This famous museum houses the largest collection of Japanese artifacts and artworks in the world. With over 100,000 pieces and room to display only 4,000, exhibits are rotated constantly.

A large, torii gate stands at the entrance to this shrine built in memory of those who lost their lives defending Japan. Many officials still come and offer prayer annually on August 15, the anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.

This museum, located in Roppongi Hills, is one of Asia's largest spaces for contemporary art.

The stores in this neighborhood sell kitchen equipment and paper supplies to the city's restaurants. Of note are the specialty plastic food items, which are placed in restaurant windows to show passersby what goodies are being served inside.

Another of Tokyo's entertainment districts, this man-made island in Tokyo Bay is home to restaurants, theme parks and interesting architecture.

One of the many fine gardens of Tokyo, this one is a little out of the way, but easy to reach and never crowded.  Paths lead you across tiny islands and around the pond. Huge rocks from all over Japan

This small museum is the former studio of artist Asakura Fumio, the father of modern Japanese sculpture.

The current palace was constructed in the same spot where Edo Castle used to stand. Most of the palace grounds are not open to the public except for the East Gardens, which are accessible on select days.

This well-known temple stands next to Tokyo Tower, and its grounds contain the mausoleum of the Tokugawa family.