Best Tourist Attractions In Tokyo
5. Stadiums
The Japan Sumo Association, which is headquartered in Tokyo, hosts three official tournaments at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena. Sports tourists flank the national stadium, which is also known as the Olympic stadium, every year. It is the biggest sporting facility in Japan. Tokyo has 4 football clubs, 2 baseball teams, 1 basketball and 1 volleyball team.
6. Architectural Marvels in Tokyo
a. Tokyo Tower
A 1,091 feet tall structure, it is the second highest artificial structure in Japan. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower, the Tokyo Tower has seen more than 150 million tourists since its establishment in 1958. The tower consists of observatories, and also supports several different antennas for cellular and television network.
b. Rainbow Bridge
It is the suspension bridge crossing Northern Tokyo Bay between Shibaura Pier and the Odaiba Waterfront in Minato, Tokyo. Its construction was completed in 1993 and the bridge is 798 meters long. Its patrons coined the name “Rainbow Bridge”. This is a marvel, as it stores solar energy during the day and uses it to illuminate the bridge with red, white and green lights at night.
c. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Also referred to as the Tokyo City Hall, it is the headquarters of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. It is one of the tallest buildings in Japan with a height of 243 meters. Its construction was completed within 3 years at a cost of 157 billion Japanese yen.
Tokyo is without a doubt one of the best Japanese cities to visit, as it is not only culturally rich but also has great architectural wonders to offer. It has something in store for people from every age group.
