Where to Stay in Tokyo:
Area & Hotel Guides
Tokyo area comparisons, hotel planning guides, transit information and chain-store tips.
First trip to Tokyo?
Where to Stay in Tokyo: Best Areas for First-Time Visitors
Not sure which area fits your trip? Start with this side-by-side comparison of nine Tokyo areas.
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Popular Tokyo hotel bases
Start with these selected area guides, or compare all 22 Tokyo bases.
Akihabara
Electronics, anime, and surprisingly useful rail connections for exploring eastern Tokyo.
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Ueno
Museums, Ameyoko markets, practical hotels and direct Skyliner services between Keisei-Ueno and Narita Airport.
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Asakusa
Senso-ji and an old-town setting, with Tobu services toward Tokyo Skytree and Nikko. Check the hotel route to the correct Asakusa station.
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Open guides for Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, and more.
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- Roppongi / Akasaka / Azabu→
- Shinagawa→
- Shimbashi / Shiodome→
- Suidobashi / Korakuen→
- Omotesando / Harajuku→
- Ebisu / Meguro→
- Hamacho / Ningyocho→
- Kanda / Jimbocho→
- Kinshicho / Kameido→
- Kamata / Oimachi→
- Kita-Senju→
- Nihonbashi / Kayabacho→
- Hamamatsucho / Takeshiba→
Choose a chain that fits your trip
Compare room size, public baths, locations, prices, and the trade-offs that rankings alone miss.
Tokyo Hotel Chains Explained
Compare 10 Japanese hotel chains across 30 Tokyo hotels—from compact rooms and public baths to longer-stay comfort.
Tokyo transit, explained simply
Suica & Pasmo Guide
Which IC card to get and how mobile Suica works
Narita Airport Access
Skyliner vs N’EX vs bus—the honest comparison
Haneda Airport Access
Monorail, Keikyu, or taxi into the city
JR Yamanote Line
A loop line serving many central Tokyo bases; some areas need another line or transfer.
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Metro, Shinkansen, airport access, buses, taxis, and late-night essentials.
Chain stores that actually help travelers
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Cafés, department stores, electronics, lifestyle shops, and restaurant chains.
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Our guides compare station access, hotel conditions and transport options. Firsthand observations need an identified date and places checked; published-source information should be identified separately.
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