Park Hyatt Tokyo

There's plenty to keep you occupied while visiting us. Whether you're an exercise enthusiast, a shopping buff, or a relaxation addict, we've got just the right activity for you and your family.

Shinjuku Park Tower is a multi-purpose super high-rise which houses office space, restaurants, shops, an event hall, and an eight-floor Living Design Center called “Ozone.E Ozone contains some of the best interior design products Japan has to offer, including Asia’s largest Terence Conran boutique. Park Hyatt occupies the top 14 floors of this 52-storey skyscraper.

Points of Interest:
-Asakusa District
Enjoy walking beneath the large red lantern of Kaminari-mon Eotherwise known as Thunder Gate Ealong Nakamise Dori lined with small souvenir and sweet shops to Tokyo’s oldest temple, Senso-ji. Try drawing a lucky fortune or healing your spirit with incense smoke.

-Omotesando/Aoyama
Take a stroll into Yoyogi Park and visit peaceful Meiji Shrine before moving on to the famous Omotesando shopping avenue. To find local casual clothing and accessories, step into the narrow backstreets such as Takeshita-dori and Cat Street. Sundays are best for seeing Japanese youth converge in their outrageous costumes at the shrine entrance to and others playing music of all types in the park.

-Ginza Shopping
Resembling Fifth Avenue of New York, Ginza offers the greatest concentration of exclusive shops and restaurants. On weekends, the main street is closed to traffic, and lined with seats and umbrellas for all to enjoy. Be sure to stop by Ito-ya, a large stationary store selling everything from pens to beautiful Japanese “washiEpaper.

-Tea Ceremony at Happoen
Experience the ancient Japanese tradition of ‘tea ceremonyEin the surrounds of a beautiful Japanese garden. As the ceremony can be quite long, a shorter version is available for those with a busy schedule.

-Kabuki Play
Rent headphones for English translation and purchase the ‘single-playEticket at the main entrance. Note that the theatre itself is nothing like a Western theatre Ewith its distinct curtain and extended portion of the stage called ‘hanamichiE Be sure to take a close look at the Kabuki actor’s costumes and elaborate make-up!

-Sumo Tournament
On top of a raised ring, two sumo wrestlers compete for the championship of the season. Many of these matches last only a few seconds, but some can extend for several minutes. Sumo is not only a national sport; it is filled with cultural and religious rituals. Whenever the tournament is out of season, you may be able to catch a glimpse of the sumo wrestlers during morning practice at one of their ‘stablesE

-Edo Tokyo Museum
No matter how rapidly Tokyo advances in terms of technology, we must never forget its amazing history that has brought us here today. Look back on the history of Tokyo by studying reconstructions of homes and vivid descriptions of lifestyles from the Edo period. Special exhibitions mainly emphasize the culture or history of Tokyo Eplease check with Concierge for an up-to-date schedule before visiting.

-Tsukiji
A visit to Tsukiji, the world’s largest and most exciting fish market offers a chance to see massive tuna whiz around on wheelbarrows, sharks being sliced from tip to tail, and unusual sea creatures that you may never imagine eating. Having seen the amazing volume and variety of fish, sample a fresh sushi breakfast at one of the many tiny restaurants nearby - long lines indicate the most popular places to dine.

-Fuji Torii
Find your favourite piece of artwork at this craft store. Fuji Torii offers a wide variety of unique crafts from souvenir items to precious antiques. Fuji Torii also provides assistance with packaging, international courier service, and duty-free.

-National Museums, Ueno Park
If you wish to devote one day to touring the great museums of Tokyo, Ueno Park is your destination. The National Museum displays the world’s largest collection of Japanese art, not only is the collection fascinating, but the building itself is quite unique. Special exhibitions at the National Museum of Western Art are often brought from popular art museums from around the world.

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