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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.