The East Garden of the Imperial Palace is the location of an old castle of the Edo period. Many years ago the castle belonged to shoguns. Nowadays, this is the only part of the Imperial Palace that is open to public. Otemon Gates serve as the entrance to the beautiful, gently laid out garden. Centuries ago these gates were the entrance to the castle. The garden, which is partially surrounded by the former moat, is the place where inner walls and gatehouses of the castle are located. Besides this, the territory of the garden is home to a tea house, a pond and a waterfall.
Rainbow Town Rainbow Town is situated on a group of artificial islands in the Tokyo Bay. The islands are also known as Odaiba . This place is often called Tokyo coast of the XXI century. This group of islands is the main point for numerous futuristic building plans. Currently, they are the location of various office complexes, parks and attractions for tourists. The architecture of Odaiba can amaze simply anyone. Fuji Television Center designed by Kenzu Tange, shopping and restaurant complex Decks Tokyo Beach, and Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight) have become the new symbols of Tokyo. One should come to Odaiba at least to enjoy a fantastic view that opens from the fully automated monorail that leads to the island.
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