<strong>Akasaka Palace:</strong> Also known as the State Guest House, Tokyo's Akasaka Palace is a stunning, neo-Baroque building that's used to welcome visiting diplomats and royalty. Built in 1909, it's open to public tours as well. Click on for more Tokyo scenes and attractions.
Akasaka Palace: Also known as the State Guest House, Tokyo's Akasaka Palace is a stunning, neo-Baroque building that's used to welcome visiting diplomats and royalty. Built in 1909, it's open to public tours as well. Click on for more Tokyo scenes and attractions.
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<strong>Robot Restaurant: </strong>You may have to pay Robot Restaurant a few visits before being able to take everything in. It's a sci-fi cabaret club where big robots meet ninjas meet dancers in sparkly bikinis.
Robot Restaurant: You may have to pay Robot Restaurant a few visits before being able to take everything in. It's a sci-fi cabaret club where big robots meet ninjas meet dancers in sparkly bikinis.
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<strong>Tokyo Tower: </strong>Before the taller and newer Tokyo Skytree was built, Tokyo Tower was the tallest man-made structure in Japan. Erected in the 1950s, the elegant red and white building is still an icon of the Japanese capital's skyline.
Tokyo Tower: Before the taller and newer Tokyo Skytree was built, Tokyo Tower was the tallest man-made structure in Japan. Erected in the 1950s, the elegant red and white building is still an icon of the Japanese capital's skyline.
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<strong>Ueno Park: </strong>The spacious and central Ueno Park is the most popular recreational park in Tokyo. It's home to several temples and museums as well as Ueno Zoo.
Ueno Park: The spacious and central Ueno Park is the most popular recreational park in Tokyo. It's home to several temples and museums as well as Ueno Zoo.
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<strong>Harajuku: </strong>Harajuku is where Japan's youth subcultures gather on Sundays to see and be seen. It might just be the most fashion-conscious place on the planet.
Harajuku: Harajuku is where Japan's youth subcultures gather on Sundays to see and be seen. It might just be the most fashion-conscious place on the planet.
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<strong>Shopping mecca: </strong>Boutique cafes and shops aside, Harajuku is also home to Laforet fashion mall: a mecca for Gothic Lolitas and Gyaruo boys as well as other avant garde fashionistas.
Shopping mecca: Boutique cafes and shops aside, Harajuku is also home to Laforet fashion mall: a mecca for Gothic Lolitas and Gyaruo boys as well as other avant garde fashionistas.
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<strong>Japanese houseboat: </strong>Riding on a yakatabune, a traditional houseboat, is one of the best ways to see Tokyo Bay. A few dozen yakatabune boat companies offer river tours that serve traditional dinners and host karaoke sessions.
Japanese houseboat: Riding on a yakatabune, a traditional houseboat, is one of the best ways to see Tokyo Bay. A few dozen yakatabune boat companies offer river tours that serve traditional dinners and host karaoke sessions.
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<strong>The Imperial Palace: </strong>The Imperial Palace, the current residence of Japan's royal family, sits in the center of Tokyo. Guided tours are available throughout the year, although the inner grounds of the palace are only open on special occasions, when the royals greet the public from the balcony.
The Imperial Palace: The Imperial Palace, the current residence of Japan's royal family, sits in the center of Tokyo. Guided tours are available throughout the year, although the inner grounds of the palace are only open on special occasions, when the royals greet the public from the balcony.
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<strong>Edo Castle: </strong>The palace also incorporates Edo Castle. Founded back in 1457, this historic site was the seat of political power during the Edo era.
Edo Castle: The palace also incorporates Edo Castle. Founded back in 1457, this historic site was the seat of political power during the Edo era.
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<strong>Sacred Mount Fuji: </strong>Considered a sacred mountain in Japan, Mount Fuji is an active volcano about 100 kilometers from Tokyo. At 3,776 meters high, it's the highest mountain in Japan and makes a dramatic backdrop for many Tokyo photos.
Sacred Mount Fuji: Considered a sacred mountain in Japan, Mount Fuji is an active volcano about 100 kilometers from Tokyo. At 3,776 meters high, it's the highest mountain in Japan and makes a dramatic backdrop for many Tokyo photos.
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<strong>Legendary crossing:</strong> Tokyo's famous scramble intersection is located in front of Shibuya Station. It's a major shopping, entertainment and nightlife district.
Legendary crossing: Tokyo's famous scramble intersection is located in front of Shibuya Station. It's a major shopping, entertainment and nightlife district.
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<strong>Hanami:</strong> Every spring, Japanese people will gather under sakura trees for hanami -- a traditional spring party in Japan to enjoy picnics and cherry blossom viewing. Ueno Park is a popular hanami spot for Tokyoites.
Hanami: Every spring, Japanese people will gather under sakura trees for hanami -- a traditional spring party in Japan to enjoy picnics and cherry blossom viewing. Ueno Park is a popular hanami spot for Tokyoites.
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<strong>Rooftop soccer: </strong>More than just a place to put your soccer boots on, Adidas Futsal Park -- on the rooftop of a department store in Shibuya -- is a pitch with a view.
Rooftop soccer: More than just a place to put your soccer boots on, Adidas Futsal Park -- on the rooftop of a department store in Shibuya -- is a pitch with a view.
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