Tokyo & Kanto
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History of Tokyo as a Metropolis | Travel Guide
What became today’s largest metropole in the world started out as a small town in the 13th century and became a small castle town in the 15th century. Then the feudal lords started fighting out a war that would change the course of Edo’s history forever.
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Ashikaga Flower Park | Beautiful seasonal flowers and illumination
The Ashikaga Flower Park has wisteria trees that are 130 years old, and in spring the flowers are at their best. This gorgeous park is very popular with visitors from all over Japan.
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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.