[:it]Trovare un alloggio a Tokyo è estremamente semplice poiché la città offre tipologie che si adattano alle esigenze di tutti. Che si tratti di un lussuoso hotel, un albergo per famiglie, un ryokan, la nuovissima moda delle capsule, oppure qualcosa di più economico Tokyo offre di tutto. Tuttavia, ciò che fa veramente la differenza è il quartiere. Come abbiamo visto nei nostri blog, ognuno di essi propone spaccati di una società complessa e affascinante, caratterizzati da storia, cultura, modernità, tecnologia e molto altro.

Per questo episodio dedicato alle nostre guide pratiche, abbiamo deciso di proporvi e raccogliere una lista di quelle che per noi sono le aree migliori dove soggiornare a Tokyo in base agli interessi e alle loro più spiccate caratteristiche.

Indietro nel tempo: Asakusa, a tutto Edo!

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Asakusa, con le sue pittoresche stradine, offre storia e cultura senza precedenti. Questo quartiere permette ai suoi visitatori di immergersi in quello che era la vecchia Tokyo del periodo Edo. Ristoranti tradizionali, locande e negozi dove si possono trovare souvenirs artigianali fanno da contorno. Il fulcro è il tempio Sensōji, dedicato a Kannon Sama, la dea buddista della misericordia, luogo di venerazione più antico di Tokyo.

Fascino a grandi altezze: il romanticismo di Ebisu

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Una delle stazioni della Yamamote Line è Ebisu, quartiere di Shibuya con i suoi altissimi grattacieli. Qui troviamo anche lo Yebisu Garden Place, una torre dall’architettura europea, il cui ingresso è gratuito. Circondata da piazze e giardini, qui si può cenare in un ristorante che assomiglia ad un castello francese innamorandosi una vista mozzafiato su tutta Tokyo. Ad Ebisu si trova anche il grande magazzino Mitsukoshi, il Museo della Birra ed il Tokyo Photographic Art Museum.

Stravagante vita notturna : Roppongi & Shinjuku

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Roppongi è il quartiere che, per eccellenza, ospita bar, izakaya e ristoranti che offrono qualunque tipo di cucina. Roppongi è nota soprattutto per il Roppongi Hills un complesso gigantesco che comprende uffici, appartamenti, negozi, ristoranti. Ma anche sale cinematografiche, parchi, un museo, un hotel, uno studio televisivo e un anfiteatro all’aperto. Al al centro di tutta questa area sorge la Mori Tower, un edificio di 54 piani.

Ancora più “fuori dagli schemi” è Shinjuku, la cui vita notturna è vasta e in qualche modo anche perversa grazie a Kabukicho, il famosissimo quartiere a luci rosse e il Golden Gai, un labirinto di stradine fiancheggiate da un numero impressionante di piccolissimi bar.

Lontano dalla frenesia: Meguro

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Prevalentemente residenziale, a Meguro la vita metropolitana si mette in pausa e l’atmosfera è hipster. Qui ci sono boutique uniche nel loro genere, eleganti caffè, ristoranti e negozi vintage. Tuttavia, ciò che la rende magica è tutta la zona alberata lungo il fiume Meguro. Qui in primavera gli alberi di ciliegio regalano a questo quartiere una tinta rosea ed estremamente rilassante in cui concedersi un pic-nic tradizionale.

I bambini ameranno Odaiba

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Non esiste luogo più indicato per le famiglie di Odaiba. Questa isola artificiale offre tanto intrattenimento per i bambini di tutte le età. Infatti, qui troviamo la Toyota Mega Web, il famoso museo Miraikan, Joypolis, Legoland e moltissimi centri commerciali, straripanti di ristoranti per ogni gusto.

Per i cultori del lusso e del cibo nulla è paragonabile a Ginza

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Non esiste quartiere noto per la propria area commerciale di lusso come Ginza. Qui possiamo trovare negozi famosi (e costosi), ma anche grandi magazzini che, nel seminterrato, ospitano negozi alimentari davvero unici. Inoltre, Ginza è famosissima anche per i suoi ristoranti che spaziano dall’alta cucina francese ai piatti fusion. Ma anche per piccoli izakaya e sofisticati cocktail lounge. Insomma, se amate bere e mangiare e volete dedicarvi al turismo gastronomico, questo è ciò che fa per voi!

