As the capital of Japan, Tokyo is known as
one
of the main cities with various attractions and sites. It
is
a center of pop culture with many types of
entertainment
for all kinds of visitors. The Tokyo Tower, the Asakusa
Sensoji Temple are only some of the most visited
landmarks of Japan and are usually symbolic of Tokyo
as a result of their popularity.
Tokyo is not only the capital of Japan, but it is also a
center for attractions including souvenir shops, cafés,
restaurants, and observation decks, among other
various sites and locations. One of the many
memorable
attractions of Tokyo includes the Tokyo Tower, which
was the tallest steel-supported structure in Japan until
2010. Even so, it still remains one of the most iconic
Japanese landmarks in Tokyo and in many films. The
Imperial Palace is among one of the many popular
sites
to visit as well. It was reconstructed after being
wrecked
during WWII. The palace's moat bridges are called
Meganebashi (literally, “Eyeglass Bridge”) because it
looks like a pair of spectacles reflect off the moat’s
water. The Asakusa Temple is also one of the most
frequented Buddhist temples in Tokyo. It is a temple
with
a grand red lantern at the gate, which is called the
"Kaminarimon" (the Thunder Gate) since it was built
with
statues of the wind god and the thunder god. Past the
gates are various visitors who go through the
abundant
shops for snacks, souvenirs, and food. An example of
the popular shops that are available are those that
have
traditional Japanese snacks prepacked or made fresh
right before the eyes of the audience. Other shops will
also sell soft serve ice cream with interesting flavors
like
wasabi, green tea, yam, melon, cherry blossom, and
sesame seed among many others. The area is full of
souvenirs that have a variety of goods, increasing the
interest of most who pass by their stores. The temple
itself has various charms, or "omamori" that are used
for
protection, luck in studying, passing, driving safely,
travels, etc. Other sites in Tokyo include the Edo
Museum, which has scale models of indoor buildings,
ships, bridges, and other historical structures and
figures, making it one of the more interesting
museums.
The museum also features scheduled shows, some of
which includes entertainment that Edo citizens and
travelers would see in towns.
Odaiba is one of the popular artificial islands of Japan.
It
is full of shopping stores, malls, entertainment centers,
and great sceneries. Among one of favorite picture
spots or sites to visit is the Fuji TV building, a
broadcasting station famous for their drama and
animation programs. The miniature Statue of Liberty is
also a famous spot overlooking the Rainbow Bridge
and
the Tokyo Bay, making it a rather favored location for
most visitors who want a good view. The Rainbow
Bridge is also a popular attraction at night when its
many lights turn bright with the colors of the rainbow. It
can be seen on shore or even from some of the
restaurants in the area.
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see
below for tours
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