Tokyo | The dazzling Tokyo nightscape and the festive atmosphere hidden in the alleys

After nightfall, Tokyo exudes a charm even more captivating than during the day. Neon signs flicker and leap among the skyscrapers, injecting new vitality into the night. Sensoji Temple Most visitors to Tokyo choose to go to Shibuya or Roppongi to experience the rich and colorful nightlife, but for decades, even centuries, Asakusa has been the place where locals go to relax after sunset. Sensoji Temple, Tokyo's oldest temple, welcomes the last group of visitors praying for blessings at night. After sunset, Sensoji Temple usually lights up until 11 pm. The cherry tree in the temple is just in full bloom. Before going out for a night meal, you can enjoy the unique charm of Sensoji Temple at night. Transportation: Take the Ginza Line, Asakusa Line, or Tobu Railway to get to Asakusa Station. It's a 5-minute walk from the station to Sensoji Temple. Kabukicho Ichibangai Shinjuku's Kabukicho is dazzling with neon lights and bustling with people, one of the most densely populated areas in Tokyo. It is said to be the busiest and most densely populated downtown area in Asia, and possibly the world. When you come to Yasukuni Street, you will see the huge Don Quijote store, which is a landmark of Kabukicho Street. Booking a hotel nearby without knowing the world, you will see a different Japan, not so clean, not so tidy, not so orderly, and even blonde guys coming up to chat. It is not recommended for girls to stay here. However, dining and shopping are still OK, with various restaurants and bars gathered here, the neon-lit nightlife is extraordinarily lively. Transportation: Kabukicho is a 5-minute walk from the JR Shinjuku Station East Exit, and also close to the Fukutoshin Line, Marunouchi Line, and Seibu Shinjuku Line stations. Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho If you want to avoid the crowds for dining, you can turn into the small alleys to find food. Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho are not officially part of Kabukicho, but they are very close by, with many atmospheric small bars and barbecue stalls. Both streets have crisscrossing alleys with a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere, just like the mood in Japanese dramas. The festive atmosphere, which is a stark contrast to the metropolis, is like a late-night diner, where each diner has their own story.