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== Inside Tokyo / 東京中 == | |||
=== Shibuya / 渋谷 === | |||
[http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.658996,139.701408&spn=0.006494,0.013937&t=h&z=17&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x60188b564e41fc9b:0xcb2ac4791b595b68,0 map] | |||
City / Tousist-area | |||
[[File:shibuya.jpg|frameless|120px|Shibuya]] | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/2010_December/P1040044" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/2010_December/P1040044.JPG</img> | |||
City of Mega-Tokyo. Younger crowd, 109 is well known for teen-girl shopping. | |||
=== Tobacco & Salt Museum === | |||
[http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.663298,139.699478&spn=0.000406,0.000871&t=h&z=21&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x60188ca8c53642cb:0x5def1c97ee2d5c08,0 map] | |||
Museum, Shibuya | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/dec05/DSCF0352" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/dec05/DSCF0352.jpg</img> | |||
Museum of Tobacco (art, packets, cultivation) and Salt (historical process of Japan) | |||
=== NHK Park, Shibuya === | |||
[http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.666379,139.698243&spn=0.003247,0.006968&t=h&z=18&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x60188cae78fc8705:0x459c87e388bf2c78,0 map] | |||
Tourist area | |||
NHK Studios (Japanese TV museum and filming studios), Shibuya-Ax, Muscle Theatre, Circus/Ice-rink (season dependent). Sumo hall. Open-air concert stage, Seasonal food stalls. | |||
=== Yoyogi Koen (Park) 代々木公園 === | |||
[http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.672847,139.698254&spn=0.006493,0.013937&t=h&z=17&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x60188ccaf486d1d9:0xd00870849699f7db,0 map] | |||
Park | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/2003/2003Wakelin/aal" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/2003/2003Wakelin/aal.jpg</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/April05/DSCF8633" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/April05/DSCF8633.jpg</img> | |||
[[File:yoyogi.jpg|frameless|120px|Yoyogi Park]] | |||
<img size=120>http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/10482449.jpg</img> | |||
Large park in Shibuya, allows for recreational sports like frisbee, balls, badminton, kites etc. Popular for Cherryblossom viewing picnics. | |||
=== Meiji-jingu (shrine) === | |||
[http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.672847,139.698254&spn=0.006493,0.013937&t=h&z=17&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x60188ccaf486d1d9:0xd00870849699f7db,0 map] | |||
Shrine / Tourist attraction | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/April05/DSCF8592" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/April05/DSCF8592.jpg</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/may05/DSCF9388" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/may05/DSCF9388.jpg</img> | |||
[[File:meiji.jpg|frameless|240px|Meiji]] | |||
Large shrine with surrounding wood areas. (No recreational activity allowed) Contains museum, and Iris-garden (pay park) | |||
=== Shinjuku 新宿 === | |||
[http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.689971,139.700325&spn=0.006492,0.013937&t=h&z=17&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x60188cd14ca8d159:0x98dab29c15d4a656,0 maps] | |||
City | |||
[[File:shinjuku1.jpg|frameless|240px|Shinjuku]] | |||
[[File:shinjuku2.jpg|frameless|240px|Shinjuku]] | |||
City of Mega-Tokyo. Great for shopping, especially for electronics. Has a (smaller) electric town shopping area, including Yodabashi, | |||
Dos-para, sofmap and Bic-Camera (Halc). Red-light district at night. Movie/Cinema theatres (Wald-9, Picadilly). | |||
=== Shinjuku chuo koen (central park) / 新宿中央公園 === | |||
[http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.686815,139.689948&spn=0.000812,0.001742&t=h&z=20&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x6018f32c8f37a961:0x64328d4eb48bb05a,0 map] | |||
Park, Play-area | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/August-2009/P1150827" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/August%202009/P1150827.JPG</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/April05/DSCF8564" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/April05/DSCF8564.jpg</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/April05/DSCF8572" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/April05/DSCF8572.jpg</img> | |||
