Praying for a lucky New Year at Senso-ji Temple © o_0
Asakusa’s Senso-ji Temple is one of the city’s most popular places to pray for a lucky New Year. Just be ready for the crowds.
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Christmas lights in the Marunouchi district © norio-nakayama
The wide boulevards of the Marunouchi district look particularly good when decorated with Christmas lights.
Traditional wedding at Meiji-jingu Shrine © freebird_71
If you get really lucky, you might just catch a traditional Japanese wedding in progress when you visit Harajuku’s Meiji-jingu Shrine.
Lights of Kabukicho © kurotango
Despite being one of Tokyo’s seedier areas, Shinjuku’s Kabukicho actually looks quite lovely from a distance when the lights are on.
Imperial Palace and modern towers © kimon
The contrast between the Imperial Palace and the modern buildings in Kasumigaseki and Roppongi is one of the magical aspects of Tokyo.
Tokyo Japan City Skyline © 143951935@N07
Tokyo Tower and Zojo-ji Temple, both located in Hamamatsucho, show two faces of Tokyo: the traditional and the modern.
Rainbow Bridge at night © kylehase
Rainbow Bridge, which connects Tokyo with the island of Odaiba, looks great when illuminated in the evening.
Torii gate at Meiji-jingu Shrine © grahamstanley
Meiji-jingu Shrine, which is in Harajuku, is Tokyo’s most expansive and popular Shinto shrine. If you come early in the day, you might miss the crowds.
Fall foliage at Koishikawa Koraku-en Garden © o_0
Koishikawa Koraku-en Garden, which is near the Tokyo Dome, is one of the best places in the city to enjoy the fall colors in Tokyo.
Yoyogi-koen Park with fall foliage © marcsantacruz
Although Kyoto is more famous for its fall foliage, there are plenty of good places in Tokyo to enjoy the autumn colors, including Yoyogi-koen Park.
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