Planning a Trip to Tokyo This Vacation? Here Are Amazing Places to Visit
Posted by The Tokyotraveller on July 19th, 2017
Anyone planning a trip to Tokyo will quickly discover there are more things to see and do within its boundaries than can possibly be packed into a single vacation. With a metropolitan area that covers more than 5,000 square miles, there’s a lot of ground to cover to truly take it all in. Known for its beautiful juxtaposition of towering modern skyscrapers and meticulously maintained ancient temples, this city is truly one that must be seen to be fully appreciated.
While travelers may want to custom select the stops they’ll make on trips to Tokyo, here are some of the top sites to consider when mapping out an itinerary for a vacation:
• Senso-ji Temple – While Tokyo is well-known for its many stunning temples, this one is considered the oldest and one of the most important. The Buddhist temple receives more than 30 million visitors each year who come to marvel at its beauty. The first temple built on the site dates back to 645 AD.
• Edo-Tokyo Museum – This museum is dedicated Tokyo’s history prior to 1869. Visitors here gain a greater appreciation of the cultural heritage, history and architecture that defined Tokyo in pre-modern eras.
• The Imperial Palace – The modern imperial palace sits upon the site of a former Edo castle. Although visitors may not typically enter the buildings that serve as the imperial family’s residence, ground tours are offered most days.
• Tokyo National Museum – With nearly 100,000 national treasures housed within its walls, the Tokyo National Museum is considered one of the oldest and most important facilities of its kind in the entire country. A quick tour here may not be possible. The massive museum boasts six separate buildings, each dedicated to its own types of exhibits.
• Tokyo Skytree – Tokyo’s modern architecture is a marvel to behold. This structure is perhaps one of the most breathtaking in the entire city. This landmarks doubles as a television broadcasting tower that soars more than 630 meters above the city. It is the tallest building in all of Japan. In addition to observation towers that offer panoramic views of the city, the complex features a shopping center and aquarium.
• Shinjuku Gyoen – This city park stands as a monument to nature in the midst of a bustling metropolis. Featuring Japanese, English and French gardens, the park delivers a delightfully different pace. It is also considered one of the best places to see cherry blossoms each spring.
Vacationers preparing to embark on journeys to Tokyo will find marvels at every turn. From ancient structures that stand testament to the country’s storied past to soaring modern skyscrapers, this city offers more to see and do than can possibly be experienced in a single trip.
About the Author:
This article is written by Romash Bhatt, Founder & CEO of The Tokyotraveller. The Tokyotraveller is a Trip planning platform that lets you plan your trips in Japan and help you to create a travel plan and download an itinerary to keep track of the spots you’ve chosen to visit in Japan.