Fashion, dinamismo e trasporti: Shibuya

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Volete vivere la frenesia vera di Tokyo? Shibuya non vi deluderà! Questa infatti è una delle zone più dinamiche della città. Costantemente illuminata dai megaschermi che sono presenti su tutti i palazzi, è anche l’area più colorata e caratteristica grazie ai giovani che si dedicano all’arte del cosplay. Per non parlare delle mode ganguro (abbigliamento alternativo vistoso e kitsch) e kogal (abbigliamento e trucco sono vistosi e ispirati all’occidente, esasperando le nostre caratteristiche). Shibuya è uno dei maggiori nodi di trasporti del paese. Da qui, treni, metro e autostrade vi permetteranno di arrivare ovunque in ogni momento!

Dopo aver letto le offerte di ciascun quartiere, quali tra queste aree corrispondono alla vostra personalità? Cosa cercate per il vostro soggiorno a Tokyo? Scriveteci le vostre opinioni e raccontateci le vostre esperienze legate ad una delle città più belle al mondo![:en]Finding accommodation in Tokyo is extremely simple as the city offers types that fit everyone’s needs. Whether it’s a luxury hotel, a family one, a ryokan, the brand new capsule style, or something cheaper, Tokyo offers everything. However, what really makes the difference is the neighborhood. As we have seen in our blogs, each of them proposes splits of a complex and fascinating society, characterized by history, culture, modernity, technology and much more.

For this episode dedicated to our practical guides, we have decided to offer you and collect a list of what for us are the best areas to stay in Tokyo based on interests and their most outstanding characteristics.

Back in time: Asakusa, Edo all the way!

photo credits: ar.jal.co.jp

Asakusa, with its picturesque streets, offers history and culture without precedent. This neighborhood allows its visitors to immerse themselves in what used to be the old Tokyo of the Edo period. Traditional restaurants, inns, and shops where crafted souvenirs can be found everywhere. The center is the Sensōji temple, dedicated to Kannon Sama, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, the oldest place of worship in Tokyo.

Charm at great heights: the romanticism of Ebisu

photo credits: tokyocheapo.com

One of the Yamamote Line stations is Ebisu, a district of Shibuya with its tall skyscrapers. Here we also find the Yebisu Garden Place, a tower with European architecture, whose entrance is free. Surrounded by squares and gardens, here you can dine in a restaurant that looks like a French castle and you can fall in love with a breathtaking view of all of Tokyo. Ebisu is also home to the Mitsukoshi department store, the Beer Museum and the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum.

Extravagant nightlife: Roppongi & Shinjuku

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Roppongi is the neighborhood that, par excellence, hosts bars, izakaya and restaurants that offer any type of cuisine. Roppongi is especially known for the Roppongi Hills, a gigantic complex that includes offices, apartments, shops and restaurants. But also cinemas, parks, a museum, a hotel, a television studio, and an outdoor amphitheater. At the center of this whole area stands the Mori Tower, a 54-story building.

Even more “outside the box” is Shinjuku, whose nightlife is vast and in some ways even perverse thanks to Kabukicho, the famous red-light district and the Golden Gai, a maze of narrow streets lined with an impressive number of tiny bars.

Far from the frenzy: Meguro

photo credits: realestate.co.jp

Predominantly residential, metropolitan life pauses in Meguro and the atmosphere is hipster. Here there are unique boutiques, elegant cafes, restaurants and vintage shops. However, what makes it all magical is the tree-lined area along the Meguro River. Here in spring the cherry trees give this neighborhood a rosy and extremely relaxing hue in which to enjoy a traditional picnic.

Kids will love Odaiba

photo credits: livejapan.com

There is no place more suitable then Odaiba for families. This artificial island offers plenty of entertainment for children of all ages. In fact, here we find the Toyota Mega Web, the famous Miraikan museum, Joypolis, Legoland and many shopping centers, overflowing with restaurants for every taste.

For lovers of luxury and food, nothing is comparable to Ginza

photo credits: gotokyo.org

There is no neighborhood known for its luxury shopping area like Ginza. Here we can find famous (and expensive) shops, but also department stores that, in the basement, host truly unique food shops. Moreover, Ginza is also famous for its restaurants that range from French haute cuisine to fusion dishes. But also for small izakaya and sophisticated cocktail lounges. In short, if you love drinking and eating and you want to devote yourself to gastronomic tourism, this is for you!

Fashion, dynamism and transport: Shibuya

photo credits: photo-collection.geo.fr

Want to experience the real frenzy of Tokyo? Shibuya will not disappoint you! This is in fact one of the most dynamic areas of the city. Constantly illuminated by the giant screens that are present on all the buildings, it is also the most colorful and characteristic area thanks to the young people who are dedicated to the art of cosplay. Not to mention the ganguro fashions (flashy and kitsch alternative clothing) and kogal (clothing and makeup are flashy and inspired by the West, exasperating our characteristics). Shibuya is one of the largest transport hubs in the country. From here, trains, metro, and highways will allow you to get anywhere at any time!

