Shimbashi in east Tokyo is considered a “salarymen’s sanctuary,” as the district boasts countless bars and eateries packed tightly in a small area surrounding its train station. Here you’ll also find Karasumori Jinja, a tiny Shinto shrine, nestled amongst all the activity. This is a lively area and often TV crews visit for colorful interviews with some of the salarymen about. For a more historical side of Shimbashi, visit the Old Shimbashi Station: Railway History Exhibition Hall, an exact replica of Meiji Era’s Shimbashi Station, the first railway terminal in Japan.