Looking at the map of the Japanese capital, you can see the districts of Tokyo - they are represented by 62 administrative divisions with villages and rural communities, among them 23 special areas stand out. These areas include Shinagawa, Minato, Kita, Shinjuku, Taito, Sumida, Adachi, Toshima, Suginami, Edogawa, Katsushika, Arakawa and others.
Description and attractions of the main areas
- Shibuya: Harajuku (the center of street fashion) is worth a look here - on Sundays, young people dress up in unimaginable outfits, gathering on Takeshita Street (before taking a photo, it is advisable to get the consent of the youth). In addition, it is famous for the Meiji Temple and Eegi Park (with a stadium, water bodies, lawns and lawns; ideal for picnics, cycling, jogging and other activities).
- Chuo: this area is famous for the Ginza quarter (get ready for high prices) - here tourists can walk along Chuo-dori Street, visit upscale restaurants and fashionable boutiques, at the Tsukiji fish market (it is better to plan a visit early in the morning - 05:00), in Kabuki Theater (guests will find a kabuki performance that combines drama, dance and song). In addition, the Sony building is located here (in the showroom, visitors will see the latest products and demo shows).
- Minato: In Akasaka, one of Minato's neighborhoods, you can visit the Akasaka Palace (“Meeting Palace”), the National Arts Center, Togu Palace and the Arc Hills complex. In its other quarter - Roppongi - those who wish can plunge into the nightlife with clubs and other entertainment, as well as see the buildings "Tokyo Midtown" (with a 248-meter tower, MoriArts Museum) and "Roppongi Hills" (tower height - 238 m; and there is also a Suntory Museum). Minato also includes Odaiba (you can get here by monorail or sea tram) - its iconic buildings include Fuji TV, Ferris Wheel and Toyota Mega Web (showroom of the latest Toyota models + automobile retro museum, interesting topic that some instances are used for self-testing by visitors).
Where to stay for tourists
Going on a business trip, it is best to stay in the business district of the city - Shinjuku.
Those interested in clubs and youth shops should take a closer look at hotels in the areas of Shibuya, Omotesando, Minato, especially in the vicinity of the Roppongi subway station.
Is your goal to see as many places of interest as possible? Pick a hotel near the Yamanote subway station (tourists who board one of the electric trains can easily get to any interesting tourist site in Tokyo).
If budget hotels are of interest to travelers, they can find them in the Taito area, but many of them have a “curfew” (it starts from 22: 00-23: 00) - it is advisable to clarify this issue in advance.
