Picture Gallery
Nakamise Shopping Street in Asakusa. This is one of the oldest parts of Tokyo.
Hōzōmon Gate at the Sensoji Temple Complex in Asakusa.
Shinjuku is one of several centers of this vast metropolis. Shinjuku Station is one of the busiest train stations in the world.
The Shibuya Scramble Crossing is a famous, yet basic, landmark of Tokyo. It's just a pedestrian crossing. But before going here you will never understand just how interesting a pedestrian crossing can be. The sheer amount of people crossing here every time it's a green light is huge.
The trains are always present in some way in Tokyo. This is still in Shibuya.
The world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market. This part, where the restaurants are located, does still exist. But the actual fish market has closed and moved since my visit in 2016.
A street scene in Akihabara. The area is known for computer games and gaming culture.
Tokyo Imperial Palace is one of the largest letdowns during my travels. You don't come closer than this. And the buildings you see aren't even the Imperial Palace.
Skyline near Tokyo Imperial Palace.
A street in Tokyo, close to Asakusa.
Shibuya Scramble Crossing again.
A street near Tokyo Station.
Takeshita Street in Harajuku.
Meiji Shrine in Shibuya (but I would recommend walking from Harajuku).
Shinjuku Gyoen is a huge park within the city with many different and interesting areas to relax in.
