Castles and fortresses in Tokyo surroundings

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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Cinderella Castle

In the heart of Tokyo Disneyland's Fantasyland district is Cinderella Castle. The prototype for its construction was real and fict …

Edo Castle

Edo Castle was founded in 1457 by the samurai commander Ota Dokan on the site of a fortified Edo manor on the northern shore of To …

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Inuyama Castle

Inuyama Castle is located in the city of the same name on the banks of the Kiso River and is considered one of the oldest in Japan …

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