{"id":448,"date":"2024-08-14T17:12:20","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T09:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gagner-des-cadeaux.org\/index.php\/2025\/03\/07\/the-ultimate-guide-to-tokyos-best-neighborhoods\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T09:56:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T01:56:01","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-tokyos-best-neighborhoods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gagner-des-cadeaux.org\/?p=448","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate guide to Tokyo&#8217;s best neighborhoods"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-block lg:w-full\" data-astro-cid-d3bt3f4h=\"\">\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Tokyo combines futuristic, sky-grazing structures with low-slung wooden buildings and glowing lanterns that hark back to the city&#8217;s past.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Every form of Japanese culture can be found tucked away in a side street, and spending some time exploring Tokyo&#8217;s neighborhoods will help you really get to know this magical place \u2013 from sumo wrestling and <em>kabuki <\/em>theater to cutting-edge contemporary art and, on a more playful note, giant robots and anime characters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Here are the best neighborhoods to explore on a visit to Tokyo. We recommend picking just a couple of areas close together to discover in one day. The city is huge and while public transport is effortlessly smooth, you don\u2019t want to spend half the day getting around.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"my-24 lg:w-[calc(100%+5rem)] lg:-ml-10\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/GettyRF530989276.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop\" alt=\"Two women stood beneath umbrellas stand in front of a bridge at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo\" width=\"5672\" height=\"3756\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"max-w-full object-contain w-full bg-black-100 \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 1200px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px, (min-width: 640px) 640px, (min-width: 320px) 320px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/GettyRF530989276.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=320 320w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/GettyRF530989276.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=640 640w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/GettyRF530989276.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=768 768w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/GettyRF530989276.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/GettyRF530989276.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1200 1200w\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2 text-right text-xs\">Marunouchi is home to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo \u00a9 golaizola \/ Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-h2 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>1. Marunouchi and Nihombashi<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-h3 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>Best neighborhoods for experiencing the heart of Tokyo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Most visitors are naturally drawn to the city&#8217;s geographical and cultural centerpiece, the Imperial Palace \u2013 you could easily spend a day exploring this historic complex and the surrounding streets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Immediately east of the palace, the high-powered business district of Marunouchi has blossomed in the past decade, with a slew of new and revamped buildings housing high-end hotels, shops and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Tree-lined Naka-d\u014dri has morphed into one of Tokyo&#8217;s most pleasant thoroughfares \u2013 the ideal way to saunter from Tokyo Station&#8217;s handsomely reappointed red-brick frontage to Y\u016brakuch\u014d, taking in the dramatic architecture of the Tokyo International Forum along the way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Historic Nihombashi is the bridge from which all distances to Tokyo are measured. A pleasant morning or afternoon can be devoted to browsing the elegant Mitsukoshi and Takashimaya department stores, along with the Coredo Muromachi shopping, dining and entertainment complex.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">If you work up an appetite, many Marunouchi landmarks have restaurants and food courts packed with options \u2013 try the Shin-Marunouchi Building or the KITTE Marunouchi shopping complex.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">With millions of travelers passing through, Tokyo Station offers all kinds of quick and easy meals as well as <em>bent\u014d<\/em> (boxed meal) sets, which are great for train journeys or picnics in the Imperial Palace East Garden.<\/p>\n<p><astro-ad data-container-id=\"gpt-ad-557449634944\" data-path=\"\/9885583\/LonelyPlanet.com\/articles\/in-content-top\" data-slot-size=\"[[970,250],[970,90],[728,90],[300,250],[320,50],[1,1]]\" data-targeting='{\"url\":\"best-neighborhoods-in-tokyo\",\"destination\":\"Tokyo\",\"continent\":\"Asia\",\"country\":\"Japan\",\"city\":\"Tokyo\"}' data-size-mapping='[{\"viewport\":[0,0],\"slot\":[]},{\"viewport\":[300,0],\"slot\":[[300,250],[320,50],[1,1]]},{\"viewport\":[768,0],\"slot\":[[728,90],[300,250],[1,1]]},{\"viewport\":[960,0],\"slot\":[[970,250],[970,90],[728,90],[300,250],[1,1]]}]' data-debug=\"false\" class=\"block gpt-ad my-24 lg:w-[calc(100%+5rem)] lg:-ml-10\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"p-3 text-xs leading-none tracking-wide text-center uppercase text-black-400\">\nAdvertisement\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-557449634944\" style=\"min-height:min-content\">   <\/div>\n<p>  <\/astro-ad><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Nihombashi, the location of Tokyo&#8217;s original fish market for 300 years, is also a top culinary destination, with many venerable gourmet food shops and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Being mainly business districts, Marunouchi and Nihombashi are not big spots for a night out, although plenty of bars and casual pub-restaurants are dotted around.