Large children's play area. Large slide, climbing construction and play fortress. Summer has small paddle pools. | |||
=== Shinjuku Gyoen (park) === | |||
[http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.686815,139.689948&spn=0.000812,0.001742&t=h&z=20&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x6018f32c8f37a961:0x64328d4eb48bb05a,0 map] | |||
Pay-park | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/2003/2003Wakelin/abt" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/2003/2003Wakelin/abt.jpg</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/April05/DSCF8699" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/April05/DSCF8699.jpg</img> | |||
Large sculptured pay park, wooden areas, Japanese tea house and rose gardens. Also contains botanical house. Famous cherry-blossom viewing picnics. | |||
=== Niko niko park === | |||
'''pachimichi something park''' Ice-rink, kids play park, baseball area, sports area, fireworks [http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.678538,139.719325&spn=0.006493,0.013937&t=h&z=17&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x60188c85d7fae231:0x110d667ceadf8ecc,0 map] | |||
Large children's pay-park, multiple slides and play fortress. Picnic areas and adventure challenges | |||
=== Tokyo Dome === | |||
'''Tokyo Dome''' Suidobashi [http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.704173,139.754301&spn=0.003245,0.006968&t=h&z=18&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x60188c38a25000e1:0xd075fcaaf5f58d61,0 map] | |||
Baseball area, smaller amusement park with roller coasters and rides. Magi-quest and restaurants. | |||
http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/2011-910215734/P1090431 | |||
=== Ueno Zoo & Museums === | |||
'''Ueno Zoo and Museums''' [http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.715734,139.772851&spn=0.003245,0.006968&t=h&z=18&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x60188c2872e8efd5:0x6525c9022631a93b,0 map] | |||
Tokyo's largest Zoo with mono-rail. Museums include Natural-History, Science, Literature, Art; museums. | |||
=== Royal Palace === | |||
'''Royal Palace''' [http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.684403,139.754784&spn=0.012984,0.027874&t=h&z=16&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x60188c0b36efbce1:0xab8b0e8f02697451,0 map] | |||
Japanese "Castle" with nice grounds, historical buildings. | |||
=== Odaiba & Palette Town === | |||
'''Odaiba & Palette Town''' [http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.62596,139.778903&spn=0.012994,0.027874&t=h&z=16&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x601889fa203fc8a5:0x83a4dbb42536ddf3,0 map] | |||
Large shopping-mall (3 department stores inter-connected) with multiple restaurants. Beach-front (recreational, but entering water is prohibited). Statue of Liberty. Palette town has large ferris-wheel, large coin arcade (games and claw machines). Toyota car exhibit hall. | |||
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== Outside Tokyo / 東京遅 == | |||
=== Hakone 箱根 === | |||
[http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.230196,139.045715&spn=0.052232,0.111494&t=h&z=14&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x6019a20c60b2dc7b:0x2605bd17ac977b26,0 map] | |||
Nature/Tourism-area, Onsen baths | |||
90mins from Shinjuku, Odakyu line (Romance Car) | |||
[[File:hakone1.jpg|frameless|120px|Hakone]] | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/apr08/P1010044" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/resizes/apr08/P1010044.jpg</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.yunessun.com/english/yunessun.html" size=120>http://www.spadayo.com/img/kowaki01.jpg</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.onken.odawara.kanagawa.jp/modules/t_onsen5/index.php?id=14" size=120>http://www.onken.odawara.kanagawa.jp/files/onsen/hakoneonsen-2.jpg</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/apr08/P1010149" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/apr08/P1010149.jpg</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/apr08/P1010182" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/apr08/P1010182.jpg</img> | |||
Onsen resort area with switch-back train, cable-car, gondola and boat across the lake. Japanese style Ryokans (inn/hotel) a plenty. Great for 1 day, and over-night stay. Odakyu sell 2-day pass tickets that cover all transportation. Some hiking and nature-trails. | |||
=== Izu 伊豆 === | |||