After reading each neighborhood’s offers, which of these areas correspond to your personality? What do you look for in your stay in Tokyo? Write us your opinions and tell us about your experiences related to one of the most beautiful cities in the world![:ja]Finding accommodation in Tokyo is extremely simple as the city offers types that fit everyone’s needs. Whether it’s a luxury hotel, a family one, a ryokan, the brand new capsule style, or something cheaper, Tokyo offers everything. However, what really makes the difference is the neighborhood. As we have seen in our blogs, each of them proposes splits of a complex and fascinating society, characterized by history, culture, modernity, technology and much more.

For this episode dedicated to our practical guides, we have decided to offer you and collect a list of what for us are the best areas to stay in Tokyo based on interests and their most outstanding characteristics.

Back in time: Asakusa, Edo all the way!

photo credits: ar.jal.co.jp

Asakusa, with its picturesque streets, offers history and culture without precedent. This neighborhood allows its visitors to immerse themselves in what used to be the old Tokyo of the Edo period. Traditional restaurants, inns, and shops where crafted souvenirs can be found everywhere. The center is the Sensōji temple, dedicated to Kannon Sama, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, the oldest place of worship in Tokyo.

Charm at great heights: the romanticism of Ebisu

photo credits: tokyocheapo.com

One of the Yamamote Line stations is Ebisu, a district of Shibuya with its tall skyscrapers. Here we also find the Yebisu Garden Place, a tower with European architecture, whose entrance is free. Surrounded by squares and gardens, here you can dine in a restaurant that looks like a French castle and you can fall in love with a breathtaking view of all of Tokyo. Ebisu is also home to the Mitsukoshi department store, the Beer Museum and the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum.

Extravagant nightlife: Roppongi & Shinjuku

photo credits: flickriver.com

Roppongi is the neighborhood that, par excellence, hosts bars, izakaya and restaurants that offer any type of cuisine. Roppongi is especially known for the Roppongi Hills, a gigantic complex that includes offices, apartments, shops and restaurants. But also cinemas, parks, a museum, a hotel, a television studio, and an outdoor amphitheater. At the center of this whole area stands the Mori Tower, a 54-story building.

Even more “outside the box” is Shinjuku, whose nightlife is vast and in some ways even perverse thanks to Kabukicho, the famous red-light district and the Golden Gai, a maze of narrow streets lined with an impressive number of tiny bars.

Far from the frenzy: Meguro

photo credits: realestate.co.jp

Predominantly residential, metropolitan life pauses in Meguro and the atmosphere is hipster. Here there are unique boutiques, elegant cafes, restaurants and vintage shops. However, what makes it all magical is the tree-lined area along the Meguro River. Here in spring the cherry trees give this neighborhood a rosy and extremely relaxing hue in which to enjoy a traditional picnic.

Kids will love Odaiba

photo credits: livejapan.com

There is no place more suitable then Odaiba for families. This artificial island offers plenty of entertainment for children of all ages. In fact, here we find the Toyota Mega Web, the famous Miraikan museum, Joypolis, Legoland and many shopping centers, overflowing with restaurants for every taste.

For lovers of luxury and food, nothing is comparable to Ginza

photo credits: gotokyo.org

There is no neighborhood known for its luxury shopping area like Ginza. Here we can find famous (and expensive) shops, but also department stores that, in the basement, host truly unique food shops. Moreover, Ginza is also famous for its restaurants that range from French haute cuisine to fusion dishes. But also for small izakaya and sophisticated cocktail lounges. In short, if you love drinking and eating and you want to devote yourself to gastronomic tourism, this is for you!

Fashion, dynamism and transport: Shibuya

photo credits: photo-collection.geo.fr

Want to experience the real frenzy of Tokyo? Shibuya will not disappoint you! This is in fact one of the most dynamic areas of the city. Constantly illuminated by the giant screens that are present on all the buildings, it is also the most colorful and characteristic area thanks to the young people who are dedicated to the art of cosplay. Not to mention the ganguro fashions (flashy and kitsch alternative clothing) and kogal (clothing and makeup are flashy and inspired by the West, exasperating our characteristics). Shibuya is one of the largest transport hubs in the country. From here, trains, metro, and highways will allow you to get anywhere at any time!

After reading each neighborhood’s offers, which of these areas correspond to your personality? What do you look for in your stay in Tokyo? Write us your opinions and tell us about your experiences related to one of the most beautiful cities in the world![:]