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\"><strong>Where to stay in Marunouchi and Nihombashi: <\/strong>With central Tokyo Station at its heart and the imperial family as neighbors, the prestigious Marunouchi and Nihombashi neighborhoods don\u2019t come cheap. Book a night at Hoshinoya Tokyo for a luxurious <em>ryokan<\/em> (traditional Japanese inn) experience right in the center of the city.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"my-24 lg:w-[calc(100%+5rem)] lg:-ml-10\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/shutterstockRF293101676.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop\" alt=\"Crowds shopping in the luxury fashion centre in Ginza on weekend afternoons when the central Chuo Dori street is closed to traffic and becomes a large pedestrian zone.\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"max-w-full object-contain w-full bg-black-100 \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 1200px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px, (min-width: 640px) 640px, (min-width: 320px) 320px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/shutterstockRF293101676.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=320 320w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/shutterstockRF293101676.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=640 640w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/shutterstockRF293101676.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=768 768w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/shutterstockRF293101676.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/shutterstockRF293101676.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1200 1200w\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2 text-right text-xs\">Tokyo&#8217;s luxury fashion center, Ginza, is pedestrianized at the weekends \u00a9 Korkusung \/ Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-h2 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>2. Ginza and Tsukiji<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-h3 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>Best neighborhoods for upscale shopping<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Ginza is Tokyo&#8217;s most polished neighborhood, a luxury fashion center resplendent with chic department stores, art galleries and exclusive restaurants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Proudly ranking alongside Fifth Avenue and the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, Ginza is one of the most famous shopping strips in the world. It&#8217;s a compact area, but you could easily spend a day here sashaying from Mikimoto and Louis Vuitton to Uniqlo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Ginza is also strong on small commercial art galleries and creative spaces sponsored by major corporations like Sony, Nissan and Mitsubishi.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">A major attraction is the city\u2019s dedicated <em>kabuki<\/em> theater, Kabukiza, devoted to Japan&#8217;s ancient tradition of dance-drama.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">The fantastical facade \u2013 a contemporary reimagination of a traditional Japanese theater \u2013 and the rooftop garden are worth a look even if you&#8217;re not drawn by the plays performed here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">The famous wholesale fish, fruit and vegetable market at nearby Tsukiji shifted across Tokyo Bay to a new home in Toyosu in 2018. However, the area is still well worth visiting for the mouthwatering array of food-related businesses that fill the area around the old Tsukiji marketplace (formerly known as the \u201cOuter Market\u201d).<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Ginza is famed for its high-end sushi counters, but amid the expense-account establishments, there are also plenty of more affordable dining and drinking options, including classy ramen bars.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">The neighborhood&#8217;s tiny and exclusive bars can easily bleed your wallet dry (should you manage to gain access in the first place) but there are affordable places to drink the night away as well; look for bars under the railway tracks from Y\u016brakuch\u014d to Shimbashi.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\"><strong>Where to stay in Ginza and Tsukiji: <\/strong>Ginza\u2019s central location and prestigious reputation generally mean pricey hotels, including The Tokyo EDITION \u2013 a deluxe accommodation with lavish in-house dining. However, there are also some affordable business hotel chains and capsule hotels catering to travelers on a budget.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-h2 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>3. Roppongi and Akasaka<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-h3 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>Best neighborhoods for nightlife<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Legendary for its nightlife, Roppongi is anchored by the chic Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown complexes, where you&#8217;ll find several excellent art museums, including the prestigious Mori Art Museum.