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１．Shitamachi area of Tokyo (Asakusa / Ueno)

●Sensoji Temple, Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise

Sensoji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, is a must-see spot for sightseeing in Tokyo. It is also popular with foreign tourists, and in front of the large lantern at Kaminarimon, it is crowded with many people trying to take pictures.
Nakamise-dori, which continues from Kaminarimon, is lined with long-established souvenir shops, Japanese sweets shops, and sweets shops that are perfect for walking around. We recommend Asakusa’s famous ningyo-yaki. One of the ways to enjoy it is to try and compare it at several shops.

●Tokyo Sky Tree / Tokyo Solamachi

Tokyo Skytree, which boasts a height of 634m, is a new landmark for sightseeing in Tokyo. Shopping center Tokyo Solamachi, planetarium, aquarium, etc. spread out at your feet, and it is a tourist spot that you will not get tired of even if you spend a day.
Attention is the interior of the Skytree elevator. There are four types that express the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter, and the elevator in “summer” is decorated with Edo Kiriko that expresses the fireworks of the Sumida River. You can enjoy the excitement of which season the elevator will guide you.

・Edo Tokyo Museum

A facility that introduces the history and culture of Edo and Tokyo in Ryogoku, which opened in 1993. The large two-floor permanent exhibition room is divided into the Edo zone and the Tokyo zone, and exhibits a large number of restored models and duplicate materials. The magnificent diorama is so sophisticated that not only children but also adults can enjoy it.

・Kokugikan

Kokugikan where the Grand Sumo Tournament Tokyo is held three times a year in January, May and September. Not only for sumo fans, it is a mecca for sumo that you should definitely visit if the schedule matches.
There is also a Sumo Museum that displays materials related to sumo, so you can enjoy it even outside the sumo period.

2.Area around Tokyo Station (Marunouchi / Ginza / Akihabara)

KITTE

Beautiful Tokyo Station, which was restored from the red brick station building when it opened about 100 years ago. You can see it coming out of the Marunouchi Central Gate.
At Tokyo Station Ichibangai, which has about 100 stores on the 1st and 2nd basement floors of the Yaesu Central Exit, you can enjoy meals and shopping such as “Tokyo Character Street” and “Tokyo Ramen Street”, and it is also recommended for souvenir selection.
The roof terrace of the commercial facility “KITTE”, which opened on the site of the former central post office, is a popular spot where you can see the Shinkansen.

●Imperial Palace

The Imperial Palace, which houses the Imperial Palace where Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress live, the palace where various events are held, and the Imperial Household Agency-related government building.
General visits are possible, including the remains of Edo Castle, which was the residence of the Tokugawa family, the palace east garden, which is the venue for general public visits, and the main gate iron bridge (Imperial Palace Main Gate). Visits are accepted on the day (first-come-first-served basis), but advance application on the web is recommended.
The sidewalk of about 5km from the Imperial Palace Gaien is crowded with many runners as a sacred place for running. It is a course that even beginners can easily challenge, so it is recommended to enjoy the Imperial Palace Run while traveling or on a business trip.

・Ginza

Ginza, which is lined with high-end brand stores and famous restaurants, is a popular spot for adults to walk around town.
In recent years, the opening rush of large-scale commercial facilities such as “GINZA SIX”, “GINZA PLACE”, and “Tokyu Plaza Ginza” has continued, and it is becoming even more lively. Ginza Street becomes a pedestrian paradise on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. You can enjoy “silver bra” shopping while walking leisurely.

・Kabukiza

A theater dedicated to Kabuki that was born in 1889. In 2013, it was reborn as an annex to the Kabukiza Tower.
“Ichimaku-mi-seat” is recommended because even travelers with limited time can easily enjoy Kabuki. In addition, at the souvenir shop on the second basement floor, which is directly connected to Higashi-Ginza Station, you can purchase Kabuki-related souvenirs such as food and miscellaneous goods without a ticket.

・Akihabara Electric Town

Akihabara is a large-scale electric town that is unparalleled in the world, with all kinds of electrical products lined up. Even now, about 500 stores are crowded together, and it is also popular with foreign tourists.

3.Tokyo Bay Area (Odaiba / Shinagawa / Haneda Airport)

Odaiba, a popular tourist destination in Tokyo. Odaiba Marine Park has sandy beaches and shores, and there are toilets and a marine house, so you can enjoy a leisurely stroll.
It is also popular as a famous place for sunsets and night views, and you can enjoy a spectacular view of the skyscrapers of the big city, Tokyo, such as the colorfully lit Rainbow Bridge and the Statue of Liberty.

4.Roppongi / Shibuya area

A symbolic landmark of Tokyo with a height of 333m. There is a main deck (large observatory) at a height of 150m and a top deck (special observatory) at 250m, and you can enjoy a superb view of Tokyo. Don’t miss the look-down window, which has a glass floor and you can see directly below.

・Around Shibuya Station

Shibuya is a trendy place where many young people gather. It is no exaggeration to say that the scrambled intersection is a symbol of Shibuya, and it is popular among foreigners as an intersection that is unique in the world where 500,000 people come and go every day, and many people take pictures. It is a tourist spot.
The area around Shibuya Station, such as the statue of Hachiko, the faithful dog, which is always crowded with people as a meeting place, and the center town, which is full of energy day and night, is a must-see spot when you come to Tokyo.

・Takeshita Street

Harajuku, the origin of Japanese pop culture. Among them, Takeshita Street is widely known as a unique fashion town and is a popular spot visited by many foreign tourists. There are many fashion shops selling cute clothes and accessories at reasonable prices, and many famous crepe shops on Takeshita Street.

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Meiji Jingu, which has many worshipers representing Tokyo, including the first visit, is a place full of lush greenery in the center of Tokyo, and is popular as a relaxing spot and one of the best power spots in Tokyo.
Because the two Okusu look like one, the sacred tree named “Meoto Kusu” and the Emperor Meiji, who is enshrined at Meiji Jingu, were very close to each other. It is said that there is a good benefit.

・Yoyogi park

Despite being in the middle of Tokyo, it is a quiet and open green park. Many people come to take a nap on the lawn and open a lunch box, and the peaceful air is flowing.
Yoyogi Park is also famous for its various events and festivals. Check the schedule and go out.

5.Area around Shinjuku / Ikebukuro

・Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

The twin towers, which can be said to be the symbol of Shinjuku, were designed by world-famous architect Kenzo Tange. Among the many high-rise building observation rooms in Tokyo, the one that is especially recommended here is the free one. It takes about 1 minute by a dedicated high-speed elevator to the observatory in both the north and south buildings. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo from a height of 202 meters above the ground.

・Shinjuku Gyoen

A popular garden as an oasis in the city center, located about a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. With the skyscrapers of Shinjuku in the background, the Japanese garden, French garden, and English landscape garden are beautifully maintained, and you can enjoy various landscapes throughout the four seasons. Many people visit especially during the cherry blossom and autumn leaves season.

・Yasukuni Shrine

A shrine dedicated to the war dead. It is also one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo, and the sample tree for declaring the blooming of cherry blossoms in Tokyo is here at Yasukuni Shrine.
The Chiyoda Sakura Festival, which is held in the midst of a large number of worshipers and cherry blossom viewing visitors, is a popular festival where various events are held. Please visit us.