The Tourist Information Center (TIC) of Japan -

National Tourist Organization is your helping hand while in Japan.

Its services range from providing travel information and free literature,

on Japan to offering suggestions on tour itineraries.

Reservations, however, are not handled there.

The Japanese travel office address, telephone number are as follows:

Address: 10 Fl., Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan Bldg., Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
TEL: (03) 3201-3331
Office hours: Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day year-round.

The Information System "i" has been set up especially to assist travellers who are visiting Japan from abroad.

There are 115 "i" centers scattered all over the country, usually located in or near major train stations,

or in town centers (look for an establishment with a red question mark with the word information underneath).

Each center provides information relevant to its local tourist sites.

You can choose to stay in Tokyo or visit the former capital Kyoto where you will find

traditional Japanese crafts and plenty of sightseeing. An amazing country -

extras can be expensive but Japan has such a unique culture that you cannot fail to be

fascinated by all you see in Japan - use a rail pass for full travel itineraries in Japan.