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">To the south, you can&#8217;t miss the city\u2019s most famous symbol, the Tokyo Tower (it&#8217;s nearly the same International Orange color as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco), and nearby are a couple of venerable temples.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">A short walk northeast is sophisticated Akasaka. Being close to Japan&#8217;s parliament in Nagatach\u014d gives Akasaka&#8217;s watering holes an upmarket cachet. You&#8217;ll also find a major Shint\u014d shrine here, as well as an imperial palace and several Japanese gardens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Roppongi and Akasaka are stacked with restaurants serving both Japanese and international cuisine. But don&#8217;t despair if you are on a budget; both Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown complexes have many affordable eating options to suit all tastes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">After dark, bars and nightlife are what Roppongi and Akasaka are all about \u2013 you&#8217;ll have no problem locating a place to enjoy a booze-up or go wild dancing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\"><strong>Where to stay in Roppongi and Akasaka: <\/strong>Both Roppongi and Akasaka are great places to base yourself, with good transport connections and a wealth of top-class eating, drinking and shopping options on the doorstep. Go high-end at Hotel \u014ckura if your budget allows, but there are also plenty of mid-range business hotels.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"my-24 lg:w-[calc(100%+5rem)] lg:-ml-10\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPI-25409-32.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop\" alt=\"Three suited businessmen walkl past some flower beds in Yebisu Garden Place, Ebsiu in Tokyo\" width=\"3949\" height=\"2654\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"max-w-full object-contain w-full bg-black-100 \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 1200px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px, (min-width: 640px) 640px, (min-width: 320px) 320px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPI-25409-32.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=320 320w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPI-25409-32.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=640 640w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPI-25409-32.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=768 768w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPI-25409-32.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPI-25409-32.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1200 1200w\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2 text-right text-xs\">The peaceful Yebisu Garden Place in Ebisu offers some respite in Tokyo \u00a9 Anthony Plummer \/ Lonely Planet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-h2 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>4. Ebisu and Meguro<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-h3 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>Best neighborhoods for peace and quiet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Ebisu and Meguro are gateways to a series of residential districts (some artsy, some upscale, some both) where Tokyo takes on a more human scale. The sights here are smaller and generally less crowded than those in the center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">There are some excellent art museums in Ebisu and Meguro, including the TOP Museum (the city\u2019s photography museum) and the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Trend-setting boutiques abound in Daikanyama and Naka-Meguro. Bookmark this area for a day when you&#8217;re looking to take it easy and set aside time for a stroll along the cherry tree-lined canal, Meguro-gawa.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">After hours, Ebisu has a dynamic dining and bar scene that&#8217;s worth checking out even if you pass on the sights. In fact, this is the one occasion where you may have to contend with crowds \u2013 popular restaurants and bars are packed most nights of the week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">The lively Ebisu bar scene is particularly popular with young professionals; most places to drink are small (sometimes little more than a service counter) and it&#8217;s fun to bounce from one to the next.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\"><strong>Where to stay in Ebisu and Meguro: <\/strong>Ebisu and Meguro are both stops on the convenient Yamanote train line, and you&#8217;ll avoid the overwhelming crowds and disorienting sprawl of Shinjuku and Shibuya. Both make great bases for travelers but unfortunately, there are few places to stay beyond ordinary business hotels.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-h2 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>5. Shibuya <\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-h3 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>Best neighborhood for youth culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Shibuya hits you over the head with its sheer presence: the continuous flow of people, the glowing video screens and the tangible buzz.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">This energy is perfectly summed up by its top attraction, the busy junction known as Shibuya Crossing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">This neighborhood is currently undergoing a massive transformation, evidenced by new developments such as Shibuya Stream, a skyscraper complex marking the junction of two buried Tokyo rivers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Shibuya is a neighborhood that warrants a late start. Come for lunch or later \u2013 it is, above all, an entertainment district and it really comes alive at night. There are dance clubs, live music venues and movie theaters galore.