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Tokyo Station (, Tokyo-eki^?) is a train station located in the Marunouchi business district of Tokyo, near the Imperial Palace grounds and the Ginza commercial district. It is the starting point and terminus for most of Japan's Shinkansen lines and is also served by many local and regional commuter lines of Japan Railways and is connected to the Tokyo Subway.Worshipping at the Yasukuni Shrine
- The Imperial Palace (皇居 ), surrounded by a moat and a high wall, is the official residence of the Japanese imperial family. This is the most expensive square kilometer in the world, which during the height of Japan's bubble was estimated to be worth slightly more than . Unfortunately, the inner palace gardens and buildings are closed to the general public except on January 2 and December 23, when the imperial family makes a public appearance. However, foreigners can also to join a guided tour (daily at 10 AM and 2 PM). If you're feeling lucky, you can also try showing just up at the Imperial Household Agency office located in the northwest corner of the Imperial Palace Park, which is open 9 AM-noon, 1-2 PM; if there's space, you can join a tour on the same day.
- The Imperial Palace East Gardens, however, are open to the public daily except Mondays and Fridays. Kept in impeccable shape, the gardens are particularly beautiful during the March and April plum and cherry blossom seasons. Entrance is free through a number of gates; you will be given a plastic entrance card at the gate, which you are obliged to return upon leaving; most visitors use the Ote-mon (大手門) gate near the Otemachi subway station (exit C10). Also an easy walking distance from Tokyo station.
- Connected to the East Gardens on the North side is Kitanomaru Park. Offering much of the same, it is a convenient way to get to Yasukuni Shrine. The park also houses the Nihon Budokan, which regularly stages martial arts competitions and live concerts, as well as the Kagaku Gijyutsukan (Science museum).
- Chidoriga-fuchi Moat (千鳥ヶ淵), on the Northwest side of the Imperial gardens grounds, is one of, if not "the" most prominent cherry blossom site in Tokyo, and attracts throngs of people in its March-to-April peak season. It is located just across the street from Yasukuni-shrine. Rowboats are also available for one to row along a limited portion of the moat at 500 yen for 30 minutes, 1000 yen for an hour and at a slightly more expensive rate during cherry blossom periods.
- Yasukuni Shrine (靖國神社). A controversial shrine to Japan's war dead, housing the souls of some 2.5 million people killed in Japan's wars — including convicted war criminals executed by the Allies. A favorite haunt of right-wing groups in black loudspeaker-equipped trucks. Open daily and free entrance adjacent to Metro Hanzomon line Kudanshita station, or cross the bridge north from Kitanomaru Park. Festivals take place most notably in mid-July and mid-October, which can attract as many people and vendors as it does on New Year's Day when the Japanese come to pray for a prosperous year. It can also get quite crowded during cherry blossom season.
- The Yushukan War Memorial Museum (遊就館), adjacent to the shrine, is an odd collection of military paraphernalia (including human torpedoes and letters from pilots) and one-sided descriptions of the war. Open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, entry a rather steep ¥800.
- Tokyo Resurrection Cathedral (ニコライ堂 ). A beautifully-restored 1800s-vintage Russian Orthodox cathedral located near Ochanomizu Station on the Chuo Line. Use the Hijiribashi exit. The Hijiribashi bridge by the exit is one of the better looking bridges in Tokyo and looks moderately attractive when lit-up at night.
- Kanda Myojin, a block north across the river from Ochanomizu station. This shrine has a history dating back to the 8th century and had been highly regarded under the Edo shogunate. The current red-pillared structure has been rebuilt after being completely destroyed in the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. The Kanda Matsuri festival, which takes place in mid-May every other year is one of the largest in Tokyo and is a sight to behold. Arrive before noon or the shrine gets packed with spectators.
- Hie Jinja, located on the opposite side of the Imperial garden. Another prominent shrine in Tokyo and the Sanno Matsuri festival it hosts in June is counted among the 3 Great festival of Tokyo. Located a five minute walk from Kokkai-gijido-mae station on the Metro Chiyoda line.
- Japan's government center, located around Kasumigaseki and Nagatacho in the southwestern corner of Chiyoda, is full of very un-picturesque buildings. One exception is the Ministry of Justice (exit 5 from Sakuradamon, Yurakucho Line), a beautiful 1800s-vintage building that would make any European capital proud. The National Diet Building (Kokkai-gijido-mae, Marunouchi Line) may also be worth a photo, although its architecture is rather uninspiring compared to other national assemblies' (even the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has cooler-looking accommodations in ).
- National Museum of Modern Art (MOMAT), 3-1 Kitanomaru-koen, 3-5777-8600 . Closest to Takebashi station on the Tozai subway line, the museum is open from 10.30AM to 5PM daily, 8PM Fri and closed Mon. With a modest permanent collection on display and regularly changing exhibitions, MOMAT is a nice place to kill a couple of hours after you've seen the Imperial Palace across the road. Entry to the nearby Crafts Gallery is included in the price: ¥420 for adults, ¥130 for students and children under 15 free. Admission is also free on May 18, November 3 and the first Sunday of every month. Special exhibits extra.
- Idemitsu Art Museum, on the 9th floor of the Imperial Theatre building (on the East side of the Imperial gardens) has a noteworthy collection centering on Japanese traditional arts. Open 10 to 5 (or until 7 on Fridays) with a 1000 yen fee for adults.
- Yamatane Museum of Art, a short walk from Hanzomon station on the Metro Hanzomon line specializes in modern Japanese-style paintings and has a notable collection though only a handful are on display at one time due to preservation issues. 600 yen for adults, open 10 to 5.
- The New Otani Art Gallery, is on the 6th floor of the luxurious New Otani hotel (closest from Nagata-cho station on the Metro Hanzomon line, or Yotsuya station if using the JR). It showcases a small collection of French and Japanese arts.
- For those interested in theatre arts, the Kokuritsu Gekijyo (National Theatre) is a walking distance from either Hanzomon or Nagatacho stations of the Metro Hanzomon lines et. al. There are performances in traditional arts ranging from Kabuki, Noh drama, Bunraku puppet theatre etc. You may want to check the schedule and make a reservation beforehand .
- The Tokyo International Forum located in front of Yurakucho station - labelled by many as a waste of taxpayers' money - is a huge modern architecture mainly used for concerts, exhibitions and the like. There may not be much of interest to the casual tourist except perhaps the outer design of it. (The Tokyo Tourist Info Center, which used to be here, has been relocated to .)
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