ACTIVITIES IN TOKYO
All delegates will have the opportunity to experience Japanese culture and hospitality during their time outside the official programs. We suggest holding social events in authentic Japanese environments, indulging in Japanese culture.
Popular Trips in Tokyo
Tokyo is full of things to see, do, and enjoy. The best way to experience Tokyo in limited time is to take a tour. Below are some of the main sightseeing spots and suggested unique, sustainable activities for the delegates to enjoy on Day 3.
SUMIDA RIVER CRUISE & HAMA-RIKYU GARDENS
A relaxing cruise along the Sumida River and a stroll in Hama-rikyu, an elegant traditional garden originally a hunting reserve for the Tokugawa family, the Shogun who ruled Japan. The garden is located just next to the skyscraper buildings in the Ginza and Shiodome area.
Sustainable Activities in Tokyo
TOKYO’S ROOFTOP HONEYBEES
Visiting a bee farm on the roof of a building in the Ginza district, Tokyo’s most famous upscale shopping area in central Tokyo, makes one feel a bit like a bee.
A lecture on honeybees in Ginza allows for visitors to learn how these tiny creatures bring honeydew from the Imperial Palace Hamari-kyu Gardens, just 2km away back to their hives. Guests can feel the abundance of flowers they bring to the centre of Tokyo and enjoy tasting three kinds of seasonal honey harvested in Ginza.
‘PADDLING TO PROTECT’ CLEAN-UP EXPERIENCE
This rubber-boat river cleaning experience includes paddling northward along the Old Nakagawa River toward TOKYO SKYTREE®.
While collecting plastic waste with a net, guests can also enjoy the unique riverside view perfect for bird watching and city-gazing.
WALKING TOUR THROUGH NOSTALGIC TOKYO
The Yanesen area still retains nostalgic scenery and a slow-paced life that adds to Tokyo’s rich tapestry. In this program, guests will tour the town on foot with a guide, strolling through alleys abuzz with daily life and visiting cafes and shops in 80-year-old houses.
ASAKUSA
Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa is the oldest temple in Tokyo, founded in 628 AD.
It was a former centre for Edo culture, and today, markets are held here throughout the year. The approach to the temple is lined with small shops.
TOKYO SKYTREE®
Not far from Senso-ji Temple is TOKYO SKYTREE®, the world’s highest free-standing broadcasting tower, at 634 m-high. Take the elevator travelling at 600 m/minute up to the observation deck 350 meters above ground level for a 360-degree panoramic view of Tokyo. On a clear day, you can see the majestic Mt. Fuji in the distance. At the foot of TOKYO SKYTREE®, there is a large shopping/dining area called Tokyo Solamachi®. This is the best places to find Japanese souvenirs to take home.
ACCESS
Air Access Overview
Tokyo provides excellent direct air access for overseas travellers and is served by two international airports: Narita and Haneda. These two airports offer over 2,400 international flights per week in total, connecting a total of 119 cities around the world, as of February 2020.
Narita International Airport
Haneda International Airport
ABOUT THE CITY
City Overview
Tokyo, Japan’s bustling capital city, is a modern, vibrant megalopolis that combines business, knowledge, creativity, and innovation. The city is the epitome of fusion, where over 400 years of Japanese history is juxtaposed with modern Tokyo, providing a unique experience for all visitors. There is something for everyone - visitors can choose from over 100,000 restaurants, including 218 Michelin-starred restaurants, enjoy one of its 80 plus parks, immerse themselves in the aesthetics of Japanese tea ceremony, or indulge in a night of unique Japanese culture at a Kabuki theatre. According to TIMES, Tokyo was selected as one of the Worlds’ 100 Greatest Places of 2021. And for the 2017 instalment of its annual Quality of Life Survey, Monocle magazine ranked the livability of some of the world's largest cities according to 60 metrics, and Tokyo claimed the number one spot.
Sustainability
Tokyo is a beautiful city filled with stunning greenery. The green coverage ratio is 50.5%, and the city is advancing developments that incorporate both tangible and intangible universal design. In terms of transportation, Tokyo ranks 1st in the world for efforts to lower transport emissions and 2nd in the world for electric vehicle incentives (Sustainable Cities Mobility Index 2017, Arcadis).
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government continuously takes pioneering measures for further climate change mitigation and energy saving. In July 2016, the government released Tokyo’s Environmental Policy, setting concrete goals towards 2030 in areas including expanding renewable energy, using sustainable materials, and creating a green environment. The government also supports the installation of energy management systems in homes to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. All this is contributing to the creation of a bright future for Tokyo.
Weather in Tokyo
Autumn
The heat of summer can linger into September, and this time of year is punctuated by occasional typhoons. However, the temperature and humidity gradually drop, ushering in a gloriously crisp autumn with pleasant weather. The average temperature will be around 18 degrees Celsius (64 degrees Fahrenheit).