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">While weekends are the busiest, you\u2019ll find people from all over Tokyo here any night of the week (and you may find yourself drawn back night after night by bars and karaoke parlors that stay open until dawn).<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">If you&#8217;re keen to immerse yourself in urban Tokyo and its nightlife, Shibuya makes for a great base, and it&#8217;s got great transport links, too.<\/p>\n<p><astro-ad data-container-id=\"gpt-ad-105815362632\" data-path=\"\/9885583\/LonelyPlanet.com\/articles\/in-content-middle\" data-slot-size=\"[[970,250],[970,90],[728,90],[300,250],[320,50],[1,1]]\" data-targeting='{\"url\":\"best-neighborhoods-in-tokyo\",\"destination\":\"Tokyo\",\"continent\":\"Asia\",\"country\":\"Japan\",\"city\":\"Tokyo\"}' data-size-mapping='[{\"viewport\":[0,0],\"slot\":[]},{\"viewport\":[300,0],\"slot\":[[300,250],[320,50],[1,1]]},{\"viewport\":[768,0],\"slot\":[[728,90],[300,250],[1,1]]},{\"viewport\":[960,0],\"slot\":[[970,250],[970,90],[728,90],[300,250],[1,1]]}]' data-debug=\"false\" class=\"block gpt-ad my-24 lg:w-[calc(100%+5rem)] lg:-ml-10\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"p-3 text-xs leading-none tracking-wide text-center uppercase text-black-400\">\nAdvertisement\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-105815362632\" style=\"min-height:min-content\">   <\/div>\n<p>  <\/astro-ad><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">For food, hang out around Shibuya Center-gai, which is packed with fast-food joints, cheap <em>izakaya<\/em> (informal bars) and chain restaurants aimed at a younger, cash-strapped crowd \u2013 not a bad thing!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\"><strong>Where to stay in Shibuya: <\/strong>Shibuya has some good accommodation options, among them boutique hotels (such as Hotel Indigo), flash-packer hostels (such as Turntable) and cabin-style capsule hotels (such as Millennials).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"my-24 lg:w-[calc(100%+5rem)] lg:-ml-10\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/shutterstockRF282289595.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop\" alt=\"Young woman selling ice creams and crepes from a bright pink stall\" width=\"5354\" height=\"3649\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"max-w-full object-contain w-full bg-black-100 \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 1200px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px, (min-width: 640px) 640px, (min-width: 320px) 320px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/shutterstockRF282289595.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=320 320w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/shutterstockRF282289595.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=640 640w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/shutterstockRF282289595.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=768 768w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/shutterstockRF282289595.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/shutterstockRF282289595.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1200 1200w\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2 text-right text-xs\">A crepe vendor at Harajuku&#8217;s Takeshita Street, known for its colorful shops \u00a9 StockStudio Aerials \/ Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-h2 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>6. Harajuku and Aoyama<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-h3 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>Best neighborhoods for boutique shopping<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Harajuku is one of Tokyo&#8217;s biggest draws thanks to the grand 20th-century shrine, Meiji-jing\u016b, and adjacent Yoyogi-k\u014den, among the city&#8217;s most popular parks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">It&#8217;s also Tokyo&#8217;s real-life catwalk, a world-renowned fashion destination where the ultra-chic (and chic in training) come to browse and be seen. Neighboring Aoyama, meanwhile, is a shopping and dining district for the city&#8217;s fashionable elite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Many boutiques in both districts \u2013 and along the boulevard, Omote-sand\u014d, that runs between them \u2013 have been designed by influential architects.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Harajuku is a neighborhood that rewards an early start. Meiji-jing\u016b can get very busy, so the earlier you get here, the more likely you are to experience the kind of serene atmosphere that does the shrine justice. Shopping is, of course, a major attraction for many, locals included.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Harajuku is also famous for being the location where foreign franchises drop their first Tokyo outlet, which usually attracts a lot of media buzz and some huge lines. There are boutiques from major<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Japanese fashion brands in Aoyama and edgier looks can be found in the boutiques among the winding side streets on either side of Omote-sand\u014d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Then there&#8217;s the trendy teen shopping strip, Takeshita-d\u014dri, which by late afternoon will be positively packed with the young and hip.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">As you&#8217;d expect from a trendy shopping district, Harajuku and Aoyama have lots of great, inexpensive lunch spots covering a variety of cuisines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Both neighborhoods become pretty quiet after the shops close for the day; there are a handful of places with glowing windows after dark, but you have to know where to find them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\"><strong>Where to stay in Harajuku and Aoyama<\/strong>: These two districts have very few sleeping options, which is a shame because both would otherwise be attractive places to stay, with lots of cafes and restaurants and good transportation links on both the JR Yamanote line and the subway. You can try nearby Shibuya, which has more options.