Tokyo Metropolis is the largest metropolitan in the world and Japan’s political capital. It comprises of 23 special wards covering the former City of Toyko, municipalities west of the city and two outlaying island chains.
Taito Ward Tokyo City
National Museum of Western Art
City centre, within former City of Tokyo
Kaminarimon
Sensoji Temple
Sensoji Temple
Sensoji Temple
Ueno Park
Ueno Park Kiyomizu Kannon-Do
Kiyomizu Kannon-Do was built in 1632 and moved to current site in 1694. It is the oldest temple in Toyko. The temple overlooks a cirlce made from a pine tree.
City centre, within former City of Tokyo
Sumida Cityscape
View of Tokyo Skytree and Asahi Breweries Headquarters. The 634m Tokyo Skytree is the tallest tower in the world.
City centre, within former City of Tokyo
Edo Castle Moat
Edo Castle
Edo Castle
Edo Castle Ote-mon Gate
Edo Castle Ote-mon Gate
Edo Castle Wall
Edo Castle Hyaku-nin-bansho Guardhouse
Edo Castle Edo Doshin-bansho Guardhouse
Tokyo Station
The red brick station is in use since 1914.
Mitsubshi Ichigokan Museum
A reconstruction of the first red brick office building in the area in 1894.
City centre, within former City of Tokyo
Maso Temple
Shinjuku Railway Station
NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building
The 240m iconic buidling is one of the tallest in tallest in Tokyo.
Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower
The 204m building is the 2nd tallest educational building in the world.
Street Shopping
Street Shopping
Street Shopping
City centre, within former City of Tokyo
Ginza Landmark
Toyko's most popular upscale fashion, shopping and dining district. San-ai Building and Ginza 4-chrome Intersection.
Wako Departmetnal Store and Clock Tower
Ginza
City centre, within former City of Tokyo
Roppongi Hills
City centre, within former City of Tokyo
Haneda Airport
City centre, within former City of Tokyo
Yushima Seido Confucian Temple
Yushima Seido Confucian Temple
Tokyo University Akamon Gate
The school compound was the former residence of the Maeda family. The gate was built in 1827 when the daughter of a Shogun married into the Maeda family.
Tokyo University
The best university in Japan and one of the top in Asia and world. The Honbgo Campus is in this ward.
City centre, within former City of Tokyo
Takeshita Street
A shopping street in Harajuku.
Takeshita Street
A shopping street in Harajuku.
Harajuku Railway Station
A old railway station in use since 30 October 1906.
Tokyo University
The best university in Japan and one of the top in Asia and world. The Honbgo Campus is in this ward.