Tokyo is a sprawling metropolis with tall skyscrapers, heritage palaces, crowded streets, scenic zen style gardens, traditional flea markets and hi-tech neighborhoods. A Tokyo Vacation is a treasured holiday experience. Visitors can experience the famed Japanese hospitality and the traditional customs as well as enjoy the dynamic fast paced lifestyle in one of the most hi-tech environments of the modern world on a Tokyo Vacation .
Travelers have a lot to see and do in this amazing city on their Tokyo Vacation . Vacationers can stay at traditional Ryokan inns, enjoy the amazing cultural heritage, eat the fresh sushi and delicious teppanyaki cuisine, shop at colorful flea markets and check out the latest in gadgets all in one place!
Some of the tourist attractions to enjoy on a Tokyo Vacation are-
The Imperial Palace in Tokyo is a beautiful traditional structure standing on acres of elegant Japanese gardens.
The Sensoji Temple is a famous shrine, built to honor the Goddess of Mercy, Kannon. One of the largest temple sites in Tokyo, it lies in the center of the commercialized Asakusa region. One of the most famous heritage Shinto sites in Japan, the Meiji Shrine is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji.
The Yasukuni-jinja is a memorial for those who gave up their lives for saving Japan.
Visitors can go to the Kabuki-Za Theater in the Ginza District to see traditional Kabuki performances.
The Tsukiji Fish Market is a buzzing wholesale market selling all sorts of seafood and tuna. There are live restaurants like the Sushizanmai serve the sushi and beer.
The Ginza District is a favorite youth hangout in the heart of Tokyo, there is a vibrant nightlife in the area with many restaurants, karaoke bars and hi-tech malls. The Shinjuku Station area has many skyscrapers and is a vibrant business district. The Odaiba entertainment district is a man made island housing amusement parks and theme restaurants. The Roppongi Hills area is a sprawling commercial complex of shops, specialty restaurants, hotels and museums.
Tokyo has many interesting museums and exhibition centers displaying ancient artifacts, art as well as funky exhibits. The Tokyo National Museum and the Edo-Tokyo Museum have fabulous collections of Japanese artifacts. Mori Art Museum and the National Museum of Modern Art have amazing collections of contemporary art. The John Lennon Museum is a specialty museum displaying Lennon memorabilia.
The neon lit Akihabara area with the hi-tech Sony Plaza is a popular shopping destination for cheap and innovative electronic goods. The Kitchen Town or Kappabashi is a vibrant commercial area selling specialty kitchen equipment and paper supplies. Tokyo's Cat Street is a funky shopping jaunt having upscale boutiques as well as trashy shops selling junk.
Some of the best places to stay on a Tokyo Vacation -
