broadcasting tower is one of Tokyo’s must-see landmarks, offering spectacular views from two enclosed observation decks. But it’s the 333-metre Tokyo Tower that is the city’s true icon, reected in any nstagra backdrops.


Shopaholics with cash to splash should head to the


upmarket Ginza area, where fashionable Tokyoites shop, eat and have fun. t’s hoe to brands such as ior, ouis Vuitton and Chanel.


For something a little quirky, head to the Harajuku area,


where you’ll be surrounded by cosplayers and some of the coolest boutiques around. The young at heart will enjoy driving Super Mario karts across the busiest intersection in the world – the Shibuya Crossing. After you’ve experienced the city’s modern side, step back in time with a visit to Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, Senso-ji, with its striking red, five-storey


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Aman Tokyo; Tokyo Tower


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The Yanaka district is a must-visit. As one of the few areas of Tokyo that wasn’t bombed during the Second World War, it has maintained its traditional charm. Home to artisans, temples and winding lanes, it’s a lovely place to stroll around.


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Walk around the Dai- kanyama, Nakameguro and Jiyugaoka areas, where the streets are filled with boutique shops and cafes. The Ochanomizu area has shops that specialise in sports goods and musical products, while the Ueno area is home to several interesting museums.


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To escape from the bustle, the 17th-century Happo-en Garden is a beautiful oasis of calm. Visitors can enjoy a bowl of green tea at the kaiseki restaurant overlook- ing the garden. Most of the bonsai trees are more than a century old – one is thought to be about 520 years old.


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