Japan is situated in the western Pacific Ocean. It occupies 3,922 islands, of which four large – Hokkaido (78.5 thousand sq. km) Honso (230.4 thousand sq. km) Sikoku (17.8 thousand square km) and Kyusyu (42.0 thousand square kilometers) of Japanese Ryukyu Islands archipelago. Their total area is 377.8 thousand square kilometers. Length of coastline – 33,287 km. Off the coast of some islands (Ryukyu Archipelago) are coral reefs. The relief of the Japanese Islands is mainly mountainous with the main ridges. Some mountains are of volcanic origin, with many active and extinguished volcanoes. One of the main attractions of Tokyo, Asakusa temple Canon is dedicated to the goddess of mercy Canon is the oldest temple in Tokyo, built in 645, and is traditionally the symbol of Tokyo. Furthermore, you can trade costs Hakamise street, 200 meters long, small souvenir shops where you carry the atmosphere of old Tokyo. Other interesting sights are the “water city”, “fort of Venus,” “Rainbow Bridge” and the impressive sanctuary Toshogu, combining the architecture of the Japanese temple and shrine, built in 1636 during the reign of Tokidava Shogun III, one of the most famous Japanese leaders.
The city of Tokyo is one of the most amazing places of the world, quite good known with its style and urbanization.
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