Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan's bustling capital, mixes the ultra-modern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding forests. The Imperial Palace is located in the middle of large public gardens. The city's various museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (at the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (at the Edo-Tokyo Museum).