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Tokyo

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“Neon canyons, robot cafés, three-Michelin ramen counters and 3am karaoke.”

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  1. 1
    Senso-ji Temple
    religious
    Tokyo's oldest temple, founded 645 AD in Asakusa, draws crowds through Nakamise-dori's 90 souvenir stalls.
  2. 2
    Meiji Jingu Shrine
    religious
    170-acre forested sanctuary near Harajuku with 100,000 trees donated from across Japan after Emperor Meiji's death.
  3. 3
    Tokyo National Museum
    museum
    Ueno Park's 1872-founded complex holds 110,000 Japanese antiquities including samurai armor and ukiyo-e prints.
  4. 4
    Shibuya Crossing
    landmark
    Up to 3,000 pedestrians cross this five-way intersection per light change; best viewed from Starbucks second floor.
  5. 5
    Tsukiji Outer Market
    landmark
    Despite the wholesale auction's 2018 Toyosu move, 400+ stalls still serve fresh uni and tamago sandwiches daily.
  6. 6
    Imperial Palace East Gardens
    historic
    Free admission to former Edo Castle grounds with stone walls from 1603 and seasonal plum blossoms in Ninomaru Garden.
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