A daytime "city beneath the tracks," the heart of Okachimachi is an unusual congregation of businesses, stalls, and stores along a narrow alleyway that sits in the shadows of the elevated train lines. This "Ameya-Yokocho" is a unique offering of clothing shops, candy stores, and restaurants. In fact, Okachimachi is often a foodie destination. You can find unique dishes and ingredients here. Enjoy a morning breakfast or brunch featuring some of the finest sweets in Japan. This neighborhood originates from a postwar black market that originated right under the tracks. Do not miss this eclectic community.

Ueno Park contains the beautiful Ueno Zoo (perhaps the only polar and panda bears in Tokyo?) as well as several Japanese-style buildings and beautiful gardens and ponds. In addition to the park grounds and zoo, Ueno Park also contains the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the National Museum of Nature and Science. If that wasn't enough, Ueno also has a preponderance of picturesque temples and shrines. One could probably spend a whole day in Ueno. Take some time out of the busy city and explore Tokyo's suped-up version of Central Park NYC.

Uguisudani is the small but certainly not inconsequential redlight and drinking micro-neighborhood that is also one of the only sanctioned area for "love hotels." in Japan. Its charming tiny train stop puts you on top of a hill with some picturesque views of the city at night. Experience one of Uguisudani's many izakaya pubs or stall food. If you're lucky, you might even catch some street performances. Afterwards, head to the nearby Asakusa District, home to perhaps Tokyo's most famous temple, Senso-ji. Experience a microcosm of old Japan and then enjoy the Asakusa nightlife.