[http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=34.838604,138.972931&spn=0.839716,1.783905&t=h&z=10&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x601bb6ce8cb0c32f:0xfcfa66ebdf6f1655,0 map] | |||
Nature/Tourism-area, Beaches | |||
90mins from Tokyo Stn (JR Lines, Odoriko Superview) Shimoda-city | |||
[[File:izu1.jpg|frameless|120px|Izu]] | |||
[[File:izu2.jpg|frameless|120px|Izu]] | |||
Beaches, surfing, swimming (during summer months. Beaches 'closed' in Japan), Onsens, hiking and nature trails. | |||
=== Tokyo Disneyland === | |||
[http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.630093,139.886684&spn=0.025987,0.055747&t=h&z=15&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x60187d1047835c47:0x89620b95c4d7f418,0 map] | |||
Amusement Park | |||
90mins from Tokyo/Shinjuku (Maihama, JR lines) | |||
[[File:disney1.jpg|frameless|120px|Tokyo Disneyland]] | |||
Famous amusement park, queuing, roller coasters, waiting in line, and beer. | |||
=== R-Asia / Hatsushima 初島 === | |||
[http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.038764,139.170706&spn=0.013089,0.027874&t=h&z=16&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x6019bedfe3859a9d:0xc7ce80b39564208e,0 map] | |||
Nature/Tourism-area, Camping, Beach | |||
Ferry to island from Natsu-umi/熱海 port (25 mins). | |||
<img link="http://www.hatsushima.jp/see/map.html" size=120>http://www.hatsushima.jp/img/see_map_mainimg.jpg</img> | |||
[[File:hatsushima1.jpg|frameless|120px|Hatsushima]] | |||
[[File:hatsushima2.jpg|frameless|120px|Hatsushima]] | |||
[[File:hatsushima3.jpg|frameless|120px|Hatsushima]] | |||
Hatsushima island (off Izu) has camping, cabins, aquarium, beaches, pool, surfing, diving, boat with underwater-windows. | |||
http://www.hatsushima.jp/see/map.html | |||
Hatsushima also has an "adventure challenge course". Zip-line/Flying-fox, tree climbing etc. | |||
http://www.hatsushima.jp/sarutobi/index.html | |||
=== Eno-Shima 江ノ島 === | |||
[http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.2987,139.484482&spn=0.026094,0.055747&t=h&z=15&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x6018518de700c4f5:0x347bbe959a029ba8,0 map] | |||
Nature/Tourism-area | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/2004/Enoshima/DSCF2201" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/2004/Enoshima/DSCF2201.jpg</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/2004/Enoshima/DSCF2219" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/2004/Enoshima/DSCF2219.jpg</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/july07/DSCF6086" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/july07/DSCF6086.jpg</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/Jun07/DSCF4957" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/Jun07/DSCF4957.jpg</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/2010Aug/P1010293" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/Jun07/DSCF4957.jpg</img> | |||
Beach, Tourism, Temple, Aquarium and Giant Buddha. | |||
=== Hakeijima / 八景島 === | |||
[http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.335433,139.647131&spn=0.013041,0.027874&t=h&z=16&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x601843ece838da1d:0x77d08801345fc0d5,0 map] | |||
Marine/Tourism-area, Amusement park | |||
40mins from Yokohama stn (Negishi/Seaside line). | |||
[[File:hakeijima1.jpg|frameless|120px|Hakeijima]] | |||
[[File:hakeijima2.jpg|frameless|120px|Hakeijima]] | |||
[[File:hakeijima3.jpg|frameless|120px|Hakeijima]] | |||
Large Aquarium, "dolphin entertainment show", Amusement park with roller-coasters. | |||
http://www.seaparadise.co.jp/english/ | |||
=== Toshimaen 豊島園 === | |||
[http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.744936,139.645457&spn=0.006487,0.013937&t=h&z=17&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x6018ec536046ec63:0x75c42e1a3611a707,0 map] | |||
25 mins from Shinjuku (Oedo line) | |||
Amusement park / Water slides | |||
<img link="http://www.toshimaen.co.jp/aboutus/" size=120>http://www.toshimaen.co.jp/img/aboutus/cnt_mainmap.gif</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/july06/DSCF6016" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/july06/DSCF6016.jpg</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/2011-910215734/P1090368" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/2011-910215734.August/P1090368.JPG</img> | |||
Large Amusement park, and in summer, pools with many water-slides. Generally, much less waiting in line. No tattoos allowed in pools. | |||
http://www.toshimaen.co.jp/ | |||
