Hama-rikyu Gardens

One of the most famous Edo period garden in Tokyo establishd in 1704 as a secondary residence for Tokugawa Ieyasu. These gardens have undergone several phases of renovations and have completed their transformation around 230 years ago to the present form. There is a seawater pond and two duck ponds. You can enjoy matcha tea at Nakajima-no-ochaya.

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Edo Tokyo Open Air architectural Museum

From the Edo period to the middle of the Showa period, historically valuable houses and buildings were moved, restored, preserved and put on display at this outdoor museum. As you look inside of those houses, you will imagine the life they had in Edo period. There is aslo exibitions recreating the shitamachi streetscape. Let the scenery take you on a trip back in time.

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Akigawa Valley

Akigawa valley is an undeveloped mountain woodlands, which is the nearest national park to the Metro Tokyo area. Akigawa valley offers rugged vieiws of rocky cliffs and valleys complemented by the gentle flow of Akigawa river. There are natural hot springs with high alkalinity famous for skin beauty. Let your matters be washed away as you listen to the burbling sound of the river.

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Ishikawa Brewery

Founded in 1863, Ishikawa brewery's history streches back more than 150 years. As one of sake brewers inheriting the traditional production of Japanese rice wine, six of the buildings are nationally registered tangible cultural properties. Tour inide brewery needs a reservation.

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Jindaiji Temple

Said to have been built in 733, Jindaiji temple is the second oldest temple in Tokyo after Senso-ji. This temple is widely famous for Jindaiji soba (buckwheat noodles). There are more than twenty soba restaurants, teahouse and souvenir shops lining alongside the streets lead up to the temple gate. It is also known for its devine grace for romantic relationships.

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Tokyo Sakura Tram(Toden Arakawa Line)

This is one of only two tramways remaining in Tokyo's urban center. You can get a glance of retro atmosphere and the old-fashioned lifestyles of downtown shitamachi. To make an urban hike along the Toden line, we recommend getting an all day Toden pass. You will have full access to the train all day with only 400 yen. Note that you board from the front and get off at the back. Since most stations are unattended, the driver will manage people getting on and off. Tickets can be purchased on board.

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Nezu-jinja Shrine

An ancient shrine founded 1900 years ago by Yamato Tekeru (also known as Prince Osu) according to Japanese myth. The premises include a Prayer Pine-tree famous for couples, an Otome-Inari Shrine, a Japanese thousand-torii gate pathway and romon tower gate. Located directly north of the Imperial palace, it is escaped damage in natural disasters and fire bombing and retains a distinctive Edo style. All Edo-period structures that remain today are considered to represent miracles and this shrine is designated as an important national cultural property.

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Yanaka Ginza

Yanaka Ginza is a market street retaining the atmosphere of older time. The market street offers wide range of products and services including one-man shops, handmade sweets, cafes, and stylish general stores along the narrow, 170m road. The stairs leading to the entrance of the market street is a famous place for watching the sunset known to locals as Sunset Steps (yuyake dandan). Standing at the top and looking out over the market will surely impress people upon.

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YANESEN

YANESEN is a tourism facility and cultural experience center for foreign visitors. Try out tea ceremony, calligraphy and kimono-wearing. Or experience Japanese wadaiko drums, ikebana flower arrangement, or Japanese cuisine with a reservation in advance. Connect with traditional Japansese culture guided by English speaking staff.

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Edo-Tokyo Museum

This museum shows the history and culture of Tokyo. It was reopened in April 2018 with renovated restaurants and shops. The parmanent exhibit comprises three zones: Edo, Tokyo and the secondary exhibition room. Enjoy the full sized recreation of Nihonbashi Brigde and a shibagoya playhouse while observing deffierent periods of streetscapes and lifestyles.

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Ryogoku Edo Noren

Washoku joint offers sushi, monja, tempra and chanko dining such as that eaten by sumo rikishi wrestlers for your enjoyment in a high roofed Edo style street. These shops serve food from restaurants with a long history passed down from the Edo-period and fresh ingredients direct from tsukiji market.

