All the districts of Tokyo in a short guide, from Asakusa to Shimbuy, the most bizarre, crowded, dangerous and even the red light districts, an overview of modern Tokyo.
Tokyo is a city that leaves you speechless. So different from the reality we are used to and perhaps for this very reason so irresistible. Metropolis of excesses and traditions, technology and oddities. It's a huge city of 15 million inhabitants, divided into 23 neighborhoods, each of which has its own particularities that make it unique. Here is a brief guide to Tokyo neighborhoods more bizarre and particular.
Akihabara
The Akihabara district is the paradise for nerds and electronics enthusiasts of all the world. Here you will find huge ten-story megastore all of technological accessories, shops and small shops that sell cameras, cameras and telephones. But that's not all, whatever you can think of about electronics, it is here.
Akihabara, however, is also known as neighborhood of manga and "maid cafes". It is a bar where the waitresses are dressed in manga version and where everything is reminiscent of Japanese cartoons: from food to songs sung by the girls.
You can even choose to play cards with the waitresses - it will cost you a little more but it's one of the weird things to do in Tokyo.
Shibuya
Even those who have never been to Tokyo will have seen the Shybuya neighborhood in some movies. In fact, this is where you will really realize how many billions of people there are in the Japanese capital.
In Shybuya there is thebusiest pedestrian crossing in the world. Try to go there at peak times. A flood of people crossing at the traffic lights in all possible directions, and it is almost a miracle that it manages not to collide.
But Shybuya is also known to be the shopping district, the one where Japanese kids buy their clothes and set trends.
Harajuku
If you want to know the Tokyo's most extravagant fashions, take a tour of Harajuku, the youth fashion district, which is part of Shybuya.
The main shopping street, Omotesando, is a parade of eccentric characters dressed in the most extravagant fashions: rockabilly, lolita, punk and cosplay. In short, a show not to be missed!
Shinjuku
Shinjuku is certainly one of Tokyo's most bizarre and famous neighborhoods. One of the most crowded, as evidenced by its station, which is the busiest in the world, with over 2 million people passing through each day. And the quirks of the area can also be seen in its clubs and restaurants.
One among all: the Robot Bar, themed venue with giant robots, spectacular lights and music and dance shows featuring mega robots.
Here is also the red light area of Kabukicho, where love hotels, brothels and night clubs abound.
Roppongi
For us Westerners Roppongi is the entertainment district: bars, clubs, discos, karaoke, PR that try to bring people to clubs.
It gets really busy at night, but if you are looking for a place to party until dawn, Roppongi is the neighborhood for you.
Asakusa
Among the Tokyo neighborhoods, Asakusa is what could be considered the most traditional and close to the origins of the city. The Tokyo's oldest temple, Senso-ji, it's right here.
During the day, however, the neighborhood is really full of tourists, so it's better to drop by in the evening.