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-h2 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>7. West Tokyo<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-h3 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>Best neighborhood for going local<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">During the boom years of the 1960s, the neighborhoods west of Shinjuku were developed as commuter towns for the capital&#8217;s rapidly expanding population, with connections to the center on the Ch\u016b\u014d train line.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Today they feel like time-capsules of mid-20th-century architecture and urban planning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Neighborhoods such as Nakano, K\u014denji, Asagaya and Nishi-Ogikubo are immensely popular with counter-culture types who reject the constant construction and upward trajectory of the city center. Their tastes are reflected in the eclectic shops, restaurants and bars found here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">What makes this part of Tokyo so fascinating is that each of the neighborhoods has developed its own unique culture. N<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">akano is popular with otaku (fans of anime and manga) while K\u014denji, just one stop away, attracts street artists and social activists.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">As these are largely residential districts, there are few splashy must-see sights; exploring this area is more about getting a feel for how Tokyoites see Tokyo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">The one big attraction out here is the enchanting Ghibli Museum, dedicated to Japan&#8217;s most famous animated movie studio.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">It would be tempting to write these residential neighborhoods off as sleepy; however, they are anything but. Each has its own <em>nomiyagai<\/em> (eating and drinking area) that draws locals in the evenings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Of all the districts on the Ch\u016b\u014d train line, K\u014denji has the most going on after dark, with lots of shops that stay open late, plus restaurants, bars and live-music venues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\"><strong>Where to stay in West Tokyo:<\/strong> Staying out west can save you a little money, as chain hotels are a bit cheaper out here. It&#8217;s also a chance for a more local experience, as these are largely residential neighborhoods. BnA Hotel in K\u014denji, which has works by local artists on the walls, is our top pick here. Having to take the often-crowded Ch\u016b\u014d line to get anywhere can be a drag, but it does give you direct access to hubs such as Shinjuku and Tokyo Station in Marunouchi.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"my-24 lg:w-[calc(100%+5rem)] lg:-ml-10\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/shutterstockRF385578409.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop\" alt=\"Visitors walking past Japanese style BBQ restaurants at Omoide Yokocho alley at night\" width=\"4023\" height=\"2760\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"max-w-full object-contain w-full bg-black-100 \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 1200px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px, (min-width: 640px) 640px, (min-width: 320px) 320px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/shutterstockRF385578409.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=320 320w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/shutterstockRF385578409.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=640 640w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/shutterstockRF385578409.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=768 768w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/shutterstockRF385578409.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/shutterstockRF385578409.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1200 1200w\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2 text-right text-xs\">Shinjuku is like a city within a city \u2013 expect to spend hours here \u00a9 Vassamon Anansukkasem \/ Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-h2 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>8. Shinjuku <\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-h3 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>Best neighborhood for all-day exploration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Shinjuku is almost a city within the city. Developed in the latter half of the 20th century, it&#8217;s become synonymous with Tokyo itself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">The breadth and scale of this post-war development are simply awesome \u2013 more than three million people pass through Shinjuku train station every day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Clustered in and around this enormous train station are many department and electronics stores, which make easy work of shopping for souvenirs, plus plenty of restaurants and food courts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">On the east side of the station, the grassy oasis of Shinjuku-gyoen is great for a picnic (and a breather); pick up snacks in one of the department store basement food halls.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Shinjuku works neatly as a day-to-night destination. Start with the skyscraper district of Nishi-Shinjuku \u2013 you&#8217;ll have the streets to yourself if you come after 10am to avoid the morning rush.