This ultra-modern metropolis called Tokyo is one of the most futuristic cities in the world and it’s even more impressive that the ancient Japanese culture is evident in the City.
Japan has a lot of interesting sites that attract people from all over the world. Some of these interesting locations include:
- Meiji Shrine – This structure was built in 1926 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken. It was destroyed during WWII and was rebuilt in 1958. This Shrine remains one of the most important religious grounds in all of Japan.
- The Shinjuku Gyoen National garden –
- Senso-Ji Temple – This is one of the city’s most famous shrines and is located in the Asakusa district of Tokyo. This temple is dedicated to Kanon, the Buddhist goddess of compassion.
- The Tokyo National Museum – This museum contains over a thousand important works of Japanese, Indian and Chinese Art and over a hundred national treasures.
- Take a Tour of the Imperial Palace – This is the major tourist attraction in the Marunouchi district. It’s a 17th-century park surrounded by moats and walls.
These are just some of the more popular sites in the modern city of Tokyo…