Ameyoko is very lively shopping area that stretches from JR Ueno to UR Okachimachi Station. It is interesting to see all kinds of shops from seafood, clothes, and cosmetics all mixed in the crowded small area.
This post on DannyChoo.com has really great pictures of Ameyoko.
How to get there: From Ueno - JR Ueno Central Exit, Hibiya or Ginza Line 5B Exit
From Okachimachi - JR Okachimachi North Exit, Hibiya or Ginza Line A2,A5, A7 Exit, Oed Line A7 Exit
Ameyoko Official English website: http://www.ameyoko.net/e/
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May 25, 2009
Ameyoko, Ueno, Tokyo
May 24, 2009
Ueno Park, Ueno, Tokyo
About Ueno on JNTO
Visits to National Museum and National Museum of Modern Art can be chaotic depending on exhibition, except for the permanent exhibitions. If it is popular one, expect to wait about 30 min to 80 min to get in. Bring a lot of water and sun screen during the summer.
National Museum of Nature and Science 
English Web Site: http://www.kahaku.go.jp/english
Tokyo National Museum
English Web Site: http://www.tnm.jp/en/servlet/Con?pageId=X00&processId=00
The National Museum of Modern Art
English Web Site: http://www.nmwa.go.jp/en/
How to get there: JR Ueno Station
Hours: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm is when all three museums are open. All museums in the park have different hours and extended hours. Please inquire the hours of museums you are planning to visit.
Closed: Mondays
May 14, 2009
Tokyo Cruise, Sumida River Line, Asakusa, Tokyo
From Asakusa, take one way river cruise to either Hamanorikyu or Hinode-sanbashi and enjoy the view of Tokyo. (about 40 min)
Arriving at the ticket office 15-20 min before the departure time is advisable.
Tokyo Cruise: Sumida River Line & Timetable
How to get there: From Asakusa, walk toward the landmark of the area by the river, Asahi Beer Hall. The ticket office and the pier are on your left before the bridge.
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fares: 720 yen to 1060 yen per person, depends on the destination
While you are there, you cannot miss the Asahi Beer Hall designed by Philippe Starck.
About Asahi Beer Hall on bento.com
May 5, 2009
Edoyu, Ryogoku, Tokyo
While you are exploring Ryogoku, you can go for a quick or long bath at Edoyu. It's a bit more than regular sento or bath house and you do not have to bring anything with you.
They have a few different types of bath, sauna, treatments, ganbanyoku, restaurants and the relaxation area.
Cost: 2,300 yen
Items included in the fee: towels, clothes to wear inside the facility, shampoo, soap
Hours: 11 am - 9 am
Open every day
Address：1-5-8 Kamezawa, Sumida, Tokyo
Phone：03-3621-2611
One minute from Oedo line subway, Ryogoku Station A3,4.
URL in Japanese: http://www.edoyu.com/ryougoku/index.html
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