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Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower Report from the Tokyo Sky Tree Tokyo (“Œ‹ž, Tōkyō) is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. It is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns and villages west of the city center. The Izu and Ogasawara Islands are also part of Tokyo. Prior to 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. A small castle town in the 16th century, Edo became Japan's political center in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu established his feudal government there. A few decades later, Edo had grown into one of the world's most populous cities. With the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the emperor and capital moved from Kyoto to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo ("Eastern Capital"). Large parts of Tokyo were destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and in the air raids of 1945. Today, Tokyo offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture and dining to its visitors. The city's history can be appreciated in districts such as Asakusa, and in many excellent museums, historic temples and gardens. Contrary to common perception, Tokyo also offers a number of attractive green spaces in the city center and within relatively short train rides at its outskirts.

Attractions

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Central Tokyo (Chiyoda, Chuo)

1  Tsukiji Fish Market Japan's largest and busiest fish market. User rating: 88/100 (715 votes) Visited by: 1293 users

2  Akihabara District for electronic and otaku goods. User rating: 84/100 (2103 votes) Visited by: 3694 users

3  Koishikawa Korakuen Landscape garden next to Tokyo Dome. User rating: 83/100 (156 votes) Visited by: 326 users

4  Hama Rikyu Landscape garden next to Shiodome. User rating: 82/100 (223 votes) Visited by: 412 users

5  Imperial Palace Main residence of the Imperial Family. User rating: 82/100 (1055 votes) Visited by: 1968 users

6  Imperial East Gardens Park on the former grounds of Edo Castle. User rating: 82/100 (891 votes) Visited by: 1635 users

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Western Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya)

1  Shibuya Popular district among younger generations. User rating: 87/100 (2227 votes) Visited by: 3941 users

2  Shinjuku District around Japan's busiest station. User rating: 86/100 (2292 votes) Visited by: 4099 users

3  Harajuku Center of teenage fashion and cosplay culture. User rating: 86/100 (1977 votes) Visited by: 3536 users

4  Meiji Shrine Dedicated to the deity of Emperor Meiji. User rating: 86/100 (1290 votes) Visited by: 2339 users

5  Shinjuku Gyoen Spacious city park in Shinjuku. User rating: 84/100 (683 votes) Visited by: 1358 users

6  Yoyogi Park Spacious city park in Shibuya. User rating: 82/100 (1051 votes) Visited by: 1981 users

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Northern Tokyo (Ueno, Asakusa, Ikebukuro)

1  Tokyo Skytree 634 meter tall tower with observation decks. User rating: insufficient data Visited by: 3 users

2  Asakusa District with an atmosphere of old Tokyo. User rating: 87/100 (1914 votes) Visited by: 3404 users

3  Sensoji Temple Large temple in the Asakusa district. User rating: 86/100 (942 votes) Visited by: 1720 users

4  Edo-Tokyo Museum Excellent museum about Tokyo's history. User rating: 83/100 (18 votes) Visited by: 41 users

5  Ueno Park City park with multiple museums and a zoo. User rating: 83/100 (1646 votes) Visited by: 2949 users

6  Rikugien Beautiful Japanese style landscape garden. User rating: 83/100 (117 votes) Visited by: 238 users

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Southern Tokyo (Shinagawa, Minato)

1  Institute for Nature Quiet nature reserve in the middle of Tokyo. User rating: 84/100 (50 votes) Visited by: 109 users

2  Odaiba Futuristic architecture on a man made island. User rating: 84/100 (1175 votes) Visited by: 2213 users

3  Roppongi Hills Modern entertainment and shopping complex. User rating: 73/100 (292 votes) Visited by: 591 users

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Outlying Areas of Tokyo

1  Ghibli Museum Museum of the Ghibli animation film studio. User rating: 90/100 (407 votes) Visited by: 725 users

2  Tokyo DisneySea Popular theme park in Tokyo Disney Resort. User rating: 90/100 (178 votes) Visited by: 365 users

3  Tokyo Disneyland Popular theme park in Tokyo Disney Resort. User rating: 89/100 (270 votes) Visited by: 533 users

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Events

1  Sanja Matsuri Tokyo's most popular annual shrine festival. User rating: 88/100 (26 votes) Visited by: 67 users

2  Tokyo Motor Show Large biennial auto show. User rating: 82/100 (125 votes) Visited by: 273 users

3  Tokyo Anime Fair Large trade show of the anime industry. User rating: 88/100 (85 votes) Visited by: 168 users

4  Tokyo Game Show Trade show of the computer gaming industry. User rating: 87/100 (99 votes) Visited by: 220 users

5  Sanno Matsuri One of Japan's three largest festivals. User rating: 85/100 (8 votes) Visited by: 29 users

6  Tokyo Marathon Annual large scale city marathon. User rating: 74/100 (37 votes) Visited by: 99 users

7  Ceatec Japan Japan's largest IT and electronics trade show. User rating: insufficient data Visited by: 1 user

Side Trips from Tokyo

1  Nikko Site of Nikko Toshogu, Ieyasu's mausoleum. User rating: 91/100 (871 votes) Visited by: 1733 users

2  Kamakura Small city full of historic treasures. User rating: 91/100 (1100 votes) Visited by: 2221 users

3  Fuji Five Lakes Lake resort at the foot of Mount Fuji. User rating: 86/100 (542 votes) Visited by: 1328 users

4  Hakone National park with views of Mount Fuji. User rating: 86/100 (827 votes) Visited by: 1751 users

5  Yokohama Japan's second largest city. User rating: 85/100 (1228 votes) Visited by: 2565 users

6  Kusatsu Onsen One of Japan's best hot spring resorts. User rating: 82/100 (104 votes) Visited by: 272 users

7  Izu Peninsula Hot springs and natural scenery. User rating: 82/100 (226 votes) Visited by: 586 users

8  Naritasan Temple Popular temple, not far from Narita Airport. User rating: 79/100 (151 votes) Visited by: 292 users

9  Minakami Popular hot spring and outdoor resort. User rating: 76/100 (42 votes) Visited by: 117 users

10  Kawagoe Former castle town known as the Little Edo. User rating: 75/100 (196 votes) Visited by: 463 users

11  Ikaho Onsen Hot spring resort famous for its stone stairs. User rating: 74/100 (53 votes) Visited by: 165 users

12  Kawasaki Sandwiched between Tokyo and Yokohama. User rating: 65/100 (11 votes) Visited by: 43 users

Special Interest Guides

Tokyo Hotel Guide   Guide on where to stay in Tokyo.

Tokyo Museum Guide   A list of some of Tokyo's best museums.

Tokyo Shopping Guide   Guide to Tokyo's varied shopping districts.

Tokyo Cherry Blossom Spots   A list of popular cherry blossom spots in Tokyo.

Access and Orientation

Orientation How to get to and around in Tokyo. Suggestions Suggested day schedules and side trips. About transportation in Japan

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Tokyo offers the widest range of accommodation of any city in Japan. Tokyo Hotel Guide

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Tours and Packages

Private Tours Private tours by car with licensed English-speaking guides. Tokyo Tours Various tours and travel packages for Tokyo and surroundings.

Shops

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News and Reports

May 11, 2012 Sneak Peek from Tokyo Skytree by schauwecker May 7, 2012 New Tokyo Buildings by scott April 18, 2012 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Report by sean April 13, 2012 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Report by scott April 9, 2012 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Report by scott April 6, 2012 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Report by scott April 3, 2012 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Report by scott March 31, 2012 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Report by schauwecker More reports...

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English Links

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Japanese Links

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