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The capital city is the center of politics and economy and is filled with excitement, both day and night. Overflowing with countless activities and sights, Tokyo is sure to entice every visitor!
Stop and see the massive Kokyo - Imperial palace and home to the Emperor of Japan. Though the majority of the grounds are off limit to the public, guided tours are offered by The Imperial Palace Agency.
Closest Station: Tokyo Station (Yamanote Line)
Another must-see is the Tokyo National Museum. The oldest and largest museum in all of Japan, the TNM is divided into 5 sections, Honkan (Japanese Gallery), Toyokan (Asian Gallery), Heiseikan (Japanese Archeology), The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures and Hyokeikan (Education center) and houses over 110,000 objects, including 87 National Treasures.

Don't Miss:
Tokyo Tower - Standing 333m high, The Tokyo Tower is the tallest man made structure in Japan and the world's highest self-supporting steel tower. It is covered in 176 floodlights which cause it to glow orange in the summer and white in the winter, making it a wondrous sight regardless of the time of year.
Nearest Station: Hamamatsucho Station (Yamanote Line)
Also see:
The Akihabara District - One of Japan's largest electronics district often referred to as "Electric Town". Anyone interested in gadgets and technology must include the Akihabara District in their travel itinerary.
Nearest Station: Akihabara (Yamanote Line)
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