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Transportation: Railway Museum Tetsudo Hakubutsukan Station, New Shuttle Hours: daily 10:00 to 18:00 Closed: Tuesdays and New Year's Holidays Admission: 1000 yen, payable by Suica Opened in 2007, this museum is a rail enthusiast's dream. It features a large number of full-size trains on display, train conducting simulators of actual Japan Railway lines and a large outdoor circuit with drivable mini trains. Subway Museum Underneath Kasai Subway Station Hours: daily 10:00 to 17:00 Closed: Mondays and New Year's Holidays Admission: 210 yen The Subway Museum is devoted to Tokyo's subways. Like the Railway Museum, but much smaller in scale, it features full-size train exhibits, train conducting simulators and model train displays. Museum of Maritime Science Yurikamome Funenokagakukan Station (Odaiba) Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 (weekends and holidays until 18:00) Closed: Mondays and New Year's Holidays Admission: 700 yen This museum looks like a large cruise ship docked at Odaiba. Inside are exhibits on the history and technology of ships and shipping. Outside you can board two real ships on permanent display next to the museum. Commerce: Advertising Museum Tokyo 5 min walk from Shimbashi Station (Shiodome) Hours: 10:00 to 18:30, Sat and Holidays 10:00 to 16:30 Closed: Sundays and Mondays Admission: Free Located at the headquarters of Dentsu, Japan's largest advertiser, the ADMT has a permanent exhibit on the history of advertising in Japan dating back to the Edo Period. There are also temporary exhibits which are frequently rotated. Beer Museum Yebisu 7 minute walk from Ebisu Station Hours: daily 10:00 to 18:00 Closed: Mondays and New Year's Holidays Admission: Free Located at Yebisu Garden Place near the Photography Museum, the Beer Museum shows the history and techniques of making beer. There is also a tasting room and a gift shop selling beer and beer related products. Currency Museum Short walk from Mitsukoshi-mae Subway Station Hours: daily 9:30 to 16:30 Admission: Free Maintained by the Bank of Japan, the Currency Museum displays the history of money in Japan. It also shows some unique examples of money from around the world. English explanations and pamphlets are available. Tei Park Communications Museum Just outside Otemachi Subway Station Hours: 9:00 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00) Closed: Mondays (unless Monday is a national holiday) Admission: 110 yen The Communications Museum is a joint venture by NHK (national broadcasting company), NTT (telecommunications provider), and Japan Post which displays the history of broadcasting and communication in Japan. Tobacco and Salt Museum 10 minute walk from Shibuya Station Hours: daily 10:00 to 18:00 Closed: Mondays and New Year's Holidays Admission: 100 yen This museum introduces the history of tobacco and salt in Japan and throughout the world. It is operated by Japan Tobacco, formerly a state run company that monopolized the production and sale of tobacco and salt in Japan. Ratings:    best of Japan    outstanding Tokyo Museum Guide: Art and Photography History and Science Zoos and Aquariums Transportation and Commerce Anime and Others Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

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Sponsor Hotels Sakura Hotel and Hostel Economy hotel and hostel in central Tokyo with cheerful English speaking staff. Monthly furnished apartments also available. Aizuya-inn Free internet, hot drinks, friendly foreign staff, and a warm welcome are what you will find at this Tokyo inn. Shin-Okubo International Hotel Opened in 2011. From 4000Yen. 5min walk from JR Shin-Okubo Sta. and Okubo Sta. Walking distance of Shinjuku downtown.

Recommended Hotels around Tokyo - with lowest rates by selected hotel reservation websites Backpackers Hostel Ks House Tokyo One of the most popular hostels in Tokyo. Hostelworld from $38 (1 person) from $75 (2 persons) Hotel Century Southern Tower The most conveniently located hotel in Shinjuku, just a few steps from the station entrance. Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi Adjacent to Tokyo Station, this is one of the city's most convenient and comfortable hotels. Agoda from $259 (1 person) from $259 (2 persons) Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku Just a few steps from Shinjuku Station, this hotel ranks among Tokyo's best values. Agoda from $152 (1 person) from $170 (2 persons) Keio Plaza Hotel One of Tokyo's most popular hotels and best values, a 5-10 minute walk from the station. Agoda from $212 (1 person) from $212 (2 persons) Ritz Carlton Tokyo Hotel Leading 5-star hotel on the top floors of Tokyo Midtown. Agoda from $636 (1 person) from $638 (2 persons) Shangri-La Hotel Adjacent to Tokyo Station, this is the city's most conveniently located 5-star hotel. Agoda from $574 (1 person) from $576 (2 persons)

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