 Tokyo Sightseeing will take you to one of the most hi-tech cities of the world, which still possesses ties to its historical past. From the Imperial Palace, and old shrines to ultra modern Disneyland and fastest bullet train, it is all there in this beautiful island city.
- Japan's Imperial Palace is one of the prominent tourist destinations in Tokyo. The palace was completed in 1888. This magnificent palace was destroyed during the Second World War, but its architectural beauty was restored afterwards.
- Yasukuni Shrine was built to commemorate those Japanese war dead who sacrificed their lives for the motherland. It is a Shinto shrine. The Yushukan Museum, located near the shrine is also quite popular among tourists.
- Edo-Tokyo Museum exhibits the history and culture of the local populace. You can catch special events like new exhibits, and lecture series going on there.
- Senso-ji is Tokyo's oldest temple. It was founded in 628 A.D. While visiting the temple you can also shop for Japanese souvenirs on the shopping street called Nakamise.
- Tokyo Disneyland provides a hi-tech option for spending time in Tokyo. Opened in 1983 it was the first Disney Park to be built outside of the United States.
- You can enjoy a world-class shopping spree in the sprawling shopping centers of Tokyo. Catch the latest in Japanese fashion in prominent Tokyo stores such as the Matsuya Department Store, Mikimono, Seibu Department store, Isetan Department Store, and Takashimaya Times Square. The Nakamise Shopping Arcade is the best place to buy traditional souvenirs.
- For movie lovers Tokyo offers lot of choices. The best option is to catch a 3-D movie in the Tokyo Imax Theater. Other popular theaters in Tokyo are Marunouchi Louvre, Marunouchi Prazer, New Toho Cinema and many more
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