alongMetropolitan ExpresswayFUN DRI VINGTOK YO’s Shu tokoLots of places to go,lots of sites to see !TokyoTowerSensojiKoedoRainbowBridgeRed brickWarehouseMetropolitan ExpresswayShinyokohamaDaikoku PAHeiwajima PA (inbound)Daishi PA Yoga PA (inbound)Eifuku PA (inbound)Yoyogi PA (inbound)Shimura PA (inbound)Minami-Ikebukuro PA DaishiTonomachiAsadaHamakawasakiHigashi-ogishimaHaneda YonoUrawa-kitaUrawa-minamiSaitama-minumaShintoshinShintoshin-nishiAraijukuAngyoShingoAdachi-KagaHigashi-ShikahamabashiOji-kitaOji-minamiTakinogawaShin-itabashiTakamatsuNishi-ikebukuroNakano-chojabashiHatsudai-minamiTomigayaGotandaTodaToda-minamiTakashimadairaNakadaiItabashi-honchoHatagayaEifukuTakaidoHatsudaiShinjukuYoyogiYogaSangenjayaIkejiriShibuyaHanedaWaseda IidabashiKita-ikebukuroHigashi-ikebukuroGokokujiYokohama-Kohoku BabaYokohama-AobaOhashi JCT\u2026P05\u2605Tokyo-Gaikan ExpresswayChuo ExpwyTohoku Tomei ExpwyDaisan Keihin RoadYokohamaShindoHodogaya By-pass Yokohama-Yokosuka RoadYokohama-Yokosuka Road(Kanazawa Branch Line)Kan-etsu ExpwyBBK5K6K7K2K3S2S1S551Y23 34 4C1C1C1C2C2K1K1Tatsumi Oi PA (to the west)Shibaura PA (inbound)Heiwajima PA (outbound)Hakozaki Yokohama-Yokosuka RoadYokohama-Yokosuka Road (Kanazawa Branch Line)BBK5K7K2K3K1K1Yokohama Bay Bridge\u2026P12\u2605 Daikoku PAKishiya-namamugiNagataHananokiBandobashiIshikawachoShin-yamashitaYamashitacho MitsuzawaYokohama Sta.WYokohama-koenMinatomiraiYokohamaSta.EHigashi-kanagawaKoyasuMoriyachoNamamugiShioiriSachiuraSugitaIsogoSankeienMinami-honmoku futoHonmoku futoDaikoku futoWhole-AreaMapYokohama Area Enlarged MapYokohama AreaCentral Tokyo AreaSHUTOKO2PA (outbound)Ichikawa PA (to the west)PA (inbound)Kahei PA (outbound)Kawaguchi PA (inbound)Tokyo Wan Aqua-Line ExpresswayTonomachiUkishimaWangan-kanpachiHaneda AirportKasaiShin-kibaMaihamaUrayasuChidorichoAraijukuAngyoShingoAdachi-iriyaKagaHigashi-ryokeSeishinchoFunaboribashiHirai-ohashiYotsugiKosugeSenju-shinbashiOgi-ohashiMisatoYashioYashio-minamiKeiyo RoadKaheiTsutsumi-doriMukojimaKomatsugawaIchinoeC2 KomatsugawaKinshichoTokyo-Gaikan ExpresswayTohoku ExpwyHigashi-KantoExpwyJoban ExpwyB1011667 7B91C2C2Komagata PA (inbound)Tatsumi No. 1 PA (inbound)Tatsumi No. 2 PA (inbound)Oi PA (to the east)Hakozaki PAYashio PA (inbound)HakozakiHakozaki PAB11 105 67911Y234C1C1C1C2Rainbow Bridge\u2026P05, 14\u2605Oi-minamiOiRinkai-fukutoshinAriakeC2 Oi-minamiDaibaHarumiToyosuEdagawaShiohamaKibaFukuzumiKiyosubashiTengenjiIriyaMarunouchiYaesuKandabashiKitanomaruDaikanchoKasumigasekiShintomichoKyobashiTakarachoKomagataUenoGinzaShiodomeShibauraKatsushimaSuzugamoriShibakoenIikuraHitotsubashiGofukubashiEdobashiKomagata PA(inbound)GaienTakagichoEbaraTogoshiMeguroHeiwajimaNishi-kandaAirport WestHeiwajima PA (inbound)Tatsumi No. 1 PA(inbound)Tatsumi No. 2 PA(inbound)Oi PA (to the west)Oi PA (to the east)Shibaura PA (inbound)Heiwajima PA(outbound)Tokyo ExpwyHonchoHamachoMetropolitan ExpresswayCentral Tokyo Area Enlarged MapLEGENDC1 1Other expresswayUnder constructionRoute numberParking area*See p. 18 for explanation ofparking areas.Exit EntranceFor parking area entrance*Daikoku PA and Hakozaki PA canbe accessed from all directions.3SHUTOKOWhat isMetropolitan ExpresswayAn introduction to some of the characteristics of the Metropolitan ExpresswayFeatures of the Metropolitan ExpresswayThe Metropolitan Expressway is a network of vehicleonlytoll roads constructed to facilitate the smooth flowof Tokyo\u2019s traffic. The network plays an important roleas a hub of the metropolitan area and is essential fordriving in and around the capital.Structures utilizing the topographical characteristics of TokyoTokyo is a densely populated city with very little open space. Given Tokyo\u2019s topographicalcharacteristics, the Metropolitan Expressway was constructed to make full use of the spaceavailable, including elevated and underground space. For this reason, construction of theexpressway involved various state-of-the-art architectural techniques, resulting in anexpressway that is unusual even by international standards. Striking architectural edificesinclude elevated sections utilizing space over rivers and junctions with tiered structures.One of the attractions of driving along the Metropolitan Expressway is the outstanding viewsof rivers and cityscape that only it can offer.Check!01Metropolitan Expressway AttractionsRainbow BridgeNumerous beautiful night-view spotsThe huge metropolis of Tokyo is famous for its beautiful night views. Among them, nightviews seen from the Metropolitan Expressway are especially popular. In particular,views coupling the beautiful illuminations on the large bridges dotted around Tokyo Baywith the lights of surrounding buildings are spectacular. Furthermore, such