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Tokyo Attractions

Picture of Asakusa Kannon Temple
Read More Asakusa Kannon Temple
(Asakusa)
One of Tokyo's oldest temples, Asakusa Kannon Temple is dedicated to the goddess of compassion. The buildings have been destroyed over the centuries but authentically restored.
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Read More Ginza
(Central Tokyo)
The huge shopping center of Ginza is home to high end shops in grand stores. All manner of goods can be found here from areas around the world. Coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants are also prevalent.
Read More Kabuki-za Theatre
(Ginza)
Kabuki-za Theatre offers a traditional experience of Japanese theatre. Song and dance, set against spectacular backdrops, can be enjoyed even by those who do not speak the language.
Read More Tokyo National Museum
(Ueno Park)
The Tokyo National Museum, located in Ueno Park, contains an impressive collection of Japanese, Chinese and Indian art.
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Read More Imperial Palace
(Central Tokyo)
One of Tokyo's major tourist attractions is the Imperial Palace. The complex, which includes the beautiful grounds, is surrounded by 17th C walls and a moat.
Read More Rikugien Park
This lovely park is laid out in typical 18th C landscaping, and contains a knoll rising above a lake with an island.
Read More Tsukiji Fishmarket
(Central Tokyo)
The famous Tsukiji Fishmarket is a huge complex offering an endless array of fish.
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Read More Ueno Park
Ueno Park is the largest park in Tokyo and one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. It includes a large pond and lovely grounds, along with a zoo, aquarium, temples, and several museums.
Edo-Tokyo Museum
The Edo-Tokyo Museum was completed in 1993 to preserve the historical heritage of Edo-Tokyo. Other exhibits project life in the future.

Visitors cross a replica bridge into Edo, renamed Tokyo during the Meiji Era. Highlights include politics, culture and lifestyle.
Address
Edo-Tokyo Museum
1-4-1 Yokoami
Tokyo, Kanto
Japan
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed9:309:309:309:309:309:30
Close 17:3017:3017:3017:3019:3017:30
Cost
Adult¥ 600.00
Group discounts¥ 480.00
Students¥ 480.00
Senior over 65¥ 300.00
Child¥ 300.00
All values are in Japan Yen
Facilities
Wheelchair loan or rental
Harajuku
Sunday in Harajuku - a popular outing for many residents and tourists. Young people dress in a variety of styles and it has become a notable fashion capital of the world for its unique street fashion. Harajuku is also a popular shopping destination.
Ikebukuro
The extension of the Yamanote Line in 1903 did much to further the development of Tokyo's most northerly shopping and pleasure center. Ikebukuro Railway Station is the center point for all transport. Here there is an underground shopping center (Ikebukuro Shopping Park), the Sunshine City skyscraper which with its 60 stories is one of the tallest buildings in Japan. It houses a hotel, an aquarium, a planetarium, etc. Nearby lie an estimated 150 "love hotels", 50 cabarets and theaters.
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu Shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Sho-ken. Construction began in 1915 and was completed in 1926, the original shrine was destroyed during WW II. The present shrine was completed in 1958 and is surrounded by a forest.
Address
Meiji Jingu Shrine
9 Kasumigaoka
Tokyo, Kanto
Japan
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