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Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower
Tokyo is Japan's capital and the country's largest city.
Tokyo is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures, but is called a metropolis (to) rather than a prefecture (ken). The metropolis of Tokyo consists of 23 city wards (ku), 26 cities, 5 towns and 8 villages, including the Izu and Ogasawara Islands, several small Pacific Islands in the south of Japan's main island Honshu.
The 23 city wards (ku) are the center of Tokyo and make up about one third of the metropolis' area, while housing roughly eight of Tokyo's approximately twelve million residents.
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 were 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.
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Attractions
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City Districts and Shopping Areas
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Shibuya
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Popular district among younger generations.
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Shinjuku
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District around Japan's busiest station.
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Asakusa
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District with an atmosphere of old Tokyo.
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Harajuku
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Center of teenage fashion and cosplay culture.
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Odaiba
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Futuristic architecture on a man made island.
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Akihabara
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District for electronic and otaku goods.
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Ginza
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Japan's premier shopping district.
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Roppongi
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Site of Tokyo Midtown and Roppongi Hills.
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Ameyoko
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Colorful market street in Ueno.
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Kappabashi Street
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Shopping street for restaurant owners.
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Ikebukuro
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Commercial district around busy train station.
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Yebisu Garden Place
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Commercial complex with beer museum.
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Akasaka Sacas
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City within the city around TBS headquarter.
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Shiodome
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Recently redeveloped commercial district.
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Shinagawa
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Major transportation hub in southern Tokyo.
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Nihonbashi
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Commercial district in central Tokyo.
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Marunouchi
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Business district in front of Tokyo Station.
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Makuhari Messe
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Modern convention center just outside Tokyo.
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Temples and Shrines
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Gardens, Parks and Nature
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Side Trips from Tokyo
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Nikko
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Site of Nikko Toshogu, Ieyasu's mausoleum.
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Kamakura
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Small city full of historic treasures.
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Hakone
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National park with views of Mount Fuji.
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Fuji Five Lakes
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Resort at the foot of Mount Fuji.
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Izu Peninsula
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Hot springs and natural scenery.
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Yokohama
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Japan's second largest city.
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Kusatsu Onsen
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One of Japan's best hot spring resorts.
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Naritasan Temple
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Popular temple, not far from Narita Airport.
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Kawagoe
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Former castle town known as the Little Edo.
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Minakami
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Popular hot spring and outdoor resort.
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Ikaho Onsen
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Hot spring resort famous for its stone stairs.
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Accommodation
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Sponsored Listings:
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PT Group - Tokyo Hotels and Ryokan
A web site for ryokan and hotels located in the heart of Tokyo. Offering quality comforts with affordable rates.
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Sakura Hostel
Perfect for budget travelers and backpackers! Largest hostel in Tokyo. Friendly staff, cozy rooms, 24-hour internet lounge.
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Khaosan Tokyo Guest House
No.1 Hostel Group in Tokyo. 4 branches located in Asakusa & Akihabara area. Finally opened a new branch "SAMURAI"!
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Shiba Park Hotel
International tourist friendly hotel in Hamamatsucho. Easy access to major districts such as Ginza, Tokyo Tower and Zojoji Temple.
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Aizuya-inn
Free internet, hot drinks, friendly foreign staff, and a warm welcome are what you will find at this Tokyo inn.
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Oak Hotel
Budget hostel & hotel in the heart of Tokyo. Group booking, ISIC discount accepted.
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Shops
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Seibu Yurakucho
Our theme is fashion & beauty!
We are a department store divided into two buildings - Fashion & Beauty.
Our...
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Marui - Yurakucho
We're full of this season's fashionable, trendsetting clothing!
Our 8-floor building contains 160 shops...
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World (UNTITLED, INDIVI, COUP DE CHANCE)
Overseas store locations
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Iki-iki Toyamakan
Toyamakan gives you the opportunity to experience the beauty of Toyama, right in the heart of Tokyo!
Iki-iki...
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Matsuya Ginza
The longest-running department store in Ginza!
We stock a wide variety of items from leading-edge fashion...
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Tours and Packages
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Tokyo Tours
Various tours and travel packages for Tokyo and surroundings.
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Private Tours
Private tours by car with licensed English-speaking guides.
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Users who have been to Tokyo: 2643
Most visited: Ranked 1st out of 113 destinations
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