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Sights of Tokyo's Fancy Attractions

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. You can find the train station with the heaviest human traffic in the world, with a few million commuters passing through it daily. 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. Shinjuku has everything that a tourist would want in an attraction. It combines modernism with the ancient traditions of Japan. Multi-coloured neon lights cover the many skyscrapers, which any visitor would have their fill of retail shops, bars and restaurants. Trying to book low cost accommodation in Tokyo is a breeze in Shinjuku, with the many budget hotels that can be found there.

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.

Shibuya and Harajuku are considered to be smaller scaled-down versions of Shinjuku, with their primary focus on the young. 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 is often considered the Asian fashion capital of the world, with its many independant fashion shops lining the streets along with the popular eateries, 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.

About the Author

Ben Sako is a travel consultant and writer specializing in Asian countries. He has insights on the best accommodations including a Toyoko Inn Shinjuku Kabuki-cho review. Ben also offers selections on popular budget business hotel chains in Tokyo.

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