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Nature and Art at the Meiji Shrine
Dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken, construction of the splendid Meiji Shrine began in 1915 and was completed in 1926.
Although the original structure was destroyed during WWII, it was rebuilt in 1958 and remains one of Tokyo's most important religious sites.
Surrounded by a 175-acre evergreen forest that is home to some 120,000 trees representing species found across Japan - as well as the
interesting 'wishing tree', on which visitors can write and hang their deepest wishes - the shrine's highlights include its Inner Precinct with its
museum containing royal treasures, and the Outer Precinct.
It's in the Outer Precinct that you'll find the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery with its superb collection of murals relating to the lives of the emperor
and empress. Be sure to also visit the adjacent Meiji Shrine Inner Garden, an attractive public garden complete with a teahouse, iris garden, and
a pleasant harbor.
Located in Tokyo's Ueno Park, the superb National Museum
of Nature and Science opened in 1871 and is one of the
country's oldest museums.

National Τhe museum also boasts a reputation as one of the country's


busiest and largest museums, housing a vast collection of
Museum of some 250,000 materials related to natural history and
science.
Nature and These include many fascinating interactive displays on space
development, nuclear energy, and transportation, each
Science allowing visitors a unique insight into the latest scientific and
technological advances. Highlights of the Japan Gallery
include numerous exhibits of prehistoric creatures and the
history of the Japanese people, including traditional customs
and outfits. In the Global Gallery you'll see many excellent
scientific and technology displays, including robotics and
vintage vehicles.
Nezu Shrine

Not too far from Yanaka area, Nezu Shrine is a shinto shrine located in Bunkyo ward,
which is also walking distance from Ueno area. The shrine is best known for its Azalea
festival in spring time, but a great spot to visit all year round.
If Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto is your thing, Nezu Shrine also has the gorgeous
tunnel made with numerous vermilion torii gates, and it’s 100% photo worthy.
Tsukiji Honganji Temple

• Tsukiji Fish Market is one of most visited


tourist sites in Tokyo, but how many visitors
stretch out to the gorgeous temple located
right off the street? Tsukiji Honganji Temple is
a Jodo Shinshu Buddhism temple with an
unique look as the main hall of the temple was
constructed with a motif of ancient Indian
architecture.
• Notably, there is a Japanese style cafe
Tsumugi inside the temple, serving delicious
and trendy Japanese dishes. It’s totally a great
hideaway from crowds.
Nightlife in
Shinjuku
You may hesitate to dive deep
into Shinjuku’s nightlife, but
there are a lot of things to
enjoy for tourists,  for
example, taking night-time
photograph with bright neon
lights, experiencing the
madness of Japan at Robot
Restaurant, getting tipsy at
authentic and low-key
Japanese gastropubs at
Omoide Yokocho and
watching the coolest Tokyo’s
city view at the high-rise
skyscrapers’ observatories.
Asakusa Map Ueno-Park Map (Historical)
(Historical)

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