Where to Stay in Tokyo Japan: 7 Best Areas + How to Book Hotels – Don’t make THIS mistake! | 2024
I’ve been getting tons of questions from viewers asking where they should stay when visiting Tokyo.
But here’s the thing—Tokyo is a massive city with over 14 million people, so where you stay really depends on what you’re looking for.
Do you want convenience, budget-friendly spots, or perhaps a lively nightlife?
Having lived here for over 10 years and guided countless foreign tourists, I’ve come to know each area’s unique vibe and can help you choose the best place to stay based on your preferences.
In this video, I’m going to break down the seven best areas to stay in Tokyo, what makes each one special, who I recommend them to, and how convenient it is to get to them.
I’ll also share specific hotel recommendations and tips on how to book. Plus, I’ll even tell you which areas you might want to avoid.
By watching this video, you will be able to travel in Japan more comfortably, efficiently and enjoyably, so please be sure to watch until the end.
⭐️CHAPTERS⭐️
0:00 Opening
1:11 What is Tokyo?
2:23 **Where to stay**
2:26 **Top7: Roppongi**
2:29 7. Why is Roppongi?
2:59 7. What about the location in Roppongi?
3:17 7. Which hotel at Roppongi?
3:41 **Top6: Ueno**
3:44 6. Why is Ueno?
4:28 6. What about the location in Ueno?
4:42 6. Which hotel at Ueno?
5:01 **Top5: Tokyo Station**
5:04 5. Why is Tokyo Station?
5:25 5. What about the location in Tokyo Station?
5:47 5. Which hotel at Tokyo Station?
6:09 **Top4: Akihabara**
6:12 4. Why is Akihabara?
6:40 4. What about the location in Akihabara?
6:55 4. Which hotel at Akihabara?
7:16 **Top3: Shibuya**
7:19 3. Why is Shibuya?
7:57 3. What about the location in Shibuya?
8:16 3. Which hotel at Shibuya?
8:41 **Top2: Asakusa**
8:44 2. Why is Asakusa?
9:16 2. What about the location in Asakusa?
9:34 2. Which hotel at Asakusa?
9:56 **Top1: Shinjuku**
9:59 1. Why is Shinjuku?
10:47 1. What about the location in Shinjuku?
11:00 1. Which hotel at Shinjuku?
11:24 **Where not to stay**
11:26 Why is not Outside the 23 Wards?
11:51 Why is not Odaiba?
12:21 **How We Book Hotel**
12:24 Hotel Booking Tip
13:19 Which Platforms to Use?
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⭐️Hotel Information⭐️
7. The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo(Roppongi)
https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/tyorz-the-ritz-carlton-tokyo/overview/
6. Ueno Hotel(Ueno)
https://www.uenohotel.jp/en/
5. Tokyo Station Hotel(Tokyo Station)
https://www.thetokyostationhotel.jp/
4. Akihabara Washington Hotel(Akihabara)
3. Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
https://www.tokyuhotels.co.jp/en/shibuya-e/index.html
2. Asakusa View Hotel
1. Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku
https://sotetsu-hotels.com/en/sunroute/plazashinjuku/
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15 Comments
You are amazing, thank you very much for sharing your valuable knowledge. Warm greetings from Poland.❣❣❣
Dou mo arigato gozaimasu toshi san for sharing information..
Toshi!!!!!!! Another great guide!!! Can’t wait for beers and sake! Nowwwwww let’s get started!!!!!🍺😖🍺
We certainly appreciate your knowledge!
Thankss so Muchh!!
I split 3 Areas for 7 days!
(Ueno – Shinjuku – Akihaba)
Here few tips to add in Shinjuku and may be other places, important note like he said in video there staff shortage in Tokyo there for avoid Hotel Gracery Shinjuku there been few issues in that hotel like rooms unclean etc. there’s a tokyu stay near that has in room washer/dryer.
Also about 10 blocks from west gate in business building the cocoon building the love sing or in front of Ootoya “Gohandokoro Shinjuku Center Building” please avoid sitting on wall guard going ask you get off. that where most of klook / guides meet the average time of pickup is 6-7am for your tour recommend leave early also there’s no open kobini open at that time I recommend look for 24/7 near you before you go if you want grab snack. oh also some bus ride like to hakone takes 1-2hour so use bathroom before you go like use your hotel lobby
Thank you, for another amazing video, Mr. Toshi, We are planning to stay in Righa Royal Hotel Tokyo when we will go to Japan. Do you recommended this hotel as a good option? If not, could you provide us some options? Thank you so much again for the video. We love it.
May I get anyone opinion about 'ikebukuro east' is it good for family? unfortunately we could not get affordable stay in shinjuku and shibuya
Regarding Akihabara, I recently stayed at APA hotel there the new one near excelsior coffee and it was such great hotel too affordable and the location within Akihabara is amazing
Thanks for the guide here as always, Toshi-san! We may go back next month and may stay on Ueno 😁
Thank you for yet more tips. I just back from Tokyo. Stayed in Ginza. Found it a great location and easy to get to places via the train.
stayed in shibuya first year now staying at edogawa city in 2 weeks. im excited because theres a thrift store 5 mins away
Hello Toshi. Thank you for the upload. 😊
I was in Japan August 4-12 and I had day trips to Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Osaka. I stayed at Hotel 21 East in the Koto district, I believe. It was a 800 meter walk to Toyocho station and there is a Daiso store near the station. The breakfast buffet was delicious and the hotel room was clean and comfortable. It was perfect because I don’t want my hotel in the middle of a busy area.
Ritz-Carlton is $600+ a night, a great recommendation for the average traveler. Thanks.
Tks Toshi, pls put the romanian language în autimatic translate.