[Selections]Popular sightseeing spots around Tokyo Prefecture
「history」Sightseeing spots around Tokyo Prefecture
Meiji Jingu
The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, and was established on November 1, 1920...
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- [+]東京都渋谷区
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Hachiko statue in Shibuya
Hachiko, the loyal dog, is said to have waited for his deceased owner's return at Shibuya Station fo...
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- [+]東京都渋谷区
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Houses of Parliament
The building is symmetrical around the central tower, with the House of Representatives on the left ...
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- [+]東京都千代田
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Head temple of the Jodo sect, Zojoji Temple
This temple is visited by many people as it houses the remains of Tokugawa Ieyasu, his wife Kochoin,...
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- [+]東京都港区芝
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Yasukuni Shrine
Yasukuni Shrine has been the subject of various controversies both at home and abroad because it ens...
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- [+]東京都千代田
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Edo Castle
The Fujimi-yagura is the only remaining three-story turret in the castle. Once it was the largest ca...
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- [+]東京都千代田
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Hamarikyu Gardens
The Hama-rikyu Gardens were built during the Tokugawa Ietsuna era as a second residence for the shog...
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- [+]東京都中央区
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Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
This is a Japanese garden built in the Edo mansion of the Mito Tokugawa family in the early Edo peri...
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- [+]東京都文京区
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Sensoji Temple and Kaminarimon Gate
Sensoji Temple was founded in the 36th year of Emperor Suiko's reign (628). Today, it is still on...
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- [+]東京都台東区
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Kita-in Temple
Many buildings, including the bell tower gate, have been designated as important cultural properties...
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- [+]埼玉県川越市
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Hachioji Castle
Hachioji Castle was built on Mt. Fukasawa (currently Mt. Shiroyama) at an altitude of approximately ...
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- [+]東京都八王子
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Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine
The main enshrined deities are Susano-o-no-mikoto, Inada-hime-no-mikoto, and Omi-takami-no-mikoto, a...
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- [+]埼玉県さいた
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