Where to stay in TOKYO - Don't make THIS mistake! | Japan Travel Guide

Ep.75 If you pick the wrong place to stay in Tokyo, you'll waste time on trains and may be very disappointed with your first experience. We take you through the dramatically different locations in Japan's capital so you can make an informed decision before booking your visit.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:44 - Traveling to Tokyo
04:57 - Shibuya, Tokyo
09:34 - Shinjuku, Tokyo
12:49 - Chuo, Tokyo
15:08 - Asakusa, Tokyo
17:45 - Chiyoda, Tokyo
20:25 - Minato, Tokyo
21:17 - Where do we recommend you stay in Tokyo?

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[bobby]

Definitely visit the districts of Shibuya and Shinjuku at night time. The lights everywhere (inside and outside of buildings) are so mystical and magical, that I can't even fully explain. You have to see it for yourself. When in Shibuya, make sure you absolutely visit the Shibuya Sakura Stage at night time. The lights inside that building will truly amaze you. Explore that whole area, every floor level. It's my favorite place in the whole world. In certain areas inside the Shibuya Sakura Stage building, you can hear some really strange and unique sounds and music playing from speakers as you walk, that sound so futuristic. It's sounds mystical and magical.

[midlifecrisisme]

We’ve been to Japan 18 times but I still enjoyed watching this video. Well done!

[jacquesmevel]

Congrats for your way of travelling. "Happy to leave, happy to come back home". We live in south of France.
We travel every year for two or three month . Our target is always the far-east as we feel the world is too big to be seen as a Whole and we love Asia.
We are 70 and 73 and are still backpakers :No plan, no booking, we stay in small clean hotels. A few years ago we stayied in a small hotel in Yunan, China.
The name of the place was (in french) : Auberge de la couleur du vent" - Guest house colored like the wind This is about our philosophy of travelling.
Wish you all the best.

[abcleslye]

What an insightful video. Thanks for sharing!

[ArnoldWinters]

Good video. We are landing in Haneda then staying 2 days at the Keio Plaza Hotel 8 minutes walk to Shinjuku station. Then monorail back to Haneda for JAL flight to Osaka(Itami) airport for 4 nts. at the Moxy Osaka Honmachi Hotel where we will make two day trips to Kyoto by rail, then back to the Osaka(Itami) airport for 1 hour flight on JAL to Haneda, pick up one of our luggage in locker, and head by taxi to the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal to board Silversea Silver Nova for a Tokyo to Singapore cruise. stay 1 nt. in Singapore at Hotel Indigo Katang. Then fly home to Atlanta.

[King-Kazma]

If you have a choice, flying in and out of Haneda is recommended. Much closer to Tokyo, and in a pinch a taxi to a hotel near Tokyo station will be $50-60 outside of rush hour.

Haneda opens up a great travel hack, which is staying in Yokohama near the main station when you are either arriving or leaving Japan, as it is super close to Haneda. Stay in Tokyo at one end of your trip, but when returning from Kyoto etc, Yokohama is a convenient departure point and you don’t have to battle your way out of Tokyo after a long journey. The station is surrounded by a dining complex, and the old centre with a Chinatown is nearby, so you can try Japanese style Chinese food.

As a heads up, you want to stay near Yokohama Station, not Shin Yokohama Station. Shin Yokohama is where the Shinkansen runs through. Yokohama station has the link to Haneda, and you can also get a train direct to the major districts of Tokyo if you missed something.

[pinkrose]

I watched your Egypt video and now this. I like how detailed your video is and the places you've mentioned. Very authentic

[zolazk]

You two are adorable! I enjoyed your video. Keep on exploring the world!

[obifox]

Try the Shinagawa Prince Hotel, across from JR Shinagawa station. Good connections from airports, Shinkansen and all of Tokyo. Also, go outside the big cities. Nara is great.

[JayArrTV]

You guys have a lovely voice and speak so well! I feel like I'm watching a travel show on TV. Thank you for sharing these tips!

[Oldguard]

Really enjoyed this.Thank you so much, just what we needed for our approaching🤗 trip.

[Rafavalmor]

Hi from Costa Rica. Nice video and thanks for the tips.

[menchiesaudinaval]

I always go there month of April because I like Sakura and the weather is not that cold and not that hot. Onsen is also one thing to consider, very relaxing specially after a lot of walks

[davyf]

I can’t believe the mean spirited comments… tourists come to America and can’t pronounce certain words/places, but they do their best and are much appreciated for visiting and contributing to our economy! You guys did great!!

[ductritran]

I prefer Ueno, stay close to the JR station and used the Yamanote loop line to travel around Tokyo or the Shinkansen bullet train for sight seeing outside Tokyo . Ueno is the best area in Tokyo . Ueno Parks, Tokyo zoo, , national museum and famous Ameyoko market street food where you can see hundreds of different restaurants where local Japanese enjoy theirs drink and eating.

[cm]

Enjoyed watching your Tokyo travels. Quick tip on Shinjuku: the area surrounding the hotels on the west exit side of the station is much calmer. In fact the area seems pretty dead at night when you get to the Hyatt Regency, Hilton and Washington hotel area. I often stay in this area and it’s a nice balance of calm with easy access to the station and east exit area.

[areasevenpro]

Booking with APA Hotels in Shinjuku may be confusing at first, as they have five branches in Kabukicho alone. I stayed at the Kabukicho Chuo branch last May. Room was very comfy and the Indian restaurant by the entrance has some great food other than the breakfast buffet. The only downsides are that the hotel has only one elevator and there is no laundry room; instead, you have to walk a few blocks north to the coin-op laundry, which is beside the two northernmost APA Horel branches.

[artlalaland]

Enjoyed this video! We stayed in Akihabara on our first trip. It was really a joy for us anime lovers. Planning to come back and try staying in another location. Maybe Ueno or Asakusa area. Looking forward to your other videos, you seem like really nice people 😊❤

[gilbs]

Kabuki cho was great. I stayed for a week right in the center as a visiting trainee. The sights, shopping, and food are amazing. I never felt unsafe as with other countries' red districts.

[rgvgamma]

When traveling in Tokyo, the bus is actually more convenient than the train. Because there are many stairs in the station in Japan, and I'm tired. The bus time schedule is also roughly accurate, and it is rare to be delayed by 10 minutes even during rush hour, and you can check the location of the bus on the web and you will not be irritated.