Introduction and distribution map of tourist attractions in Tokyo

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, has a very long and simple history, and is also the largest metropolitan area in the world with a highly developed economy. So what are the scenic spots worth visiting in Tokyo? This still needs to be explored. Let's give you a detailed introduction to the tourist attractions in Tokyo.

Tokyo is the capital of Japan's parliamentary democratic monarchy and the seat of the imperial palace, government and parliament. In the east-central part of Honshu Island, Japan's largest main island, this densely populated city is worth exploring. In terms of infrastructure and design, it is one of the most modern cities in the world.

Mainly because of the earthquake of 1923 and the destruction of World War II-Tokyo is also known as the most expensive city in the world (and one of the easiest cities to live in).

Tokyo is famous for its numerous cultural museums. Theater; Festivals; Internationally renowned food; And professional sports clubs, including baseball, football (or soccer) and traditional Japanese activities, such as sumo.

1, Palace

The main attraction in Marunouchi, Tokyo is the Imperial Palace, and its beautiful17th century park is surrounded by city walls and moats. The Forbidden City is still in use. It stood at 1457, and the feudal Lord Ota Wukong built the first fortress, which became the focus of Tokyo City (or Edo at that time).

The well-known palace is the Nijubashi Bridge leading to its interior, which is a structure named after its reflection in the water ("double bridge").

Other notable features include two-meter thick walls around the palace and its gates, one of which leads to Dongdong Imperial Garden, which is one of the few areas open to the public (the main palace garden only opens twice a year).

1On October 2nd and April 29th, people gathered here to see the emperor.

One fort you can visit is Edo City (Chiyoda City), which was built in 1457 and located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.

2. Ginza District: Go to the offline.

Ginza, the busiest shopping area in Tokyo, is as iconic as Times Square in new york. It has a long history: for centuries, it has been the commercial center of the country and the location of five ancient roads connecting major Japanese cities.

Ginza district is attracted by unique shops and magnificent shops, and it is also very interesting, just wandering around, or better yet, sitting in one of its many tea leaves and cafes or restaurants, watching the world pass by in a hurry.

On weekends, when everything is open, it is a paradise for shoppers, because traffic is forbidden, making it one of the largest pedestrian areas in the world;

At night, huge billboards on many buildings are bathed in bright neon lights in Ginza. You can also find the famous kabukiza Theatre, the hometown of traditional kabuki performances, and Xinqiao Enbuqiao Theatre, where new world dances and cultural music performances are performed.

3. Asakusa and Fairy Temple

In Asakusa, Tokyo, the exquisite Xiansi Temple is the most famous shrine in the city.

Standing at the end of the long street of the store, there are masks, sculptures, combs, toys, kimonos, fabrics and precious paper products made of ebony and wood for sale.

This temple was built in 645 AD. Although it has been rebuilt many times, it still retains its original appearance and is dedicated to Guanyin, the goddess of mercy in Buddhism. Highlights include Kaminari-mon

The gate and its 3.3-meter-high red paper lantern are engraved with the word "Leimen".

Famous and popular incense.

Barrels are said to drive away diseases (you will see people covering the smoke with their hands and applying it to the body parts that need treatment);

There is also a charming temple pigeon, which is said to be Guanyin.

Holy messengers (they also tell wealth by drawing cards from the pile). After that, be sure to explore the rest of the 50-acre temple area and its alleys.

Address: 2chome-3-111-0032, Asakusa District, Taitung, Tokyo.

Official website: www.senso-ji.jp/about/index_e.html

4. National Museum of Natural Science

In Ueno Park in Tokyo, the first-class National Museum of Natural Science.

Hakubutsukan) opened in 187 1, and is one of the oldest museums in China.

After a comprehensive renovation and modernization, the museum has collected a large number of materials related to natural history and science, including many fascinating interactive exhibitions on space development, nuclear energy and transportation, which give visitors a unique insight into the latest scientific and technological progress.

Highlights of Nihonkan include many exhibits of prehistoric creatures and Japanese people, including traditional customs and costumes, while chikykan shows many excellent scientific and technological displays, including robots and old cars.

Address: 7-20 Ueno Koen110-8718, Taitung District, Tokyo.

Official website: www.kahaku.go.jp/english/

5. Ueno Park and Zoo

Ueno Park, located in the bustling downtown of Tokyo, is a green oasis, the largest green space in the city and one of the most popular tourist attractions.

In addition to beautiful land, the park also has zoos, aquariums and many temples and museums for you to explore. This 2 12 acre park is criss-crossed by pleasant gravel paths, including a boat trip in the Shinobazu pond surrounded by reeds and surrounded by the small island of Bentendo Temple.

Visit/kloc-Dongzhao Valley in the 0/7th century, with 256 bronze and stone lanterns;

Or go to Ueno Park Zoo, the oldest zoo in Japan, which opened at 1882 and is famous for its giant pandas in China.

Aquarium Zoo is one of the largest aquariums in Asia, and it is also worth visiting, especially if traveling with children.

Address: 9-831kloc-0/0-8711Ueno Park, Tokyo, Kanto.

