Destination guide
Tokyo
Japan · 東京
The widest choice of flights, stays and cross-city transport
- Suggested stay
- 4–6 days
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Currency
- JPY
Choosing where to stay in Tokyo
Start with your daily destinations, arrival airport, and luggage needs, then compare the route from each hotel to the station entrance you will use. Nearby area names do not mean the same station.
Official sources checked:
Shinjuku
- Good fit
- Consider Shinjuku if your plans focus on Shinjuku, Shibuya, and western Tokyo, with shopping, dinner, or evening city views.
- Transport trade-off
- JR, private railways, and subway lines meet here. Numerous exits can complicate transfers and luggage routes; “near Shinjuku Station” alone is not enough.
- Before your stay
- Check whether the hotel is on the east, west, or south side and map the route to the entrance you will use. If quiet matters, check whether the room faces a busy street.
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Ueno / Asakusa
- Good fit
- Consider Ueno for museums and parks, or Asakusa for Sensoji Temple and walks through traditional streets.
- Transport trade-off
- For Narita Airport, compare the Skyliner from Keisei-Ueno. Asakusa mainly uses subway and Tobu services; Ueno's transfer options do not apply there.
- Before your stay
- Identify whether the hotel is closest to JR Ueno, Keisei-Ueno, or a particular Asakusa rail line. With luggage, check the entrance and walking route.
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Tokyo Station / Ginza
- Good fit
- Consider the Tokyo Station area for onward Shinkansen journeys, or Ginza for department stores and dining.
- Transport trade-off
- Tokyo Station serves JR and Shinkansen trains, while Ginza has several subway lines. They are separate stations; a Ginza hotel is not necessarily beside a Shinkansen entrance.
- Before your stay
- Identify the nearest station—Tokyo, Ginza, or Yurakucho—and the exit side, such as Marunouchi or Yaesu. With luggage, check elevators and the walking route.
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Shibuya
- Good fit
- Consider Shibuya for fashion, music, and evenings out, with visits to Harajuku or Omotesando.
- Transport trade-off
- JR, private railways, and several subway lines are available. Entrances and levels vary by line, so plan transfers using the specific line's entrance.
- Before your stay
- Map the walk to your usual line, check for slopes, and confirm the last train for your return. If quiet matters, check the hotel's distance from nightlife streets.
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What to see
- JiyugaokaJiyugaoka & Todoroki
- Showa Memorial ParkTachikawa & Showa Memorial Park
- Tokyo SkytreeAsakusa & Tokyo Skytree
- Hachiko StatueShibuya & Harajuku
- Sensō-jiAsakusa & Tokyo Skytree
- Tokyo StationTokyo Station, Ginza & Tsukiji
- Tokyo DisneylandMaihama & Tokyo Disney Resort
- Tokyo TowerRoppongi & Tokyo Tower
- Tokyo Imperial PalaceTokyo Station, Ginza & Tsukiji
- Ryogoku KokugikanKiyosumi-Shirakawa & Ryogoku
- Shibuya CrossingShibuya & Harajuku
- AkihabaraAkihabara & Kanda
Where to eat
- Sushi DaiSushi
- Ichiran ShibuyaShibuya
- Maisen AoyamaFried & Tempura
- Kanda MatsuyaNoodles
- TorishikiBBQ & Grill
- Toraya AkasakaDesserts & Sweets
- CAMELBACK sandwich&espressoOku-Shibuya
- Dandelion Chocolate Factory & Cafe KuramaeKuramae
- FUGLEN TOKYOOku-Shibuya
- Ginza Kyubey HontenSushi
- HATTIFNATT KoenjiKoenji
- Harajuku GyozaroUra-Harajuku / Cat Street
Intel and guides for this city
Where to Stay in Tokyo: Comparing Shinjuku, Ueno, Tokyo Station, Shibuya, Asakusa, Ikebukuro, and Ginza, Plus Airport Access, Accommodation Tax, and Luggage Delivery
Where should you stay in Tokyo? Compare Shinjuku, Ueno, Tokyo Station, Shibuya, Asakusa, Ikebukuro, and Ginza by the same criteria: access from Narita and Haneda, transit routes, nearby attractions, neighborhood character, and who each area suits. Includes a comparison table, a Yamanote Line diagram, Tokyo’s accommodation tax as verified in 2026/9 (changing to 3% in 2027/4), and Airport TA-Q-BIN luggage shipping rules.
How to Choose Tokyo Transit Passes: Are Suica, Welcome Suica, the Tokyo Subway Ticket, and the JR Pass Worth It?
On a first Tokyo trip, start with an IC card and pay per ride (Welcome Suica has no deposit and is valid for 28 days). If you take four or more subway rides in a day, add a 72-hour Tokyo Subway Ticket for 2,000 yen; a JR Pass is never worthwhile if you stay in Tokyo and do not go to Kansai. See what TOURIST PASMO, Suica on iPhone, and the Tokyo Metro day pass do and do not cover, with a decision chart. Prices verified in September 2026.
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea Guide: Ticket Prices, Fantasy Springs, Disney Premier Access (DPA), Standby Pass, and Which Park to Choose for Your First Visit
Tokyo Disney one-day Passport prices vary: most weekdays in 9/2026 cost ¥9,900 and weekends ¥10,900. At 14:00 daily, tickets go on sale for the same date two months later. Free Priority Pass is no longer on the official service list; only paid Disney Premier Access (¥1,000–3,500 per person per use) shortens waits. Covers hours, the 25th anniversary, Standby Pass, Entry Request, Fantasy Springs access and first-visit park choice; checked on the official site in 9/2026.