structuresas Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree, which are popular night-view spots, are close to theMetropolitan Expressway, and the views are a sight to behold. You can enjoy endlesswonderful night views while driving along the expressway.4Expanding together with the development of JapanConnections further expanded to form metropolitan hubConstruction of the Metropolitan Expressway began in 1959, and the first section opened in1962. When the Tokyo Olympics were held in 1964, the expressway helped to link HanedaAirport and the Olympic venues. About 71 km of the expressway were completed in 1971,including the originally planned Inner Circular Route. After that, radial routes were graduallyexpanded to form connections with the Chubu and Kansai regions via the Tomei Expresswayand Chuo Expressway, respectively. The Metropolitan Expressway thus established itsposition as an important traffic network in the metropolitan area. In the 1980s constructionof the Central Circular Route began. The Higashi-Kanto Expressway was completed in 1982and the east side of the Central Circular Route in 1987, thus forming links with the Tohokuregion in the northeast of Japan.The Metropolitan Expressway network was connected with the Yokohama-Yokosuka Roadin 1990, the Tokyo Gaikan Expressway in 1993, and the Tokyo-Wan Aqua Line to ChibaPrefecture (also known as the Trans-Tokyo Bay Expressway) in 1997. Rainbow Bridge andTsurumi Tsubasa Bridge were also opened to traffic in this period. Inaddition, the Wangan Expressway fully opened in 2001, when electronictoll collection (ETC) services also began. The Saitama Route fullyopened in 2006 and the Central Circular Route in 2015, thereby greatlyimproving the flow of traffic through central Tokyo.Night-viewvideo here!Ohashi JunctionAn introduction to the history and role of the Metropolitan ExpresswayAbout Check! the Metropolitan Expressway02Many edifices with unique structuresThere are many edifices along the Metropolitan Expressway thathave unique structures. One of them, Ohashi Junction, has anespecially novel structure. It is a four-tier junction with the roads,separated by a height difference of about 70 m, connected by doubleloop lines. The mock windows on the outside make it look like anordinary building. There is a park on the roof as well.5Tokyo ExpwyB10115 6791Y234C1C1C1MukojimaIidabashiKinshichoDaibaHarumiToyosuEdagawaShiohamaKibaFukuzumiKiyosubashiHamachoHakozakiTengenjiIriyaYaesuKitanomaruDaikanchoKasumigasekiShintomichoKyobashiTakarachoKomagataUenoHonchoGinzaShiodomeHitotsubashiEdobashiKomagata PA(inbound)GaienTakagichoNishi-kandaTatsumi No. 1 PA(inbound)Tatsumi No. 2 PA(inbound)Shibaura PA (inbound)Hakozaki PAWasedaKandabashiMarunouchiGofukubashiShibakoenIikuraDRIVE GUIDESHUTOKOWe will introduce our recommended drivingcourses around tourist destinations andfamous spots in Kanto. If there are any spotsthat look interesting, please give them a visit.Metropolitan Expressway03-3212-2485 1-9-1 Marunouchi,Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 10:00\u201318:00;10:00\u201320:00 on Fridays (Admission until 30min. before closing time) Mon. (or thefollowing day if Mon. is a national holiday),year-end and New Year\u2019s holiday, and duringinstallation periods NearbyCheck here!Tokyo Station Gallery01 KandabashiCheck here!Around the Imperial Palace02 MarunouchiAbout 5 min. from C1 Kandabashi 28 29About 3 min. from Y Marunouchi 44The art museum located insideTokyo Station\u2019s MarunouchiBuilding After being establishedin 1988, it has delighted the eyesof people by holding exhibitionscovering a wide variety of genresmostly within Modern Art. Brickfrom the time of Tokyo Station\u2019sconstruction was utilized in partof the museum\u2019s walls, makingit a place where you can feel thehistory of Tokyo Station.The center of Tokyo, an areafilled with important institutionsbeginning with the Emperor\u2019sresidence. For many years,it has thrived as the centrallocation of Japanese politics andeconomics. Among it are alsomany historical buildings and youRecommended shoppingand eating spotscan visit facilities which are useful for understanding Japan.Furthermore, brimming with famous spots such as YasukunijinjaShrine, Tokyo Station, and more, this is an area that youmust see if you come to Japan.Telephone number AddressHours ClosedParking Admission fee\u00a9 TokyoTenderTable010603020405Recommended driving course 103-3433-51114-2-8 Shiba-koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo[Main Deck] 9:00\u201323:00 (Admission until22:30)None200 vehiclesCheck here!Check here!Check here!Check here!COREDO NihonbashiTokyo TowerRoppongiKagurazakaGofukubashiShibakoenIikuraWaseda03040506About 2 min. from C1 Gofukubashi 30A large-scale commercial facilityopening in Nihombashi in 2004,the facility name is a coined namecoming from the combination ofthe words \u201cCore\u201d and \u201cEdo.