Where to Stay in Tokyo Japan: 5 Best Areas + How to Book Hotels

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TIME STAMPS

00:00. About Tokyo
01:13 Sights & Attractions
02:19 Staying near a station
03:34 Shibuya
04:07 Shinjuku
05:03 Roppongi
05:45 Asakusa ( Taito )
06:39 Tokyo Station ( Chiyoda & Chuo Wards )
07:22 Where not to stay
08:06 How we book hotels
08:58 Real world booking example using maps
09:51 Using Expedia

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[mLi]

Do they give academy awards for YouTube posts? Bravo!

[alessiman]

From a traveller who has been to Tokyo a dozen times since the early 2000's. One of the best places to stay is in and around Akasaka-Mitsuke Station. You are pretty much central to most tourist spots in Tokyo (for a 1st time Visitor) and you are on direct lines with only 5-6 stops from many of the big locations like Ginza, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Tokyo Station, Ikebukaro etc. Easy access from Haneda and Narita and in a salary man location so lots of amazing eating locations including some of the best ramen spots in Tokyo, a massive supermarket nearby and cheap accomodation.

As a bonus, Hie Shrine 5 mins walk away and you can walk to Roppongi in about 25 mins.

[WitsyBleu]

We are currently struggling with this, you really always upload at the perfect time!! Thank you so much for all your videos, they have made planning our first Japan trip so much easier!

[dvijay]

Im planning my first solo trip in November. This was really helpful!

[momotaroux]

Stayed at Otsuka back in November and Sugamo most recently in April. Both are along the Yamanote line and are more on the quieter side, making it easier to navigate in and out of the stations. 100% recommend these locations.

[metalexileslive]

I stayed Akihabara, where I met you guys at the 7/11 and I loved it there. I was close to Ueno and other places I wanted to go to and it was maybe 20 minutes if not shorter to Shibuya. I loved the culture of Akihabara and also the Apa Hotel was a bargain for me for a week. But like I told you, your advice made my first trip to Tokyo 100% and I'm still watching for my 2nd.. Keep up the awesome work

[donnalile]

My granddaughter and I stayed in Asakusa. It was awesome with everything you could possibly want to see. Plus the train station gave us access to several lines. Loved the area.

[karenrobbins]

I stayed near Suidobashi. I liked the quiet area after seeing attractions all over during the day. The Hotel Niwa was so clean and comfortable. Next time I think I will pick somewhere more central so your neighborhood suggestions are helpful

[giovannidelacruz]

Expedia user here. That clear cancellation policy helped during my first visit to Japan as I had to change accommodations quiet a few times as my plans changed.

[pollutingpenguin]

Kanda is my go to area - it’s so central, well connected and cheap!

[emohbrisnicki]

This video was so helpful! Thank you so much!!!

[solomani]

If you are walking distance from any station on the Yamonite line (green) you are golden. Good advice. The only thing I will add as an exception is if you have young kids and the main reason you are visiting Tokyo is Disney Resort stay close to the resort. TDR is exhausting so it’s good if you can duck back to your hotel for a break (and kids nap).

[robertk]

Very useful video. In November. 2023, I went to Japan with six friends who have never been to Japan. Our hotel stays for the first few nights were near Tokyo Station before heading to Kanazawa and Kyoto via Shinkansen. After having a wonderful time in Kyoto, we returned to Tokyo for five nights and stayed in Ginza. The area has many convenient subway access points, restaurant choices, and interesting stores like the Muji Ginza Flagship store and the Ginza Itoya stationary store. Everyone had a great time. Since I have spent numerous days in all the Tokyo Wards mentioned in the video, I am now more interested in staying in outer wards or away from the concentrated tourist areas and finding restaurants popular with local residents.

[planelander]

Just discovered your channel. I travel to japan allot for work and I am able to plan better because of your videos. Thank you!

[chriscunningham]

For my solo trip I've ended up booking multiple Sotetsu Fresa Inn locations. I can transfer bags (although it's fine where I'm going thanks to shinkansen) but they have a membership scheme for free breakfast with your booking, money off 60-day in advance, a nice little bonus 500 yen back each night but more importantly early check-in/late check out! I think some folks are nervous with the scale of options with Japan but sometimes the budget franchises are great for solo travellers. Doing a nice big chunk on this trip, Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka. All the Sotetsu Fresa Inn's I've picked are all near major stations :)

[sabrinaj]

I agree that this is one of the best YouTube videos I’ve seen about Japan. So, informative. Thank you 🙏🏽

[lysruiz]

Thank you for your wonderful videos! We will be visiting Tokyo in the Fall and your shared information is super valuable and helpful.

[dennistani]

Excellent tips! The use of the "map" feature to book rooms is important if you are coming without a car, and need to be close to a station. Also I've used google to see what trains are going to the location I want to go and stay. Last April we went to the Tokyo dome. I googled "train from tokyo station to tokyo dome". It brought up the train to take (Marunouchi line- red color train) the train schedule, and what station to get off. This helped me with planning. Just an idea.

[hevalynefrias]

Nice to know those things in selecting hotel, thank you so much for the tip

[GralDoroteoArango]

Im going there next month as a first timer. This is the best video I have seen so far. Really clear and informative!