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Japan's capital, Tokyo, is an attractive metropolis with lots of tourist spots from modern architecture to natural beauty, including areas in Shitamachi, where the traditional Edo atmosphere survives to this day. Rail service is particularly well-developed in the central area of Tokyo, making it especially convenient for tourism. Take JR and see the sights of Tokyo!
We've put together some of the greatest spots in Tokyo that you won't want to miss when you visit. Click the buttons in each area to learn about the sightseeing spots there, including details on how to get there.
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Here, we introduce the top three most popular tourist locations to visit in Tokyo.
Roppongi Hills
Roppongi Hills is a mega-complex that includes office space, apartments, shops, restaurants and an art museum. Also on the premises are an observatory, a movie theater complex, a hotel and a broadcasting center. With a Japanese garden and a tree-lined avenue, Roppongi Hills is great for a stroll, too.
Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo. The Furaijinmon (Kaminarimon) Gate at the entrance is the symbol of Senso-ji Temple, and the approach to the temple bustles with visitors and tourists all year round.
Ooedo-Onsen-Monogatari
A hot springs theme park located in Odaiba. Using natural spring water that comes from 1,400 meters underground, Ooedo-Onsen-Monogatari includes a collection of large indoor and outdoor public baths, saunas and more in a building fashioned with an Edo period town motif.
The photo gallery provides pictures of great tourist destinations you can visit using JR, organized by type. Click on a photo to enlarge it.
