Tokyo

TOKYO INTRODUCTION

TOKYO INTRODUCTION

Today the name Tokyo refers to a prefecture, established in 1943, comprising a series of towns and villages that make up Greater Tokyo, with a massive population of 37 million. Despite its dense...

THE WONDERS OF LOCAL CUISINE

THE WONDERS OF LOCAL CUISINE

As I’m sure you already know, the best-known Japanese dishes are made with raw fish, cut into strips, such as in Sashimi, or served on rolls of rice with vinegar, as in Sushi. Japanese cuisine,...

SENSO-JI BUDDHIST TEMPLE

SENSO-JI BUDDHIST TEMPLE

The Senso-Ji temple is the most widely visited spiritual site in the world, drawing over 30 million visitors a year to Asakusa, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. According to legend,...

IMPERIAL PALACE

IMPERIAL PALACE

The gardens of the palace are spread out over three and a half kilometers, on the site of the old Edo Castle, the enormous fortress that was the residence of the shogunate, who governed the city...

UENO PARK

UENO PARK

The park today contains around 8800 trees, including about a hundred Japanese cherry trees, as well as 25,000 square meters of shrubs and the small Shinobazu Lake, with large lotus beds and attractive...

TOKYO TOWER

TOKYO TOWER

With a height of 333 meters, it is the second-highest structure in Japan. In compliance with air safety regulations, it is painted orange and white, making it easily visible from a distance and...

TSUKIJI MARKET

TSUKIJI MARKET

Although it sells a variety of produce, including fruit and flowers, the market revolves around the sale and preparation of fish, which takes place in the “inner market”, where over 900...

MEIJI SANCTUARY

MEIJI SANCTUARY

After his death in 1912, the Japanese parliament approved a resolution to commemorate his importance with a shrine, and the choice fell to an iris garden Emperor Meiji and his wife frequently visited....

KOISHIKAWA KORAKUEN GARDEN

KOISHIKAWA KORAKUEN GARDEN

The Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is considered a national monument, and is one of the city’s most popular places. This marvelous garden, featuring numerous lakes, ponds, old bridges, lanterns and...

NATIONAL MUSEUM

NATIONAL MUSEUM

The National Museum is the best place to get an idea of the complexities of Japanese history and the fascinating, ancient culture of the island and of the whole of Asia, as well as to admire some of...

ROPPONGI

ROPPONGI

The literal meaning of the name "Roppongi", which appears to date to 1660, is "six trees”. This may be a reference to the six very old Zelkova (Japanese elm) trees that were...

SHINJUKU GARDEN

SHINJUKU GARDEN

The area was originally the site of a Japanese garden, created in 1772 for the palace of a daimyo, or feudal lord, from the Edo Period. After this era came to an end and the country returned to...

AMEYA YOKOCHO MARKET

AMEYA YOKOCHO MARKET

Commonly known as Ameyoko, the street’s official name is Ameyoko Shopping Federation Association. There are two theories on the etymology of the name Ameya. One is that it comes from the word...

RIKYU GARDEN

RIKYU GARDEN

The Kyū Shiba Rikyū Garden is one of only two gardens dating to the Edo Period to have survived in modern-day Tokyo, and it is a truly unique spectacle. The site, originally part of Tokyo Bay,...

GHIBLI MUSEUM

GHIBLI MUSEUM

The museum was officially opened on October 1st 2001, and is based on a project by one of Studio Ghibli’s directors, Hayao Miyazaki, using storyboards similar to those used for his movies. The...

SUMIDA

SUMIDA

For the Japanese, Sumida is, above all, the home of Sumo wrestling, thanks to the presence here of the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, the largest stadium in Tokyo dedicated to this extremely popular sport. The...

GOVERNMENT BUILDING

GOVERNMENT BUILDING

It was designed by one of the greatest architects of the last century, Kenzo Tange, who also designed Tokyo’s renowned Catholic place of worship, St. Mary's Cathedral. Tochō consists of three...

DISNEY RESORT

DISNEY RESORT

Offering an abundance of spectacular attractions and entertainment, it is divided into seven themed areas, mirroring those in the other Disneyland parks. The visit begins with the World Bazaar, a long...

ZOJO JI TEMPLE

ZOJO JI TEMPLE

It was founded in the 9th century, but in 1393 became a Buddhist seminary of the Jodo school. The Jodo, or “Pure Land” doctrine was established in 1175, with the aim of spreading the...

ODAIBA ISLAND

ODAIBA ISLAND

Odaiba was chosen as the futuristic showcase of the International Exposition held in Tsukuba in 1985, and over ten billion dollars was invested in the redevelopment of the island. Unfortunately,...

KASAI RINKAI PARK

KASAI RINKAI PARK

This large area comprises a bird sanctuary, an aquarium, a Ferris wheel, beaches, a small Japanese garden, ponds and a hotel. It is divided into a number of areas, crossed by a main road known as the...

YASUKUNI SHRINE

YASUKUNI SHRINE

There are no tombs here, but you can see a list of the names, origins, dates of birth and places of death of 2,466,532 men, women and children who gave their lives for their country and emperor from...

MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART

MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART

The museum has a very unusual history. It was founded in April 1959 to display a private collection belonging to Kojiro Matsukata, the third child of a former Japanese prime minister. Kojiro Matsukata...

MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE

MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE

The collections, including animals, plants, minerals, fossils, skeletons and human bones from all over the world, are grouped according to two themes, one for each floor of the Museum. The ground...

KYU IWASAKI TEI

KYU IWASAKI TEI

The name Kyu-Iwasaki-tei means “old Iwasaki house”, and the estate consists of three splendid buildings surrounded by lush gardens. In 1896, Hisaya Iwasaki, the son of the founder of...

YOYOGI PARK

YOYOGI PARK

A road divides Yoyogi Park into two areas: the park itself and a smaller area with a stadium for track and field events, a soccer field and hockey pitch, an outdoor stage and other sports facilities....

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