I have added Nihonbashi as a new destination. During the Edo period, it served as the starting point for major roads that were developed to connect the entire country. In preparation for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, highways were constructed in Tokyo, but due to difficulties in acquiring new land, these highways were built over rivers and moats.
As a result, although the bridge itself is beautiful (the current bridge was completed in 1911), highways now run over it, making both the bridge and the river less noticeable. Currently, there are plans to move the highways underground, and by 2040, they will be completely removed, allowing the sky to return above the bridge.
At the base of the bridge, there is also a cruise ship dock, offering a 90-minute tour to view Tokyo from the river. Nearby, you’ll find historic department stores and the Bank of Japan’s headquarters, as well as attractive early modern buildings.