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Meiji Shrine
Edit ThisBuilt for the Meiji Emperor who died in 1912. This is still an important shrine and you have a good chance of seeing some Shinto ceremonies.
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Tobacco and Salt Museum
Edit ThisA somewhat strange combination, maybe, but both products were state monopolies. They have quite good expositions on the history of Tobacco (consumption and production) in Japan, as well as on the Salt trade.
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| address: | 1-16-8 Jinnan |
Hachiko Plaza
Edit ThisVery crowded and busy and absolutely a hot spot in Tokyo. Big neon signs, billboards and video screens all around.
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Treasure House
Edit ThisTreasure house of the Meiji Shrine displays artifacts of the Meiji Emperor.
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Hachiko statue
Edit ThisThis statue is the meeting point of Shibuya, and commemorates the loyal dog that always went to the trainstation to pick up his boss and continued doing so for years even when his boss was already dead for years.
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| address: | Hachiko Plaza |
Toguri Museum of Art
Edit This2000 pieces of Cermaics from China, Japan and Korea.
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| tel: | 03-34650070 |
Gallery TOM
Edit ThisBronze stone and wood sculptures in this gallery.
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| tel: | 03-34678102 |
