Top 10 Tokyo Highlights
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I had to chance to spend over one year in Tokyo. The time was packed with amazing experiences for me and my friends like booking a helicopter flight over the city at night, celebrating the cherry blossom season in Ueno Park, walking over the Rainbow Bridge on the way to the artificial island Odaiba, enjoying the amazing view from the TOKYO SKYTREE, and much more. The city is changing with the seasons and there is always something going on. Have fun now with my handpicked list of the best places/experiences in the city. It is a good start for especially first-time visitors.
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- Overview of the Top 10 Tokyo Highlights:
- 1. Helicopter flight
- 2. Tokyo Cherry Blossom Season (Sakura)
- 3. Christmas Time
- 4. Roppongi Tower
- 5. Odaiba
- 6. Tokyo Tower
- 7. TOKYO SKYTREE
- 8. Shibuya
- 9. Shinjuku
- 10. Yamanote Line
1. Helicopter flight
2. Tokyo Cherry Blossom Season (Sakura)
3. Christmas Time
4. Roppongi Tower
The observation deck of the Roppongi Tower offers a great view of Tokyo. The density of Japanese urbanization is quite impressive. You finally realize that Tokyo and its suburbs are the biggest metropolitan area in the world.
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5. Odaiba
You will reach the manmade island Odaiba (Tokyo Bay) by boat or over the Rainbow Bridge. At night the skyline of Tokyo is right in front of you. You will share this great view with many many visitors:)
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6. Tokyo Tower
The Tokyo Towers shape was inspired by the Eiffel Tower. With 332.5m is the Tokyo Tower the third tallest building in Japan. This landmark is a must-see during your visit.
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7. TOKYO SKYTREE
Since May 2012 this building has been open to the public. With 634m it is the second tallest structure in the world. It contains two observation decks and the tower is already one of the main attractions for visitors from all over the world.
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8. Shibuya
9. Shinjuku
Skyscrapers in an earthquake-prone region like Japan...really? The Shinjuku district is full of them. If you like modern architecture and a futuristic environment Shinjuku want disappoint you.
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10. Yamanote Line
The Yamanote train line gives you access to the most important districts in downtown Tokyo. Make the full circle and jump on and off the train to explore this great city.
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