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Understanding Tokyo
Tokyo is a truly modern megacity with the greater urban area having a population of 35 million, making it the most populous city in the world. (See Tokyo population)

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BEST TOKYO HOTEL LOCATIONS
Generally we suggest staying in Shinjuku or Shibuya as these are centrally located with excellent transport. Shinjuku offers the greatest selection of hotels and is therefore normally the better option.

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TOKYO ATTRACTIONS

There are so many Tokyo attractions, so we have tried to make it easier for you to find what interests you. See our Tokyo attractions page for more information on over 500 Tokyo attractions.

TOP TEN TOKYO ATTRACTIONS

Edo Tokyo Museum

Edo Tokyo Museum is a museum of the history of Tokyo in Sumida . The main features of the permanent exhibitions are the life-size replica of the Nihonbashi, which was the bridge leading into Edo (Tokyo).

Harajuku

Harajuku is a significant fashion and shopping district, but it also includes Tokyo's most popular shine, Meiji Jingu Shrine and one of the most signficant parks in Tokyo, Yoyogi Park. Harajuku is part of Shibuya Ward.

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is a beautiful historic Japanese garden close to Tokyo University, who now owns the park, in the Bunkyo ward of Tokyo. Yorifusa Mito, a Daimyo, started construction of Koishikawa Korakuen Garden in 1629, but it was completed by his successor Mitsukuni Mito. Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is one of only seven sites in Japan that is designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Special Historic Site. Koishikawa Korakuen Garden features a traditional Japanese garden in the Kaiyu-shiki-teien, strolling or promenade style with a pond and a pair of hills which represent Mount Lu in China.

Meiji Jingu Shrine

Meiji Jingu Shrine is one of the most popular shines in Tokyo. Meiji Jingu Shrine is in the middle of large evergreen forest of 120,000 trees which is surprising given it is in Harajuku. Meiji Jingu Shrine was built to enshrine Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken.

Sensoji Temple

Sensoji Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple also known as Asakusa Temple. Sensoji Temple is Tokyo's oldest, and one of its most significant, temples. Sensoji Temple is in Asakusa District of Taito Ward Tokyo.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a large park and one of the most beautiful in Tokyo featuring Japanese, French and English styles. With 1,500 cherry trees, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a very popular location for viewing cherry blossom. The park overlaps both Shinjuku and Shibuya .

Tokyo Disneyland is one of the most popular theme parks in the world. Tokyo Disneyland, which opened in 1983, is part of the Tokyo Disney Resort complex, which includes Tokyo DisneySea, Ikspiari (similar to Downtown Disney), Bon Voyage! (merchandise store) and Cirque du Soleil (theatre).

Tokyo Imperial Palace

Tokyo Imperial Palace is the home of the Emperor of Japan (the Japanese head of state). Tokyo Imperial Palace is surrounded by a moat and a high wall and occupies the most expensive square kilometre in the world. The Tokyo Imperial Palace is within the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo.

Tokyo National Museum

Tokyo National Museum is the top museum in Japan and exhibits fine Japanese artefacts including pre-historical ones, plus artefacts from Asia. Tokyo National Museum is within Ueno Park Tokyo.

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower is a Japanese icon and famous site in Tokyo. Tokyo Tower features public observation deck and cafe. The Tokyo Tower design is based on the Eiffel Tower, but is 333 meters tall (9 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower) making it the world's highest self-supporting iron tower.

TOKYO ITINERARIES

To help plan your trip to Tokyo we have put together

TOKYO MAP

Tokyo Map Ueno Tokyo Akihabara Tokyo Shinjuku Tokyo Harajuku Tokyo Chiyoda Tokyo Imperial Palace Tokyo Ginza Tokyo Shibuya Tokyo Tokyo Station Tokyo Tower

Here is a simplified Tokyo map with the key locations.

See our detailed interactive Tokyo map to help you plan your time in Tokyo. Our detailed Tokyo map highlights all the main tourist destinations and links through to their detailed pages.


TOKYO - DISTRICTS

Listed below are the most popular Tokyo districts. We have a more extensive list on our Tokyo districts page.

Akihabara

Akihabara
Akihabara is famous for its high tech shopping (electric town), entertainment and meido café. Akihabara is in the eastern part of Chiyoda Ward.

Asakusa

Asakusa
Asakusa is a district in central Tokyo to the north east of Tokyo center. Asakusa is most famous for Sensoji Temple (sometimes referred to as Asakusa Temple), a long with the surrounding temples and shrines.

Chiyoda

Chiyoda
Chiyoda is the central ward of Tokyo which is famous for the Tokyo Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station and National Diet Building.

Ginza

Ginza
Ginza is an up market shopping area in central Tokyo featuring major department stores, international fashion brand stores, galleries, restaurants and some distinctive architecture.

Harajuku

Harajuku
Harajuku is a significant fashion and shopping region, but it also includes Tokyo's most popular shine, Meiji Jingu Shrine and one of the most signficant parks in Tokyo, Yoyogi Park. Harajuku is part of Shibuya Ward.

Narita

Narita
Narita is located 70km from central Tokyo and is the location of the main international airport, Narita Airport.

Odaiba

Odaiba
Odaiba (sometimes known as Daiba) is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, connected to the mainland by the scenic Rainbow Bridge. Odaiba features many modern sporting and cultural complexes.

Roppongi

Roppongi
Roppongi is a district in central Tokyo famous for its nightlife and very popular with foreigners. Roppongi also features many of the embassies.

Shibuya

Shibuya
Shibuya is a central ward of Tokyo famous for its fashionable shopping district, with department stores and shopping malls filled with boutiques. Shibuya also includes Harajuku with its shopping area and Tokyo's most popular shine, Meiji Jingu Shrine.

Shinjuku

Shinjuku
Shinjuku is one of the key parts of central Tokyo which features Tokyo's main skyscraper area, significant shopping and entertainment areas, plus the world's busiest train station.

Ueno

Ueno
Ueno is located north east of the center of Tokyo. Ueno is most famous for Ueno Park which is Tokyo's most popular location for viewing cherry blossom. Ueno Park also features museums and a zoo. Ueno Station is also a major transport hub.

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