Tokyo Metropolis · Landmarks
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Atago Shrine
Minato · Landmarks
Atago Shrine is a historic shrine located at the top of Atago Mountain in Minato, Tokyo. It is famous for praying for fire prevention, good fortune, and success in life, and has been an important center of faith protecting the city of Tokyo since the Edo period. The shrine was established in 1603, reportedly commissioned by Tokugawa Ieyasu, and is affiliated with the main shrine in Kyoto. The environment within the shrine is lush and green, with cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, autumn leaves, and winter snow, making it a rare tranquil natural space in the city center. The famous 'Stairs of Success' and the 'Thousand-Day Pilgrimage and Hozuki Market' held every June attract many office workers and tourists to visit and take photos.
Gakushuin Memorial Museum
Toshima · Landmarks
The Gakushuin Memorial Museum is a historical and cultural museum affiliated with Gakushuin University, located within the university's Mejiro campus in Toshima, Tokyo. The museum houses approximately 250,000 items related to the Japanese imperial family, nobility, and Gakushuin, making it an important site for understanding the aristocratic society before modern times and the history of modern education. The museum is situated in the former school library building designed by the pioneer of modern Japanese architecture, Kunio Maekawa, and will reopen in 2025 after extensive renovations, featuring a modern exhibition space.
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya · Landmarks
Shibuya Crossing is a famous pedestrian crossing located outside the Hachiko Exit of Shibuya Station in Tokyo, and it is one of the most iconic landmarks of Shibuya. It is renowned for the sight of crowds crossing from multiple directions and diagonally at the same time, often seen as a symbol of Tokyo's urban rhythm and pop culture.