\u201d Withthe concept of \u201cbeyond time\u201dand by making use of good oldfashionedtraditions while alsoputting together around fiftyshops in line with today\u2019s fashionsand unique in character, we canenjoy eating and shopping.About 7 min. from C1 Shibakoen 19 20A radio tower constructed in 1958with the purpose of covering the entireKanto area. Boasting a height of 333meters, which made it the highest inJapan at the time, it has become wellknownas the symbol of Tokyo. It is apopular spot as a tourist attraction,having just finished large-scalerenovations in September of 2019.There are also a number of places toeat and shop. Purchase of an admissionticket required for observation deck.About 5 min. from C1 Iikura 21About 8 min.from 5 Waseda 503An area in Tokyo\u2019s Minato Ward.Within this area, Roppongi Hillsand Tokyo Midtown are the twomajor landmarks representingRoppongi. Besides being able toenjoy shopping that suits yourtastes, such as interior, the latestfashions, and more, it is completewith all kinds of entertainment, starting with art and fine food.The ROPPONGI logo has been designed on the bridge pier nearRoppongi Crossing and it lights up at night. The streets arebustling with activity.An area in Tokyo\u2019s ShinjukuWard. While in the city center, ifyou move a little from the mainstreet into the back alleys, itopens up to a nostalgic and retrolandscape. In the area, there arenumerous appealing shops of allkinds, including fashionable cafesand restaurants, household item shops and more, making itrecommended for taking a leisurely walk.\u00a9TOKYO TOWERLUNCH!Differ by store1-4-1 Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, TokyoDiffer by storeNoneAbout 141 vehicles703-3823-6921 8-36 Ueno-Park, Taitoku,Tokyo 9:30\u201317:30 *9:30\u201320:00 on Fri.during special exhibition periods (Admission until30 min. before closing time) 1st and 3rdMon. *Special exhibitions and thematic exhibitionsare closed every Mon. (or the following day ifMon. is a national holiday). NearbyCheck here!Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum01 UenoCheck here!Check here!AkihabaraTsukiji Outer MarketRestaurants and ShopsHonchoGinza0203About 7 min. from 1 Ueno 183About 5 min. from 1 Honcho 181 182About 4 min. from C1 Ginza 15 16Opening in 1926, it is Japan\u2019sfirst public art museum. Aimingto be a \u201cdoorway to art\u201d open toeveryone, various exhibitionsand events are held whichchildren to adults can enjoy. Themuseum also has welcomingshops, restaurants, and a cafe.A shopping street mostly dealing with fresh foodin Tokyo\u2019s Chuo Ward. Besides the seafood shopsand restaurants, 460 shops relating to \u201cEating\u201dhave gathered, including kitchen utensils suchas tableware and kitchen knives. Even afterthe nearby Tsukiji Wholesale Market moved toToyosu, its bustling activity remains unchanged.Besides the regular customers, as many tourists from abroad also visit,shops with menus in foreign languages and staff fluent in languages havealso been increasing, making it easy for people who do not understandJapanese. The photo is of Tsukiji Sushi Sei, a popular restaurantestablished over 130 years ago with many repeat customers from abroad.The area surrounding JRAkihabara Station. After WorldWar II, the number of storesselling electric appliances andelectronic equipment would growand now it is visited by a greatnumber of tourists as the world\u2019sbest \u201cElectric Town.\u201d While therewere many electric appliance retail stores in the beginning,in adapting to the times, a wide variety of genres have cometogether, including music, video games, animation, idols, andmore. It continues to be the source of Japanese pop culture.\u00a9 Tokyo Metropolitan Art MuseumLUNCH!Recommended driving course 2*Please be aware that this shopping street prohibits eating and drinking while walking on the street.8B10115 67911Y234C1C1C1C2Tokyo ExpwyKinshichoDaibaHarumiToyosuEdagawaShiohamaKibaFukuzumiKiyosubashiHakozaki HamachoTengenjiIriyaYaesuKitanomaruDaikanchoKasumigasekiShintomichoKyobashiTakarachoKomagataShiodomeHitotsubashiEdobashiKomagata PA(inbound)GaienTakagichoEbara TogoshiNishi-kandaTatsumi No. 1 PA(inbound)Tatsumi No. 2 PA(inbound)Shibaura PA (inbound)Hakozaki PAShibaura AriakeUenoHonchoGinzaMeguroKandabashiGofukubashiShibakoenIikuraMarunouchi03-3443-02015-21-9 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo10:00\u201318:00 (Admission until 17:30)2nd and 4th Wed. (or the following day ifWed. is a national holiday); year-end and NewYear\u2019s holidays7 vehicles03-3541-02001-1 Hamarikyu-teien, Chuo-ku, Tokyo9:00\u201317:00 (Admission until 16:30)12\/29\u20131\/1NearbyCheck here!Check here!Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art MuseumHama-rikyu GardensMeguroGinza0504Near 2 Meguro 203About 4 min. from C1 Ginza 15 16A metropolitan art museum located inTokyo\u2019s Minato Ward. The latest technologywas utilized on the building during itsconstruction in the early Showa periodand the inside of the museum has beendone uniformly in the Art Deco style, fromthe floors to the lights. One step inside andyou will be overwhelmed by its modernelegance. The garden is separated intoareas such as the Japanese garden andthe Western garden, allowing us to enjoyvarious landscapes each season.A metropolitan garden locatedin Tokyo\u2019s Chuo Ward. In the Edoperiod, this garden of the TokugawaShogunate functioned as the branchcastle of Edo Castle. The water inthe \u201ctidal pond\u201d within the gardenis seawater drawn from Tokyo Bay,making it so you can enjoy the changesin scenery brought by the ebb and flowof the tide. In 1952, the area includingthe water and its surroundings wasdesignated as a National SpecialPlace of Scenic Beauty and a NationalSpecial Historic Site.Photo courtesy of Tokyo Metropolitan Park AssociationPhoto courtesy of Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum0102030504Tokyo Expwy11 107B11Y234C1C1C1 C2MaihamaUrayasuChidorichoKinshichoKomagataKibaKasaiSeishinchoShin-kibaFunaboribashiHirai-ohashiKomatsugawa Ichinoe679EdagawaShiohamaFukuzumiKiyosubashiHakozakiKomagata PA(inbound)Hakozaki PAIchikawa PA (to the west)Tatsumi No. 1 PA(inbound) Tatsumi No. 2 PA (inbound)C2 Komatsugawa Keiyo RoadTokyo-GaikanExpresswayHigashi-KantoExpwyHamacho03-3626-99741-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo9:30\u201317:30; 9:30\u201319:30 on Sat. (Admissionuntil 30 min. before closing time)Mon. (or the following day if Mon. is anational holiday); year-end and New Year\u2019sholiday Car park in facility groundsDiffer by store1-20 Asakusa, Taito-ku, TokyoDiffer by storeDiffer by storeNearby03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial) 4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 10:00\u201318:00(Admission to exhibition rooms until 30min. before closing time) Mon. (or thefollowing day if Mon. is a national holiday);year-end and New Year\u2019s holiday; duringinstallation periods 90 vehicles03-5696-13316 Rinkai-cho, Edogawa-ku, TokyoAlways openNone (Service Center and other facilitiesclosed during year-end and New Year\u2019sholiday)181 vehiclesCheck here!Check here!Check here!Check here!Edo-Tokyo MuseumNakamiseMuseum of Contemporary Art TokyoKasai Rinkai ParkKinshichoKomagataKibaKasai01020304About 10 min. from 7 Kinshicho 701 702About 3 min. from 6 Komagata 605About 5 min. from 9 Kiba 903About 1 min. from B Kasai B26 B27A museum opened in 1993 as a place thatlooks back at the history and culture ofTokyo in the Edo period. Tokyo\u2019s historyand culture during the almost 270-yearEdo period are introduced using originalmaterials and model reproductions.Besides the exhibitions, programs aimed atvisitors from abroad are also held whereyou can experience the culture of the time.One of Japan\u2019s oldest shopping streetslocated in Tokyo\u2019s Asakusa. As the frontapproach to Senso-ji Temple, about90 shops line an entire length of 250meters from Kaminari-mon Gate toNio-mon Gate. Each season, seasonaldecorations are put up on the eaves ofthe shops, delighting the eyes of thetemple visitors and the many tourists.An art museum specializing in contemporaryart located in Tokyo\u2019s Koto Ward. It is widelyengaged in the research and collecting ofcontemporary art from Japan and overseaswith a focus on Post-war Japanese art. Withover 5,400 pieces housed, it boasts one ofthe finest collections in Japan. Another oneof its appealing points is its large share ofinnovative works that have forged each age.A metropolitan park located in Tokyo\u2019sEdogawa Ward. Facing Tokyo Bay, besidesthe open space of this vast site, there area variety of facilities, including a watchingcenter where you can watch birds, alarge Ferris wheel, and more. As youcan also enjoy barbeques along withcafes and restaurants, it is well-knownby many people as a recreational area.Photo courtesy of Edo-Tokyo MuseumPhoto courtesy of Senso-ji TemplePhoto: Kenta HasegawaLUNCH!01030402Recommended driving course 3Chuo ExpwyTomei Expwy111Y23 34 4C1C1C1C2Eifuku PA (inbound) Yoyogi PA (inbound)Yoga PA (inbound)Nakano-chojabashiHatsudai-minamiTomigayaKitanomaruDaikanchoKasumigasekiYoyogi GaienTakagichoYoga Shibuya\u2605HatagayaEifukuTakaidoHatsudaiShinjukuSangenjayaIkejiriTokyo ExpwyOhashi