Akihabara — Tokyo’s dazzling “Electric Town” — is a paradise for fans of electronics, anime, manga, and gaming, with multi-storey stores, retro arcades, and themed cafes around every corner. It’s

For a taste of old Tokyo, there is nowhere quite like Asakusa. Centered on the magnificent Senso-ji temple, its streets of traditional shops, rickshaws, and street-food stalls have a charm

Affordable, well-rated hotels in Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district, ranked by real Google ratings and review counts.

Well-rated, affordable hotels in Shinjuku, ranked by real Google ratings and review counts, ideal for first-time Tokyo visitors.

Ginza is Tokyo’s most glamorous district — a dazzling grid of flagship designer stores, elegant department stores, fine dining, and sleek galleries, all impeccably central. It is an upscale area,

Out on Tokyo Bay, the futuristic island of Odaiba and the surrounding waterfront offer a more relaxed, spacious side of the city — with big shopping and entertainment complexes, a

Roppongi is Tokyo’s most international district — famous for its lively nightlife, world-class art at the Mori Art Museum and the Roppongi Hills complex, and some of the finest city

Young, stylish, and buzzing around the clock, Shibuya is one of the most exciting places to base yourself in Tokyo. Home to the world-famous scramble crossing, endless shopping, great restaurants,

If you want to be in the middle of the action, few areas beat Shinjuku. Home to the world’s busiest train station, dazzling neon nightlife, skyscraper views, and the calm

Everything we’ve written about Tokyo in one place: travel guides to the top sights and district-by-district hotel recommendations.