With a population of 12 million, Tokyo is Japans capitol and its largest city as well as the most densely populated city in the world. Although originally a small fishing village named Edo, the now international metropolis is a major business and industrial hot spot, and celebrates the worlds greatest gross national product rate.
Tourists are often stunned by Tokyo, which is rich in Japanese culture and history and is also so vast that many consider it a conglomeration of numerous cities, or districts, each with their own unique appearance and feel. Each district provides something different for visitors, some districts are rich in history, others are technologically stunning, and still others reflect the spiritual side of Japanese culture.
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One of several upscale areas in Tokyo, Ginza is known for its shopping and high prices.
One of the few truly authentic Kabuki Theaters remaining in Tokyo, Kabukiza Theater . Meaning song, dance, and technique, kabuki is just that, a skillfully performed, ancient dance form involving beautiful stage design, ornately dressed characters, and elaborate props. With a kabuki style that is true to tradition, visitors to Tokyo will not want to miss the opportunity to both visit the Ginza district and catch a once in a lifetime kabuki performance.
Translated as low town, Asakusa is a less developed, more traditional district of Tokyo.
Built in 645 A.D., the Sensoji Temple, also known as the Asakusa Kannon Temple, is a Buddhist temple dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy. According to legend, a statue of the goddess was found by two brothers who were fishermen in the Sumida River. Although amazed with their discovery, the brothers returned the statue to the river, assuming it belonged there. However, the brothers fished the same statue out of the river numerous times and eventually the coincidences were taken as signs. As a result, the Sensoji temple was built and dedicated to the statue?s goddess. Sensoji is Tokyo?s oldest temple.
A new, inviting section of Tokyo. Named after the areas famous beer company.
Known as one of Tokyos most appealing areas, Ebisu (or Yebisu) Garden Place consists of numerous restaurants, shops, department stores, and two museums. A special place for beer lovers, the entire area was built around the old location of the Yebisu brewery and is today home to The Beer Museum Yebisu, a free museum dedicated to the brand.
A national park also referred to as National Park Shinjuku Imperial gardens, this beautiful park located in the Shinjuku district is known for its cherry blossoms, which bloom in a spectacular manner each Spring (late March, early April). With a unique combination of French Formal, English Landscape and Japanese traditional styles, and over 1,500 cherry trees. Himalayan cedars, cypresses, tulip trees, and plane trees also decorate these elaborate gardens.
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