=== Yomiuriland === | |||
'''Yomiuriland''' [http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.624861,139.520037&spn=0.006497,0.013937&t=h&z=17&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x6018fa7d53b0b9e1:0x81a5ebe12403f43e,0 map] | |||
Amusement park, roller-coasters, water-slides and pools. | |||
=== Showa-kinen park/pools 昭和記念公園 === | |||
40 mins from Shinjuku (Keio lines, Shonan-Shinjuku express) | |||
Nature park, Pools | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/August-2009/P1150936" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/August%202009/P1150936.JPG</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/August-2009/P1150948" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/August%202009/P1150948.JPG</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/sep06/DSCF7839" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/sep06/DSCF7839.jpg</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/sep06/DSCF7876" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/sep06/DSCF7876.jpg</img> | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/sep06/DSCF7896" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/sep06/DSCF7896.jpg</img> | |||
Large park with bouncy white hills, play fortress, slides and BBQ facilities. In Summer, large pools with water-slides. | |||
http://www.showakinenpark.go.jp/ | |||
=== Aqualine === | |||
'''Aqualine''' [http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ll=35.462453,139.877114&spn=0.026041,0.055747&t=h&z=15&brcurrent=3,0x60180a94601f98fd:0x2ad90bc7cf6041f8,0 map] | |||
Tunnel (10km) and Bridge (4km) connecting Tokyo and Chiba | |||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Bay_Aqua-Line] | |||
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/June2010/P1230760" size=120>http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/var/thumbs/June2010/P1230760.JPG</img> | |||
=== IKEA === | |||
'''IKEA Funabashi''' [http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.681523,139.992884&spn=0.003246,0.006968&t=h&z=18&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x60187fb93e1db4d3:0xedacd5facb3d69ca,0 map] | |||
'''IKEA Kohoku''' [http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=35.522386,139.590928&spn=0.003253,0.006968&t=h&z=18&vpsrc=6&brcurrent=3,0x601858be406f03bd:0xa99bf5ca454b64bc,0 map] |
Revision as of 02:45, 10 February 2012
Inside Tokyo / 東京中
Shibuya / 渋谷
map City / Tousist-area
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/2010_December/P1040044" size=120>
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City of Mega-Tokyo. Younger crowd, 109 is well known for teen-girl shopping.
Tobacco & Salt Museum
map Museum, Shibuya
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/dec05/DSCF0352" size=120></img>
Museum of Tobacco (art, packets, cultivation) and Salt (historical process of Japan)
NHK Park, Shibuya
map Tourist area
NHK Studios (Japanese TV museum and filming studios), Shibuya-Ax, Muscle Theatre, Circus/Ice-rink (season dependent). Sumo hall. Open-air concert stage, Seasonal food stalls.
Yoyogi Koen (Park) 代々木公園
map Park
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/2003/2003Wakelin/aal" size=120></img>
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/April05/DSCF8633" size=120>
</img>
<img size=120>
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Large park in Shibuya, allows for recreational sports like frisbee, balls, badminton, kites etc. Popular for Cherryblossom viewing picnics.
Meiji-jingu (shrine)
map Shrine / Tourist attraction
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/April05/DSCF8592" size=120></img>
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/may05/DSCF9388" size=120>
</img>
Large shrine with surrounding wood areas. (No recreational activity allowed) Contains museum, and Iris-garden (pay park)
Shinjuku 新宿
maps City
City of Mega-Tokyo. Great for shopping, especially for electronics. Has a (smaller) electric town shopping area, including Yodabashi, Dos-para, sofmap and Bic-Camera (Halc). Red-light district at night. Movie/Cinema theatres (Wald-9, Picadilly).
Shinjuku chuo koen (central park) / 新宿中央公園
map Park, Play-area
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/August-2009/P1150827" size=120></img>
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/April05/DSCF8564" size=120>
</img>
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/April05/DSCF8572" size=120>
</img>
Large children's play area. Large slide, climbing construction and play fortress. Summer has small paddle pools.
