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Tokyo Neighborhoods
Shinjuku, Shibuya, Asakusa — where to stay in Tokyo and what each area gives you at night, in the morning, and on the way to the trains.
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Shinjuku Area Guide: What to Do in Tokyo's Busiest Hub
Shinjuku packs nightlife, shopping, parks, and the world's busiest station into one district. Here is how to make sense of it, plus where to eat and where to stay.
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Shibuya & Harajuku Area Guide
Youthful, fashionable, and endlessly walkable — here is what to do in Tokyo's Shibuya and Harajuku districts, from the famous crossing to Meiji Shrine.
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Asakusa & Old Tokyo Area Guide
Asakusa is Tokyo's most traditional district, home to Senso-ji temple and old-town charm. Here is what to see, eat, and why it is worth basing here.
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Where to Stay in Tokyo: Best Neighborhoods for First-Timers
Shinjuku, Asakusa, or Shibuya? Here's how Tokyo's best base neighborhoods compare for first-time American visitors, and who each one suits.
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