Best Townscapes around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

The Ameyayo shotengai(shopping street) grew out of a black market that sprung up following the end of World War II. It is a shopping district that retains the good old feel of downtown Tokyo.

A charming shitamachi (downtown) shopping street lined with takeout shops, candy shops, izakaya (bars) and more.

Nihonbashi is a town where traditional Japanese and modern cultures are woven together, where you can experience the charms of Japan.

A good old-fashioned shopping district with 70 older shops and a shitamachi (downtown) atmosphere.

This is the third (and oldest existing) underground mall in Japan.

This is a shopping avenue with a retro presence. Its morning market held on the fourth Sunday every month is popular.

This is an area where you can find all kinds of antique books. There are shops with new books as well.

Shibuya's top commercial district right near the Shibuya scramble crossing. Has a wide variety of shops including restaurants and karaoke stores.

Shibuya is a very popular town for younger generations, and this crossing is one of the biggest scramble crossings in the world. It is a famous spot that appears in many movies.

An alley roughly 300 metres from Ningyocho, named Amazake Yokocho after a shop selling sweet sake.

The first lodging station of Old Tokaido Road, the main road that led to Edo (Tokyo). Visit the historical places and sites to trace the vestiges of a thriving town.

A wholesale district with a variety of specialty shops selling everything from traditional Japanese dolls, to displays for shop windows, toys and stationery.

A new cultural tourist facility where one can brush shoulders with artisans producing soy sauce, local sake and glass art.

A restaurant that serves freshly caught river fish can also be found, and the area is characterized by the friendly atmosphere of the traditionally commercial, working-class neighborhood.