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Enjoy Tokyo from all angles—traditional and modern, urban and natural
Visiting temples and shrines, Japanese gardens, and cultural properties isn't the only way to enjoy Tokyo. You can also breathe the scents of the season in the vast greenery, immerse yourself in modern-day Tokyo with the urban scenery and at commercial facilities, and appreciate art at museums.
History and tradition
Tokyo has flourished as the political, economic, and cultural center of Japan, and it retains countless spots that offer insight into the nation’s history and tradition. This section introduces shrines, Buddhist temples, Japanese gardens, historical buildings, and related museum.
Museums and art museums
Museums can range in genre from science to firefighting, to sake wine, to city gas. And art museums can showcase everything from Western paintings to Japanese anime and fine art. Check out this section for information on all of the above and even rare exhibitions.
Cultural and commercial facilities
This section introduces facilities that bring you closer to Japanese culture. Collect information on a broad range of places including museums, theaters, anime-related spots, planetariums, libraries, and leisure facilities.
Leisure facilities
Tokyo is a treasure trove of spots fun for adults and children alike. Play to your heart's content at a theme park or giant amusement park, visit a museum, or relax at at an onsen hot spring resort.
Beaches, sports facilities, and camping sites
Tokyo offers a surprisingly large number of spots to enjoy camping and barbeques, and swimming other sporting activities, all without traveling very far.
Zoos, aquariums, and botanical gardens
Explore enchanting underwater scenes at an aquarium. Seek comfort in adorable animals at a zoo. The latest establishments let visitors feed the animals and offer behind-the-scenes tours for an even more enjoyable experience.
