Introducing Tokyo ...

Tokyo, one of the most populous cities in the world, is a thriving centre of economy, culture and industry. It consists of the south-western part of the Kanto region, the Izu Islands, and the Ogasawara Islands.
Tokyo is also the capital of Japan, and the place where more than 12 million people live, making it one of the most populous cities in the world.

Attractions

 

The Meiji Shrine – Founded in 1921 to enshrine the Emperor and Empress Meiji, it is the Japan's first sovereign following the demise of rule by the samurai class. With many large trees still growing in its grounds, the Meiji Shrine is a precious wooded area in the heart of the city. The area is also home to many birds and insects, and together with the extensive Yoyogi Koen Park, it is a soothing oasis in the middle of Tokyo.

The Temples of Asakusa – Asakusa is best known for its many temples, particularly Sensoji. Sensoji, also known as Asakusa Kannon, is Tokyo's largest Buddhist temple as well as a major attraction.

The Imperial Palace – The Imperial Palace, formerly Edo Castle, where their Majesties the Emperor and Empress reside, is situated in the centre of Tokyo. The palace is nicely surrounded by a water-filled moat and tree-covered grounds - a precious taste of nature within the bustling metropolitan city. The Imperial Palace Outer Garden and Imperial Palace East Garden are all open to the public. You can enjoy cherry blossoms there in spring, fresh greenery in the early summer, and beautiful coloured leaves in autumn.

The Tokyo Tower – A communications and observation tower at 1,091 feet, it is the tallest self-supporting steel structure in the world and the tallest artificial structure in Japan. The structure is an Eiffel Tower-inspired lattice tower.

The Tokyo National Museum – The museum’s collections focus on ancient Japanese art and Asian art along the Silk Road. There is also a large collection of Greco-Buddhist art.

The Ginza District – Ginza, literally "Silver Mint", is considered the high fashion centre of the city. It contains many upscale shops and restaurants. The heart of Ginza is the intersection of Chuo-dori and Harumi-dori, dominated by the glass cylinder of the Sanai Building. With its huge neon sign, it has been the image of Ginza on postcards and travel books for decades now. The other corners are occupied by Wako and Mitsukoshi, two of the most prestigious department stores and the Nissan Gallery, which shows off new and classic automobiles.

The Ameyoko Market – Bustling open-air markets in the Asian style are rare in Tokyo, except for Ueno's Ameyoko, a legacy of the post-war occupation. Yanaka Ginza in the Shitamachi Taito district, a very nice example of a neighbourhood shopping street, makes for an interesting afternoon browse.

The Omotesando – Originally created as the frontal approach to Meiji Shrine, when the Shrine was dedicated in the Taisho Era, it is known as an upscale shopping area in Tokyo. It is sometimes referred to as "Tokyo's Champs-Élysées." Omotesando's side streets feature a range of trendy cafes, bars, and restaurants, as well as boutique stores specialising in everything from handbags to postcards to vintage glass bottles.

The Nakamise Shopping Street – The busy shopping street leading from the Kaminarimon gate to the temple, selling all sorts of Buddhist paraphernalia as well as assorted tourist kitsch. This is one of the best places in Tokyo to buy souvenirs.

The Hamarikyu Garden and Tea Break – A public park in Tokyo, it is located at the mouth of the Sumida River, and it was opened April 1, 1946. The park is a more than 62,000 acres landscaped garden surrounding Shioiri Pond, the park itself surrounded by a seawater moat filled by Tokyo Bay. The garden is normally calm. Visitors can also enjoy refreshment at a teashop in Nakashima located in the middle of the pond in the garden that offers Japanese sweets in a tea-ceremony style. A peony garden, plum tree grove and cosmos fields have flowers for every season. Exhibitions falcon and Japanese goshawk traditional hunting techniques are demonstrated daily.

The Ota Ukiyeo Musem – Originated at the beginning of the Tokugawa era as a form of popular art unique to Japan. However, from the end of the Tokugawa era to the beginning of the Meiji Period, many masterpieces leaked out to the West, and it was said that one had to go abroad in order to enjoy hanga prints and original artwork. What makes the Ota collection especially remarkable is its depth, with representative masterpieces from the birth of the Ukiyoe tradition to its height. The colours and materials of the originals have been perfectly preserved.

The Observatory of Tokyo Government Office – What impression of the city will you get when you view it from a height of 663 feet? A visit to the observatory of Tokyo Government Office, you will gain a greater interest in and understanding of Tokyo.

The Kabukicho Area – An entertainment and red-light district in Tokyo, it is the location of many hostess bars, host bars, love hotels, shops, restaurants, and nightclubs, and is often called the "Sleepless Town".

The Edo Tokyo Museum – Founded on March 28, 1993, as the place, where visitors come to learn more about Tokyo’s history and culture, and which also serves as a projection onto the city and the living of the future. In the Permanent Exhibition area, there can be found original and replicated exhibits, as well as large-scale models, faithful representations of their originals, which have been reproduced after painstaking investigations and research. Besides, special exhibitions and lectures are regularly held, and there are also the Audio-Visual Hall, the Audio Visual Library, a library and other facilities that make this a particular museum where visitors can learn while having fun at the same time.

The Harajuku Area – A well-respected fashion capital of the world renowned for its unique street fashion, Harajuku street style is promoted in Japanese and international publications such as Kera, Tune, Gothic & Lolita Bible and Fruits. Many prominent designers and fashion ideals have sprung from Harajuku and incorporated themselves in to other fashions throughout the world. Harajuku is also a vast shopping district that includes luxury western designers, Harajuku native designers, and affordable shops catered to youths.

The Sumida Area – It lies east of central Tokyo. Sumida is home to a famous cherry blossom viewing area along the Sumida River in spring, the Sumida River Fireworks in summer, and Tokyo's main sumo stadium where tournaments are held three times a year.

The Tasaki Pearl Gallery – The world’s first pearl gallery, where you can wander around the isles of pearls and explore all aspects of pearl culture and production. This 7-storey building with 4 showroom floors and 3 floors of demonstration rooms catering to visiting groups is a highly-appreciated attraction on the Tokyo tourism scene.

The Ghibli Museum – The museum is a fine arts museum, but does not take the concept of a usual fine arts museum. With many features that are child-oriented and a sprawling and occasionally mazelike interior, the museum is a playfully created place.

The Observatory Roppongi Hills – The Roppongi Hills features Japan’s biggest 890-feet-tall, 53-floor office tower with an observatory providing a panoramic view of Tokyo at the top and hosts about 200 shops and restaurants. Everything is new and perfect...

The Odaiba and Tokyo Bay – A futuristic island in Tokyo Bay, Odaiba was built on cultivated land and stands as another symbol that Tokyo is an ever-changing and eccentric harbour city.

The Shinagowa Aquarium – Shinagawa Aquarium displays range widely in quality. This varying standard diversity is matched only by the variety of aquatic life in the aquarium. There are plenty of unique tanks including a very popular touch pool that are not to be missed at the Shinagawa Aquarium.

The Tea Ceremony at Happoen Garden – Japan has a rich history of celebrating the beauty of each of its four seasons, and Japanese gardens are designed to make the most of seasonal changes. A Japanese garden experience can be an excellent way to gain an understanding of Japanese culture. A visit to Happoen Garden is highly recommended. The Happoen Garden has a long history, and visitors are free to enjoy the garden while sipping coffee or tea, or having an elegant meal.

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