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

Reading for this place

Guides5 min readAkihabara after dark: arcades, shops and mannersHow to spend an evening in Akihabara: game arcades, lit streets and shops that close early, plus the manners that keep the area easy for everyone.About this placeGuides5 min readAkihabara and Ikebukuro: anime, games and shopsAkihabara and Ikebukuro are Tokyo's two best places for anime, games and character goods. Here is how to plan a day in both, with food and rest breaks.About this placeGuides5 min readIkebukuro as a base: shops, anime and trains northIkebukuro is a busy station hub with big stores and many train lines. Here is how to decide if it is a good base, and how to pick the right exit.About this place