{"id":44683,"date":"2020-11-09T04:08:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T12:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=44683"},"modified":"2025-08-15T10:03:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T17:03:16","slug":"tokyo-japan-where-to-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/tokyo-japan-where-to-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"WHERE TO STAY IN TOKYO, JAPAN: THE BEST AREAS AND HOTELS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction To Tokyo<\/h2>\n

Tokyo is Japan’s very large capital city, home to over 14 million people, making it the largest city in Japan. The city of Tokyo covers a large area divided into 23 Special Wards, islands, and bordering neighbourhoods. <\/p>\n

With so many different neighbourhoods and hotels to choose from, finding the right place to stay in Tokyo can be an overwhelming task. <\/span><\/p>\n

In this guide we have rounded up the different neighbourhoods and areas to stay in Tokyo, with hotels and places to stay for every budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Top 10 Things To Do In Tokyo<\/h2>\n

Tokyo is a large city with lots of things to see and do. These are my top 10 things to see and do<\/a> during your stay in Tokyo.<\/p>\n

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  1. Visit the Senso-ji<\/a> temple<\/li>\n
  2. Walk across and watch the famous Shibuya Crossing<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Walk amongst the cherry blossoms (spring) <\/li>\n
  4. Take in 360-degree views of Tokyo from the Tokyo Skytree<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Take a visit to the Imperial Palace and Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Eat Sushi at the Toyosu Fish Market<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Take a stroll around Takeshita Street and see the colourful buildings and crazy themed food. <\/li>\n
  8. Visit the district of Shinjuku and experience Omoide Yakocho aka Piss Alley, Golden Gai, and visit a karaoke bar. <\/li>\n
  9. Spend a day in Tokyo Disney<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Sample some of Japan’s famous foods – Sushi, Ramen, Chicken Katsu, Sweets, and Udon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Be sure to read our complete 7 day Japan itinerary<\/a> to plan your own trip!<\/p>\n

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    Overview Of Tokyo Neighbourhoods<\/h2>\n

    The city of Tokyo covers a large area, with 23 Special Wards, split into over 1,000 neighbourhoods. Each area of Tokyo is a small city within itself, with large varieties of restaurants, stores, and attractions. <\/p>\n

    Japan’s public transportation is world-famous, with an overground, underground, and bus system, with a travel card<\/a> you can access them all with one ticket.<\/p>\n

    The most popular and useful train line is the circular JR Yamanote line, as it is the line which connects all the top tourist attractions, staying anywhere close to this line will give you easy access to public transportation all around the city. <\/p>\n

    Depending on your preferred location and budget, you can find something in Tokyo to suit your requirements, from boutique hotels to luxury stays.<\/span><\/p>\n

    A little bit of research (or this guide!) will help you in finding quality accommodation for your perfect trip!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Main Transportation Hub In Tokyo: Tokyo Station\/Marunouchi<\/h3>\n

    Tokyo Station and the area surrounding it is considered the main transportation hub within the city.<\/p>\n

    Located on the JR Yamanote Line, this allows for easy access to Tokyo’s main sites.<\/p>\n

    Tokyo Station is also well connected to other train lines which lead to places such as Tokyo Disney<\/a>, Tokyo’s airports, suburbs, and other cities in Japan such as Kyoto<\/a> and Osaka<\/a>. <\/p>\n

    Tokyo Station<\/a> is a good place to stay for a short trip or layover within the city, or as a stopover before visiting another city in Japan.<\/p>\n

    Tokyo Station doesn’t look like other areas within the city, this neighbourhood has a very European feel as opposed to a Japanese feel. <\/p>\n

    Pros & Cons Of Staying In Tokyo Station\/Marunouchi<\/h4>\n

    PROS<\/span><\/p>\n