Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, is one the world’s most populous metropolis. The city was originally known as Edo, meaning “estuary” prior to 1868 and was a small castle town in the 16th century until Tokugawa Ieyasu established his feudal government there in 1603. It was not the capital of the country until the emperor and capital moved from Kyoto to Edo during the Meiji Restoration in 1868. The city was renamed Tokyo, meaning Eastern Capital in Japanese. Being one of the world’s leading business and holiday destinations, the city offers a semmingly unlimited choi… Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, is one the world’s most populous metropolis. The city was originally known as Edo, meaning “estuary” prior to 1868 and was a small castle town in the 16th century until Tokugawa Ieyasu established his feudal government there in 1603. It was not the capital of the country until the emperor and capital moved from Kyoto to Edo during the Meiji Restoration in 1868. The city was renamed Tokyo, meaning Eastern Capital in Japanese.

Being one of the world’s leading business and holiday destinations, the city offers a semmingly unlimited choice of luxurious hotels, world-class shopping malls, bullet trains, and nightlife, as well as fascinating natural, cultural and historical sites. The city’s history can be appreciated at Kokyo Gaien (Tokyo Imperial Palace), Kokyo Higashi Gyoen (Imperial Palace East Garden), Asakusa Sensoji Temple and Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), attractive green spaces can be found at Kitanomaru Park and Ueno Onshi Park, while shopping and business travelers may conduct their business or enjoy ultimate shopping experience at Ginza Chuo-dori (Ginza Central Avenue), Shibuya, Shinjuku, Daiba, Ikebukuro, Harajuku and Akihabara for a memorable Tokyo travel.

Transportation
Tokyo is covered by a dense network of train, subway and bus lines operated by various companies. The most convenient way to travel around central Tokyo is via subway lines and train lines provided by JR East. The city’s most prominent train line is the JR Yamanote Line that connects Tokyo’s multiple city centers. Most of the many suburban train lines commence at one of the six major stations: Tokyo, Ueno, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shibuya and Shinagawa of the Yamanote Line.