Not for the faint of heart, but great for thrill-seekers! On a clear day, the world’s tallest tower offers views for miles and miles in every direction. Met someone new? Taking a couple’s vacation? Or perhaps even enjoying your honeymoon? You won’t want to miss these romantic places in Tokyo. ©JAPAN SPORT COUNCIL Take your date to these romantic places in Tokyo for an unforgettable experience Olympic sitesįor history in the making, check out the Olympic sites for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including the New National Stadium, the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Nippon Budokan, and Ryogoku Kokugikan. Set in a beautiful park in Tokyo’s western suburbs. Spend a day away from the bustling city streets exploring a museum of relocated historical buildings. Different feudal lords used the space for various purposes, ranging from recitals and rice cultivation to military training and falconry.Ĭourtesy of TOKYO METROPOLITAN PARK ASSOCIATION Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum Hamarikyu Gardens is a great place to relax and to reflect on the history of Tokyo when it was still called Edo. In 2020 the shrine marks its 100th anniversary. The shrine was built to commemorate the virtues of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Meiji Jingu (Shinto Shrine) is set in a soothing forest only a few minutes’ walk from JR Harajuku Station. Beyond the iconic Kaminarimon Gate is Nakamise Dori souvenir-shopping street, which leads to a complex of fascinating religious structures. Sensoji TempleĪsakusa’s Sensoji Temple is a tremendously popular destination for visitors. Get to know the history of Edo and more at Tokyo historical sitesĪmid the glittering high rises and bustling modern streets, Tokyo’s long, rich history lives on. Explore Tokyo’s historical sites, romantic places and some of the other unique places that make this city so special.Ĭheck out our Tokyo tourism guide, complete to find our recommendations for famous places and must-visit locations.įrom historical sites to the Tokyo of the future, there is lots to see and do.

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