JCT\u2026P0503-6406-665252F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1Roppongi, Minato-ku, TokyoDiffer for each exhibitionUndecidedCar park in facility grounds03-5468-58922-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, TokyoDiffer by storeNone402 vehicles03-3415-60111-2 Kinuta-koen, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo10:00\u201318:00 (Admission until 17:30)Mon. (or the following day if Mon. is anational holiday); 12\/29\u20131\/360 vehiclesCheck here!Check here!Check here!Check here!HarajukuMori Arts Center GalleryShibuya HikarieSetagaya Art MuseumYoyogiTakagichoShibuyaYoga01020304About 5 min. from 4 Yoyogi 403About 6 min. from 3 Takagicho 301About 5 min. from 3 Shibuya 302 303About 9 min. from 3 Yoga 307A gallery set on the same floor asthe Roppongi Hills Observatory.From exhibitions of collectionsfrom world-famous art museumsto works of manga, animation,film, fashion, design, and more,exhibitions dealing with a widerange of themes are held andenjoyed by people.A high-rise complex situated atShibuya Station\u2019s East Exit with 34stories above ground and 4 storiesunderground. From shops sellinga variety of household items andfashion items to cafes, restaurants,an authentic musical theater, an eventhall, and a creative space, the facility iswide-ranging and holds many events.An art museum built in Kinuta Park withinSetagaya Ward. With Shozo Uchii, a leadingfigure in Post-war Japanese architecturalhistory, in charge of the facility\u2019s design, it isa design that also makes use of the park\u2019snatural environment. In addition to the specialexhibitions showing art from Japan andoverseas, workshops related to the exhibitions,concerts, and more are also performed.The area surrounding JRHarajuku Station, it is also nearMeiji-jingu Shrine. Continuing todevelop every day as an area thatleads youth culture and fashion,it is lined with a great number of shops selling fashion items,fashion accessories, sweets, and more. Takeshita Street,especially, is a popular spot known worldwide as the origin of\u201ckawaii\u201d culture.A look at an exhibition: \u201cHOKUSAI UPDATED\u201d Mori Arts Center Gallery, 2019LUNCH!04 030201Recommended driving course 4045-471-05032-14-21 Shin-yokohama, Kohoku-ku,Yokohama, Kanagawa11:00\u201321:30; Sun. and nationalholidays: 10:30\u201322:00 (take orders until 30min. before closing time) 12\/31, 1\/1175 vehiclesCheck here!Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum01 Shin-yokohamaAbout 6 min. from K7 from 755 756A lovely spot for its night viewNight View of Kawasaki FactoriesYokohama Bay BridgeNear B Higashi-ogishima B10 B11East Park, which is complete with a large-scale pay parking lot, hasalso become a viewing point for its night view of factories facingKeihin Canal.A food theme park that has assembledfamous ramen shops from all overJapan. You can enjoy eating ramen inan atmosphere reminiscent of 1950s\u2019Japan. In addition, live music, streetperformances, noodle-making sessions,and other events are held.Near the Higashi-ogishimaexit of Tokyo MetropolitanExpressways Bayshore Route,the numerous factories andlarge-scale plants lining acorner of the Keihin IndustrialZone allows you to enjoy anight view that is like you haveentered the world of a sciencefiction movie. Higashi-ogishimalit up after sunset, it is also popular as a night-view spot.You can get a full view ofMinato Mirai area and thePort of Yokoyama from atopthis 860-meter cable-stayedbridge. The bridge has a twolevelstructure in which thetop level is used as the TokyoMetropolitan Expressway andthe bottom level as NationalRoute 357. With 264 floodlightsHigashi-ogishimaLUNCH! Recommended driving course 5*It is prohibited to park or stop cars on the expressway.12BBK5 K6K7K2K31110B1923C1K1C2C2Tokyo Wan Aqua-Line ExpresswayTomei ExpwyYokohamaShindoHodogaya BypassYokohama-Yokosuka RoadYokohama-Yokosuka Road(Kanazawa Branch Line)Daisan Keihin RoadYokohamakohokuYokohama-AobaKawasaki-Ukishima JCTDaishi PA(outbound)Daikoku PAShin-yamashitaYokohama Bay BridgeWangan-kanpachiHaneda AirportHanedaKishiya-namamugiDaikoku futoShin-yokohamaDaishiTonomachiHigashi-ogishimaUkishimaBabaSachiura352044-266-34204-48 Daichi-machi, Kawasaki-ku,Kawasaki, KanagawaPrecincts open all dayNone700 vehicles045-671-3648 (Section in charge of parksin central Yokohama)279 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama,KanagawaAlways openNone222 vehiclesCheck here!Check here!Kawasaki Daishi TempleYamashita ParkDaishiShin-yamashita0203About 5 min. from K1 Daishi 151 683 152AA temple of Shingon Buddhism\u2019s Chizansect established in 1128. Along withNaritasan Shinsho-ji Temple and TakaosanYakuo-in Temple, it is one of the headtemples of