Tokyo’s urban landscape is alive with some of the world’s most exciting buildings. From contemporary glass and steel high-rises to revolutionary experiments in design, the city has long invited architectural innovation, the products of which are clear to see today. Below, we walk you through ...
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TheKyoto Imperial Palaceserved as the residence of Japan's Imperial Family until 1868 when the capital moved to Tokyo. It is surrounded by the Kyoto Imperial Park or Kyoto Gyoen and located in the center of the city. There are a number of small gardens at the park along with old building...
Located in the heart of the city, Shinjuku is characterized by the tall buildings, bright neon lights, and bustling crowds that people often picture when they think of modern Tokyo. Whether you’re shopping for souvenirs, clothes, or electronics, you’ll find it all in Shinjuku. On the ...
In the process, they will learn about how Tokyo became the behemoth that it is today and how Japan came to embrace Western influences, among other things. On top of its wealth of artifacts, objects, and historical buildings, the museum also hosts music and entertainment performances which ...
Amazing buildings which if you are lucky you may see a traditional wedding party.Be prepared for large crowds. Read more Review of: Meiji Jingu Shrine Written February 8, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks...
The buildings of the Tenryuji temple may have been lost in fires and wars over the years; the garden remains in its original state, however. The great garden designer, Muso Soseki, who was also the temple’s first head priest, designed it. The pond in the middle of the ground is surro...
is through the palace’s west Seishomon Gate. It’s free, and a route takes you around the main buildings but not inside any of them. This was the home of Japanese emperors for centuries until they relocated to Tokyo in 1868, but most buildings were rebuilt in the 1850s or subsequently...
Located directly in front of Kenninji Temple in Gion Kyoto, with the famous Yasaka Pagoda in front, Tempura Endo Yasaka is composed of three traditional Japanese sukiya-zukuri buildings. It was established over a century ago during the Meiji Era as a teahouse where Geisha and Maiko performers ...