See
the best collection of miniature trees and landscaping
in the world, founded after the earthquakes of the
early 1920s.
Omiya (northeast Tokyo).
Enjoy
the beauty and serenity of this beautiful memorial
constructed in 1920 to honor the Emperors Meiji and
Shoken.
1-1 Kamizonocho, Yoyoi, Shibuya-Ku. Phone:(81) 3 3379-5511
Crafts
Gallery
National
Museum of Japanese History
This
collection of Japanese and foreign crafts dates back
to the turn of the 20th century, and emphasizes creations
with a practical every-day purpose, such as vases or
serving trays, that also serve as unique and inspired
works of art.
Kitanomaru Koen Park, Chiyoda-Ku. Phone: (81) 3 3211 7781
From
primitive artifacts to recent events, a variety of
exhibits celebrate the entire history of Japanese civilization.
117 Jonai-cho, Sakura, Chiba Prefecture. Phone:(81) 3 3486-0120
Edo
Tokyo Museum
National
Museum of Modern Art
Explore
the lifestyle and history of the Edo period of Tokyo
culture at this famous museum.
1-4-1, Yokoami, Sumida-ku. Phone: (81) 3 3626-9974
Japan's
first national art museum, opened in 1952, presents
educational programs, film and craft works, as well
as visual arts exhibitions.
Kitanomaru Koen Park, Chiyoda-Ku Phone:(81)
3 3214-2561
The
Ginza and the Sony Building
National
Science Museum
An
area of town, as well as the name of the most popular
shopping complex in Tokyo, the Ginza is where you will
find the city's most expensive and contemporary shops,
bars and restaurants. The Sony Building offers floor
after floor of state of the art technology, set up
much like an arcade.
Sukiyabashi intersection.
Comprised
of three separate buildings, the exhibits cover everything
from the evolution of Japanese flora and fauna to the
mysteries of the solar system and beyond.
Ueno Park, Taito-Ku. Phone:(81) 3 3822-0111
Hama
Rikyu Garden
Observatory
of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Offices
Relax
and meditate in this landscaped garden and Public Park
marking the entrance to the Sumida-Gawa River in the
midst of metropolitan Tokyo.
1-1 Hamarikyuteien, Chuo-Ku. Phone: (81) 3 3541 0200
Enjoy
the view of Mount Fuji and metropolitan Tokyo from the
tallest building in the city.
West Shinjuku.
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right reserved.