2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture

According to legend, two brothers kept trying to return a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, to the Sumida River only to have it returned to them the next day. This temple located in Tokyo's Asakusa district was built to honor her.

4-chome 2-8, Shibakoen, Minato 105-0011 Tokyo Prefecture

1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya 151-8857 Tokyo Prefecture

Two, large gates frame the entrance to this Shinto shrine that was dedicated to Emperor and Empress Meiji. Completed in 1920, repairs were required after the shrine was damaged during World War II.

1 Chome-1-2, Oshiage, Sumida 131-8634 Tokyo Prefecture

11 Naito-machi, Shinjuku 160-0014 Tokyo Prefecture

Shinjuku Gyoen was constructed on the site of a private mansion belonging to Lord Naito, a "daimyo" (feudal lord) of the Edo era. Completed in 1906 as an imperial garden, it was re-designated as a national garden after the Second World War and opened to the public. With 58.3 ha(144 acres) in size and a circumference of 3.5 km, it blends three distinct styles, Formal Garden, Landscape Garden and Japanese Traditional Garden, and is considered to be one of the most important gardens from the Meiji era.

Asakusa, Taito Tokyo Prefecture

This popular Tokyo neighborhood is home to many shops and restaurants as well as the famed Senso-ji Temple.

Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture

This large park is a favorite destination of Tokyo residents, and within can be found many of the city's main attractions including the Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Zoo and the National Museum of Western Art.

Ginza, Chuo 104-0061 Tokyo Prefecture

This large neighborhood is home to many stores and restaurants and is a favorite destination for the youth of Tokyo.

1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda 100-0005 Tokyo Prefecture

Daiba, Minato 135-0091 Tokyo Prefecture

Another of Tokyo's entertainment districts, this man-made island in Tokyo Bay is home to restaurants, theme parks and interesting architecture.

13-9, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture

This famous museum houses the largest collection of Japanese artifacts and artworks in the world. With over 100,000 pieces and room to display only 4,000, exhibits are rotated constantly

1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida 130-0015 Tokyo Prefecture

【NOTICE】 The Edo-Tokyo Museum is closed for major renovations during the following period: April 1, 2022, through fiscal 2025 (tentative schedule) === The Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum opened its doors in March 1993 as a space to reflect on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo and envision the city and life of the future. Housed in a unique building modeled after an elevated-floor type warehouse, the museum has been a landmark and popular tourist attraction in Tokyo since its opening. The permanent exhibition, showcasing original objects and replicas, offers visitors a journey through the 400-year history of Edo-Tokyo since Tokugawa Ieyasu entered Edo. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum holds special exhibitions at the first floor gallery five to six times a year and carries out various other events, including lectures and workshops on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo.

1-1 Hamarikyu Teien, Chuo 104-0046 Tokyo Prefecture

This popular park is located next to Tokyo Bay and contains one of the most beautiful gardens in the city.

2-8-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku 163-8001 Tokyo Prefecture

The tallest building in Shinjuku, TMG No. 1 offers sweeping views of Tokyo -- all the way to Mt. Fuji on a clear day -- from the 45th floor observatory.

6-10-1 Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 53F, Roppongi, Minato 106-6150 Tokyo Prefecture

This museum, located in Roppongi Hills, is one of Asia's largest spaces for contemporary art.