Tokyo - once a swampy fishing village called Edo, it has now become one of the largest cities in the world, so big that every ward seems to belong to its own distinctive world. In the vibrant Shibuya, age-old Shinto shrines clash with hip-hop clothing stores. Witness a new fashion trend being born on the sideroads of Harajuku, or find yourself in another country among the bars and nightclubs of Roppongi. Stroll down the temple paths of Sensoji in Asakusa, and buy a new digital camera in Akihabara. Dive into the sea of commuters during the morning rush at Shinjuku station. If you are looking for a diversified living experience, you will surely be satisfied in Tokyo.
No matter where your favourite area is, you could definitely find your ideal living space from our lineup. Let's check out the famous places with the following guide.
Ikebukuro area
Home to the second busiest station in the world, Ikebukuro is a lively location in the north west of Tokyo. With great transport links and home to plenty of shops and bars, Ikebukuro is a great base from which to explore Tokyo.
Kawagoe area
Kawagoe is located in Saitama Prefecture. It has a nickname of "Ko-edo", which means "Little Edo" in Japanese because it was used to be a very vibrant town under the feudal government during the Edo Period.You can enjoy atmosphere of back in the good old days of edo period. More
Harajuku area
If you are interested in popular culture, fashion and art, then we highly recommend visiting Harajuku, where many youngsters around the world flock to this capital city to discover the latest trend.
Asakusa area
Before Tokyo becomes a modern metropolis as it is now, it was a small fishing town called Edo, located along the Sumida river. One of the few places that still retains the old Edo atmosphere is Asakusa...
Akihabara Kanda area
Often referred as the 'Electronics Mecca,' if there is something that bleeps or lights up, you'll find it in Akihabara. The main drag of Chuo-dori is crammed cheek by jowl with anime and manga stores, computer parts stores...
Chuo-ku area
Sleepy Chuo-ku doesn't have the glamour of glitzy Ginza to the west, or the laid back Edo style of Asakusa to the north, but it possess its own unique charm.
Sangenjaya area
Sangenjaya is regarded as one of the most prosperous business areas in downtown Tokyo. It is also a frequent front-runner in the best-places-to-live ranking list.
Ota-ku area
Though it may not have the nightlife of Shinjuku ward or the shopping of Shibuya ward, Ota city ward offers a far more relaxed and quiet atmosphere that you won't find in the aforementioned areas.
Kita-Senju area
Kita Senju is located on the banks of the Arakawa river in the Adachi area of north-east Tokyo. Though a little removed from the centre of Tokyo,
the pace of life in Kita-Senju is noticeably different - slower and more relaxed.