Tokyo
Tokyo is both the capital and most populous city of Japan with 13.6 million inhabitants (2016). The Greater Tokyo Area is the most populous metropolitan area in the world (37.8 million). Tokyo is situated on the main island of Honshu and is the seat of the Emperor of Japan and the Japanese government. The Tokyo metropolitan government administers the 23 Special Wards of Tokyo.
Tokyo ranked first in the world in the Safe Cities Index. In 2015, Tokyo was named the Most Livable City in the world and Michelin Guide has awarded Tokyo by far the most Michelin stars of any city in the world.
Tourism in Tokyo is a major industry. In 2006, 4.81 million foreigners and 420 million Japanese visited Tokyo.
We recommend you stay in Tokyo for at list 3 nights. Main sights recommended are:
- Sensoji temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo located in Asakusa. Visit Nakamise Avenue nearby.
- Tokyo Skytree Tower, the world’s tallest free-standing broadcast tower, one of the most popular Tokyo's tourist spots.
- The Imperial Palace, the residence of Japan's Imperial Family, located on the former site of Edo Castle, in a large park in the center of Tokyo.
- Shinjuku, a central ward of Tokyo, a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the busiest railway station in the world. Visit the beautiful Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, an oasis in the city.
- Yoyogi Park, the fifth largest urban park in Tokyo located in Harajuku. In the park visit Meiji Shrine, the most popular shrine in Japan.
- Shibuya, known as one of the world's most heavily used pedestrian scramble crossings, at Hachikō Square.
- Ginza, a world-renowned shopping district. Visit Kabuki Za, the only theater in the world dedicated to kabuki performances.
- Akihabara Electric Town is well-known as a world-leading electronic district. Visit the beautiful Kanda Myojin Shrine.
- Ueno, an area with cultural atmosphere. Visit the beautiful Ueno Park and its precious Ueno Toshogu Shrine.
- Tsukiji Fish Market, the largest wholesale seafood market in the world.
- Tokyo Tower. This 333 meter tall radio tower have an observation platform at 250 meters.
- Kokugikan Stadium (Sumo Stadium) mainly used for sumo wrestling tournaments.
- Rikugien Park is a Tokyo metropolitan park in Bunkyō. The traditional Japanese garden within the park is a tourist attraction.
- Roppongi. For a beautiful view of Tokyo and Mt. Fuji, visit Roppongi Hills Mori Tower observation deck on the 52nd floor.
- Odaiba. One of the must-visit tourist destinations in Tokyo. Visit Odaiba Seaside Park and Ooedo-Onsen-Monogatari, a natural hot spring park.
- Rainbow Bridge, a suspension bridge crossing northern Tokyo Bay between Shibaura Pier and the Odaiba waterfront development in Minato, Tokyo.
Around Tokyo main sights recommended are:
- Mount Fuji, (135 km from Tokyo) the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776.24 m (12,389 ft).
- Yokohama, Japan's second largest city. Yokohama's port was one of the first to be opened to foreign trade in 1859.
- Kamakura, a very popular tourist destination coastal town less than an hour south of Tokyo.
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