Originally Posted by
MarisaInChicago
We are very discerning, don't want crowds, and like the most luxurious. However, I'd rather be in a Soho type district, if that exists? Something with more mom and pop shops than next to a big department store.
There are places like that. Azabu Juban (mentioned by angra), Shimokitazawa, Daikanyama, etc. But there will be lots of people everywhere. And I'm not sure that luxury hotels exist in those areas.