Tokyo

a relaxing boat trip down the Sumida River; travelling under the city s many bridges you ll discover Tokyo from a different perspective. For a unique experience, watch a traditional sumo wrestling tournament or cross one of the world s busiest intersections in front of Shibuya Station; walk amongst literally hundreds of people while giant video screens and neon signs flash above.

Visit the Tsukiji Markets early in the morning for the well-known seafood markets and tuna auction. As well as selling meat, vegetables and flowers, it s the 2,000 or so tonne of seafood that attract the crowds. In metropolitan Tokyo, you ll find the magnificent Kamakura Daibutsu or Great Buddha of Kamakura. Sitting majestically at a height of over 13 metres, the bronze statue of Amida Buddha was cast in 1252 and has survived the typhoons and tidal waves which destroyed the temple buildings that once housed it. For fans of anime, visit the Tokyo Anime Centre or for the world s largest collection of Japanese art, spend some time in the Tokyo National Museum featuring samurai swords, ancient pottery, elegant kimonos and scrolls, Buddha statues and masks dating from 607. For shopping, you can t go past the shopping areas of Ginza and Shinjuku and for families; Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are a must.