Tokyo travel
where should you stay
before heading to Tokyo one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world
there are a few things that you need to know
and consider about where you might want to stay
after all location, location , location.
it's key
and with so many popular areas and conflicting advice on the web
where exactly is the best area to stay in Tokyo?
and why?
and what is my Tokyo hack that helps me choose my perfect Tokyo Hotel
let's take a look
for those unfamiliar with Tokyo
Tokyo is actually made up of 26 cities
each with their own unique reason for visiting or staying at
therefore, it's important to choose an area to stay at
depending on your needs
so here are nine of Tokyo's most popular locations that tourists stay in
hopefully giving you ideas and helping you choose your perfect Tokyo area to stay at
Shinjuku, is one of the most popular areas for tourists to stay at
due to its convenient Transportation links with shinkuku station
being the world's busiest station
offering access to multiple trains and subway lines
as well as bus terminals
you'll find a wide range of accommodation to Suits all budgets
from high-end luxury hotels to budget-friendly hostels
and if you want to party then Shinjuku is known for its Lively nightlife
with many things staying open later into the night
Ginza is known for its high-end shopping
with luxury Boutique department stores and Flagship stores for major brands
also offering a wide variety of dining options from high-end restaurants to Casual eateries and street food
Ginza is within walking distance to several other popular areas
such as tsukiji and hibiya.
Shibuya is a great base for tourists who want to experience Tokyo's Youth and urban culture
enjoy its night life shopping and experience some more unique and quirky attractions
famous for the world's busiest crossing the Shibuya scramble Crossing
and home to many famous music venues such as the womb nightclub
as well as trendy boutiques and Street Wear shops
Roppongi is a great base for tourists who want to experience more of Tokyo's vibrant nightlife
or explore its art scene
walk down the side street and you'll find a Charming Shrine
independent gallery or a friendly neighborhood Izakaya
however roppongi may not be the best choice for tourists looking for a more budget-friendly, culturally immersive and relaxed experience
if you want to experience the more traditional and historic side of Tokyo
then you might want to consider asakusa
from Kabuki theater to sampling traditional snacks like senbei
or visiting Tokyo's oldest Temple at sen zoji Temple
this area although vibrant during the day has a much more relaxed and authentic feel to it
and could make a good location to help you unwind after a hectic day exploring the city
other popular areas include Akihabara
which is a Mecca of anime culture and electronic shopping
a popular destination for tourists who are interested in Japanese pop culture
and Technology
Tokyo station is a busy and sometimes crowded area due to its convenient Transportation Hub
with multiple trains and subway lines running through it
and one of the stations serving Japan's famous bullet train
the shinkansen
shinigawa can be a convenient option too
as it has easy access from both Narita and haneda airports
and also serves the shinkansen bullet train
however it might not be the best choice for those looking for a more lively atmosphere
or traditional Japanese cultural experience as it is a more modern neighborhood
with many Office Buildings and hotels
ueno is a neighborhood in Tokyo known for its cultural attractions
shopping streets and markets
such as a famous Amaya yokocho Market
which is known for its affordable clothes and food
and unique atmosphere
ueno also offers great Transportation licks including the shinkansen
and many budget-friendly accommodation options
finding a hotel in Tokyo can be a daunting task
and in reality there is no right or wrong location to base yourself from
as everyone will have different needs depending on your age, whether you're traveling as a group or a family
or if you're a solo traveler
once you have a rough idea of the area you want to base yourself from
the next thing is to consider public transportation access
Tokyo's mass transportation system is made up of the Jr lines with Tokyo's Jr yamanote Loop line
being one of the most convenient ways to access many of Tokyo's most popular areas
with trains running frequently
and also providing easy access to other major train Lanes too
additionally Tokyo also boasts quite an extensive network made up of the Tokyo Metro
and the toei subway lines
that make traveling across the city a breeze
therefore consider finding accommodation that are accessible to train stations
and if you will be using a Jr pass then try to find hotels at walking distance to the Jr yamanote line
also taking into account if you need access to the shinkansen bullet train if you're planning on any long distance trips
Tokyo has a range of different accommodation types from luxury hotels traditional ryokans cheaper business style offerings budget-friendly hostels capsule hotels and Airbnb options
in many ways Tokyo is one one of the easiest cities in the world to find your perfect accommodation
based on your budget
due to the over 3600 hotels and different accommodation types to choose from
so the winning formula is actually quite an easy one
I always use this hack when choosing my hotels in Tokyo
when searching for your hotel simply consider the area that suits you
how accessible transport links are
and what type of hotel and budget you're on
if you can find good balance of these free aspects then you will have found a great hotel that should suit your needs
and if you're finding it hard to choose an area in Tokyo to stay in
or if you're more of a budget traveler
then simply follow this much simpler but useful formula
try to find a hotel that is in an area that serves the yamanote or the shinkansen line
making sure that the hotel is at walking distance to the yamanote line
and making sure the hotel is that your comfort and budget
this simpler formula is especially useful if you're on a budget
and not too worried about the area or neighborhood you want to stay at
as the yamanote line serves 30 stations
really helping you open up your choice of areas to stay in
beyond the usual offerings
and for your information as a seasoned traveler to Tokyo and Japan I tend to use ueno
as my perfect lunch pad into the city
but more on that in a future video
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