Places To Avoid In Tokyo

Above, Godzilla peers over a building in Shinjuku. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Generally speaking, most travel-oriented websites tell people what places around the world to visit and what they can do.

It is rarer for a travel site to tell people about places not to visit and avoid.

This is one of those times.

The Travel has an article on what places to avoid in Tokyo.

They start with:

Japan receives roughly 30 million international tourists annually, making it one of the most visited nations in the world. A good portion of that lot spends a bit of time in Tokyo, mostly to take in the country's unique culture, food scene, nightlife, and the 2020 Summer Olympics starting in July. 

And with a population of just more than nine million, Tokyo has no shortage of attractions to draw visitors, with very few spots declared off-limits. But for all the wonders that the city has to offer the curious vacationer, a few caveats are in order, mostly for reasons related to safety and economics.

For instance, a few places in the city wouldn't even qualify as points of interest and some of those can be downright dangerous. Then there are other Tokyo districts that have quite a large number of expensive venues, although you can find equivalents with the same amenities to suit your budget. After all, because of its size, Tokyo has a wide range of options for everyone. 

If you're considering a vacation to Tokyo, take a look at what you'd best avoid, ensuring your stay in the capital of the Land of the Rising Sun is a pleasant one.

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