6. Tokyo National Museum

The Tokyo National Museum has collected more than 654.38+million Japanese, China and Indian artworks, including more than 100 national treasures. Opened on 1938, the museum includes many Buddhist sculptures from Japan and China, dating back to the 6th century.

A series of old textiles, historical weapons and military equipment; Japanese clothing in history; And Asian ceramics and pottery. Important works of art include Japanese paintings from the 7th century to14th century;

Exquisite Japanese and China lacquerware masterpieces in various centuries, including Qi Diao, gold lacquer and mother-of-pearl lacquer;

There are many good examples of calligraphy.

In addition, it is also worth visiting the traditional Japanese garden of the museum and its three exhibition halls, including Rokuso-an in the17th century, and the nearby East Asia Art Museum and its 15 exhibition hall.

Address: Ueno Park 13-9, Taitung District, Tokyo,118712.

Official website: www.tnm.jp/? lang = en

7. National Museum of Western Art

In Ueno Park, it is only a three-minute walk from Ueno Station and the National Western Bijutsukan, which was built by the famous Swiss architect le corbusier in 1959.

These exhibits are mainly composed of works by important French artists, mainly from Japanese businessman and art collector Jiro Matsuura, who bought these works when he visited Europe in the early 20th century.

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There are works by French sculptor auguste rodin in the courtyard, and the most striking ones are the oil paintings by impressionist painters Paul Cézanne, claude monet, Edward Manet and Edgar Degas. Hot tip: The museum has an excellent restaurant with a beautiful courtyard view.

Address: 7-7 Ueno Koen110-0007, Taitung, Tokyo.

Official website: www.nmwa.go.jp/en/index.html

8. Meiji Jingu

Dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife Sh not Ken, the construction of Meiji Jingu started at 19 15 and was completed at 1926. Although the original building was destroyed in World War II, it was rebuilt in 1958 and is still one of the most important religious sites in Tokyo.

The highlights of this shrine include the evergreen forest covering an area of 65,438+020 acres, where there are about 65,438+020,000 trees, representing species from all over Japan. The inner area (Nain) and its museum contain royal treasures, and the outer area (Gain) is the seat of Meiji.

The memorial gallery and its exquisite mural collection are related to the lives of emperors and queens.

Address: Kamizonocho1-1-Kloc-0/51-8557, Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo.

Official website: www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/

9. Future Pavilion and Edo Tokyo Museum

One of the newest museums in Tokyo, the impressive Japanese Museum.

Miraikan is often called Miraikan, which provides fascinating insights into Japan's leading position in the technical field.

This ultra-modern, purpose-built facility was built by Japanese scientific and technological institutions, including many practical interactive exhibits, covering everything from earthquakes to weather, renewable energy and robots, as well as excellent modern transportation related to modern transportation.

Maglev train model. Also worth visiting is the Edo Tokyo Museum, which was completed in 1993 and covers the rich past, present and future of this area. I am particularly interested in a replica bridge, a residential model leading to the old city of Edo.

Address: Omi 2-3-6 135-0064, jiangdong district, Tokyo.

Official website: www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/en/

Tokyo Sky Tower 10

It's hard to miss Tokyo Sky Tower, a 634-meter-high communication and observation tower, which rises from the port area of the city like a huge rocket ship.

As the tallest building in China (and the tallest independent tower in the world), Tokyo Sky City opened in 20 12, and it quickly became one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city because of its incredible panoramic view of restaurants and observation decks.

The tower adopts a large tripod design, including several cylindrical observation floors, one of which is located at 350 meters and the other at 450 meters, including a unique glass spiral walkway, which provides a higher vision and glass floor for people with strong stomachs.

Address: Sumida1Come-1-2 Oshiage131-0045, Tokyo.

Official website: www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/

1 1, National Art Center

Another world-class museum in Tokyo is the Kokuritsu.

Shin-Bijutsukan).

This first-class facility is located in Roppongi district of the city, in an extraordinary curved glass building. It opened in 2007. Since then, it has won a well-deserved reputation with more than 600 exquisite permanent collections, most of which come from the 20th century, including many important works.

Modern art and regular visits to exhibitions (the facility also has a shop and a restaurant).

In addition, Mori Museum, located on the top floor of Mori Building in Roppongi New Town, is also worth a visit.

Bijutsukan), as well as regular exhibitions of contemporary art from all over the world.

Address: No.7-22-2 Roppongi, Port Area, Tokyo 106-8558.

Official website: www.nact.jp/english/index.html

12, kabukiza Theatre

There are many first-class theaters in Tokyo, none of which is the historic kabukiza Theater located in the bustling and famous city of Ginza. District, the hometown of famous traditional kabuki performances.

Based on medieval, highly skilled and usually funny forms of drama, including singing and dancing, theatrical performances are very popular among tourists because they speak Japanese. Drama and comedy are relatively easy to understand because of their rich visual effects and drama.

The indoor space of the theater can usually accommodate 2,500 guests, and it is always intimate. It looks more like a huge family gathering than a stage performance, because the audience brings their own food or buys snacks from various restaurants around.

The performance can last for several hours, and the audience can keep it according to their own wishes (or as long as they can bear it). It seems that no one is disgusted with people coming and going.