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This section introduces the features and sights of areas in and around Tokyo.
Move your cursor over a name on the map to display an overview of that area, and click to link to a details page.
The details page contains an illustrated map, a walking route, and more.
Akihabara
For personal computers and Internet-related products, look no further. Also a destination for subcultures, the district attracts anime fans from all over the world.
Asakusa/Sumida/Oshiage
A hot spot where Tokyo’s old and new meet, the area’s landmarks are the world’s tallest free-standing broadcasting tower TOKYO SKYTREE, and Kaminari-mon Gate featuring a giant red lantern.
Roppongi
The stylish district with many commercial complexes and restaurants is a standard sightseeing spot. The many foreigners lend an air of international sophistication.
Ueno
The attractive area represents a blend of culture and vitality, with its many museums and art museums, and the Ameyoko shopping street and wholesale district.
Shibuya
The hub of youth culture offers an array of kawaii Japanese items. Sights include the statue of Hachiko (a popular meeting spot) and the famous scramble crossing.
Ginza
The world-renowned shopping street comparable with London’s Oxford Street and New York’s Fifth Avenue is also celebrated for its offerings of fine dining.
Harajuku/Omotesando
The area offers the best of both worlds with the affordable stylish items of youthful Harajuku and the high-end fashion brands of mature Omotesando.
Kichijoji
The energy of shopping streets and yokocho alleys and the lush greenery of Inokashira Park mingle to create an air of tranquility popular with men and women of all ages.
Daikanyama
The stylish area features a scattering of smart, unique boutiques and restaurants around the symbolic presence of the Hillside Terrace complex.
Odaiba
The open waterfront area immensely popular with families and couples has grown into one of Tokyo’s top tourist destinations.
Marunouchi
The heart of Tokyo continues to evolve with the 2012 renovation of Tokyo Station and the myriad new commercial facilities and restaurants around it.
Shinjuku
The diverse district spreads from Shinjuku Station, which serves the most passengers in Japan everyday, to the shopping area of the East Exit and the business area of the West Exit.
Yanaka/Nezu/Sendagi
Known collectively as Yanesen, from the first syllables of the three neighborhoods, the district is loved for the shitamachi feel of good old Tokyo.
Ikebukuro
From the landmark Sunshine City to shopping and amusement facilities with direct access to the station, the district is fun for men and women of all ages.
Shimokitazawa
Often shortened to Shimokita, the neighborhood popular with youths invites a walk among the myriad unique shops offering fashion, secondhand clothes, and miscellanea.
Tama
On top of the vast nature of Mt. Takao and the tasteful cityscape, the inviting area offers a plethora of entertainment destinations.
Islands of Tokyo
A less known facet of Tokyo is its outlying chain of islands. Japan’s capital has many destinations for lovers of marine sports and birdwatching.
