Shibuya and Harajuku
The energy everyone imagines. Shopping, nightlife, cafés, and trains to everywhere. Exciting to be near, busy to live in the middle of.
Tokyo isn't one city so much as dozens of small towns stitched together by trains. Each has its own feel. Here's a friendly overview of the areas foreigners love most, and who each one suits.
The energy everyone imagines. Shopping, nightlife, cafés, and trains to everywhere. Exciting to be near, busy to live in the middle of.
Second-hand shops, small theatres, live music and endless coffee. Relaxed, creative and easy to fall in love with.
Home to Temple University Japan's campus. Tiny izakaya alleys, a friendly local feel and a quick hop to Shibuya.
Riverside cafés, boutiques and good restaurants. Famous for cherry blossoms along the Meguro River. On the pricier side.
Embassies, international schools and lots of English. Easy for newcomers, though some find it less "Japanese" than other areas.
Punk bars, vintage stores, cheap eats and a strong community feel. A favourite for creative people on a budget.
Inokashira Park, a great shopping street and a calmer pace. Often voted one of the nicest places to live in Tokyo.
Narrow lanes, temples and cats. One of the few areas that feels like Tokyo decades ago. Lovely for slow weekends.
Sensō-ji and old-school shopping streets, with Kuramae's craft shops and coffee roasters a short walk away.
Stone-paved alleys, a French influence and quiet little restaurants. Central but surprisingly peaceful.
On Buy Me a Matcha you pick your area by the station you know (no GPS), and see people in Tokyo who speak English and also want new friends. Match, pick a café, meet over a matcha. Free, and not a dating app.
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