Tokyo's best neighbourhoods
Shinjuku — the city's overwhelming centre. Kabukicho entertainment district, golden gai (tiny bars), the busiest train station on earth.
Shibuya — the famous crossing, youth fashion (Harajuku adjacent), excellent restaurants.
Nakameguro — Tokyo's most beautiful neighbourhood. Cherry blossom canal, boutiques, the best coffee shops.
Asakusa — old Tokyo. Senso-ji temple, rickshaws, traditional craft shops, closest to Tokyo Skytree.
Shimokitazawa — Tokyo's indie music and vintage fashion hub. Small theatres, record shops, curry.
Yanaka — old shitamachi Tokyo. Temples, cats, traditional shotengai shopping street.
Getting around Tokyo
The JR and metro network is the world's finest and most punctual. Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card — works on all trains, buses, and in many shops. Narita Airport is 50-90 minutes by Narita Express (NEX) or Keisei Skyliner. Haneda Airport is 20-30 minutes by Tokyo Monorail or Keikyu line.
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