Shingon Buddhism\u2019s Chizan sect.Known as \u201cDaishi, expeller of bad fortune,\u201dwhich does away with various kinds ofcalamities, it is bustling with visitors fromall over Japan for their first temple visit ofthe year. Many shops are lined along theapproach, allowing people to enjoy shoppingand eating as they visit the temple.About 3 min. from K3 Shin-yamashita 351A leading Yokohama tourist spotthat opened in 1930. In addition toa view of the ocean that gives youa full view of Yokohama Bay Bridgeand the ships sailing by, there arealso numerous monuments andso forth that present the history ofoverseas exchange from long ago.The NYK Hikawa Maru, a mooredship preserved as a NationalImportant Cultural Property, is alsoa popular spot.0438-38-61003-1-1 Kaneda-higashi, Kisarazu, ChibaDiffer by storeUndecided6,000 vehiclesCheck here!Mitsui Outlet Park KisarazuAbout 20 min. from B Kawasaki Ukishima Junction via AqualineA large-scale commercial facilitycomplete with a wide variety of brandshops from Japan and overseasranging from world-famous storesto budding casual\/sports appareland fashion accessories whereyou can enjoy shopping at outletprices. There are also a number ofrestaurants and cafes where you cantaste trendy sweets.Give it a visit if you have the timeKawasaki UkishimaA010203045-788-8888Hakkeijima, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama,KanagawaDiffer by facilityNone4,000 vehiclesCheck here!Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise01 Sachiura045-621-063458-1 Honmoku-sannotani, Naka-ku,Yokohama, Kanagawa9:00\u201317:00 (Admission until 16:30)December 29\u20133170 vehiclesCheck here!Sankeien Garden02 SankeienAbout 5 min. from B Sachiura B01About 5 min. from B Sankeien B06Theme park featuring \u201cthe sea,island, and living creatures.\u201dThe Aqua Resorts, with fourdifferent themed aquariums, andPleasure Land, where you canenjoy a variety of attractions,are popular. Entering the islandis free of charge and you canfreely use the varied restaurants,shops, hotel, and more on theisland.A Japanese garden that Sankei Hara, abusinessman who made a fortune in theraw silk trade, opened in 1906. Within thisvast site colored by seasonal flowersand trees, there is Rinshun-kaku Villa andthe Three-Storied Pagoda of Old TomyojiTemple, which have been designated asNational Important Cultural Properties.Historical buildings that were transportedfrom Kyoto, Kamakura, and other placeshave been placed there, allowing you toenjoy Japanese culture to the fullest.The Life-sized Unicorn Gundam StatueRainbow BridgeAbout 4 min. from 11 Daiba 1101 , about 2 min. from B Rinkai-fukutoshin B22 , about 4 min. from Ariake B23A statue in Odaiba of MobileSuit, the hero from Mobile SuitGundam Unicorn, recreated to thefull size of 19.7 meters. Placed infront of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, itperforms a switching of modesat scheduled times every day. Atnight, there is also illuminationadded to performances usingvideo. DiverCity Tokyo Plaza hasa car park.Give it a visit if you have the timeThis suspension bridge with a twolevelstructure measuring 798meters in length crosses over Portof Tokyo Route 1 and connects theTokyo Waterfront Subcenter withCentral Tokyo. After sunset, it isilluminated with LED lights and hasbecome a popular night view.AB\u00a9 Sotsu\/SunriseDaibaRecommended driving course 6*It is prohibited to park or stop cars on the expressway.14Tokyo Wan Aqua-Line ExpresswayTomei ExpwyYokohamaShindoHodogaya BypassYokohama-Yokosuka RoadYokohama-Yokosuka Road(Kanazawa Branch Line)BBK5 K6K7K2K31110B1923K1C2C2Daisan Keihin RoadWangan-kanpachiHaneda AirportHanedaKishiya-namamugiYokohama-koen Daikoku futoShin-yokohamaDaikoku PADaishi PA(outbound)DaishiTonomachiHigashi-ogishimaUkishimaBabaShin-yamashitaSachiuraSankeienRainbow BridgeRinkai-fukutoshinAriakeDaibaYokohamakohokuYokohama-Aoba045-662-1252Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama,KanagawaDiffer by storeDiffer by storeNearbyPhoto courtesy of Yokohama Chinatown Development Association.