Tourism Famous attractions in Tokyo Japan
Tokyo is full of attractions, being both a city with modern infrastructure, a vibrant pace of life among the world's best, evoking the impression of a future city, and home to many things. Old markets and old merchant quarters.
In addition, Tokyo not only has bustling neighborhoods for young people such as Harajuku, Akihabara, Shibuya but also places that are loved by older people. Tokyo is also a cultural center with many diverse architectural works and cultural activities.
Every year, there are many special festivals only in Japan that are held here such as the Kanda Matsuri Festival of Kanda Myojin Shrine - one of the three largest festivals in Japan, the Flower Viewing Festival in Ueno Park or the Flower Festival in Ueno Park. Fireworks Festival at Sumidagawa River.
Tokyo Imperial Palace
The Imperial Palace of Japan is located in the center of Tokyo, where the Japanese royal family currently lives and works. Here, the Emperor and Empress welcomed distinguished guests and leaders of other countries, and received diplomatic representatives sent to take office in Japan. This is also one of the most sacred historical areas of the country. The palace is located in a large park surrounded by moats and stone walls, outside are planted with many skillfully trimmed old pine trees. In front of the Imperial Palace is a two-span stone bridge spanning the deep moat, named Nijubashi.
Tokyo Imperial Palace East GardenThe outdoor garden located on the southeast side of the Imperial Palace, very large, facing the palace, is open from Monday to Friday to welcome visitors. The campus offers peaceful lakes and green spaces along with a beautifully manicured Japanese garden. Visitors can easily see the ruins from the old city walls. Nearby are the Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art, the MOMAT Kogeikan Crafts Gallery, and the Science Museum.
Shibuya
A landmark in Tokyo's Shibuya district, this is a busy neighborhood centered on Shibuya Station, popular with young people. There are characteristic streets such as Dogenzaka, Spanish steps and the central quarter, which is the birthplace of many of the most modern fashion trends of young people. Currently, in Shibuya, there are many fashion stores such as: Shibuya PARCO, Cocoti selling fashionable clothes for different classes for all ages. In addition, there are also many fashion related events held here.
Sensoji Temple
Asakusa Kannon is also known as Sensoji. Sensoji is the oldest temple not only of Asakusa, but of the whole city of Tokyo, completely built in 645. This is the place where many major festivals in Tokyo take place. The best place to start your visit to Asakusa Kannon Temple is from the Kaminarimon Gate. From here, visitors move along a road known as the Naka-mise. On this more than 200m-long street, there are souvenir shops and traditional local food stalls. This path will lead to Hozomon Gate - the second gate of the temple, and then will reach Asakusa Kannon Temple. The area of the 5-story pagoda of Sensoji Temple is also the place where many annual festival events take place.
The most prominent is the Sanja Matsuri festival, held in May. This is both an opportunity for Tokyo tourists to immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of the ceremony with bold Japanese traditional colors, and a unique way to welcome the summer day in this bustling city.
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Arguably Tokyo's most famous shrine, this Meiji Jingu is dedicated to Emperor Meiji, a figure famous in history for his reforms called the Meiji Restoration, and also ancestor worship. This is the main difference between Meiji Jingu Shrine and ordinary shrines.
Meiji Shrine is very simple and pure, without many flashy colors. The temple gate is made of two large jade tree trunks with two horizontal bars above, which is a symbol of Shinto, a separate religion of the Japanese, similar to Than Lang in Vietnam. Inside is a rather large auditorium, with seats and a shrine. The temple is built in the traditional Nagarezukuri style and the main materials are Japanese cypress and copper.
Ueno Park
Ueno Park was once home to the largest temples in Tokyo. Today, the park is famous for its important museums, making it an ideal destination for both those looking for culture and quiet moments. Coming here, visitors can visit Kiyomizu Kannon Temple to pray for blessings, peace for relatives and friends or stroll in the park, come to Ueno Toshogu Shrine - a rare architectural work left over from the famous Edo period. with intricately carved wood-carved bronze lanterns.
The space of Shinobazu lake here is the main subject of many famous artworks about the pure space of the landscape of Ueno Park. Looking towards this lake is the Quan Am Shrine, which is designed similar to the temple in Kyoto and is the famous place of worship of the city. Nearby is the Great Buddha Daibutsu Yama Hill. Following the steps to the top, visitors can admire the bronze Buddha statue Ueno Daibutsu from the 17th century.
Tokyo SkyTree TV Tower
Tokyo SkyTree is a new TV tower to replace Tokyo Tower, this is a landmark work of Tokyo, Japan. With a height of 634 meters, it is the tallest building in Japan and the tallest TV tower in the world. The tower includes a large shopping complex and an aquarium designed in the basement. This is the most popular tourist attraction in Tokyo.
The highlight of the Tokyo SkyTree are the two observatories with breathtaking views across Tokyo. The tower's two observatories are located at 350 meters and 450 meters, making it the tallest observatory in Japan and one of the tallest in the world.
Phu Si mountain
Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain at 3776 meters, part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, surrounded by five lakes and pristine countryside views. Mount Fuji is an inactive volcano for many years with a crater diameter of about 487 meters, formed from successive eruptions and the accumulation of rock, lava and ash. Mount Fuji is famous not only for its majestic nature but also for playing an important role in the spiritual and cultural life of the Japanese people.
Conquering Fuji is really a challenging trip for anyone who loves Japan. To be able to see the sunrise from Mount Fuji, most people will start climbing between 8-9pm and climb through the night. Along the way to the top of the mountain there are huts that provide food, shelter and medical care for climbers. Although it is an exhausting journey, the feeling of catching the sunrise at the earliest place to start a new day in the world will be an extremely valuable experience when coming to Japan.
Akihabara
This is a neighborhood located in the Chiyoda district of Tokyo, famous for its high-tech shops, entertainment venues, and food outlets. Akihabara is also known as the "Electronic Town" because the shops here mainly deal in a variety of electronic goods, and it is also the place where the latest technologies in the world are introduced. This area is also a hub for game and manga shops, with a variety of manga suitable for all ages.
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