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Tokyo has so many famous places to visit that a tourist might have difficulty deciding where to go. This guide covers the most visited places in and outside Tokyo that every tourist should include in their itinerary.
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The Shibuya Crossing also known as Scramble Crossing is an intersection right outside Shibuya Station where as many as 3,000 pedestrians cross each time. After experiencing the busy intersection, you may want to visit Shibuya Sky, Don Quijote Main Store and the statue of the famous dog, Hachiko.
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Asakusa’s Sensoji Temple is a tremendously popular destination for visitors. Beyond the iconic Kaminarimon Gate is Nakamise Dori souvenir-shopping street, which leads to a complex of fascinating religious structures.
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Tokyo Skytree, standing 634 tall, was built as a broadcasting tower in 2012. Together with Tokyo Skytree Town, a commercial complex with several entertainment and dining facilities, it is a must-visit location near Asakusa.
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Tokyo Tower was completed in 1958 and remains a very popular lookout point. Just a short distance from such well-known districts as Roppongi and Toranomon.
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Ameyoko Street, is located in Ueno. This is a shopping street with a wide variety of stores, from grocery stores, marine products, fresh fruits to clothing. Ameyoko is also home to countless eating and drinking establishments, including restaurants where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices.
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The famous Takeshita Street in front of JR Harajuku Station is known as the birthplace of Japan's "kawaii" culture. The 360-meter-long shopping street is a hotspot for those who seek original fashion trends and miscellaneous goods from Japan and all around the world.
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Meiji Jingu Shrine is just a few minutes away from JR Harajuku Station. The forest on the shrine grounds consists of more than 100,000 trees donated from all over Japan.
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Odaiba, is a seaside district with a refreshing ocean breeze. Odaiba Marine Park with its own Statue of Liberty and views of the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Bay is one fascinating district to visit.
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Ginza continues to present Tokyo at its most elegant and luxurious. Come here for the ultimate in shopping and delicious gourmet cuisine.
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The Imperial Palace, the Emperor's residence, is located near Tokyo Station in the heart of the city. Gates and Japanese gardens built during the castle days still remain. Nijubashi Bridge is particularly famous for its spectacular view.
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Tokyo Station, also sometimes referred to as Tokyo Central Station, is one of the busiest stations in Tokyo. It's iconic, crowded and full of history. It also offers incredible shopping, dining, and tourist attractions that level up your visit.
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Akihabara is the place to go for electric and electronic devices, from cameras to phones and computers. This district is also the place that caters to anime and game enthusiasts.
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Shinjuku is regarded as the largest amusement district in Asia. All types of dining facilities line up along the streets, along with hotels, entertainment facilities and shopping malls.
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Mount Fuji is the world-famous symbol of Japan; a beautifully symmetrical, snow-capped cone rising from the earth that has been inspiring poets, pilgrims, and painters, as well as camera-toting tourists, for centuries. It is also surrounded with lakes and natural sceneries that defines the ancient culture of Japan.
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Treat yourself shopping while gazing at the stunning Mount Fuji-that's the kind of experience you'll get at Gotemba Outlet. From Gucci to Prada and Balenciaga, they've got it all.
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Kamakura is a seaside Japanese city just south of Tokyo. Its most recognizable landmark is the Kotoku-in Temple’s Great Buddha, a roughly 13m-high bronze statue still standing after a 15th-century tsunami.
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Tokyo Disney Resort needs no further introduction, as it is well known as the world's famous amusement park. The facility consists of two parks: Tokyo Disneyland: Kingdom of Dreams and Magic and Tokyo DisneySea: A Sea of Adventure and Imagination. There is also the Ikspiari shopping mall with about 140 shops and restaurants nearby.
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TeamLab is a digital art collective based in Japan that hosts exhibitions worldwide. It comprises 4 large-scale artwork spaces and 2 gardens created by art collective teamLab.
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Sumo grand tournaments are popular things to watch, which is only held at limited time of the year. But if you visit Sumo wrestlers’ home ground, you have the chance to peek a bit of real lives of wrestlers anytime of the year. Some of them are open for public and visitors can see their morning training session real close.
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Typically, cherry blossoms in Japan reach their peak season between the end of March and the beginning of April, which is considered the optimal time to witness the flowers bloom in renowned tourist spots like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.
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Autumn in Japan is one of the country’s most beautiful seasons. The leaves begin to change, creating breathtaking vistas of vibrant red, orange, and yellow leaves in the country’s many forests.