WYYC2015 Walking Tour Details

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Hi everyone! I’m Hilary, Hironori​ Mii’s wife. I’m a staff member for #wyyc2015 and I’m in charge of the Tokyo Walking Tour.

The aim of this tour is to get you oriented in the Akihabara area and show you some of the cultural offerings available within walking distance of the WYYC contest venue.

Tour:
Date: Wednesday, August 12th
Meeting Place: In front of Belle Salle (the Worlds contest venue)
Time: Please arrive before 13:00 (1 pm). We will depart on-time so do not be late.

Planned stops:

-Akihabara Station area (some popular spots, how to buy a Suica train pass)
-Yodobashi Camera (best place for technology, electronics shopping; will pass by and introduce)
-2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan shopping area
-Ameyoko and the Ueno Station area (passing through)
-Ueno Park (park, museums, temples, zoo, lake; we will walk through and introduce various cultural spots)

We will return to Belle Salle by 16:00 (4 pm).

Just so I know how many people will be joining the tour, please email me with your name and number of people attending at hilaryrewind (at) gmail.com
Please contact me by Tuesday, August 11th, 22:00 (10 pm) Japan time, at the latest, if you would like to join.

Thanks, and see you in Tokyo!