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Zoos:

	Ueno Zoo 5 minute walk from Ueno Station in Ueno Park Hours: daily 9:30 to 17:00 Closed: Mondays and New Year's Holidays Admission: 600 yen Ueno Zoo is Japan's oldest zoo and is located in Ueno Park along with many other prominent Tokyo museums. The most popular attraction used to be the zoo's panda habitat, however, the last panda died in 2008.
	Zoorasia 15 minute bus ride from Nakayama Station Hours: daily 9:30 to 16:30 Closed: Tuesdays and New Year's Holidays Admission: 600 yen Zoorasia is a well designed, modern zoo, located about an hour outside of Tokyo in Yokohama. The zoo has animals from around the world, including polar bears and elephants, as well as a section of animals native to Japan.

Aquariums:

	Epson Aqua Stadium 5 minute walk from Shinagawa Station Hours: weekdays 12:00 to 22:00, Saturdays 10:00 to 22:00, Sundays and National Holidays 10:00 to 21:00 Admission: 1800 yen (rides extra) The Epson Aqua Stadium is part aquarium and part theme park. Popular attractions include the penguin habitat, dolphin shows, and the Galaxy 999 roller coaster.
	Sunshine International Aquarium 10 minute walk from Ikebukuro Station Hours: daily 10:00 to 18:00, weekends 10:00 to 18:30 Admission: 1800 yen This aquarium exhibits aquatic creatures from around the world, including stingrays, sunfish, frogs, snakes, penguins, seals and otters. The aquarium is on the 10th floor of the World Import Mart Building in Sunshine City.
	Tokyo Sea Life Park 5 minute walk from Kasai Rinkai Koen Station Hours: daily 9:30 to 17:00 Closed: Wednesdays and New Year's Holidays Admission: 700 yen Located in Kasai Rinkai Park, this aquarium seeks to reproduce local aquatic habitats and those from around the world. Popular attractions include its penguin and seabirds habitat as well as its 360 degree tuna tank.

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hotels & ryokan

Oak Hotel Budget hostel & hotel in the heart of Tokyo. Group booking, ISIC discount accepted. Sakura Hostel Perfect for budget travelers and backpackers! Largest hostel in Tokyo. Friendly staff, cozy rooms, 24-hour internet lounge. Khaosan Tokyo Guest House No.1 Hostel Group in Tokyo. 4 branches located in Asakusa & Akihabara area. Finally opened a new branch "SAMURAI"! Park Hotel Tokyo Found in Shiodome, Tokyo, a member of Design Hotels. Extraordinary service with stunning view of Tokyo Tower. Aizuya-inn Free internet, hot drinks, friendly foreign staff, and a warm welcome are what you will find at this Tokyo inn.

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