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Morning is usually the clearest time of day and thus your best chance to see Mt Fuji from the free observatories atop the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Shinjuku&#8217;s east side, home to the city\u2019s largest nightlife district, really shines at night \u2013 quite literally. Come here at dusk as natural light gives way to arresting artificial neon, and Tokyo takes on an alluring glow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">There are myriad bars, <em>izakaya<\/em>, karaoke parlors, music spots and more to keep you entertained until dawn. While Friday nights are the most crowded, Shinjuku buzzes every night of the week.<\/p>\n<p><astro-ad data-container-id=\"gpt-ad-509239327159\" data-path=\"\/9885583\/LonelyPlanet.com\/articles\/in-content-native\" data-slot-size='[\"fluid\"]' data-targeting='{\"url\":\"best-neighborhoods-in-tokyo\",\"destination\":\"Tokyo\",\"continent\":\"Asia\",\"country\":\"Japan\",\"city\":\"Tokyo\"}' data-debug=\"false\" class=\"block gpt-ad my-24 lg:w-[calc(100%+5rem)] lg:-ml-10 shadow p-6\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-509239327159\" style=\"min-height:min-content\">   <\/div>\n<p>  <\/astro-ad><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Shinjuku is so large, in fact, that it contains multiple sub-districts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Shinjuku-nich\u014dme is Tokyo&#8217;s LGBTIQ+ enclave, Shinjuku-sanch\u014dme is full of <em>izakaya, <\/em>popular with commuters stopping off on their way home, and the tiny bars of Golden Gai are a draw for artists, musicians and, increasingly, travelers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Running through the middle of this is Yasukuni-d\u014dri, the main artery, electrified with a thousand glowing signs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\"><strong>Where to stay in Shinjuku: <\/strong>Shinjuku is a convenient base, popular with travelers and with options at all price levels. Splurge on a room at the sky-high luxury hotel, the Park Hyatt Tokyo, or hole up at hostel-slash-reading-room, Book and Bed. This neighborhood has a huge spread of eating options, and there&#8217;s little you can&#8217;t get here.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"my-24 lg:w-[calc(100%+5rem)] lg:-ml-10\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-03\/GettyImages-1006391584.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop\" alt=\"Two young women walking in opposite directions past a wall-sized anime mural along Chuo-dori (Central Avenue) in the Akihabara district\" width=\"2111\" height=\"1421\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"max-w-full object-contain w-full bg-black-100 \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 1200px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px, (min-width: 640px) 640px, (min-width: 320px) 320px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-03\/GettyImages-1006391584.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=320 320w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-03\/GettyImages-1006391584.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=640 640w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-03\/GettyImages-1006391584.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=768 768w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-03\/GettyImages-1006391584.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-03\/GettyImages-1006391584.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1200 1200w\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2 text-right text-xs\">An anime mural along Ch\u016b\u014d-d\u014dri (Central Avenue) in Akihabara \u00a9 B. Tanaka \/ Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-h2 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>9. K\u014drakuen and Akihabara<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-h3 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>Best neighborhoods for old customs and new trends<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">K\u014drakuen and Akihabara occupy a swath of central Tokyo running alongside Soto-b\u014dri, the former outer moat of Edo Castle, and the Kanda River, one of the city\u2019s main waterways.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">To the west, there&#8217;s the charming old geisha district of Kagurazaka, and the K\u014drakuen area, home to the gorgeous traditional garden, Koishikawa K\u014drakuen, and the Tokyo Dome baseball stadium.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Further east, browse the bookshops of Jimb\u014dch\u014d, the traditional restaurants of Kanda and the electronics, pop culture and contemporary-craft emporiums of Akihabara.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Kagurazaka has many exclusive, extravagantly priced restaurants, but there are some attractive affordable options too. Once a busy geisha teahouse area, this is now one of the most atmospheric parts of the city to wander around at night and find a nice cafe or bar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\"><strong>Where to stay in K\u014drakuen and Akihabara: <\/strong>K\u014drakuen, Kanda, Kagurazaka and Akihabara are all central locations with good transport connections and great eating and nightlife on hand. This area has plenty of budget and mid-range accommodations. Within walking distance of downtown Akihabara near Asakusa-bashi subway station is a branch of the futuristic Henn na Hotel, a unique hotel staffed by robot receptionists. Keep an eye out for the reopening of the 1930s art deco Hilltop Hotel, a one-time hangout for the Tokyo literati, currently closed for renovations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"my-24 lg:w-[calc(100%+5rem)] lg:-ml-10\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPL-IMG1659.