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Tokyo : Michelin's recommendations

The spectacle of rush hour at Shibuya junction illustrates one of the paradoxes of Tokyo: the sheer volume of human traffic, advancing almost robotically, and the lack of stress for travellers. The kindness you encounter from Japanese people attenuates any uneasiness. It also permeates the vestiges of the traditional Japan, and Tokyo has many of these. Of course, you will have to contend with the enormity (13 million inhabitants) and the frantic rush for modernism. Your stay in Tokyo, where the concept of prison-themed cafés was invented and even the dogs practise yoga, won't fail to deliver at least a few surprises.

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Tourist attractions Tokyo : Things to see and do

Ueno

Parc de Ueno JPN - Tokyo

The Ueno district blends into Ueno Park, which is a great place to take time out close to the business district. You can get something to eat in one of the cheap snack joints in the area and eat it in the shade of the cherry trees before visiting the..

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Tokyo National Museum

Parc de Ueno JPN - Tokyo

A must-see museum whose collection of treasures is astounding both in terms of scope (110 000 exhibits) and quality. Four buildings, an affiliated research centre, two restaurants… you would need at least a whole day to see everything. If you don't h..

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government

2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-8-1 JPN - Tokyo

Designed by the architect Tange Kenzo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (town hall), which bears a passing resemblance to Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral, is easily identifiable. You can go up either of its two skyscraper towers (243m) to enjoy amazing..

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