Tourist Attractions: Some of the famous tourist attractions of Tokyo are Tokyo Tower, Ueno Park, and Asakusa Shrine. The Tokyo Tower was constructed in the year 1958. It is higher than the Eiffel Tower of Paris and reaches a height of 333 meters. It has two observatories, which offer a splendid view of Tokyo and Mount Fuji. During night time, the tower sparkles in the light of 164 floodlights. These lights are orange in winter, and change to white in summer. Housed inside the tower are the Tokyo Tower Wax Museum and the Trick Art Gallery.
Museums: Some of the worth-visiting museums in Tokyo are Asakura Choso Museum, Edo-Tokyo Museum, and Museum of Contemporary Art. The Asakura Choso Museum offers visitors a glimpse into the life of a traditional Japanese home. This is the residence of famous Japanese sculptor Asakura Fumio, whose charming exhibits are on display here. Another popular museum of Tokyo, which has a large number of visitors, is the John Lennon Museum. This museum gives a glimpse into the life of John Lennon, his childhood years, the years his popularity was at its peak as a member of the Beatles group, and his relationship with Yoko Ono. It displays Lennon's handwritten lyrics and costumes, and various other memorabilia.
Amusement Parks: One of the most popular amusement park of Tokyo is Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. The Tokyo Disneyland is built on the same lines as the Disneyland Parks in America. It also has a Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Space Mountain. Other exhibits, which are hot favorites of children of all ages, are Toontown,
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MicroAdventure, Star Tours, and a theme park where Mickey, Minnie, and Donald carry out their antics. Another addition to the park, which was made in 2001, and has added immensely to the popularity of the park is the DisneySea. This aquatic park is based on the theme of ocean legends and myths. It has a mermaid play area, which is based on the film The Little Mermaid. There is even a replica of the Arabian Coast, which has a boat ride based on the story of Sindbad's voyages.
Beaches: You will find several beaches in the vicinity of Tokyo. One of the places where you can enjoy the crystal clear water is Izu Islands. This is an island located off the coast of Tokyo and is considered a great place to surf. You can also enjoy some aquatic adventures by the side of the Sumida River in Tokyo. The Boso-hanto Peninsula has become a favorite spot of the residents of Tokyo. This area has several beaches and swimming and surfing are favorite pastimes of the locals here.
Outdoor Activities: You can enjoy many outdoor activities in Tokyo. Some of these are bicycling, golf, hiking, and tennis. A very popular outdoor sport among the young crowd is tennis. However, due to its popularity, it's quite difficult to get court time in Tokyo. You should book a court beforehand to avoid disappointment. There are over 100 tennis courts in the Roppongi region. Some of the tennis courts where you can play tennis are the courts at Shinjuku Hilton, Shinagawa Palace, and the Meguro Tennis Club. Another popular sport of Tokyo is skiing. There are many skiing places within close distance of Tokyo.
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