Colors of Tokyo - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

When night comes to the city, Tokyo starts flashing with neon signs. The city is truly rich in various night time entertainments. The most popular bars and nightclubs are located in the …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Tokyo and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Tokyo
♥ Cathedral of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus (Urawa Church), 浦和 (Urawa), 22.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Yamate Church), 横浜 (Yokohama), 28.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus (Urawa Church), 浦和 (Urawa), 22.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Yamate Church), 横浜 (Yokohama), 28.5 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Tokyo
♥ Castle 'Edo Castle' Tokyo, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Minato Castle' Akita, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Shakujii castle' Nerima, 15.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Kawagoe Castle' Kawagoe, 36.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Sakura Castle' Sakura, 41.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tamanawa Castle' Kamakura, 45.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Sekiyado Castle' Noda, 47.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Edo Castle' Tokyo, 1.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Minato Castle' Akita, 1.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Shakujii castle' Nerima, 15.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Kawagoe Castle' Kawagoe, 36.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Sakura Castle' Sakura, 41.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Tamanawa Castle' Kamakura, 45.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Sekiyado Castle' Noda, 47.2 km from the center. On the map


Unique landmarks in Tokyo and around
Sky Tree
From the series “Breathtaking High-Altitude Observation Points with Panoramic Views on Cities”
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Distance from Tokyo center - 6 km.
Construction of the world's tallest TV tower was completed in 2012. Today, it houses popular shopping and entertainment centers, restaurants, and cafes. Viewing platforms are available for visits every day from 8 am to 10 pm. Experienced travelers advise to buy tickets in advance using an official website. You can also purchase them in a dedicated ticket office directly at the TV tower. It is important to note that there are several viewing platforms in Tokyo. The best part of them is free to visit. …
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Alcatraz in Tokyo
From the series “The Most Unusual Restaurants of Fast Food Chains”
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Distance from Tokyo center - 5.8 km.
One of the most original restaurants in the chain is located in Tokyo. Alcatraz ER has been stylized as a prison hospital. Its staff is wearing medical uniform, and visitors are taken to their table in a cell in a wheelchair. Syringes and scalpels instead of cutlery, corresponding to the menu theme with awesome names of dishes. The restaurant Alcatraz E.R will be a great resting place for fans of extreme entertainment. …
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Zauo Fishing Restaurant
From the series “The Most Exotic Restaurants in the World”
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Distance from Tokyo center - 5.8 km.
The visitors, who have not yet mastered the beginnings of fishing, can ask the experienced staff for help. At the request of the client the waiters will pick up any fish from the pool and cook according to the original recipe. The selection of fish in the pool is simply huge and will satisfy both the thrifty visitors as well as the gourmets and the supporters of the exquisite delicacies. …
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Almost 100 Hotels by Marriott Will Open in Asia Pacific This Year
Some other notable openings in Asia Pacific also include a hotel in Osaka (Japan) and a hotel on Jeju Island in South Korea. To support the Michi-no-Eki sightseeing trail, Marriott will open six additional hotels in Japan along roadside stations, bringing the total number of Fairfield hotels in Japan to 30. Finally, the hotelier doesn’t forget about popular resorts and will open hotels in the Maldives and Goa later this year.
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25.01.2021
Some other notable openings in Asia Pacific also include a hotel in Osaka (Japan) and a hotel on Jeju Island in South Korea. To support the Michi-no-Eki sightseeing trail, Marriott will open six additional hotels in Japan along roadside stations, bringing the total number of Fairfield hotels in Japan to 30. Finally, the hotelier doesn’t forget about popular resorts and will open hotels in the Maldives and Goa later this year.

25.01.2021
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