An ultra modern as well as authentically ancient city, Tokyo, the glitzy Oriental survivor of the World War II, will give you a delightful culture shock.
Tokyo, the capital and largest city of Japan—The Land of the Rising Sun. Tokyo is bordered by mountainous regions in the west; the Edogawa River in the east; the Tamagawa River and two volcanic island chains in the south; and the suburbs of Saitama Prefecture in the north.
To get directly into Tokyo, taking a flight to its international gateway—the Narita Airport. From anywhere in Japan, as the city is a major transportation hub, every rail, road, shipping lanes and domestic planes lead to Tokyo.
A good orientation and enchanting experience would be getting stunning views of the city. Some of the best views can be availed at the World Trade Center Building, which though not very high, is excellently located. Tokyo Tower is the most famous, but is rather a pricey option to take. Great city views, for free, can be enjoyed at most towering viewing platform—Tokyo Metropolitan Government building and at the pedestrian footpath of Odaiba’s Rainbow Bridge. The tall hotel buildings of the business and entertainment district of Shinjuku also gives a fine point of the more modern side of the city view and beyond. http://www.travelinsiderz.com
Tokyo, Japan’s political canter is the home to the Imperial Palace, the official residence of the Emperor of Japan that stands at the site where the Edo Castle—the castle town of Samurai, once stood. A stone bridge called Maganabashi leads to the inner palace grounds which is only accessible with guided tours and freely, on certain times of the year. The Imperial Palace East Gardens, however, is open to the public with a number of gates leading visitors into it. The garden is maintained religiously offering the best blooms. It is also a famous spot to witness and experience the season of the cherry blossoms from March to April.
The Tsukiji Fish Market is one of the world’s largest market. It handles a very large quantity of marine products, thus the name. But the market is not limited to fishes only as many stalls sell an array of flowers, fruit, vegetables and meat. The nearby restaurants are good spots to get the freshest seafood and the world famous sushi.
Asakusa is the focal point of the shitamachi or the low city of Tokyo that has a well-preserved air of the city’s golden old days. The Kaminarimon or the Kaminari Gate, more than a thousand years old, is an iconic and beautifully crafted massive gate that opens a way into the famous temple. Nakamisa is many centuries-old shopping area that until now provides a variety of goods, and traditional souvenirs for visitors lead to the district’s main attraction. The Sensoji, also referred to as the the Asakusa Kannon Temple, is the oldest among the temples of Tokyo that amazingly dates back to the year 645. The temple area is composed of an eye catching pagoda of five floors, the main temple and Asakusa Shrine that hosts various festivities.
You’d never be at loss of venues for fashionable shopping and entertainment at Tokyo.
Shinjuku is the most famous shopping and business districts that is studded with skyscrapers and bustling streets. Shibuya and Harajuku
is busier with the younger crowds that cram its many fun, faddish, fashionable and even entertainment and shopping facilities.
Japan is a very exotic place for Americans.
When I visited I was truly in awe and very much enjoyed the culture as they’re preserved their heritage, while progressing toward the future!
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