Fans of anime, passionate lovers of sushi and admirers of Shinto go on tours to Tokyo for oriental exoticism and the latest achievements of technological progress. And Japan is also a blooming sakura, the white cap of Mount Fujiyama and "prosperity, charm and tranquility" proclaimed as the motto of the capital of the Land of the Rising Sun.
History with geography
Japan lies on islands, the largest of which is Honshu. Thirteen million Tokyo is located in its southeastern part. Its history began in the 12th century, when an Edo warrior built a fort at the entrance to the bay. Fortification many times passed from hand to hand in the best traditions of the Middle Ages. Simultaneously with the wars, the city managed to grow, and by the 18th century the then Edo had become one of the largest in both hemispheres.
Tokyo received its real name in the middle of the 19th century, when it was "appointed" the capital of the country. Since then, it has begun to develop at an especially rapid pace.
The city is located in a zone of increased seismological hazard, and therefore there is a constant debate in the government about the transfer of the capital to another place. In the meantime, she stays in Honshu, tours to Tokyo are the most popular with tourists arriving in Japan.
Briefly about the important
- The monsoon subtropical climate in the capital of the Land of the Rising Sun ensures a dry season during the winter and a humid one at all other times of the year. In summer, the city is very hot and stuffy due to the frequent and heavy rains. It is best to book tours to Tokyo in early spring or November, when the thermometers are in the region of +20, and the precipitation is not so significant.
- In the capital of Japan, traffic congestion becomes catastrophic during peak hours, and therefore it is best to use the subway as part of a tour in Tokyo. The metro in the Japanese capital is comfortable and quite understandable, and its stations are located near all the most important tourist sites.
- Tokyo International Airport is connected to the city center by high-speed trains.
Edo culture
Since the 17th century, Tokyo, then named Edo, was the cultural center of the region, and therefore many palaces and fortresses, temples and monuments were built on its territory. Most of them have survived and are available for visiting. During a tour in Tokyo, it is worth taking a look at the Tokyo Imperial Palace and the manors of the old and noble families.
