From high-end sushi to quick-slurped noodles, Tokyo lives up to its rep as a culinary powerhouse. In areas like Shibuya and Shinjuku, the city delivers the crowds and neon travelers envision.

As most travelers know, Tokyo is huge. The city is urban sprawl at its most overwhelming, making finding the best places to eat, shop, see, let alone sleep, a downright chore. The city is broken ...