[No.1] 045-211-1515;[No.2] 045-227-20021-1 Shin-minato, Naka-ku, Yokohama,KanagawaDiffer by storeNone179 vehiclesCheck here!Check here!Check here!Yokohama ChinatownYokohama Red Brick WarehouseOdaiba Tokyo Ooedo-Onsen MonogatariYokohama-koenShin-yamashitaRinkai-fukutoshin030405About 6 min. from K1 Yokohama-koen 167 168Lined with numerous Chineserestaurants and household item shops,it is one of Japan\u2019s leading Chinatowns,highly popular as a gourmet spot.Established a few years after the Portof Yokohama was opened at the endof the Edo period, it is highlighted byplaces full of Chinese flavor, startingwith Kantei-byo Temple, which hasundergone relocations and renovationsfour times and is still loved as thesymbol of Yokohama Chinatown.About 7 min. from K3 Shin-yamashita 351 352Constructed from the lateMeiji period to the earlyTaisho period, it is a culturaland commercial facility thatutilizes a red brick warehouseloved as a facility representingthe Port of Yokohama. Thereare numerous shops sellingYokohama souvenirs, fashionitems, cafes and restaurants aswell as various events held onweekends.About 4 min. from B Rinkai-fukutoshin B22A hot springs theme parkwhere you can easily enjoy theatmosphere of Edo in Odaiba.Besides being able to enjoy variousbaths, starting with Oedo HotSprings, which has a large publicbath with natural hot springs, theyalso provide services such as fishtherapy and beauty treatments.Complete with various mainlyJapanese restaurants, it is alsopossible to stay overnight.03-5500-11262-6-3 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo11:00 to 9:00 the following morningNone *Closed for some time once a monthfor maintenance.216 vehiclesLUNCH!0403050201049-253-4664 568-1 Shimonanbata,Fujimi, Saitama [4\/1\u20139\/30] 9:00\u201318:00(Museum open until 17:00); [10\/1\u20133\/31]9:00\u201317:00 Museum closed on Mon. (openif national holiday); weekdays immediatelyfollowing a national holiday; year-end and NewYear\u2019s holiday 50 vehiclesCheck here!Nambata-jo Park01 Urawa-kita048-856-71005-2-9 Honmachinishi, Chuo-ku, Saitama9:00\u201322:00 (Times differ for somerestaurants and shops.)None3,000 vehicles048-641-01371-407 Takahana-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama[Mar., Apr., Sept., Oct.] 5:30\u201317:30; [May\u2013Aug.] 5:00\u201318:00; [Nov.\u2013Feb.] 6:00\u201317:00None80 vehicles (closed on 1\/1\u20133)Check here!Check here!Aeon Mall YonoMusashi Ichinomiya Hikawa JinjaYonoShintoshin-nishi0203About 15 min. from S5 Urawa-kita S554About 2 min. from S5 Yono S555A historical park maintained mainly as theruins of Nambata Castle which was built bya samurai from the Warring-States periodnamed Mr. Nambata. Within this spacioussite, there is the castle ruins zone, whichhas restorations of compounds, watermoats, and earthwork forts from theWarring-States period, the old house zone,where they have transported and restoredan old house from the early Meiji period, anda museum displaying numerous materialsrelating to Mr. Nambata and Fujimi City.A commercial facility near theYono exit of Tokyo MetropolitanExpressway\u2019s Saitama OmiyaLine. Including numerous shopsranging from daily necessities tofashion items and hobby goods,there is also a large food courtas well as rose and leaf courts,which are event spaces wherethey have entertainment everyweekend. And, there is alsoSaitama Super Arena nearby.A distinguished shrine that is said to haveover 2,400 years of history where thethree pillars of Izumo, Susanoo-no-Mikoto,Inada-hime-no-Mikoto, and Oonamuchino-Mikoto, are enshrined. It is the headshrine of Musashi Ichinomiya HikawaJinja Shrine, which has 280 branchshrines in Tokyo, Saitama, and Kanagawa,and is also the origin of the place nameof Omiya. Every year, from January 1st tothe 3rd, or \u201cthe first three days\u201d as it iscalled, many visitors come to the shrinefor their first visit of the year.LUNCH!About 12 min. from S2 Shintoshin-nishi S201 S202Recommended driving course 716Tokyo-Gaikan ExpresswayTohoku ExpwyKan-etsu ExpwyS2S1S55C2C2 Minami-Ikebukuro PA (inbound)Shimura PA (inbound)Kawaguchi PA(inbound)Urawa-minamiSaitama-minumaShintoshinAraijukuAngyoShingoAdachi-iriyaKagaHigashi-ryokeOgi-ohashiTakamatsuTodaToda-minamiTakashimadairaNakadaiItabashi-honcho Kita-ikebukuroHigashi-ikebukuroUrawa-kitaYonoShintoshin-nishi5 Nishi-ikebukuro GokokujiShikahamabashiOji-kitaOji-minamiTakinogawaShin-itabashi048-651-00883-47 Onari-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama10:00\u201318:00 (Admission until 17:30)Tue.; year-end and New Year\u2019s holidayAbout 280 vehiclesPhoto courtesy of the Railway Museum048-780-20912-24-3 Toro-cho, Kita-ku, Saitama[Mar.\u2013Oct.] 9:00\u201316:30 (Admission until16:00); [Nov.