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Tokyo is one of the most populous and extensive cities in the world; some of the areas that we all know or have heard about often correspond to actual special municipalities, with their own local government and a certain autonomy of administrative management, reporting to the Tokyo metropolitan government, such as Shinjuku or Shibuya; in total there are 23 special districts in the capital.

Others are simply well-defined areas, either historic or born in more modern times, that have developed over the decades their own characteristic, something that makes them recognizable by touch; examples are Asakusa, home of the Sensoji temple and a quintessential historic district; Harajuku, an eccentric neighborhood where some of Japan's most extravagant fashions were born and developed; Akihabara, the district of electronics and everything related to anime, manga, and video games; or Odaiba, the man-made island home to the giant Gundam, several shopping malls, and with one of the city's most beautiful views.

Actually, months and months of staying in Tokyo would not be enough to be able to discover all the atmosphere, attractions, sights and fantasy that these bring with them (wow, I really like Tokyo); nevertheless, let's see which are the most famous Tokyo neighborhoods that definitely need a visit during one of your trips to Japan.

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  • Asakusa - Tokyo

    Asakusa retains the vibe of an older Tokyo, with traditional craft shops and street-food stalls along Nakamise Street near the ancient Sensō-ji temple.

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  • Akihabara - Tokyo

    Akihabara is a buzzing shopping hub famed for its electronics retailers, ranging from tiny stalls to vast department stores.

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  • Shinjuku - Tokyo

    Shinjuku City encompasses the buzzing clubs and karaoke rooms of neon-lit East Shinjuku and upscale hotel bars and restaurants in the Skyscraper District.

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  • Shibuya - Tokyo

    Shibuya is a center for youth fashion and culture, and its streets are the birthplace to many of Japan's fashion and entertainment trends.

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  • Ueno - Tokyo

    Traditional Ueno is known for ornate Shinto and Zen landmarks, including 17th-century Benzaiten temple, on an island in Ueno Park.

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  • Ginza - Tokyo

    Ginza is the luxury street of Tokyo, Japan. It is known for its department stores, high-fashion boutiques, and the city's best cafes and restaurants.

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  • Nippori - Tokyo

    In Nippori, as in the nearby Ueno area, there is an atmosphere of yesteryear, and the area has a more popular spirit than other Tokyo neighborhoods with ultramodern skyscrapers and metropolitan stimuli.

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  • Sapporo - Hokkaido

    Sapporo, capital of the mountainous northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, is famous for its beer, skiing and annual Sapporo Snow Festival featuring enormous ice sculptures.

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  • Hakodate - Hokkaido

    Hakodate (函館) is the third largest city in Hokkaido, located on the southern tip of the island. Hakodate is best known for its spectacular views from Mount Hakodate and its delicious fresh seafood.

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