Multilingual Guide Service Commences in Hamarikyu Gardens
Explore the park using ubiquitous technology

January 18, 2010
Bureau of Construction

The Bureau of Construction will be introducing a guide service provided through handheld information terminals, called ubiquitous communicators, at Hamarikyu Gardens. This service has thus far been implemented at the Ueno Zoological Gardens. Visitors from both Japan and abroad will be able to receive explanations through images and audio about the features of Hamarikyu Gardens, which is a leading example of traditional Japanese gardens.
Please come and enjoy a new way to appreciate the garden and its history dating back to the early 19th century.

1. Start of Service

Saturday, January 23, 2010

2. Service Area

Hamarikyu Gardens, 1-1 Hamarikyu-teien, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Main Entrance
　7-minute walk from:
　　Shiodome or Tsukijishijo stations on the Toei Oedo Line
　　Shiodome station on the Yurikamome Line
　15-minute walk from:
　　Shinbashi station on the Toei Asakusa Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, or JR lines
Side Entrance
　5-minute walk from:
　　Shiodome station (exit 10) on the Toei Oedo Line
　15-minute walk from:
　　Hamamatsucho station on the JR lines

3. Details of Service

The ubiquitous communicator automatically reads location codes from wireless markers placed throughout the park and provides audio and visual guidance. Through illustrations and photos from the past, a variety of information from tips on best seasons to view flowers to the dietary habits of the Shogun generals can be enjoyed while also appreciating the scenery before you.
The ubiquitous communicator can be rented free of charge, and provides services in Chinese (simplified and traditional), English, Korean, and Japanese.

4. Borrowing Ubiquitous Communicators

Rental days: All days that the Gardens are open (closed December 29 through January 1)
Rental hours: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (the communicators will not be lent out after 4 p.m.)
Number available: 50
Rental methods:
- Walk-up
  Apply directly at the park for a communicator
  Please note that only a limited number of communicators are available
- Advance reservations (in Japanese only)
  Starting January 18 (Mon.), reservations for use of a communicator after January 24 (Sun.) can be made from the website of the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association (http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/)
  If you are unable to access this site, please call the dedicated line at 090-8084-9807
- Personal identification
  Presentation of personal identification (driver’s license, passport, health insurance card, student ID, etc.) will be requested. Visitors with no form of identification available may not be allowed to borrow a communicator.
Rental fee: Communicators are free of charge (a park entrance fee is required)

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