Cities

Tokyo

Despite being under perpetual attack by a giant lizard, Tokyo remains one of the most enigmatic tourist capitals of the East.

Geographically, the Tokyo metropolitan area is situated on the country's eastern coast and comprises well over 5,000 square miles of land, 26 individual cities, over 35 million people, and several island chains. In popular mindset, Tokyo exists at the intersection of cutting edge innovation and kitschy pop culture.

Over 36% of the metropolitan area is covered with picturesque forested area, which features the country's indigenous Japanese cypress and cryptomeria plants. Gardens and greenery lace throughout the city, ensuring bastions of tranquility amidst the busy city. If you’re very lucky, you’ll even see the cherry blossoms.

Other popular tourist destinations include the bold Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree, abundant museums, and the volcanic Izu Islands and national park. Famous districts such as Shibuya and Harajuku celebrate the city's youth culture, fashion, and nightlife. There are also museums, stores, and resort centers dedicated to Japan's unique style of animation, dubbed ‘anime’.

Tourists with a flexible schedule and good planning skills may encounter one of the city's engaging yearly festivals, parades, and celebrations. Just make sure the city's crowds are actually celebrating and not fleeing from a giant lizard's footstep.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (Shinjuku)

Tokyo Metro

Meiji Jingu (Shibuya)

Nezu Museum (Minato)

Asakusa (Taito)

Sensoji Temple (Taito)

Tokyo Sky Tree East Tower (Sumida)

Tokyo City View (Minato)

Chidorigafuchi (Chiyoda)

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office (Shinjuku)

Robot Restaurant (Shinjuku)

Happoen Garden (Minato)