Shinjuku Gyoen (park)
map Pay-park
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/2003/2003Wakelin/abt" size=120></img>
<img link="http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/April05/DSCF8699" size=120>
</img>
Large sculptured pay park, wooden areas, Japanese tea house and rose gardens. Also contains botanical house. Famous cherry-blossom viewing picnics.
Niko niko park
pachimichi something park Ice-rink, kids play park, baseball area, sports area, fireworks map
Large children's pay-park, multiple slides and play fortress. Picnic areas and adventure challenges
Tokyo Dome
Tokyo Dome Suidobashi map
Baseball area, smaller amusement park with roller coasters and rides. Magi-quest and restaurants. http://www.lokien.net/gallery3/index.php/2011-910215734/P1090431
Ueno Zoo & Museums
Ueno Zoo and Museums map
Tokyo's largest Zoo with mono-rail. Museums include Natural-History, Science, Literature, Art; museums.
Royal Palace
Royal Palace map
Japanese "Castle" with nice grounds, historical buildings.
Odaiba & Palette Town
Odaiba & Palette Town map
Large shopping-mall (3 department stores inter-connected) with multiple restaurants. Beach-front (recreational, but entering water is prohibited). Statue of Liberty. Palette town has large ferris-wheel, large coin arcade (games and claw machines). Toyota car exhibit hall.
Outside Tokyo / 東京遅
Hakone 箱根
map Nature/Tourism-area, Onsen baths 90mins from Shinjuku, Odakyu line (Romance Car)
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Onsen resort area with switch-back train, cable-car, gondola and boat across the lake. Japanese style Ryokans (inn/hotel) a plenty. Great for 1 day, and over-night stay. Odakyu sell 2-day pass tickets that cover all transportation. Some hiking and nature-trails.
Izu 伊豆
map Nature/Tourism-area, Beaches 90mins from Tokyo Stn (JR Lines, Odoriko Superview) Shimoda-city
Beaches, surfing, swimming (during summer months. Beaches 'closed' in Japan), Onsens, hiking and nature trails.
Tokyo Disneyland
map Amusement Park 90mins from Tokyo/Shinjuku (Maihama, JR lines)
Famous amusement park, queuing, roller coasters, waiting in line, and beer.
R-Asia / Hatsushima 初島
map Nature/Tourism-area, Camping, Beach Ferry to island from Natsu-umi/熱海 port (25 mins).
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Hatsushima island (off Izu) has camping, cabins, aquarium, beaches, pool, surfing, diving, boat with underwater-windows. http://www.hatsushima.jp/see/map.html Hatsushima also has an "adventure challenge course". Zip-line/Flying-fox, tree climbing etc. http://www.hatsushima.jp/sarutobi/index.html
Eno-Shima 江ノ島
map Nature/Tourism-area
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Beach, Tourism, Temple, Aquarium and Giant Buddha.
Hakeijima / 八景島
map Marine/Tourism-area, Amusement park 40mins from Yokohama stn (Negishi/Seaside line).
Large Aquarium, "dolphin entertainment show", Amusement park with roller-coasters. http://www.seaparadise.co.jp/english/
Toshimaen 豊島園
map 25 mins from Shinjuku (Oedo line) Amusement park / Water slides
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Large Amusement park, and in summer, pools with many water-slides. Generally, much less waiting in line. No tattoos allowed in pools. http://www.toshimaen.co.jp/
Yomiuriland
Yomiuriland map
Amusement park, roller-coasters, water-slides and pools.
Showa-kinen park/pools 昭和記念公園
40 mins from Shinjuku (Keio lines, Shonan-Shinjuku express) Nature park, Pools
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Large park with bouncy white hills, play fortress, slides and BBQ facilities. In Summer, large pools with water-slides. http://www.showakinenpark.go.jp/
Aqualine
Aqualine map
Tunnel (10km) and Bridge (4km) connecting Tokyo and Chiba
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IKEA
IKEA Funabashi map
IKEA Kohoku map