Tokyo e Yokoso! Welcome to Tokyo! Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Online Vacation Center welcomes you to Tokyo and wishes you a pleasant stay! Over
the past 500 years, the fishing village of Edo has transformed into the metropolis of
Tokyo - the most populated urban area in the world with over 13 million people in the
city and a total of 37 million in the metropolitan area. Where traditional meets hightech, Tokyo offers a rich cultural experience with the comforts of a modern society.
In this guide you will find information about the city and area surrounding your hotel;
however, we encourage you to speak with the concierge for more detailed
information. We also recommend keeping a hotel business card in your wallet or
taking a picture of it so that you always have the hotel address with you.
Online Vacation Center is interested in your feedback, so we encourage you to fill out
our post-vacation survey when you get home. Every comment is read by
management, and some great additions to our programs have been suggested by
clients like you.
Have a wonderful stay in Tokyo!
BASIC INFORMATION
Hotel: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Address: 2-6-1, Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 135-8701, Japan
Phone: +81 3-5500-6711
1. ATM
The closest ATM is located in the Seven Eleven (24 hours) in Diver City Tokyo Plaza.
2. Currency Exchange
A currency exchange machine is located on the second floor of the hotel. There is also
a store, The Travelex, open from 10am to 9pm in Diver City Tokyo Plaza.
3. Convenience store
There is a store within the hotel open 24 hours.
4. Pharmacy
The closest pharmacy is called Matsumoto Kiyoshi, open from 10am to 9pm in the
Diver City Tokyo Plaza.
5. Public Transportation
The best way to get through town is on the JR Yamanote (loop) line and the Subway
Ginza and Oedo lines. The Daiba station is linked to the hotel entrance, which is on the
Yurikamome line, and you can connect to the other lines within 15 minutes.
Subway Map: http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/tips/guide/pdf/tokyo_metro_guide.pdf
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THINGS TO DO AND SEE
Meiji Shrine
Shinto shrine and gardens dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken
Open daily from sunrise to sunset. 1-5 minute walk from Harajuku Station, Kitasando
Station and Sangubashi Station. http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/index.html
Tokyo Imperial Palace
As the home of Japan’s emperor, the palace itself is off limits, but you can take a tour
of the grounds. For tours (1hr 15min) you must book ahead between 4 days and a
month in advance. Without the tour, you can still have a view from the SW corner of
the Imperial Palace Plaza and enjoy the Imperial Palace East Garden.
5 minute walk from Otemachi Station. http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/index.html
Senso-ji Temple
Enter through the red “Thunder Gate”, pass the stalls of crafts and trinkets, and admire
the beauty of Tokyo’s most visited temple. http://www.senso-ji.jp/about/index_e.html
Lit up from sunset to around 11pm. 5 minute walk from Asakusa Station.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Formerly an imperial garden, its 144 acres is a blend of French Formal, English
Landscape and Japanese Traditional styles. Closed on Mondays. Open 9am – 4pm.
http://www.env.go.jp/garden/shinjukugyoen/english/index.html
There’s more to do! For more Information, visit www.gotokyo.org/en and
www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g298184-Activities-Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
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WHERE TO EAT
There are many restaurants surrounding the hotel, mostly in the shopping malls.
Below you will find a few recommendations, but please speak to the concierge for
more options and specific recommendations.
Sushi: Tukiji Sushi ko (located within the Aqua City mall)
Japanese cuisine: Hibiki or Gonpachi (both are located within the Aqua City mall)
There are also several restaurants located within the hotel.
http://www.tokyo.grand-nikko.com/eng/restaurant/
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FUN FACTS
Oshiya, or “pushers,” are station attendants whose job is to literally push people into
the crowded trains during rush hour.
Tokyo has the highest number of vending machines per capita in the world. In
addition to sodas and snacks, you’ll also spot unusual items like fresh flowers, clothes,
bread in a can, fishing bait, and umbrellas.
Tokyo has more Michelin stars than any other city in the world.
Shibuya Crossing is one of the busiest intersections in the world, with as many as 2,500
people crossing the street at one time. Shinjuku is the busiest station in the world,
with an average of about 3.6 million passengers passing through the station each day.
CURRENCY AND ELECTRICITY
Currency – Japanese Yen
Banknotes in 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 yen.
Coins are in 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 yen
$1 USD to 100.8 Yen (JPY) as of Aug. 2016, though the exchange rate changes daily
100 JPY = $1
1,000 JPY = $10
10,000 JPY = $100
It is not customary to tip in Japan and may even be considered rude or cause some
confusion. Your tip may be politely refused, or end with a staff member chasing you
down the street because they thought you forgot your change.
Electric Current
Plugs in Japan look like this. Voltage is 100V and frequency is 50/60 Hz.
You should not need an adaptor or converter.
WEATHER
°C to °F Quick Reference Guide:
-5° C = 23° F
5° C = 41° F
15° C = 59° F
0° C = 32° F
10° C = 50° F
20° C = 68° F
25° C = 77° F
30° C = 86° F
35° C = 95° F
40° C = 104° F
Average high and low temperatures for Tokyo
High °F
Low °F
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
46 48 54 63 70 75 82 84 79 68 59 52
36 36 41 50 57 64 72 73 68 59 48 39
LOCAL LANGUAGE
The local language is Japanese. Here are some basic phrases:
Hello
Goodbye
Yes
No
Bathroom
I’m Sorry
English
konnichiwa
sayonara
hai
iie
toire
gomen’nasai
eigo
Excuse Me
Sorry
Thanks (a lot)
You’re welcome
Please
Excuse Me
How much?
sumimasen
gomennasai
(domo) arigato
doitashimashite
o-negai shimasu
sumimasen
ikura?
EMERGENCY INFORMATION AND SAFETY
The emergency number for the ambulance and fire rescue is 119
The emergency number for the police is 110
The U.S. State Department advises all travelers, regardless of destination, to avoid
demonstrations and to secure your belongings to avoid pickpockets while in crowded
tourist centers. Up-to-date travel information specific to Japan can be found at
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/japan.html
U.S. Embassy
Address: 1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku
Tokyo 107-8420, Japan
Telephone: (+81) (3) 3224-5000
Canadian Embassy
Address: 7-3-38 Akasaka, Minatu-ku
Tokyo 107-8503, Japan
Telephone: (+81) (3) 5412-6200