Global fashion shops leading cosmetics in addition to contain shops electronics animate trademark major such as Sony and Apple, and most of these shops open daily as area includes many of the cafes and restaurants that offer delicious food and drinks.

Marunouchi

It is a shopping area located west of Tokyo Station, specifically between Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace has been newly renovated and became the headquarters biggest companies of Japan in addition to It's a popular place to shop where contains many shops and is considered one of the most important tourist destinations famous and includes many of the cafes and restaurants that offer delicious and most delicious.

Ikebukuro

An area of ​​great shopping and located around the station Ikebukuro and presence beside Mahata make it easy to access and is one of the most important areas of commercial and entertainment Tchwimma which is filled with shops clothing and electronics, one of the most important shopping and entertainment complexes in addition to shops numerous sells various kinds of goods also includes many of the cafes and restaurants that you can after intermission the shopping process arduous and eat some food appetite.

Odaiba 

It is an artificial island large has Lynette for defensive purposes 1850 and then expanded during the twentieth century and later became a shopping area and popular entertainment built on in Tokyo Bay and has become one of the tourist attractions and provide you with many options for picking what you want, one of the most important shopping centers where it has a variety of shops and stores offering merchandise to suit all tastes
The area is full of hotels if you want to stay in and enjoy the breathtaking views and includes many of the restaurants that offer delicious food and drinks. 

Solamachi

It is a large complex of shopping, entertainment, and opened in May 2012 AD and includes more than 300 stores containing formations NES and displays a lot of goods to suit all tastes, as it includes a large market for the sale of food also includes the area restaurants are located in the upper floors of the malls in order to enjoy seeing the beautiful scenery and green spaces while taking food also includes many of the skyscrapers which is worth a visit even if it was the tallest tower in Japan whom they are not a tourist area par excellence.

Roppong

An area located in the Minato and is one of the most important shopping areas in Tokyo are filled with shops and commercial areas specializing in fashion accessories as they contain many high-end restaurants that offer cuisine and includes a number of sports clubs in addition to the theme park if you wish to obtain Leisure and Amusement But if you want to stay near where there are many luxury hotels and is held by many art festivals and entertaining shows Android Sahark sense of all this fun and fabulous.

sugamo 

A neighborhood in Toshima in Tokyo and is one of the oldest shopping streets and shopping area known as the elderly ladies and is located at the point of crossing the railway line and Ji Ariamanouha path through the national course, this is not intended for the elderly but also for young people
It contains a range of diverse shops and which number almost 200 shop where there are clothing stores and fashion shops in addition to selling food in particular pastry shops that enjoy the taste of a delicious and wonderful advise her experience because it is delicious and certainly will like it.

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Visa enter Japan - all the important information in the special visa

Any foreign visitor wishing to enter Japan must have a passport, which will remain in effect during the period of stay.
Citizens of many countries are eligible to enter Japan without a visa only if the purpose of the visit is to reside in Japan, to get a job or otherwise engage in income-generating activities.
Below is a list of the citizens of the countries that have "Reciprocal Visa Exemption Arrangements" with Japan.

Six months months or less
Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland and the United Kingdom (UK citizens only)

 
For a period of 3 months or less
Argentina, the Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Finland, France, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mauritius, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal (except when it was originally a passport issued in the present or in the former Portuguese colonies), San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay

 
For a period of 90 days or less
Andorra, Australia, Barbados, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hong Kong, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Monaco, New Zealand, Poland, Slovakia and the United States of America.

For up to 14 days
Brunei
Notes: In the case of waiver of visa requirements for up to three months or 90 days, and foreigners are granted upon landing in case of a temporary visit for 90 days (15 days for Brunei). Nationals of countries and regions that have taken measures concerning the waiver of visa requirements with Japan for stays of up to six months in principle to grant permission to reside in Japan for 90 days at the time of landing. Nationals from these countries and regions who wish to stay in Japan for more than 90 days must apply at their nearest immigration authorities in Japan for the extension of the period of stay.

 

Citizens of countries that do not have "Reciprocal Visa Exemption Arrangements" with Japan must obtain a visa.
   "The temporary visitor visa" is usually as required to allow him to stay in Japan for up to 90 days of activities is rewarding, such as sightseeing, participating in amateur sports, visiting relatives, with the inspection tours, and participate in lectures or research, attend conferences, making business contacts or other similar activities.
 

Needless to say, that "temporary visitor visa" can not be used for any purposes rewarding, and that involve profit or payment acceptance within Japan by visitors.
    

Apply for a visa, the applicant must apply in person to the embassy or consulate of Japan, and usually in his or her country of origin. The following documents must be submitted whatever the purpose of the visit, you will make:

 *A valid passport (1)    

 *Two passport photos taken within the six months preceding the date of submission of the  application (2) 

 *Official visa application form, available at the embassy or consulate (3)
 *The instruments of ratification on the purpose of the visit (4)

As a kind of documents required for the application may vary according to the purpose of your visit, the applicant is advised to make sure the Japanese embassy or consulate in advance.
Exemption of visa fees: Some citizens of 60 countries all over the world are exempt from the visa fee.

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Shuri Castle Beauties in Japan

This castle is located in Shuri Okinawa in Japan has used the castle for the establishment of the kings of the Ryukyu for several centuries and is one of the most important of nine historic buildings in Okinawa in 1945 was completely destroyed in 1992 AD have been built in the same location and on the basis of photos and historical records have been included as one of the castles included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Vakulah have the effects of Chinese, Japanese and presence amid the Kingdom of Ryukyu Ryukyu thrive make about 500 a year
Currently, the castle buildings become beautiful as the site of the fortress on the top of the hill will give you an opportunity to see spectacular panoramic views do not miss this opportunity and go upstairs and took some beautiful pictures.

When you enter the castle gate would welcome your K.caimun which was built in the reign of King Shuxin and burned in 1945 but was rebuilt in 1974 AD
It also owns the castle gates, and many of the most famous stone gate Sunon Aotaki Hean has constructed by King Shuxin in 1519 reflect this gate construction skills in the Kingdom has been appointed as distinct in the World Heritage List of UNESCO so I would advise all visitors to the castle to see this magnificent gate.

As memorable orientation to see the gardens and villa Senkina Online which is about gardens and villa built in 1799 and is surrounding the castle was not only used for the royal family but also to host envoys who came from the Great Empire and the design of the park-like garden design modern Japanese The villa is wonderful with red tiles are positioned in the center of this park is also that these gardens with the villa included in the World Heritage Site of UNESCO.

Open Dates:
Castle opens its doors to visitors from December to March from 8:30 pm - 18:00
  From July to September from 8:30 pm - 20:00
And the rest of the months of time 8:30 - 19:00
And close in the Wednesday and Thursday of the first week of July
Entry Fee:
The price of admission ticket for adults: 800 yen
For high school students 600 yen
And primary school and junior high: 300 yen
For children aged less than six years: free.

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