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Top 5 Must-See Places in Japan


Sat 01 May 2021 | 12:25 PM
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Japan is believed to be a country of endless discovery, as people could spend a lifetime exploring this country and barely scratch its extraordinary expanse. So, here are top five places to visit in Japan.

Tokyo Imperial Palace

Tokyo Imperial Palace

The main residence of the Emperor of Japan is a large park-like area that lies just ten minutes from Tokyo station. The Palace is surrounded by parks and gardens offering a getaway from the busy city streets.

Moreover- the grounds, covering 1.3 square miles- are painstakingly maintained, as they include hanami (cherry blossom viewing) spots, art galleries, historical ruins and beautiful gardens in addition to a private section reserved for royalty.

The current palace grounds were the site of Edo Castle, and before that, the residence of warrior Edo Shigetsugu.

Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo Disneyland, a theme park based on the films produced by Walt Disney, was opened in 1983 as the first Disney theme park outside of the United States.

Modeled after Disneyland in California and the Magic Kingdom in Florida, Tokyo Disneyland is made up of seven themed lands and features seasonal decorations and parades.

The seven themed lands are World Bazaar, Tomorrowland, Toontown, Fantasyland, Critter Country, Westernland, and Adventureland.

Ueno Park

Ueno Park

Ueno Park is a large public park next to Ueno Station in central Tokyo. The park grounds were originally part of Kaneiji Temple, that used to be one of the city's largest and wealthiest temples, as well as a family temple of the ruling Tokugawa clan during the Edo Period.

Following the Boshin Civil War, the temple grounds were converted into one of Japan's first Western style parks and opened to the public in 1873. A statue of Saigo Takamori, one of the generals in the Battle of Ueno, stands near the park's southern entrance.

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower is the world's tallest, self-supported steel tower and 13 meters taller than its model, the Eiffel Tower. In addition, it was Japan's tallest structure from its completion in 1958 until 2012 when it was surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree.

Standing 333 meters high in the center of Tokyo, the Tower is a symbol of Japan's post-war rebirth as a major economic power. Moreover, it serves as a broadcast antenna, as its main deck at 150 meters is reached via elevator or a 600-step staircase.

Meiji Jingu

Meiji Jingu

Meiji Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken.

The shrine, located just beside the JR Yamanote Line's busy Harajuku Station, was completed and dedicated to the couple in 1920, eight years after the passing of the emperor and six years after the passing of the empress.

It was destroyed during the Second World War but was rebuilt shortly thereafter.

 

 

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