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop\" alt=\"shoppers browsing stalls in a shopping street in Yanesen\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"max-w-full object-contain w-full bg-black-100 \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 1200px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px, (min-width: 640px) 640px, (min-width: 320px) 320px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPL-IMG1659.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=320 320w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPL-IMG1659.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=640 640w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPL-IMG1659.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=768 768w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPL-IMG1659.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPL-IMG1659.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1200 1200w\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2 text-right text-xs\">Yanaka Ginza, a classic mid-20th century shopping street in Yanesen, near Ueno \u00a9 Rebecca Milner \/ Lonely Planet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-h2 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>10. Ueno and Yanesen<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-h3 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>Best neighborhoods for museums<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Ueno is the cultural heart of Tokyo. Its central park, Ueno-k\u014den, has the city&#8217;s greatest concentration of museums, including the Tokyo National Museum.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">The neighboring areas of Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi are collectively known as Yanesen \u2013 a charming part of Tokyo where it feels as though time stopped several decades ago. Transporting you even further back in time is the beautiful 18th-century strolling garden, Rikugi-en, the highlight of the Komagome area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Ueno isn\u2019t much of a culinary destination, although there are some lovely traditional restaurants in and around the park, and also in Yanesen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">With the exception of the area immediately around Ueno Station, these districts are pretty quiet at night, though Yanaka has a few hip hangouts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\"><strong>Where to stay in Ueno and Yanesen: <\/strong>As one of the major gateways in and out of Tokyo, Ueno is well stocked with business hotels \u2013 Nohga Hotel is the most attractive of the bunch. Yanesen, meanwhile, has Tokyo\u2019s best selection of <em>ryokan<\/em>. Family-run Sawanoya Ryokan, which has a wonderfully welcoming vibe, has long been a traveler favorite.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"my-24 lg:w-[calc(100%+5rem)] lg:-ml-10\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/Cherry-blossoms-and-tourists-in-the-boat-on-the-Sumida-river-at-rainy-day-Koto-ward-Tokyo-Japan-Spring-ZhangXun-GettyImages-666634714-rfc.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop\" alt=\"Tourists on a rainy day in spring on a boat rowing along on the Sumida River with cherry blossoms in full bloom on both sides of the river bank\" width=\"5616\" height=\"3744\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"max-w-full object-contain w-full bg-black-100 \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 1200px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px, (min-width: 640px) 640px, (min-width: 320px) 320px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/Cherry-blossoms-and-tourists-in-the-boat-on-the-Sumida-river-at-rainy-day-Koto-ward-Tokyo-Japan-Spring-ZhangXun-GettyImages-666634714-rfc.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=320 320w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/Cherry-blossoms-and-tourists-in-the-boat-on-the-Sumida-river-at-rainy-day-Koto-ward-Tokyo-Japan-Spring-ZhangXun-GettyImages-666634714-rfc.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=640 640w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/Cherry-blossoms-and-tourists-in-the-boat-on-the-Sumida-river-at-rainy-day-Koto-ward-Tokyo-Japan-Spring-ZhangXun-GettyImages-666634714-rfc.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=768 768w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/Cherry-blossoms-and-tourists-in-the-boat-on-the-Sumida-river-at-rainy-day-Koto-ward-Tokyo-Japan-Spring-ZhangXun-GettyImages-666634714-rfc.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2024-08\/Cherry-blossoms-and-tourists-in-the-boat-on-the-Sumida-river-at-rainy-day-Koto-ward-Tokyo-Japan-Spring-ZhangXun-GettyImages-666634714-rfc.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1200 1200w\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2 text-right text-xs\">Cherry blossoms line the Sumida River in Tokyo \u00a9 ZhangXun \/ Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-h2 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>11. Asakusa and Sumida River<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-h3 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>Best neighborhoods for tradition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">On the banks of the Sumida River, Tokyo&#8217;s eastern neighborhoods have an old-fashioned feel, with venerable temples and shrines, lovely gardens, traditional restaurants and artisan shops.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Zone in on Asakusa&#8217;s famously atmospheric Buddhist temple complex, Sens\u014d-ji, and the sumo hotspot of Ry\u014dgoku, home to the ancient sport&#8217;s main Tokyo stadium and a top-class history museum, the Edo-Tokyo Museum (currently closed for renovations until late 2025-early 2026).