Tokyo, Japan provides any tourist with beautiful experiences, and that is mainly due to the many fascinating sights that it offers. There are many prefectures and cities that can be found just in Tokyo itself. Amongst its most popular and interesting ones are Shinjuku, Shibuya and Harajuku. These places are not only teeming with people from all walks of life, you can find all the little quirks and interesting sights that are a must visit for all visitors to Tokyo.
Shinjuku has two main halves where the commercial and business centres can be found. It has the busiest train station in the whole world, thanks to the millions of commuters who pass through it everyday. That is hardly surprising considering the location of the station in Tokyo's commercial heart, as well as the densely populated country that is Japan. Whatever a tourist needs can and certainly will be provided by Shinjuku. It combines modernism with the ancient traditions of Japan. Any visitor will be in awe of the neon light-covered skyscrapers in the area, and there is an embarrassment of riches when it comes to your eating and shopping needs. Trying to book low cost accommodation in Tokyo is a breeze in Shinjuku, with the many budget hotels that can be found there, such as the Toyoko Inn in Shinjuku Kabuki-cho.
Shinjuku is also the place for all sorts of entertainment. Kabukicho is the most famous of the lot, especially when it comes to nightlife. Polite bar owners and bouncers will line the streets requesting your patronage, but if that is not your cup of tea, there are also a number of parks, pachinko parlours, cinemas and shopping malls that line its streets. The Shinjuku Gyoen Imperial Gardens are a favourite with both locals and tourists with the massive and elaborate park a peaceful haven snuck deep within the crowded and bustling surroundings. This is also one of the prime spots to observe the annual cherry blossoms that so many Japanese and foreigners flock to every year.
Both Shibuya and Harajuku have a stronger focus on the younger crowd, and can be compared to a smaller sized version of Shinjuku. As a result, fashion and shopping are the main themes found in both areas, with the latter offering ancient Japanese history right next to modern trends and obsessions, such as the anime cosplayers on Harajuku Bridge. The Meiji Shrine is the focal point of Harajuku, where Japanese of all ages flock to daily to offer their prayers. Shibuya has made Tokyo the fashion capital of the world, with its countless brand name fashion retail shops and independant designers. There are also countless restaurants, bars and entertainment attractions.
Trying to find accommodation in the three districts of Tokyo offers the tourist a host of options. There are classy five star hotels to budget business hotels and other cheap Tokyo hotels. With Shinjuku, Shibuya and Harajuku all located on the central Japan Rail Yamanote line, planning your stay within these areas will mean convenience and endless options when it comes to entertainment, sights and sounds.
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