Yurakucho (有楽町), Tokyo, Japan

Yurakucho (有楽町) is a neighbourhood in Chiyoda, Tokyo, between Ginza and Hibiya Park. It is noted for its many Japanese-style bars called izakaya which caters to the office workers in the area. The izakaya is noted for their red lantarns in front. Yurakucho is a favorite watering hole for businessman, drawn by its izakaya and yakitori restaurants and proximity to Tokyo Station.

How to go to Yurakucho

Take the Yurakucho Line (Y-18) to the Yurakucho Subway Station.

DN Tower 21, Tokyo

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Yurakucho Station, Tokyo

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What to see in Yurakucho

DN Tower 21
Historic office building that incorporates the former Dai-Ichi Seimei Building, where Douglas MacArthur had his headquarters during the Allied occupation of Japan. The building today houses the Dai-ichi Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Tokyo International Forum
An attraction in itself, this massive cutting-edge structure holds exhibits and conventions, but for casual tourists, it's the architecture that is the most interesting here.
Yurakucho Center
A complex of retail outlets and performance halls.

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