Exploring Old Tokyo Shitamachi and neighbouring areas - The heart of the Japanese Capital

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chiyoda-ku

Yasukuni: not all about sakura

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Kanda Myōjin: dedicated to a fierce-some warrior and...

bunkyo-ku

Yushima Tenjin – more than praying for great...

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Admiration for a big flower and service against tooth...

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Hakusan shrine: local shrine full of history (with...

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Meiji-jingū: Guide to Tokyo’s major Shinto shrine

explore • minato-ku

Atago Shrine at Edo’s highest point: Atagoyama

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Nezu Shrine: Tokyo’s most beautiful shinto shrine...

explore • fukagawa

Tomioka Hachiman-gu – Start the Sumo fight

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Miniature Mount Fuji at Onoterusaki Shrine

Tokyo is a modern city, most closely linked with new technology, hypermodern facilities and shiny skyscrapers. Like every city, Tokyo also has a highly interesting past and the people who have lived here, who made the city big, have a distinct culture. Unfortunately, earthquakes, fires, World War II and above all the Japanese preference for all things new have destroyed many of the old places and sights. However, in this vast city, many interesting spots still remain through which you can experience the old atmosphere of this metropolis. Read more