- Imperial Palace and Garden.This landmark is the earliest building in Tokyo. The first buildings appeared on the site of the modern palace of the Emperor of Japan back in the 16th century. Today, the palace is the residence of the rulers of the country, its territory is divided into two parts - closed and open to the public. The part of the building where the emperor's chambers, his family and entourage are located is closed to tourists, and the eastern part of the building, along with the garden and defensive structures, is freely accessible to those wishing to touch the majestic spirit of ancient Japan. This architectural monument is an object that falls under state protection and is the property of the entire country;
- Tokyo Tower - TV tower with an observation deckplatform. It is a symbol of the city, just like the Eiffel Tower in Paris. At the time of its construction in 1958, Tokyo Tower was the tallest tower in the world. Visiting the observation decks of the building, you can admire the views of Tokyo Bay;
- Roppongi Hills, which wasestablished in 2003, includes a whole complex of facilities such as restaurants, shops, a hotel, a cinema, company offices, a television studio and a concert venue. The site can be a worthy competition to the Tokyo television tower, since it has a viewing platform, from which an amazing view of the city from a bird's eye view opens up.
Tokyo is the heart of Japanese culture
Sights in the capital of Japan that are worth seeing to get an idea of the country's culture include:
- The Happoen Garden, which enablesto get acquainted with the features of garden art and the Japanese tea ceremony. Tea ceremony can be included in the mandatory program of visiting the garden. Despite the fact that the tea ceremony lasts only 20 minutes, it can make an indelible impression on any of its participants;
- The Meiji Temple, named after the famousEmperor of Japan Meiji, who pulled the country out of the Middle Ages and elevated it to a number of leading world powers, amazes with its splendor. It was built in honor of the emperor and his wife;
- Asakusa is a Buddhist temple that rightfully occupies the main place among the most ancient temples of Tokyo. This is a whole temple complex, visiting which you can touch the history of Japan.
Modern Tokyo
- The areas of Harajuku and Omonte Sando are centersTokyo design art and fashion industry. Omonte-sando has long been compared with the world-famous Champs Elysées. In this area there are branches of all leading world manufacturers of fashionable clothes and accessories, and the prices for the goods will please with the availability.
- Shinjuku is a skyscraper district thatis the concentration point of all administrative and commercial structures of Tokyo. The landmark of the area is the building of the Tokyo City Hall, which has a viewing platform on the 45th floor.
- The Sumidagawa River and its 13 bridges are one of thethe most important sights of Tokyo. You can cruise on the river directly from the temple of Asakusa. Through the river thirteen bridges are thrown, each of which has its own individual history of construction.
To the most famous sightsTokyo also includes the man-made island of Odaiba, which is located in Tokyo Bay. A fascinating journey along the Sumidagawa River from the Buddhist temple of Asakusa ends here. The island is home to showrooms of such famous Japanese manufacturers as Panasonic and Toyota. The views of Tokyo at night are striking in their picturesqueness, and Tokyo Bay, decorated with floating restaurant boats and illuminated by lanterns, looks simply magnificent from the island.
The Ginza district is the center of commerce in Tokyo.
The best restaurants in the Japanese capital andFashionable shops are located in the Ginza area. Having visited it, you can pay tribute to the Japanese cuisine restaurants, which are also included in the list of attractions of the city. Tourists should visit the largest market in Tokyo - Tsukiji Market. The market hosts the largest trade in vegetables and fish in Tokyo. If you are particularly hardy, then you should definitely visit the tuna auctions, which start at 5 am, and at 6 am you can visit a sushi bar, where they will prepare sushi for you from fish just bought at the market. Before visiting the market yourself, you should definitely familiarize yourself with its map, since it is not so easy to find the place where the auction is held. You should also familiarize yourself with the rules for visiting the market for tourists.
"Sights of the second day"
Tokyo is famous not only for its main attractions, but also for its so-called "second day attractions". These include:
- Sumo wrestling competitions,
- stock exchange,
- gardens of the capital, which are executed in the traditional Japanese style,
- a museum of samurai swords.
To the entertainment attractions of TokyoDisneyland is a theme park that covers an area of over 47 hectares. A favorite pastime for tourists from all over the world is a tea ceremony that introduces the spirit of Japan. If you want to immerse yourself in your inner feelings and experience harmony, you should dine while listening to geisha music, attend a shiatsu massage session, take a samurai sword lesson, or walk around Tokyo in a kimono, which you can rent. If you are looking for gastronomic pleasures, you should attend an event called a Kaiseki dinner. All food is served in small portions in unique ceramic dishes, and the ceremony itself takes place in a separate room with a beautiful view of the inner garden. A Kaiseki dinner allows you to fully focus on your taste buds. In addition to classic sushi, loved by people from different parts of the world, in Tokyo you can also try such delicacies as o-toro sushi and whale sushi. O-toro sushi is sushi made from tuna. One small piece will cost 6-8 dollars, and a whole tuna is sold at the Tsukiji market for about 20 thousand dollars. If you want to touch the life of an average Japanese resident, you can visit such a Tokyo attraction as onsen. Onsen are public baths that offer their visitors to immerse themselves in a hot bath with mineral water. In the bath, you can also try such types of spa treatments as sand baths, massage, peeling with Garra Rufa fish and various cosmetic procedures. Visitors to the onsen are offered various traditional Japanese dishes and drinks. In order to see all the sights of Tokyo, you will need at least four days. On the first day, it is best to visit a sightseeing tour of the capital of Japan. It is conducted in English. On the second day, see the places that are included in the list of "sights of the second day". The third day should be planned in such a way as to visit the tuna auction at the Tsukiji market, as well as touch the culture of Japan. This can be done in several ways: by visiting a traditional tea ceremony or getting acquainted with the traditions of the fearless Japanese samurai. The fourth day should be devoted to unique cosmetic and spa treatments that will bring untold pleasure. These sights of Tokyo will undoubtedly please the beautiful half of humanity and surprise men. On this day, it is worth going to a shiatsu massage session or visiting an onsen. You should definitely devote time to gastronomic pleasures. Japanese cuisine can surprise even the most seasoned tourist, and whale sushi or o-toro sushi can only be tried in Japan.
