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Oedo Onsen Monogatari Bathhouse – PERMANENTLY CLOSED-
Oedo Onsen Monogatari in Odaiba has closed its doors permanently in 2021. Please check out Oedo Onsen Monogatari Urayasu Mangekyo in Chiba instead!
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Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo | Surrounded by diverse and beautiful plants
The Shinjuku Gyoen National Park is a large green area with beautiful landscapes that provide a sense of tranquility. A visit to this large garden is a nice break from the cityscape of the surrounding area.
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Nezu Shrine, Tokyo | Famous for its beautiful torii gate and azaleas
Nezu shrine from 1705 has the oldest surviving Shinto shrine building in Tokyo. Having survived the war, it is considered a heritage of high cultural importance. In spring, there are gorgeous flowers in the grounds.
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Bentendo Temple – Music, Water, and Ueno’s Spiritual Heart
In Tokyo you can find endless wonderful places of historical and current nature. One of them is Ueno Park, famous for its cherry blossoms in spring. The Bentendo temple and Shinobazunoike lake are interesting landmarks here.
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Tokyo Daijingu Love Shrine
Are you unlucky in the area of love? Then you should consider a visit to the Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. This shrine, which has a connection with the Goddess of the Sun, is supposed to help you find your true connection.
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Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo | The most famous and beautiful shrine in Japan
The Yasukuni shrine is considered one of the most important shrines in Japan. It is also a controversial shrine because this is where Japan’s war dead are honored. Learn more about the shrine and its controverse.
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Yoshiwara Former Prostitution District | Mysterious charm of the adult world
In the traditional area of Asakusa in Tokyo, about 20 minutes from the famous Sensoji temple, you can reach the Yoshiwara Shrine. This small shrine has a tragic history.
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The Imperial Palace | Beautiful Sscenery and a Symbol of Japan
The imposing Imperial Palace and its wonderful Japanese garden are on top of most tourists’ must-see lists. A visit to the location of the former Edo castle is best done after learning a bit more about its history.
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Asakusa, Tokyo | Quaint history and beautiful scenery
Asakusa is one of Tokyo’s most popular districts to visit for both local and international tourists. This is because of the traditional atmosphere and the Sensoji. Learn more about the area’s history!
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Powerful and Cool Unicorn Gundam Statue
On the futuristic island of Tokyo, Odaiba, in front of the modern DiverCity shopping center, is the life-size statue of one of the most iconic characters in Japanese animation, the giant robot Gundam.
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Rikugien Gardens – Tranquil Beauty in the Heart of Tokyo
For those who love Japanese-style landscape gardens, Tokyo is a paradise. Having been the country’s political capital during the Edo period, Tokyo isn’t lacking in beautiful gardens that once belonged to feudal lords.
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Asakusa Sensoji Temple | Quaint history and beautiful scenery
Sensoji temple is one of the top tourist spots in Tokyo, which is no wonder as the temple has a long and interesting history and wonderful traditional architecture.