Traveling to Tokyo, a bustling Japanese city
Tokyo is a huge city. It's also the world's most populous city. A veritable cradle of technology, the capital fascinates with its extravagance, combined with traditions deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Discover a city in perpetual motion, a surprising and exciting journey to the heart of Japan.
Tokyo, a city out of the ordinary
Tokyo is known for its effervescence and eccentricity. The Harajuku district is the most obvious example. This district is home to manga fans and cosplayers who create and wear the costumes of the heroes of Japan's famous comic strips. Omotesando Avenue, the city's longest avenue, symbolizes the meeting of Japanese eccentricity and luxury, with its succession of refined boutiques.
Continue your exploration at Shibuya, a crossroads with a huge pedestrian walkway that hundreds of people use every day. This is the city's most famous crossroads, and the surrounding area offers a host of restaurants and manga cafés where you can sample local specialties.
Odaiba is undoubtedly the temple of entertainment. This district is renowned for its restaurants and exuberant architecture. You can admire futuristic structures such as the Fuji TV building and the Tokyo Big Sight. As you can see, this district is particularly popular with manga fans!
Tokyo, authentic Japanese tradition
Tokyo also shows another, quieter side of Japanese culture. To begin your immersion in Japanese tradition, visit the Tsukiji fish market, the largest fish and seafood market in the world! This market opened in 1935 and offers tastings of fish, an integral ingredient of the country's gastronomic culture.
In the heart of the city, there's a peaceful, austere place in the middle of a beautiful forest. This is the Meiji Shinto Shrine, the capital's most famous Shinto temple. It's a privileged place that regularly hosts Japanese weddings.
The Asakusa district has also retained all its authenticity. In this human-sized district, you can discover Japan in its purest tradition. The Senso-ji temple, Tokyo's largest and oldest Buddhist temple, is a historic place of worship.
For a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, the gardens of the Imperial Palace are without doubt the ideal place! The Emperor of Japan resides in the palace, which is naturally not open to the public, but you can relax in the verdant gardens.
For a breathtaking view of the city and Mount Fuji, climb to the top of Tokyo Tower, Japan's Eiffel Tower. At 333 meters, it is the world's tallest steel tower.