\u2013Feb.] 9:00\u201316:00 (Admissionuntil 15:30) Thu. (open if nationalholiday); year-end and New Year\u2019s holiday39 vehiclesCheck here!Check here!The Railway MuseumThe Omiya Bonsai Art MuseumShintoshin-nishiShintoshin-nishi0405About 12 min. from S2 Shintoshin-nishi S201 S202A museum preserving anddisplaying properties and materialsrelating to trains from Japan andoverseas as well as actually usedtrain cars, and more. Not only canyou learn about the history of trains,you can also learn the principlesand mechanisms by experiencingthem through models, simulations,play equipment, and more. It is alsowell-stocked with original goodsthat you can only get here.About 18 min. from S2 Shintoshin-nishi S201 S202A public bonsai art museum adjacentto Omiya Bonsai Village, which is wellknownfor growing bonsai from long ago.Along with a great number of bonsaimasterpieces on display, there is also alarge collection of bonsai pots, viewingstones as well as tools, historical materials,and other things relating to bonsai. Withaudio guides in four languages (Japanese\/English\/Chinese\/Korean) available fora charge, you can listen to detailedexplanations of the items on display.Differ by store1-15-8 Motomachi, Kawagoe, Saitama(Koedo Kawagoe Tourist Association)Differ by facilityDiffer by storeNearbyCheck here!Give it a visit if you have the timeKawagoe\/KoedoKawagoe City, also called Koedo (Little Edo) forflourishing as the castle town of Kawagoe Castle,is an area where remnants of the Edo periodstill linger with its streets lined with warehousestyle buildings. Along with its historical buildings,including Kita-in Temple, which was founded in830, Time Bell Tower, which was reconstructedin the Meiji period, and more, you can alsoenjoy walking around to various shopsthat beam with Japanese culture.YonoAbout 35 min. from S2 Yono S555A03 04020105The basic rate for vehicles using ETC is 10 yen per 0.1 km tolldistance. There are maximum and minimum tolls, however,the maximum being 1,320yen and the minimum 300yen in the case of ordinarycars. If the driver paysin cash, except for somesections, the rate is 1,320yen for ordinary cars.When using electronic toll collection (ETC), it is necessary to havean in-vehicle ETC device and an ETC card. Since an ETC card is acredit card service exclusive toJapan, you are recommendedto rent one when renting a car.In a vehicle with a preinstalledcard, you can pass throughthe special gate at a speed ofunder 20 kph.The Metropolitan Expressway network has parking areas for taking a rest. Allparking areas have toilets, toilets for disabled persons, vending machines, anddisabled parking space. Someparking areas also have restaurants,convenience stores, informationcorners, fast electric vehicle chargers,automated external defibrillators (AEDs),automated teller machines (ATMs), etc.Check the map to see where they are.FAQ ABOUTSHUTOKOMetropolitanExpresswayFAQ-2FAQ-3Metropolitan ExpresswayToll RatesHow to Use ETCParking Area andOther ServicesCheck here!Basic rates determined by toll distanceSystem of payment without stopping at toll gateUse facilities to take a rest from driving if tiredCheck here!Check here!FAQ-118How to Rent a CarMoving around comfortably by rented carBasic Traffic Rules in JapanMinimum knowledge required for driving on roads in JapanPedestrians and cyclists cannot usevehicle-only roads. Drivers can onlyproceed in the designated direction;driving in the opposite direction isforbidden. It is prohibited to stop onthe expressway except at designatedplaces or to avoid an emergency.Except for designated cases,maximum speed is 60 kph.To drive in Japan, it is necessary to havea valid driving license (Japanese drivinglicense or international driving license).Drivers and passengers are obliged to fastentheir seatbelts at all times. It is obligatoryto use child seats for children under the ageof six. Vehicles drive on the left side of theroad. Pedestrians have the right of way at alltimes. Driving under the influence of alcohol,illegal drugs, etc. is severely punished.To rent a car, foreigners need a validJapanese driving license or internationaldriving license and a passport. Paymentis by credit card in principle, althoughpayment by cash is also possible insome cases. Japan\u2019s main car rentalcompanies accept online reservations,so you are recommended to makearrangements before your departure.Understanding rules for a vehicle-only roadDriving with care so as not to violate laws and ordinancesIf you use this smartphone app, you can immediately check trafficconditions and other information supplied by Metropolitan ExpresswayCo. via the Internet. You can alsosearch routes to your destination.Major functions are available inEnglish as well as Japanese, andthe language switch is easy. Theapp can be downloaded free ofcharge from the QR code.FAQ-4Checking Routes, Tolls,and Traffic ConditionsSmartphone app \u201cmew-ti\u201dOTHER NOTESBasic Metropolitan Expressway RulesMinimum knowledge required for driving on the Metropolitan ExpresswayDownload the app!Visitors from overseas are recommended to make arrangementsbefore their arrival in Japan to facilitate procedures19<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Let’s go for a drive on \u201cSHUTOKO\u201d!
\n\u201cSHUTOKO\u201d is Tokyo\u2019s urban expressway.
\nWhy do not you enjoy Tokyo using \u201cSHUTOKO\u201d?<\/p>\n