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Préfecture de Tokyo

Tokyo（東京, littéralement la capitale de l’est）, la capitale du Japon située dans la région de Kanto sur l’île de Honshu (île principale).
C’est l’une des villes la plus peuplée au monde avec 12 millions d’habitants.
C’est une ville moderne mais nous pouvons entrevoir la tradition japonaise avec les temples et les sanctuaires.

  • Quartier de la gare de Hamamatsucho

    Quartier de la gare de Hamamatsucho

    Hamamatsucho station in Tokyo is a big station on the JR Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines, Toei Oedo and Asakusa lines, and the Tokyo Monorail to go to Haneda Airport, so it is a well-connected area.

  • Musée Ghibli de Mitaka

    Musée Ghibli de Mitaka

    Japan’s leading animation producer is without a doubt Studio Ghibli, having produced 6 of the 10 highest-grossing films in Japan. The studio is known for…

  • Village de bonsaïs d’Omiya

    Village de bonsaïs d’Omiya

    Omiya’s main attraction is the Omiya Bonsai Village, one of the best places in Japan to get an in-depth insight into the art of aesthetic miniaturization.

  • Kawagoe

    Kawagoe

    In the prefecture of Saitama, there is a special place, an intact village that has remained of the Edo Period (1603-1868). It is called Kawagoe and is one of the most important tourist spots in the prefecture.

  • Tokyo Skytree

    Tokyo Skytree

    The Tokyo Sky Tree is the holder of the record for the world’s tallest tower. Along with becoming a major tourist attraction, the structure’s main purpose is as a television and radio broadcasting tower.

  • Sanctuaire Daijingu de Tokyo

    Sanctuaire Daijingu de Tokyo

    If you are looking for luck in the area of ​​love, you can visit the Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. Located near the Kudanshita area, this Shrine has as its main deity Goddess Amaterasu, goddess of the sun and who has a deep connection with the imperial family.

  • Shinobazunoike Bentendo

    Shinobazunoike Bentendo

    In the Taito district of the city of Tokyo, you can find endless wonderful places of historical and current nature. One of them is the great Ueno Park, famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.

  • Sanctuaire de Nezu

    Sanctuaire de Nezu

    Nezu jinja (or Nezu shrine) is the oldest Shinto Shrine of Tokyo, established in 1705. This temple is dedicated to the god of winds and seas, and having survived the war, it is considered a heritage of high cultural importance since all its buildings date from the year in which it was established.

  • Meiji Shrine

    Meiji Shrine

    Near the areas of ​​Shibuya and Harajuku is the famous Meiji Jingu, where the souls of Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shoken are venerated. Today it is one of the most important tourist spots in Tokyo, attracting thousands of tourists from early in the morning.

  • Musée d’Edo-Tokyo

    Musée d’Edo-Tokyo

    In the heart of the Japanese sumo wrestling city of Ryogoku is the acclaimed Edo-Tokyo Museum. An enormous structure of 62 meters high, boasting…

  • Shinjuku Gyoen

    Shinjuku Gyoen

    The Shinjuku Gyoen National Park is a large green area with beautiful landscapes that provide a sense of tranquility.

  • Café Owl Village à Harajuku

    Café Owl Village à Harajuku

    In the Harajuku area near Takeshita Street, there is a special store that allows the visitor to be in direct contact with real owls.

  • Maison de bains Oedo Onsen Monogatari

    Maison de bains Oedo Onsen Monogatari

    Oedo Onsen Monogatari is an onsen theme park and was created to resemble a bathhouse in the Edo period (1603-1868). Upon arrival, you choose a design of yukata (summer kimono) and…

  • Ikebukuro

    Ikebukuro

    North-west of central Tokyo is one of the most active centers in the city. Being the third busiest station in Tokyo, Ikebukuro is an area that offers a variety of activities for all audiences. Ikebukuro is one of the meeting places for young people, so you can see groups of friends walking through the district.

  • Marchés de Tsukiji et de Toyosu

    Marchés de Tsukiji et de Toyosu

    In 2018, the fish market (including the famous tuna auction) and the wholesale markets moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu. Some of the restaurants and shops stayed behind in Tsukiji…

  • Harajuku

    Harajuku

    Harajuku is home to some of the city’s best art galleries, museums and design book stores, but let’s start with the area’s most famous highlight, Takeshita Street.

  • Parc d’Ueno

    Parc d’Ueno

    In the Ueno park there are many temples and museums, and it is one of the best places to enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring.

  • Le palais impérial

    Le palais impérial

    One of the most important visits on the journey through the metropolis of Tokyo is the imposing Imperial Palace. Situated near the newly renovated Tokyo station, it is a nice walk…

  • Shibuya

    Shibuya

    Shibuya est l’un des quartiers les plus célèbres de Tokyo. Ce quartier spécial a été fondé le 15 mars 1947. Selon les données de 2008, il compte une population de 208 371 habitants et une densité de 13 540 personnes par km². La superficie totale est de 15,11 km². Shibuya signifie « vallée tranquille »…

  • Comment utiliser les trains JR

    Comment utiliser les trains JR

    If you are staying in a hotel or a hostel, you will usually get an indication to get to the nearest train station.