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Kappabashi Dougu Street

Kappabashi Dougu Street is a market street specialixed in kitchen ware for proffesional. Approximately 800m in length, find more than 170 shops with products such as kitchen knives, Japanese dinnerware, food samples and convenient cooking tools.

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Shunkaen Bonsai Museum

Bonsai are an expression of Japan's traditional culture, recreating the breath of nature in a small space; a living art that represents Japan to the world. The Shunkaen Bonsai Museum is a kind of escape from the urban hustle with many famous bonsai works. The 15 spaces inside allow us to contact with traditional Japanese living.

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Asakusa Jidaiya

Cultural experience facility with a lot of variety located right out of Kaminari-mon gate. Enjoy strolling around Asakusa with rental kimono, learning Japanese calligraphy, and riding rickshaw.

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Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro is one of the three main city alongside Shinjuku and Shibuya. Known as a mecca of anime subculture alongside Akihabara and Nakano, there is a section called 'Otome Road''(maiden road), which is filled with shops targeting girls. Leave your purchases in the vehicle and enjoy a tour without extra baggage.

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Nakano Broadway

Nakano Broadway is a shopping complex in Tokyo famous for its stores and stores selling anime items and idol goods, inlcuding more than a dozen small Mandarake stores, which specialize in manga and anime related collectibles.

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VR ZONE SHINJUKU

This virtual reality (VR) entertainment facility is opened in 2017 allowing enjoyment of beyond-reality experiences in the world of characters such as Dragon Ball, Evangelion, and Gundam using VR goggles.

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Akihabara

Akihabara used to be a town for electronic products for proffesionals since the 60's. Beside electronic products, now it's widely known as a mecca of otaku culture.

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Shinjuku

This area is filled with skyscrapers sush as Metropolitan Gorverment headquarters. Around Shinjuku station you will find many long-runnning depertment stores, speciality shops and restraunts filled with ceaseless waves of people day and night. Going by taxi affords space to store purchases and the opportunity to share the experience of touring with family and friends.

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Omotesandou Hills

At the center of Japanese fashion and culture, Omotesando has been the birthplace of trends for many years. Omotesando Hills was opened in 2006 with variety of unique clothing shops and restaurants.

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Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square

This gallery and shop is unique for its collection of traditional Japanese crafts gatherd from across Japan including ceramics,glassware, textiles, dyed products and traditional paper. With clear explanation of each craft work, you will be fascinated by its unique characteristics and method of production.

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POLA Museum of Art

A museum blended in the nature of Hakone. Paintings of impressionists such as Monet, Renoir and Gogh are the cornerstones of the exhibition. You can also enjoy the natural splendor of plants and birds at the 670m long promenade in the surrounding forest.

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Hakone-jinja Shrine

The shrine was found by Mangan Shounin for the oracle of Hakone Okami in 757. It has over 1200 years of history where Minamoto no Yoritomo, leyasu Tokugawa and many other military commanders worshiped. Large trees are planted along the approach and it is well known as a power spot filled with energy from the land of Hakone.

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Hakone Sekisho

Hakone sekisho was used to be the most important check point for travellers to get into Edo. It was inevitable to pass this check point on the Tokaido road and was a place of trial for travelers for some 250 years. This gateway passage has been faithfully restored to how it was. Fall back through time to the Edo-period.

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Hakone Hot Springs

Hakone hot springs area is one the the oldest in Japan, opend 1200 years ago in the Nara-period. There are about twenty hot spring towns with their own water qualities and healing effects. There are private open-air bathes for day trippers so you can enjoy the natural splendor of Hakone and relax in the soothing waters.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government

The Metropolitan Government complex was designed by respected Japanese architect, Kenzo Tange as a Tokyo's new landmark in 1990. It stands out even it surrounded by waves of skyscrapers.

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Omotesando

This pilgrimage trail leads to the front of Meiji Shrine known widely as a fancy shopping district. There are many famous domestric and international brand branches and sophisticated shops.

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Shibuya Scramble Intersection

The intersection in front of Shibuya Station is crossed by up to 500,000 people every day. Each time the lights turn green, 3,000 people make way for each other as they pass. This sight has gathered attention from people around the world.

