Trivia about Tokyo: A collection of fun facts useful for sightseeing

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is full of sightseeing spots and famous foods, isn’t it?

There are all sorts of fun facts about Tokyo’s highlights!

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of Tokyo trivia, from the well-known to the lesser-known.

You’ll find everything from tidbits you’ll want to share with someone to information that’s useful for sightseeing.

As you read, have fun counting how many of these fun facts you already knew.

Tokyo trivia: A roundup of useful tidbits for sightseeing (11–20)

Excluding the outlying islands, there is only one village in Tokyo.

Did you know that, excluding the outlying islands, there is only one village on Honshu within Tokyo? When people think of Tokyo, they often imagine a sprawling metropolis lined with skyscrapers, but about two hours from Tokyo Station lies Hinohara Village—the only village on Honshu within Tokyo Metropolis.

Located in western Tokyo and bordering parts of Kanagawa and Yamanashi Prefectures, Hinohara is mostly forested, offering a chance to immerse yourself in nature without leaving Tokyo.

Surrounded by mountains, it has become a tourist destination thanks to its natural beauty, attracting around 370,000 visitors annually.

Incidentally, in terms of area, it is the third largest municipality in Tokyo, after Okutama Town and Hachioji City.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a collection of fun facts about Tokyo all at once. From those related to famous tourist spots to ones about its geography, there were all kinds of tidbits. Take this opportunity to learn lots of them and share them with your family and friends, or put them to use when you’re sightseeing.