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Tokyo is a huge sprawling metropolis, home to a total of nearly 13 million people, making it the world’s highest populated metropolitan area. Not surprisingly it’s the largest city in Japan, and is also the capital of the east Asian country.

International flights to Tokyo are served by the Tokyo International Airport (airport code: TOY). Flights to Tokyo from the UK can be either direct or indirect and are available through various major world airlines. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways provide direct flights to Tokyo from the UK, or choose from airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Air France, KLM, Thai Airways International, Korean Airlines, Air Canada, or Qantas Airways to fly one stop flights to Tokyo from the UK.

The Tourist Attractions of Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolis (as it’s officially called) is a prefecture of Japan, covering an area of over 2,000 square kilometres (1,250 sq miles), and includes not only the city proper but mountains to the west and tropical islands in the south, proving that there is more to Tokyo than just the cityscape! Visitors could spend weeks exploring Tokyo, but here are just the highlights of a visit to this huge city.

Tokyo from Up High

A good place to start a tour of Tokyo is from up high, as viewing platforms on towers give you a much better idea of just how large Tokyo is! Tokyo Tower is probably the most popular and striking of towers to ascend. This Eiffel Tower inspired tower looks like a cross between the Eiffel Tower and the Blackpool Tower, though it exceeds both in height. This is actually the tallest self supporting steel structure in the world, standing 333 metres (1,091 feet) high. The observation decks are very popular but they are pricey, and the views are not said to be the best in the city.

There are a couple of alternatives to the Tokyo Tower – the tallest building in Tokyo is the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, where the observation deck is free, or for the best views try the World Trade Center Building.

Tokyo Temples Temples may not be expected in Tokyo’s downtown area, but the temples here are amongst the city’s top tourist attractions.

Sensoji (also known as Asakusa Kannon) is the largest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, and this area is also full of other temples and shrines.

Imperial Palace

The Imperial Palace is the home of the Japanese imperial family. This very impressive palace is surrounded by a moat, and perhaps not surprisingly this is not open to the general public. You can however apply to join a guided tour in advance, but space is very limited.

The outer gardens, called Imperial Palace East Gardens are open to the public and are very popular. Closed on Mondays and Fridays, the gardens are very well maintained and look at their best in March and April when the cherry blossoms bloom.

Tokyo Disneyland

For something a little different spend a day in the popular Tokyo Disneyland. Similar in many ways to the Disney parks in the US, and Paris, this was the first Disney park to be opened outside of the US. There is a Magic Kingdom, plus a one of a kind Tokyo Disney Sea, which is an oceanic themed park.

When Should You Visit Tokyo?

Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, and though the actual temperatures are not unbearable the crowds and traffic may get a little too much for some visitors when combined with the heat. Spring and autumn are very nice times to visit, spring is obviously a good time to see the blossoming trees, whilst winters are usually mild to cold.

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