Tokyo Tourism

History of Tokyo

One of the interesting things about Tokyo is that it initially was a fishing village named Edo. The word Edo means estuary. Over the years, when it came under the rule of Emperor Meiji, its name was changed to Tokyo. The capital also has a rough past when it comes to the list of earthquakes. Over time, the city has recovered from many massive earthquakes and tsunamis since it is situated in an active earthquake zone. However, the city has learned how to cope with such natural calamities and has emerged as one of the most sustainable cities.

Attractions of Tokyo

At present, Tokyo is home to many awe-inspiring places and attractions that lure people here from around the world. One of the things that Tokyo is majorly known for and any Tokyo tour guide cannot miss out on is anime. A major part of modern Japanese culture reloves around anime and manga. Moreover, the trend of these has also earned a huge audience worldwide, many of which travel to Japan for the same reason. Some of the greatest places where you can find yourself lost in the anime world are Ghibli Museum, Fujiko·F·Fujio Museum, Pokemon Center MEGA Tokyo, Akihabara, Tokyo One Piece Tower, Nakano Broadway, J-WORLD TOKYO, Odaiba Gundam, Tokyo Disney Resort, Sanrio Puroland, etc.

Famous Food in Tokyo

Listed below are some of the famous food in Tokyo:

Ramen Tempura Unaju Tendon Yakitori Unagi no Kabayaki Shopping in Tokyo

Listed below are some of the top shopping districts in Tokyo:

Ginza: Ginza is the most sought after shopping district of Tokyo. Here, one can find luxury brand outlets.

Shinjuku: Shinjuku is ideal to spend the evening shopping from different brand outlets.

Akihabara: Akihabara is one of the biggest markets for electronic products. However, one can also find things related to manga and anime.

Ikebukuro: Here, one can find maximum electronic retail stores. It is one of the lesser-known areas for tourists.

Shibuya & Harajuku: This area in Tokyo is flooded by pop culture and Kawaii culture merchandise.

Another thing that no Tokyo sightseeing tour will miss out on is a visit to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. The garden is a mosaic of cherry blossoms and serene lakes. Thus, one of the favorite leisure destinations. Spread over an area of 58.3 ha, this garden is one of the must-visit places to visit in Tokyo. Another such park is Ueno Park, which is one of the most visited places during the spring season. It has more than 9,000 trees and is home to several ponds, gardens, and shrines. It is also recommended to visit Sensoji Temple, which is the oldest temple in Japan. It is one of the most serene sights to visit one a Tokyo trip. Visiting here will provide you with a sense of calm and tranquility. Moreover, it will provide you with a glimpse of Japanese traditions.