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.

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

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

It is the main street of Ura-Harajuku (the Harajuku back street) along which stylish stores stand. There are cafes and some general stores on the street, so taking a stroll on the back street is fun as well.

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

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

A small alley teeming with traditional izakayas (Japanese-style bars). A place to enjoy a the Showa Retro atmosphere while in Shibuya.

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

At 1.3 km long, Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street is one of the longest such streets in the Kanto area. Some 400 shops as well as many events including food fairs.

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

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.

This is a street with nearly 30 stores, including restaurants, cafes, clothing stores, and sundry shops.

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.