Tokyo was known as Edo until 1868, but it's hard to imagine that this high-rise, high-tech metropolis could possibly have existed in a time before electricity and concrete. Tokyo isn't just a futuristic city; it's the place that has shaped our vision of what the future will look like. After centuries of expansion, Tokyo has grown vertically to accommodate its 12 million residents
Places to Go
Nakamise Dori (Nakamise Shopping Street)
Nakamise Dori is the best place in Tokyo to buy souvenirs. It is one of the oldest shopping centers in Japan. Kaminarimon is the entrance to Nakamise, the front approach to Senso-ji Temple. The approximately 250 m long approach from Kaminarimon Gate to Hozomon Gate is called Nakamise-Dori. There are numerous stores lined up on this approach, about 50 on the east side and 30 on the west side, all of them old and historical.
Apart from typical Japanese souvenirs such as yukata, keychains and folding fans, various traditional local snacks from the Asakusa area are sold along the Nakamise. It is a good place to try Japanese street food.
Tokyo Sukaitsuri(Tokyo Skytree)
It's hard to miss the Tokyo Skytree as this 634 tower is the tallest tower in Japan. It is one of Tokyo’s newest landmark & attraction. the Tokyo Skytree opened in 2012 and has quickly become one of the city's most visited tourist attractions thanks to the incredible panoramic views from its restaurant and observation decks. The upper observatory, the Tembō Galleria, beneath the digital broadcasting antennas, features a circular glass corridor for more vertiginous thrills. The elevator between the two has a glass front, so you can see yourself racing up the tower as the city grows smaller below.At the base is Tokyo Sky Tree Town, which includes the shopping centre Solamachi.
Try to avoid visiting on the weekend, when you might have to wait in line.
Tokyo Disneyland & Disneysea
It was opened in 1983 as the first Disney theme park outside of the United States. Modeled after Disneyland in California and the Magic Kingdom in Florida, Tokyo Disneyland is made up of seven themed lands and features seasonal decorations and parades. Everything you would expect of a classic Disney theme park is here.Tokyo DisneySea, the 4th most-visited theme park in the world is also the 9th park of the 11 worldwide Disney theme parks to open.
Tokyo DisneySea is the only Disney park in the world themed to the myths and legends of the sea. Exciting attractions, spectacular live entertainment, a wide variety of shops and taste-tempting restaurants await you in seven themed ports of call designed with that unique Disney touch. Most of the dialog in the rides and attractions is in Japanese. All signs, restaurant menus, etc., are printed in Japanese (although they all include English translation in small print).
