Tokyo, Capital city and financial center in Japan
The eastern districts of Tokyo consist of 23 municipalities spread across an area of 2,188 square kilometers near Tokyo Bay.
Originally named Edo in 1457, the city became Japan's capital in 1868 when Emperor Meiji moved from Kyoto to the Imperial Palace.
The National Museum of Tokyo preserves an extensive collection of Asian art, including traditional ceramics, textiles, paintings, and samurai equipment.
The public transportation system connects more than 37 million inhabitants through multiple train lines, with Shinjuku Station handling the highest passenger volume worldwide.
The city holds 160,000 restaurants and received more Michelin stars than any other location, making it the largest concentration of rated establishments globally.
Inception: September 3, 1868
Capital city: Shinjuku
Elevation above the sea: 49 m
Part of: three major cities in Japan
Shares border with: Western Tokyo
Address: Tokyo, Japan
Website: http://metro.tokyo.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.68389,139.77444
Latest update: November 26, 2025 10:46
Photo license: CC BY-SA 4.0
This collection showcases the 25 most populated cities in Asia, ranked by their urban area populations. The Asian continent now hosts the largest human concentrations on the planet, with metropolises exceeding 10 million inhabitants regularly. From Shanghai with 24 million residents leading the ranking to Chennai with 6.8 million, these urban centers reflect a demographic momentum unmatched elsewhere. This overview spans twelve countries: China leads with multiple megacities such as Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, while India also has several major representatives including New Delhi and Mumbai. The list also includes capitals like Dhaka in Bangladesh, Tokyo in Japan, and Istanbul in Turkey, along with metropolises from Pakistan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Iran, and Iraq. Each city presents a different aspect of Asian urbanization, blending tradition and modernity, with historic districts, lively markets, and recent developments continuously shaping their urban landscapes.
This route presents Tokyo's museums and art venues, from traditional Japanese art at Ueno Royal Museum to contemporary works at Mori Art Museum. The tour includes Edo Tokyo Open Air Museum with historical architecture, the Ukiyo-e collection at Ota Memorial Museum, and modern installations at the National Art Center.
Aokigahara
105.3 km
Mount Fuji
101.1 km
Ise Grand Shrine
309.6 km
Tokyo Skytree
4.4 km
Tokyo Disneyland
11.2 km
Tokyo Tower
3.8 km
Nagoya Castle
266.7 km
Azuchi Castle
334.9 km
Tokyo Dome
3.2 km
Nishinoshima
945 km
Yasukuni Shrine
3.1 km
Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū
44.5 km
Tokyo Imperial Palace
2 km
Tokyo Stock Exchange
427 m
Tōkyū Den'en-Toshi Line
30.5 km
Hikone Castle
322.5 km
Inuyama Castle
258.9 km
Tokyo DisneySea
12.1 km
Meiji Shrine
6.9 km
Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line
26.2 km
Sensō-ji
4 km
Mikasa
45.3 km
Odawara Castle
74.1 km
Fuji Five Lakes
87.1 km
National Diet Library
2.8 km
Tokiwa-sō
9 km
Suzuka Circuit
308.7 km
Mikazuki Munechika
4 kmReviews
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