| Neighborhoods
of Tokyo
Tokyo
is made up of 23 wards or districts each known in Japanese as a "ku". Within
each ward are smaller areas or neighborhoods. Some of the most popular
of these are:
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Hibiya
One of the financial hearts of Tokyo and center of old Edo, Hibiya is the home to Imperial Palace and the Tourist Information Center. |
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Ginza
The place to find the most expensive and exclusive shops and department stores in Tokyo. There are also many restaurants, art galleries, hostess clubs and bars. |
| Tsukiji
Famous for its fish market which is the largest in Japan and one of the largest in the world! |
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Asakusa
Located in the north east part of the city, Asakusa is the home of the famous Sensoji Temple. There are also many small shops selling traditional Japanese crafts. |
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Ueno
Ueno is on the northern edge of Tokyo and part of the city's old downtown. Ueno Park and the Tokyo National Museum can be found here. The museum houses the largest collection of Japanese art in the world. |
| Shinjuku
If you are looking for Tokyo's impressive business district with its skyscrapers and posh hotels, you are searching for Shinjuku. Eastern Shinjuku has an active nightlife including Kabuki-cho, an exciting amusement center. |
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Harajuku
The place for Tokyo's younger generation emphasizing fashion and fun. Of particular interest is Omotesando Dori, a tree lined avenue filled with trendy shops, restaurants and open air sidewalk cafes. |
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Ikebukuro
Called the "working man's Tokyo", Ikebukuro is somewhat less refined and a bit rough around the edges. Two of the country's largest department stores Seibu and Tobu are located here as well as the Sunshine City building which is one of Tokyo's largest skyscrapers. |
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Akihabara
Tokyo's center for electronic and electrical appliances with more than 600 stores displaying the latest gadgets. |
| Shibuya
Located in the southwest part of Tokyo, Shibuya is an important nightlife and shopping area with a dozen department stores selling everything from designer clothing to housewares. |
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Roppongi
Tokyo's best known nightlife area for young Japanese and foreigners, Roppongi has more bars and discos than any other neighborhood with many international restaurants. |
| Akasaka
Another nightlife district in Tokyo, Akasaka caters to businessmen and features many expensive hostess bars and large hotels. |
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| Ebisu and Hiroo
Tokyo's only planned community opened in 1994. Home of Sapporo Breweries and Yebisu Garden Place, a modern complex with a museum, theater, restaurants and shopping centers. |
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