Tokyo

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Tokyo

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a metropolitan with a population of 16 million, formed from a multiple number of cities such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro.
It is, therefore, quite impossible to take a tour of this gigantic metropolitan in one or two days. Overflowing with attractive cultures both old and new, and having more greenery than other metropolitan cities in Japan, it is a very attractive place for tourists.

Kokyo; The Imperial Palace
It is where the Imperial Family resides.
It is located where the Edo Castle, residence to Shogun Tokugawa until the end of the Edo Period, stood.

http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/

Meiji Shrine
It is the number one shrine in Japan attracting 3 million people in four days from the last day of the year to the 3rd of January.

Diet Building
It is the center of Japanese politics. The House of Councilors may be toured on weekdays.

Akihabara
The city of electric appliances which is now famous almost globally.
Recently, it is also becoming famous to be a place where animation and game fanatics gather.

Ginza
One of the “cities” in Tokyo renowned for being a prominent commercial area, Ginza is considered a city where sophisticated adults gather.

Asakusa
Since the Edo Period, Asakusa has been famous for being a major amusement area.
Its famous sites are Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Shopping Arcade, and Giant Asakusa Lantern.

http://www.asakusa-e.com/index_e.html

Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro
They are the major commercial centers of Tokyo.
Tourists from outside Japan are sure to be amazed at the outstanding number of people.

Tokyo Disney Resort
It is located in Chiba Prefecture, but is called “Tokyo” Disney Resort.
Disneyland was founded in 1983, and Disney Sea in 2001.
Since, the surrounding official hotels and shopping malls included began to be called the Tokyo Disney Resort.

http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/index_e.html

Kabuki
Kabuki is one of the traditional cultures of Japan that is a very original form of play.
It is designated as the National Intangible Cultural Heritage and World Intangible Cultural Asset.

Sumo
Sumo is the national sport of Japan. It is a very old martial arts that was depicted even in the Kofun Period.

* The best advantage in touring around Tokyo is that public transportation is extremely convenient and efficient. Normally, the trains, subways, and buses run according to schedule.
* We recommend you to take a map with you when taking the subways in Tokyo as they are intertwined with complexity.
* There are many tours guided in English that may be very helpful for first-comers.
* Sakura-watching is a recommendation in spring. There are many beautiful spots such as Ueno Park, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Yasukuni Shrine, and Chidorigafuchi Ryokudo

For further Tokyo tour guide go to:

http://www.tcvb.or.jp/en/index_en.htm

http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/