Sculptures and monuments inTokyo

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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Maman Spider Sculpture

The Maman spider sculpture (or "Tokyo Spider Maman") is one of the main attractions of Tokyo. The height of the unusual surreal sc …

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The Walt Disney Monument

Tokyo has its own Disneyland. Guests of the park meet bronze Walt Disney in the company of the well-known character - Mickey Mouse …

Hachiko statue at Shibuya Station

I’m sure many people have watched the 2008 movie Hachiko with Richard Gere. The story is based on a true story that happened in Ja …

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Statue of Liberty on Odaiba Island

The statue is built on the site of a dump. Established in 1988. The statue is a clever marketing ploy by Tokyo companies. The sta …

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Monument to Prince Komatsu-no Mia Akihito

Near the entrance to Ueno Park is a beautiful equestrian statue. The bronze horseman with a decisive face is Prince Komatsu-no-miy …

Statue of Saigo Takamori

The monument is installed on the territory of Ueno Park in the capital of Japan, Tokyo. In order to thank and leave memory for a l …

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Monuments to unborn children

The monument to unborn children, located in Tokyo, is surprisingly expressive and at the same time simple architectural work. It c …

Equestrian statue of Kusunoki Masashige

The monument to the commander Kusunoki Masashige in Japan is considered a symbol of a true vassal, a devoted servant of his shogun …

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Excursion to the fish market "Tsukiji" - a hotel in Tokyo.

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The Real Japan of Takayama Shirakawa-go

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Classical Japan (autumn 2024)

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Classic Japan. Return from Osaka

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