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Brimming with undeniable energy, Japan's capital and largest city is a vast metropolis full of museums, parks, and cultural monuments.

Vibrant colors, tastes, smells, and sounds awaits you as you venture into the heart of Tokyo, where streets buzz with energy.

With interesting architecture and and abundance of bars, this Shinjuku district has become Tokyo's flourishing nightlife hub.

Tokyo's red-light district may never hosted a Kabuki theater, but it now offers bars, shops, clubs, restaurants, and movie theaters.

Honoring Emperor Meiji, this Shinto shrine is nestled within a tranquil forest, offering walking paths and amulets stalls.

Dating to the 17C, this ornate shrine boasts gold-leaf doors and pillars, fine sculptures and artwork, and ancient relics.

Leading into Ueno Park, this district is home to some of Tokyo's most iconic cultural landmarks including museums, temples, and more.

Tokyo's oldest temple dates to the 17C and is a favorite of foreign and local travelers, boasting gardens, eateries, and charm stalls.

A museum tracing the history of Tokyo throughout the Edo Period, featuring a replica of an iconic bridge, city models, and more.

Japan's oldest national museum is the country's largest art museum and exhibits artwork and archaeology from all over Asia.

Dating to the 17C, this garden incorporates motifs of Chinese landscaping, featuring ponds, falls, bridges, and walking paths.

Offering a superb experience of the traditional Japanese hot spring bath, this theme park is perfect for a leisurely afternoon.

Full of shrines and home to Shinto festivals, this popular district boasts historic buildings, shops, stalls, and geisha houses.

One of the world's most upscale shopping districts, Ginza features many boutiques, department stores, cafes, and chic restaurants.

Get up early and visit the world's largest fish market, where fishermen go to sell their catch, varying from shell-fish to whale.

Travel into the past in this district, untouched by modern times - remaining frozen in time - for a glimpse of old-time Tokyo.

Dedicated to Studio Ghibli, whose Japanese animation has become renowned, this excellent museum offers many fun interactive exhibits.

Perhaps Tokyo's best site to see the blooming of cherry blossoms, this great park offers walking trails and a lovely boat pier.

Fanning out from the world's busiest railway station, this district is famed for its shopping, eateries, and diverse entertainment.

Get to know Japan's historic warriors, their elaborate armors, and their skillfully-made weapons through exhibits dating to the 14C.

Encompassing a variety of styles, visitors enjoy strolling through various types of gardens ranging from Japanese to English and more.

Boasting a collection of "Lifestyle Art," visitors enjoy admiring the artwork and if they're lucky can even see a Japanese tea ceremony.

Home to the graves of the 47 Ronin, iconic figures from Japan's fascinating history, this temple is a serene pilgrimage site.

With temporary and permanent exhibits of Japanese prints and Asian ceramics, this museum is perfect for art lovers.

The palace of the Emperor of Japan features a parkland strewn with cultural monuments, museums, architectural curios, and more.

A museum of contemporary art, housing temporary and limited solo exhibitions by Asian and international artists.

A pristine garden situated along the Tokyo Bay, featuring a tea-house, pond, a plum tree grove, and many walking paths.

A must-see for architecture enthusiasts, this iconic delicate looking building features an exhibition space, restaurants, and shops.

A lovely park with a long history, featuring a pond, elements of traditional Japanese gardening, and a tranquil atmosphere.

With a focus on contemporary art from the last 50 years, this excellent museum also features temporary exhibits from other eras.

Located in the Yasukuni Shrine, this controversial war museum features exhibits dedicated to several of Japan's historic wars.

Home to Japan's most impressive collection of modern art, this excellent museum also features an exhibit dedicated to Japanese film.

Pay a visit to Tokyo's fashion center with a stroll down this busy street, lined with boutiques, clothing shops, and more.

A popular district in Tokyo, famed for its colorful shops and cafes, catering to the culture surrounding Japanese manga and anime.

The oldest zoological establishment in Japan dates to the 19C, boasting a wealth of animals, playgrounds, and a theme park nearby.

The former house, studio, and gardens of the famed Japanese sculptor Asakura Fumio now exhibit his superb bronze statues.

With a Japanese and East Asian focus, this museum exhibits sculpture, textile, calligraphy, lacquerware, ceramics, and paintings.

An exhibition hall displaying Panasonic's latest technological developments, featuring an interactive science museum.

Made up of three impressive skyscrapers, entry to TMG no. 1 is free and visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the city.

A development project merging leisure, living, and work into one district, featuring offices, apartments, theaters, cafes, and more.

A symbol of Tokyo's revival, this skyscraper stands at over 2,000 feet tall offers visitors the best views of the surrounding city.

Aoyama Cemetery is famed for its cherry trees and offers great picnic spots, as well as some wonderful people-watching opportunities.