<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Asakusa is one of Tokyo&#8217;s principal tourist destinations, and during the day it&#8217;s pretty much jam-packed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">If you step off the main drag though, you&#8217;ll find fewer tourists and the craft shops and small restaurants that have long defined these quarters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Walking around the peaceful neighborhoods east of the Sumida River gives a good feel for the culture of old Tokyo. These districts are not without their pockets of hipster cool either, thanks to cheaper rents compared to the city center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Asakusa offers an abundance of street food stalls selling unpretentious Japanese dishes, generally at modest prices. You&#8217;ll also find some of the city&#8217;s longest-running and most traditional restaurants here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Overall, this neighborhood is one of Tokyo&#8217;s quieter areas for nightlife, and it gets even snoozier on the east side of the Sumida River.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\"><strong>Where to stay in Asakusa and Sumida River: <\/strong>Asakusa is Tokyo&#8217;s budget traveler center. If you&#8217;re looking to meet up with other travelers, this is the best place to stay. There are loads of hostels to choose from \u2013 our favorite is Nui, whose first-floor cafe is a popular local hangout. There are also several business-class and tourist-oriented hotels here as well as some excellent <em>ryokan<\/em>. The main downside of staying in this area is its relative distance from other central Tokyo districts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"my-24 lg:w-[calc(100%+5rem)] lg:-ml-10\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPI-25409-40.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop\" alt=\"Elderly couple sat in kimonos dipping their feet into an ornamental foot bath\" width=\"3950\" height=\"2655\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"max-w-full object-contain w-full bg-black-100 \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 1200px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px, (min-width: 640px) 640px, (min-width: 320px) 320px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPI-25409-40.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=320 320w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPI-25409-40.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=640 640w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPI-25409-40.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=768 768w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPI-25409-40.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/lp-cms-production.imgix.net\/2023-08\/LPI-25409-40.jpg?auto=format,compress&#038;q=72&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1200 1200w\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2 text-right text-xs\">A couple dip their feet in an ornamental foot bath in Odaiba \u00a9 Anthony Plummer \/ Lonely Planet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-h2 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>12. Odaiba and Tokyo Bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-h3 mb-6 mt-16 text-black\"><strong>Best neighborhoods for families<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">In central Tokyo, it\u2019s easy to forget this city started as a seaside town. This is not the case in Odaiba, a collection of artificial islands on Tokyo Bay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">One of Odaiba&#8217;s biggest selling points \u2013 in addition to its views of the bay and the Tokyo skyline \u2013 is its family-friendly feel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Attractions include the hands-on National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (which has live demonstrations of humanoid robots), the augmented reality arcade Tokyo Joypolis, and a massive statue of the anime character Unicorn Gundam \u2013 perhaps the most only-in-Tokyo sight imaginable!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Adjacent to Odaiba is the island of Toyosu, home to the city&#8217;s new wholesale market, which replaced the iconic Tsukiji Market in 2018.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">The best place to eat around Tokyo Bay is at the new Toyosu Market, which has several floors of restaurants \u2013 among them some truly excellent sushi shops (naturally), and some superior <em>shokud\u014d<\/em> (inexpensive casual restaurants) and cafes. Odaiba&#8217;s malls are packed with mostly uninspiring but family-friendly food courts and chain restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Odaiba is a daytime destination and has little to offer at night beyond expensive and somewhat old-fashioned hotel bars (which admittedly have good bay views), although the late-closing immersive teamLab Planets sensory exhibition has become a stand-out and promises to be around until the end of 2027.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\">Another good family-inclusive attraction with evening hours is \u014cedo Onsen, a theme park-esque public bathing facility in Urayasu with mixed gender swimsuit baths.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md my-6 text-black-400\"><strong>Where to stay in Odaiba and Tokyo Bay:<\/strong> Accommodation options in Odaiba and around Tokyo Bay are limited to a few dated resorts and business hotels, though new developments are in the works. Transportation from this district to the rest of the city is costly and tedious \u2013 unless Odaiba is the focus of your visit, we recommend basing yourself elsewhere and visiting for the day. 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