横浜、日本
横浜、日本
Yokohama and Edo began life as sleepy fishing villages. That changed in the early 17th century after Tokugawa Ieyasu became Shogun. Edo became the center of political power in Japan, a position the city retained even after the restoration of Imperial rule in 1866.
Contemporary Tokyo may be the most astonishing city on earth. It's a paradoxical mix of ancient tradition and postmodern culture. The Ginza - an international shopping mecca - stands near the serene grounds of the Imperial Palace, and the hyper-speed of 21st century consumerism is mysteriously reconciled with the elegance and serenity of traditional culture. Tokyo provides the traveler with a dizzying experience.
With the Meiji Restoration of 1868, Edo was renamed Tokyo, the "Eastern Capital," to distinguish it from the old imperial capital at Kyoto, the "Western Capital."
見所
- Imperial Palace Plaza
- Meiji Shrine
- Sensoji Temple
- Tokyo Tower
- Great Buddha of Kamakura (Diabutsu)
- Hakone Ropeway-Owakudani-Lake Ashi
- 富士山
- Sankeien Gardens
More about Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan Points of Interest
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Imperial Palace Plaza -
The residence of Japan's Imperial Family boasts a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo.
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Meiji Shrine -
Dedicated to the Emperor Meiji, the father of modern Japan, the Meiji Shrine stands in a dense forest glade at the very heart of Tokyo. Its setting symbolizes the separation of the spiritual from the worldly.
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Sensoji Temple -
Sensoji was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy in the early 7th century. Today, Sensoji Temple is Tokyo's oldest temple.
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Tokyo Tower -
Taller than the Eiffel Tower by approximately 30 feet, Tokyo Tower is in the record books as Japan's 2nd highest self-supporting iron structure at 1,092 feet.
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Great Buddha of Kamakura (Diabutsu) -
This monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha is located at the Kôtoku-in Temple in Kamakura. According to temple records, it probably dates back to 1252 in the Kamakura period.
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Hakone Ropeway-Owakudani-Lake Ashi -
Japan's famed Hakone National Park, a ropeway journey that promises such spectacular views as the crystal-clear waters of Lake Ashi and the volcanic fumes of Owakudani.
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Mount Fuji -
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan at 12,389 feet, and one of Japan's "Three Holy Mountains." Its exceptionally symmetrical cone is a well-known symbol of Japan.
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Sankeien Gardens -
Once the private gardens of a wealthy silk merchant, Sankeien Gardens features sculpted trees, lily ponds, graceful bridges and historic buildings collected from around Japan.
