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This temple with a 1400-year history is one of Tokyo's main tourist destinations.There are many things to see,
including the Kaminarimon Gate, Hozomon Gate, Goju no To (five-storied pagoda) etc.

Japan's oldest amusement park, opened at the end of the Edo period.
Starting with the highly popular roller coaster, there are 21 attractions and various stalls offering refreshments within a narrow fair ground that is one of the familiar sights of Asakusa.

The "Tembo Deck" at a height of 350 meters provides expansive views to a distance of about 70 km. Going even further up, the "Tembo Gallery" at 450 meters makes visitors feel like they are taking a walk in the sky.

This dazzling shopping, dining and entertainment complex has more than 300 establishments. There are famous brand stores from all over Japan as well as some stores that are found only here.

Featuring topical concepts such as "The Cradle of Life" and “Water, and its nurturing", the aquarium has been a favorite of visitors since it opened.
It is an urban type facility featuring innovations such as exclusive use of artificial seawater and a layout design with open flow lines.
The open pool in the center of the aquarium is one of the biggest in Japan with a capacity of 350 tons. LED lighting that is adjusted for day and night time takes the needs of the sea creatures into consideration. During the day, the lighting is close to natural light, while it is dimmed in the evening. This reduces the distance between visitors and the animals and creates a feeling of shared space. Plenty of seating throughout the facility allows visitors to relax and observe the marine life at their leisure.

The Ameyoko shopping district extends for about 500 meters under and along the elevated train tracks from JR Okachimachi Station to the vicinity of JR Ueno Station and comprises some 400 shops. The main Ameyoko street is always lively and crowded with Japanese shoppers as well as many tourists from overseas. Shops are closely spaced and people tend to gather in throngs around popular ones.

Upon descending the long escalator at the East Exit of Nippori Station, one will notice many overseas visitors. Their aim is to buy good quality textile productsin an area also known as Nippori Textile Town which comprises some 90 fabric and fashion related stores. Near the center, one finds the famous 28-year-old "Mihama Cloth" store displaying a wealth of Japanese patterns. Other unique establishments are the large store "Tomato" and “Kumagai Shoji" for buttons and cut cloth. The area has become a hot spot where one can see foreigners strolling the streets carrying their purchases in large suitcases.

This "urban mystery spot" is super-popular especially with visitors from overseas.

Tokyo sightseeing would not be complete without Tokyo Tower. Although it has been surpassed in height by the Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower is still an attractive destination, and tours including both towers are gaining in popularity. A special feature is the fact that the staircase has been made accessible to those who want to climb to the main observatory without using the elevator. Why not challenge yourself and give it a try?

When it comes to the "thousand torii gates" style, the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto is the most famous. But even without traveling as far as Kyoto, one can see a nice example at the Sanno Hie Shrine in Tokyo. It is of course much smaller in scale but still impressive.
Japanese visitors to this shrine pray for good fortune, safe childbirth, good marriage prospects, and business prosperity. It is often visited by politicians and people from nearby companies.

Rikugien was designed to contain the 88 views that characterize Japanese landscape gardens. Its scenic beauty reveals itself from any advantage point. Strolling along the winding paths around the pond or simply resting for a while and enjoying some Japanese tea, one will experience a feeling of tranquility.
Like on the path of life, adjusting one's stride to others while enjoying the four seasons is a key. There is also illumination of cherry blossoms in spring and the colored foliage in autumn.

Akihabara is of course famous as a mecca for "otaku" geeks, but there is another destination that promises rich finds for aficionados of Japanese pop culture. While the focus in Akihabara is on anime, games, and manga that appeal to regular otaku, at the Nakano Broadway shopping center there are also stores that sell used publications, premium and antique toys and many other goods for serious "retro" lovers.

The most famous aspect of Shinjuku Gyoen is the blend of different landscape garden styles. There are not many places in Japan where one can enjoy three distinct styles, namely the French formal garden, English landscape garden and Japanese traditional garden. Throughout the seasons, visitors will be enchanted by magnificent views. In spring, some 1100 cherry trees of 65 different types create a cornucopia of blossoms. In summer, the entire park is wrapped in deep green, making it hard to believe that the busy metropolis is only a few steps away. And in autumn, the respective gardens demonstrate a different charm with their wonderful foliage.

Note that using toys sports equipment and the like is in the garden is prohibited as bringing along and drinking alcohol in the garden.

Situated in the middle of a modern city, the spacious grounds of this shrine are like a magical oasis of tranquility.
The gravel path leading to the main shrine is quite long, and wearing comfortable sports shoes or walking shoes is recommended.

Although the palace is not far from Tokyo Station and the Marunouchi and Otemachi office districts, once inside the grounds, one forgets the hustle and bustle outside. Leafy surroundings and birdsong make the locality seem very far from the city center. If coming here after a busy time of walking around the streets of Tokyo, one might wish that one never had to leave. Feel nature and learn about history in a relaxed setting.

In this hot spring complex which is lavishly decorated to recall the enchanting feel of the bygone Edo Period, water is pumped up from a depth of 1400 meters and can be enjoyed in various baths, including a communal open-air bath. Feel transported in time to the bustle of downtown Edo, and experience the bathhouse, therapeutic treatment, Japanese eateries, souvenir shopping, and more. In the Japanese garden outside, male and female visitors clad in yukata robes which are worn throughout the facility can also enjoy walking together in the foot bath area.

People from all over the world flock to Takeshita-dori,the center of youth culture in Harajuku. The narrow street is lined with shops selling clothes, accessories and all manner of other things. Whether day or night, the place is always packed and lively. Many of the latest trends, be it some special sweets or outrageous youth fashions originate here. The young and the young at heart will want to visit every day.