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Q: What architectural masterpieces of Tokyo most vividly reflect the styles of different eras?

Edo Castle (XVII century) represents the feudal period with its stone moats and donjons, and the Meiji Jingu Temple (1920) - Shinto architecture of the Taisho era. The Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower (2008) illustrates modern biomorphic design. These buildings are included in the register of the most important cultural sites of Japan.

Q: Where to go to Tokyo with children for educational rest?

The Miraikan Science Museum with ASIMO robot showcases the achievements of Japanese engineers, and Ueno Park offers the National Museum of Nature and Science with a collection of dinosaurs. Studio Ghibli theme park introduces Hayao Miyazaki’s work through interactive exhibitions.

Q: Where to take the most atmospheric photos in Tokyo?

Views from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory include a panorama from Fuji to Shinjuku skyscrapers. The Harajuku area is known for its vibrant street styles near the Meiji Temple. The Rikugien Gardens of the Genroku era (1702) offer classic landscapes in the style of 'tsukiyama'.

Q: What little-known historical places in Tokyo will surprise Japanese experts?

The Edo-Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku reconstructs the city of the Tokugawa period in detail, including replicas of the houses of the era. The temple of Nezu with the scarlet gates of the torii is a hidden oasis of the XVII century. The area of Janaka has preserved the atmosphere of 'Old Edo' with wooden shops and temples.

Q: What unique cultural artifacts can only be seen in Tokyo museums?

The Tokyo National Museum houses the largest collection of Buddhist scrolls of the XII-XIV centuries and armor of samurai of the Sengoku period. The Mitsui Museum displays authentic ukiyo-e engravings by Hokusai and Utamaro. Of particular value is the “Bat Scroll” from the treasury of the Senso-ji temple.

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Takao-san

Mount Takao-san is located in the Meiji Memorial Park, in the city of Hachioji, 50 kilometers from Tokyo towards Fujima. Despite t …

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Traditional Tokyo

Touch Japanese culture as part of a 5-hour guided tour. Being in Tokyo, guests quite understandably want to discover the authenti …

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The Alpine Route of Tateyama Kurobe

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Hiking in the mountains. Mount Takao

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Edo-Tokyo Museum: How the Japanese lived 400 years ago

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Tokyo: Yesterday and Today

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Tokyo and Fuji: Japan in 7 days. Author's tour"

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Classic Japan. Return from Osaka

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