Wonderful places to visit in Tokyo : World Visit SIte
There are many wonderful places to visit in Tokyo. Despite its reputation of being the most populated city in the world, Tokyo has a surprising number of green pockets where Mother Nature still rules the marquee.
If you are mulling over the prospect of visiting the empire of the rising sun, here is a look at the top eight places to visit in Tokyo that will leave you exhilarated -
Akihabara
Also known as Akiba; this central district of Tokyo used to be a shrine but today it is the Mecca of all things electronic. If you are keen on availing the benefits of shopping for high quality electronics items while they are still hot on the shelves, this is the place to go to.
In recent years, Akihabara has also gained recognition as the center of Japan’s anime and manga fan culture with many establishments sporting anime goods. The area is one of the most popular places to visit in Tokyo and on any given day, you can expect to find scores of locals and foreigners shopping in its many stores.
The Imperial Palace
If you thought that Tokyo was all about tiny gullies and one bedroom apartments, a visit to the Imperial Palace will change your views about the definition of spaciousness that the city harbors.
The abode of the royal family, the Imperial Palace in all its grandiose is a sight to behold with sprawling gardens and also a lake.
Although the Imperial Palace and the inner gardens are reserved for the exclusive use of the royal family, it is a treat to enjoy the regality and the tranquility of the surrounding area. A short walk from Tokyo station, the Imperial Palace is one of the most picturesque places to visit in Tokyo.
Standing in the same location as the Edo castle once did, the structure and the majestic gardens that surround it were completed in 1888.
Despite mass scale destruction in WW II, the palace was restored to its former glory while maintaining the architectural style.
Shibuya
Among the 23 city wards of Japanese capital, Shibuyu is among the most popular places to visit in Tokyo for shopping and entertainment. Often frequented by youngsters from all over city, Shibuyu is a veritable treat for people looking to enjoy an extraordinary shopping experience.
It’s numerous stores, night clubs and restaurants serve the swarms of locals and foreigners who visit the area in search of bargains or the inimitable Japanese shopping experience. Shibuyu is hailed as the birthplace of Japan’s many fashion trends. The area boasts of over a dozen major department stores that cater to the requirements of even the most discerning shoppers.
Sensoji
Located in Asakusa, the Buddhist temple is also locally known as the Asakusa Kannon Temple; it is the center of the low town or shitamachi. The temple is dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
The structure was constructed in the 7th century making it the oldest temple in the country and one of the most ancient places to visit in Tokyo.
Legend has it that two brothers fished out an idol of Kannon out of the Sumida River and despite their best efforts, they could not put it back in the river, so they build a temple in the goddess’s honor.
The area merits a visit because it beautifully combines the colorful with the tranquil. While the environment inside the temple is incredibly peaceful, a step outside the complex will usher the visitors into a colorful market area with tiny shops that sell local savories and mementoes.
Ameyoko
A colorful and bustling local market street; the area housed the black market after WW II but has today been transformed into a thriving open air market with innumerable shops selling a myriad of products, from fresh fish to cosmetics and from apparels and accessories to spices and dried food.
Most shops are open for business between 10 am and 7 pm, making this one of the most perfect places in Tokyo for shopping.
Odaiba
An extremely popular shopping and entertainment district that is frequented by tourists and locals alike, Odaiba is a manmade island in Tokyo Bay that is one of the most fantastic places to visit in Tokyo when you have a few free hours on your hands.
The word ‘daiba’ literally means fort and the area derived its name because it originated as a set of small man made islands that were built as fortresses during the Edo Period.
Odaiba houses some of Tokyo’s most lavish and ambitious architectural projects such as the Fuji TV Building and the Tokyo Big Sight. The futuristic city has a lot of green pockets and excellent city planning has ensured that pedestrian traffic has access to elevated walkways etc.
Roppongi Hills
A prime example of the thriving Japanese concept of “city inside city”, the Roppongi Hills complex houses offices, apartments, shops, restaurants and more. It is home to some of the leading IT and financial companies in the city.
The Mori Tower at the heart of the Roppongi Hills complex is the tallest structure in the city at 238 meters.
It is one of the best places to visit in Tokyo for a panoramic view of city that is offered from the observation deck on the top floors of the building.
Tokyo Disneyland
No visit to Tokyo will be complete without spending a day at the famed Tokyo Disneyland.
At par with the other theme parks from the company in the United States and Europe, Tokyo’s Disneyland offers the best of Magic Kingdom is Florida and its namesake in California.
The park has seven themed lands with the characteristic Disney parades and decorations which makes it one of the best places to visit in Tokyo when traveling with children.
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