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- Kamata Station, the movie town accessible to airports
- Kamata has a small town feel, but incorporates a shopping arcade (district lined with stores) and residential area.
In addition to being the gateway to Haneda International Airport, it is very accessible to Shinagawa, Tokyo and Akihabara train stations.
The locals like it for its accessibility and overall convenience. Even when arriving from Narita Airport, you can use the Keihin Kyuko Line to Kamata Station (Keihin Kyuko Line, not the JR Line).
Kamata was once the home to one of Shochiku Film’s production studios.
“Kamata Koshin Kyoku,” a movie filmed at this studio in 1982, was a smash hit. The soundtrack to this film, also with the same name, is played over Kamata Station’s speakers when the trains depart.
- Nippori Station, Nippori the city that will keep you entertained the whole day
- This city was named Nippori during the Edo period, “The city that will keep you entertained the whole day.”
The character for “Ni,” represents “day,” and “po,” means to “live,” and “ri,” stands for “city.”
The city is also going to be home to a new development called Sun Mark City. Tokyo’s most vital method of transportation, the JR Yamanote line stops here, and can take you to Akihabara, Harajuku, Shinjuku.
The Keisei Skyliner will take you directly to Narita and Haneda international airports without any transfers. This area is also popular with the younger crowd as there is a nearby district housing apparel distributors that will deal direct with consumers.
- Akihabara Station, world famous electronics city and home to the “otaku”
- This city is a mix of large-scale electronic department stores and little parts dealers. There are also duty free stores welcoming overseas visitors.
Akihabara is headquarters to the world’s otaku, and information center to anime and video games. Akihabara is also home to “cosplay,” and maid-cafes, gaining popularity across the world.
- Harajuku Station, the city of fashion with a culture of its own.
- Harajuku, another world famous town, is known for its fashion and unique culture.
Many young Japanese express themselves through fashion in this town, and overseas visitors will find this very entertaining. Harajuku is truly a large fashion show.
- Asakusa Station ? The historical and cultural city of Tokyo (Edo)
- Asakusa, the city that represents Tokyo’s rich culture and heritage. You will definitely feel the “difference” from other stations once you get off the train.
The Asakusa Temple is a gathering point for tourists from across Japan and overseas. Once you pass through the Kaminarimon (Gates of Thunder) entrance, there are numerous street side shops selling a variety of souvenirs, from traditional to modern. There are also rickshaws available for rental.
They can give you tours of Asakusa. Beyond the shops, you will find a giant cauldron burning incense. It is said that contact with the incense smoke will give you longevity.
- Roppongi Station ? The city in Tokyo where all foreigners gather.
- Roppongi, the city in Tokyo where the most foreigners gather.
With the opening of Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown, many foreign nationals and tourists alike give it an even more international feel.
