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Tours of The Asahi Shimbun head office in English

2011/6/30

Join the tour of the Asahi Shimbun Tokyo head office

The Asahi Shimbun offers English-based tours of its Tokyo head office. A tour guide will take you around the news rooms and printing facilities. You will learn how the Asashi Shimbun newspaper is produced.

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Days and Times

Tours are offered Monday through Friday (except on national holidays and the year-end and New Year holidays). The tours run 105 minutes and are available twice a day. The first tour starts at 10:45 a.m. and the second at 12:45 p.m.

Admission

Free

Minimum Age Requirement

10 years of age (the fourth grade) or older
*Elementary school children must be accompanied by parents or guardians.

Reservation

The tours of the Asahi Shimbun are available only by reservation. Please call 03-5540-7724. Reservations may be taken up to three months and no less than five business days in advance. Early reservation is recommended.
*For elementary, junior high and high schools, reservations can be taken prior to the regular booking date.

At least two but no more than 20 people are required per tour group. For elementary school, we consider one class as one tour group.

Information Required

・Date and time
・Number of adults
・Number of children (including age range)
・Name
・Group name
・Phone and fax number
・Cell phone number
・E-mail address (guest from abroad)

We will fax or e-mail you an application form after the call. Please fill out the form and return it within a week. We will send you a confirmation with details.

Parking

Bus parking (clearance 3.7 m) is available for school and large groups. Private car parking is not available in the Asahi Shimbun. Use of public transportation is recommended.