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Rainbow Bridge

This suspension bridge was built in 1993. The lower deck has walking path for those who want to walk across. Beautiful neon light with rainbow colours are one of the symbol of Tokyo bay area.

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Odaiba

This area was originally a defensive installation for Tokyo in the Edo-period. It has been redeveloped as Tokyo Rinkai Fukutoshin area around the 80's with features like entertainment, gourmet, shopping and much more to enjoy.

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Tokyo Sky Tree

The Sky Tree tops the list of the world's tallest free-standing towers at 634 meters (2,080 feet). The elevator will whizz you up to the 350 meter (1,150 foot) observation deck in about 50 seconds where a stunning panorama of Tokyo will be spreading out before your eyes. You can also enjoy shopping at Tokyo Solamachi, a commercial complex that offers a wide variety of shops.

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Tokyo Tower

Standing 333 meters (1,092 feet) high, this symbol of Tokyo has two observation decks that give you a 360 degree view of the city below. The tower lights up at night and offers entertainment for you all day long.

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Tokyo Station

This western-style architecture is the city's main entrance, offering over 3.000 train services departing and arriving daily. There are shopping complexes inside and outside of the station.

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Kabuki-za Theatre

A theatre specializing in kabuki performances. Some parts of the facilities are open to the public for free and you can enjoy the taste of the kabuki world. The best times of day to photograph the appearance of the building seem to be after 11:00 and after 16:30.

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Tsukiji Market

A wholesale market with the longest history in Tokyo. Make sure to be there before 5am to see the famous auction. The outer market is recommended to the visitors to try foods and go shopping.

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Imperial Palace

The Tokyo Imperial Palace is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan located on the former site of Edo Castle. Enjoy a peaceful escape from the busy city.

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Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa)

At Kaminari-mon, or the Thunder Gate, Nakamise-dori Street and Senso-ji Temple, you can enjoy the good old Japanese culture. They are popular places for eating out and buying souvenirs.

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Kabukicho

Known as the town that never sleeps, Kabukicho is one of the largest entertainment districts in Asia. With so many places to eat, izakayas to drink and amusement spots, you can enjoy all kinds of nightlife. Within walking distance from Shinjuku station, shopping is fun to do during the daytime.

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National Diet Building

The center of political activity in Japan. Though you can take your own time, taking a guided tour can be very informative. It is worth a visit just to see the distinctive architecture.

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Odaiba Seaside Park

There are many shopping malls in the area, filled with a great variety of restaurants that provide a spectacular view of Tokyo Tower across Rainbow Bridge. Hop onto the Yurikamome train or the Water Bus for a feel of Tokyo Bay's sea breeze.

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Ameya Yokocho

Enjoy shopping and street foods in this traditional Japanese shopping street. Many shops offer a discount or extra goods and you can come across friendly Tokyo spirit.

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Shibuya Station

Best known for “scramble crossing” right in front of the station, where around 500,000 pedestrians come and go each day. Attracting many tourists, some restaurants and cafes nearby offer a bird's eye view of the intersection.

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Meiji Jingu Shrine

A Shinto shrine dedicated to the divine souls of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Its oasis of green makes you forget that you are in the middle of city. Just beside Harajuku railway station. Feel soothed with the bliss of nature.

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Takeshita Street (Harajuku)

The epicenter of fashion trends is full of kawaii, cute and sweet things. There are many street food vendors. Crepes are especially popular.

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Samurai Live

A facility where you can try on kabuto, samurai helmet and armor to get the experience of the Samurai. You may feel the spirit of the Japanese Warrior.

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Ninja Trick House

The experience-based trick mansion of Ninja. The Ninja residence is loaded with various traps and tricks. This facility can help you feel the experience of a Ninja whose primary job is to complete a mission.

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KOTORATEI

KOTORATEI at Akihabara based on experiences. You can throw shuriken and experience ninja. You can also experience authentic Japanese armor, and you can take a picture freely with three photo booths. As for the armor there is also a size that children about 6 years old can wear, so it is also recommended to photograph with parents. There is also a service that can send air mail to commemorate the trip.

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