Cheap flights to Japan
Tokyo
Japan's capital and center of business and finance, Tokyo offers a surprising blend of futuristic cityscapes, historic sights and cultural entertainments. A vast conglomeration of districts, each boasts its own characteristic attractions. The Ginza is one of Asia's shopping paradises. Prices are high but the selection and presentation are superb. West Shinjuku is Tokyo's high-rise metropolis with its 'Gothem City' skyscrapers and plazas. To the east, Shinjuku's bustling shopping and neon-lit nightlife districts contrast strongly with the calm beauty of the neighboring Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. For a taste of 'Old Tokyo', the downtown Shitamachi area is the place to head for, particularly in the summer when three enormous festivals attract vast crowds of revelers and spectators. The Asakusa-Kannon Temple is the area's main tourist draw, a vibrant Buddhist complex approached via a colorful shopping lane. Across the river, Ryogoku is the location of the excellent Edo-Tokyo Museum and the renowned National Sumo Stadium. Ueno is famous for its large park containing several important art museums and cultural venues. Cheap eats and bargains galore are to be found at the raucous Ameyoko Market.
Excursions
Narita, location of Narita Tokyo Airport, is an attractive old town with a large and impressive pilgrimage temple, Narita-san. Nearby Tokyo Disneyland is a major year-round attraction for Japanese and foreigners alike.