Tokyo
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Tokyo Skytree
World-class freestanding broadcasting tower standing 634m tall. The 450m-high Tembo Galleria offers panoramic views of the Kanto Plain, while nighttime features fantastical video-enhanced lighting. Adjacent commercial facility Solamachi and aquarium allow simultaneous enjoyment of gourmet and shopping.
Address: 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida Ward, Tokyo
Access: About 30 minutes by subway and walking from Shinjuku Station
Transportation: Direct connection to Tobu Skytree Line 'Tokyo Skytree Station'
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Sensoji Temple
Tokyo's oldest temple famous for Kaminarimon Gate and its giant red lantern. Nakamise Shopping Street features Edo-period sweets and sundries, popular with international visitors. Early morning temple grounds are wrapped in silence, offering sutra copying experiences and temple stamp collecting.
Address: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo
Access: About 15 minutes by subway from Tokyo Station
Transportation: 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line 'Asakusa Station'
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
Oasis in the city center surrounded by abundant forest. Boasts Japan's top New Year's visitor count, popular as a power spot. Seasonal highlights include the treasure house and iris gardens.
Address: 1-1 Yoyogi Kamizono-cho, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo
Access: Get off at Harajuku Station on JR Yamanote Line from Shinjuku Station, 1-minute walk
Transportation: Immediate from JR Harajuku Station/Tokyo Metro Meiji-Jingumae Station
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teamLab Borderless (Azabudai Hills)
Immersive museum by cutting-edge digital art collective teamLab. Borderless art spaces stimulate all five senses with Instagram-worthy experiences.
Address: Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B B1F, 1-2-4 Azabudai, Minato Ward, Tokyo
Access: About 20 minutes by subway from Tokyo Station
Transportation: 6-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line 'Kamiyacho Station'
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Lake Okutama
Artificial lake created by the Ogouchi Dam damming the Tama River. The water surface beautifully reflects seasonal mountain ranges, offering hiking, cycling, and canoeing. Good access approximately 2 hours from central Tokyo by train.
Address: Hara, Okutama Town, Nishitama District, Tokyo
Access: About 2 hours from Shinjuku Station via JR Ome Line/Okutama Station then bus
Transportation: About 20 minutes by Nishi-Tokyo Bus from Okutama Station
Model Courses
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Tokyo Classic Spots 2-Day Plan
Greedy course efficiently visiting Tokyo's representative tourist sites. Covering history, spectacular views, and gourmet, ideal for first-time Tokyo visits.
- Commemorative photo at Kaminarimon Gate, then street food at Nakamise
- 360-degree panorama from observation deck
- After worship, shopping in Harajuku
- Digital art experience