Where To Shop & Visit In Tokyo 🇯🇵🛍️

Being one of the busiest city in the world, Tokyo has several different districts each offering different experiences, so it can be easy to get overwhelmed. So here’s a no frills guide on some of the major districts in Tokyo and what they have to offer!

🤖 Akihabara:

Probably one of the pinnacles of gaming, manga and anime in Tokyo, it houses different shops for your average Otaku and even fans of Japanese culture like pop idols and cosplayers. The streets are literally filled with shops that sells merchandise from anime and manga ranging from Figurines, Cards, Gachapon etc. Some of the notable places are Gigo Arcade and Radiokaikan!

🏞️ Ueno:

Ueno houses a bustling retail street where you can find different needs ranging from clothes to food, there are some notable thrift shops in the area as well! It also houses Ueno Park which has many museums, ponds, a shrine and pagoda and even a large zoo!

🤖 Ikebukoro:

This area is somewhat similar to Akihabara as it houses alot of shops selling items based on Popular culture, Animes, Mangas etc. Although it is a lesser known spot as compared to Akihabara, It is still worth to check out especially if you are a fan of such genres. It is even home to the World’s Largest Anime Store. There is even a Pokemon Centre here!

🛍️ Shimokitazawa:

If you are the person who likes thrifting, this is definitely the place you would want to visit, there are rows and rows of different thrift stores selling a range of fashion items that cater to a wide variety of styles and tastes. It is somewhat of a creative street as well with different shops like unique cafes, art studios on top of the thrift stores!

🛍️ Shibuya:

Definitely one of the most well known districts in Tokyo, it is literally packed with all the popular shopping, dining and nightclub destinations you can find. There are several department stores and shopping malls in the area as well. Not to mention must visit tourist areas like Shibuya Sky, the iconic Shibuya Crossing, Nintendo Stores and Pokemon Centres and not to mention famous scenes of Jujutsu Kaisen IRL.

🛍️ Shinjuku:

A popular shopping district that houses all kind of goods ranging from department stores, subterranean malls, electronics stores and even shoes and sportswear! It is home to some of Tokyo’s tallest Skyscrapers as well! Right besides it also lies Kabukicho, which is Japan’s biggest red light district. You can experience some of Tokyo’s nightlife here as there are many izakayas and bars too!

🛍️ Ginza:

If you are into designer fashion and shopping, this is definitely the place for you. It is literally the Orchard Road of Tokyo, and houses numerous department stores, boutiques, art galleries etc. A good idea if you want to make use of your tax free purchases to buy designer goods! It also houses the biggest Uniqlo in the world!

⛩️ Asakusa:

If you are a fan of culture, Asakusa is one of the places you must visit as it encapsulates most of Tokyo in the past few decades. It is easy to visit on foot and you can even get guided tours on rickshaw for a small fee! The main attraction is probably the Sensoji Temple which is a very popular Buddhist Temple built in the 7th century, make a visit here and enjoy the food street outside the temple which sells a variety of traditional and local snacks!

🛍️ Harajuku:

A shopping district which caters towards teenager’s it houses many trendy shops, fashion boutiques and even thrift stores. there are also several trendy food joints here. One of the most popular foods is definitely the crepes, there are multiple stores selling crepes of different flavours! Be sure to get one when you are here!

Hope this short summary of Tokyo’s different districts, makes planning your trip to Tokyo easier! Be sure to check these different places out when you are here!

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