Tokyo東京

The capital: huge, safe and full of choices. Many areas feel like separate cities, so pick your base with care.

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Great fitShinjukuBig, bright and busy. The largest rail hub, with bars, food and views.because nightlife, shopping, Couples友Friends恋Couples独Solo¥¥Great fitShibuya and HarajukuYoung, loud and trendy. Fashion, crowds and a big forest shrine nearby.because nightlife, shopping, Couples友Friends恋Couples独Solo¥¥Great fitShimokitazawa and the west sideSmall streets, vintage shops, live music and cafes. A local feeling, away from the big hubs.because nightlife, shopping, Couples恋Couples友Friends独Solo¥¥Great fitAsakusaOld Tokyo by the river. A big temple at the front door, lower prices and early nights.because shopping, Couples恋Couples独Solo家Families¥Great fitTokyo Station and GinzaClean, calm and polished. Department stores, the palace gardens and the Shinkansen at the door.because shopping, Couples恋Couples独Solo家Families¥¥Great fitRoppongi and AzabuArt museums, late bars and international food. A polished, quiet-by-day area.because nightlife, Couples恋Couples友Friends¥¥¥Great fitYokohamaA port city, 30 minutes from Tokyo. Wide views, a big Chinatown and fewer crowds.because shopping, Couples恋Couples家Families¥¥Good fitAkihabara and KandaAnime, games and electronics, with cheap hotels and a quiet old town next door.because shopping友Friends独Solo¥¥Good fitIkebukuroA busy hub with department stores, anime shops and low hotel prices.because shopping友Friends家Families独Solo¥Good fitUenoMuseums, a big park and a cheap market street. Good rail links, including the airport.because Couples家Families恋Couples独Solo¥

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Guides5 min readGinza and Tokyo Station: a base for a short stayA base near Ginza and Tokyo Station suits a short stay: walk to the shops at night, reach the shinkansen early, and rest in a calm, polished area.About this placeGuides5 min readRoppongi for art museums and a late night outRoppongi suits travellers who want art museums by day and a polished, lively area at night. Here is how to plan both, and how to stay safe after dark.About this placeGuides5 min readShimokitazawa in the evening: music and small streetsHow an evening in Shimokitazawa unfolds: the shops close, the cafes and live houses open, and the side lanes turn quiet. Plan it with care.About this place