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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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Kappabashi Street
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Shopping street for restaurant owners.
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Ameyoko
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Colorful market street in Ueno.
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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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Shiodome
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Recently redeveloped commercial district.
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Akasaka Sacas
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City within the city around TBS headquarter.
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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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Temples and Shrines
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Gardens, Parks and Nature
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Other Attractions
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Side Trips from Tokyo
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Serviced Apartments Azabu Court
Affordable daily weekly monthly extended stay apartments conveniently located in Azabu Hiroo Roppongi district.
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Tokyo Hostel
Tokyo Backpackers Paradise - Home of Budget Travellers in Tokyo.
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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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Oak Hotel
Budget hostel & hotel in the heart of Tokyo. Group booking, ISIC discount accepted.
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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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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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VIDEO
Tokyo By Day
A quick overview of some of the cityfs main attractions.
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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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One Week Tokyo Area Tour
Experience the best of Tokyo and beyond including visits to Tokyo Disneyland, Kamakura, Ito, Shimoda, Mt. Fuji, and Hakone.
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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: 1440
Most visited: Ranked 1st out of 96 destinations
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