Nakamise
As you approach the Sensoji Temple, you walk the Nakamise Street. It goes on for about 6 blocks and is full of souvenirs and treats for you to purchase. Here you will find many traditional Japanese items as well as local snacks.
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Sensō-ji
Sensō-ji, is Tokyo's largest and oldest ancient Buddhist temple and a major Tokyo attractions for tourists. Various events are held throughout the year in the Sensoji Temple area. The greatest of them is the Sanja Matsuri, the annual festival of the Asakusa Shrine, held in May.
Meiji Jingū
Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū) is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. It is one of the Japan's most popular shrines with a regular visitors of more than three million for the year's first prayers. Traditional Shinto weddings can also be seen there during the rest of the year.
Kabukichō
Kabukichō is an entertainment and red-light district in in north east Shinjuku beyond Yasukuni-dōri Avenue. It is extremely well known for hostess bars, host bars, love hotels, shops, restaurants and nightclubs, and is often called the "Sleepless Town". The opening hour is from 7pm to 3am.
Ginza
The Ginza is Tokyo's most famous upmarket shopping, dining and entertainment district, featuring numerous department stores, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants. It is one of the most costly real estate in the world. During the weekend, the street will be closed to motor traffic during the day for pedestrians.
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Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower the world's tallest self-supporting steel tower is a communications and observation tower. The visitors get a 360 degree Tokyo panorama from the top view point. There is a newer and taller tower, however, this one is the symbol of Tokyo. The tower is open daily from 9am to 9pm.
Imperial Palace & East Garden
It is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. But on Jan 2 (New Year's Greeting) and Dec 23 (Emperor's Birthday), the palace buildings and inner gardens are otherwise not open to the public. But the Imperial Palace East Gardens, are a part of the inner palace area and are open to the public.
Yasukuni Shrine
It is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the soldiers and others who died fighting on behalf of the Emperor of Japan. Japanese people believe that their respect to and awe of the deceased is best expressed by treating the dead in the same way as they were alive. Hence, at Yasukuni Shrine, ceremonies to offer meals and to dedicate words of appreciation to the dead are repeated every day.
Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySEA
Tokyo Disneyland is a 115-acre theme park in view of the movies produced by Walt Disney. And it was opened in 1983 as the first Disney theme park outside of the United States. Tokyo DisneySea is a fantasy theme park in Tokyo Disney Resort that is unique to Japan. Inspired by the myths and legends of the sea, Tokyo DisneySea is made up of seven themed ports of call: Mediterranean Harbor, Mysterious Island, Mermaid Lagoon, Arabian Coast, Lost River Delta, Port Discovery and American Waterfront.
Tsukiji Fish Market
It is the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. It handles more than 400 different types of seafood. The most fascinating part is the Tuna Auction. It is constrained to 120 visitors per day. The first 60 ticket holders are able to view the auction from 5:25 AM until 5:50 AM, while the other 60 ticket holders can view the remainder of the auction from 5:50 AM until 6:15 AM.
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