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Where to Stay in Tokyo

Tokyo spreads around the JR Yamanote loop, and most visitors base themselves at a major rail hub on that loop for easy airport and city access. First-timers usually do best in Shinjuku, Shibuya or Asakusa, while returning visitors may prefer Ginza, Ueno, Ikebukuro or a polished business district like Marunouchi.

Shinjuku 1

Shinjuku

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First-time visitors Nightlife Shopping Good transport

Tokyo's busiest transit and entertainment hub, packed with restaurants and hotels for all budgets. It is ideal for first-time visitors who want to be in the middle of everything and have straightforward airport links.

  • Direct airport limousine buses and fast train access via Shinagawa on the JR Yamanote Line
  • Huge choice of hotels, from budget to luxury
  • Late-night dining and lively nightlife districts
  • Main station and surrounding streets are crowded and can feel overwhelming
  • Party districts can be noisy at night
From the airport HND ~25 mins · €3.3+
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Shibuya 2

Shibuya

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First-time visitors Nightlife Shopping Good transport

A fashion-forward, high-energy district around the famous Scramble Crossing. It suits first-timers who want shopping, youth culture and smooth access to the rest of the city.

  • Excellent JR and metro connections, including direct airport limousine buses
  • Endless shopping and dining options
  • Lively evening scene with many bars and music venues
  • Always crowded around the station
  • Some nightlife streets are noisy until late
From the airport HND ~20 mins · €3.3+
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Ginza 3

Ginza

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Luxury Shopping Food Good transport

Tokyo's polished upscale shopping and dining district, built on a walkable grid with wide streets. It suits travellers who want a refined, central base with excellent connections.

  • Direct Keikyu train access from Haneda to Higashi-Ginza on most services
  • Walkable, well-kept streets
  • Excellent dining, from sushi counters to fine dining
  • Hotels and restaurants skew expensive
  • Quieter at night than Shinjuku or Shibuya
From the airport HND ~17 mins · €3.1+
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Asakusa 4

Asakusa

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Sightseeing Budget First-time visitors Local life

A traditional riverside district anchored by Senso-ji temple, with a relaxed low-rise feel and many budget-friendly lodgings. It suits first-time visitors who want old-Tokyo atmosphere and a simple airport ride.

  • Direct Keikyu through trains from Haneda to Asakusa, no change required
  • Temple, Nakamise street and riverside walks are close by
  • Plenty of affordable hotels and hostels
  • Limited late-night entertainment
  • Can be very crowded around the temple and main approach
From the airport HND ~25 mins · €3+
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Ueno 5

Ueno

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Budget Good transport Sightseeing Families

A practical, older-city hub with Ueno Park, museums and a zoo, plus many budget hotels. It is a smart base for cost-conscious visitors who want straightforward train access to both airports and the city.

  • JR Yamanote and Shinkansen lines stop at Ueno, making day trips easy
  • Large park with museums and a zoo
  • Many lower-cost hotels and casual eateries
  • Less polished and nightlife-focused than west-side hubs
  • Some streets feel dated or busy with commuter traffic
From the airport HND ~30 mins · €3.7+
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Ikebukuro 6

Ikebukuro

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Budget Shopping Good transport Local life

A northern transport hub with a more local, less flashy character and a wide range of affordable hotels. It is good for budget-minded visitors who still want big-city shopping and dining.

  • Direct airport limousine buses and JR Yamanote Line access
  • Large shopping and casual dining complexes near the station
  • Usually cheaper than Shinjuku or Shibuya
  • Farther from east-side sights and less atmospheric than traditional or waterfront districts
  • Some station exits are busy and confusing
From the airport HND ~24 mins · €1.9+
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Marunouchi 7

Marunouchi

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Business Luxury Good transport Sightseeing

Tokyo's historic commercial core around Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace gardens. It suits those who prioritise Shinkansen access, business appointments or a composed, central base.

  • Tokyo Station offers Shinkansen and JR lines in one place
  • Imperial Palace gardens and Marunouchi's leafy avenues are on the doorstep
  • Many premium hotels and department stores
  • Offices empty out in the evening, giving parts a quieter feel
  • Hotel prices are among the highest in the city
From the airport HND ~25 mins · €3.1+
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Roppongi 8

Roppongi

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Nightlife Luxury Business Food

A hilly, international district with museums, embassies and a dense cluster of bars and clubs. It suits returning visitors who want nightlife and art in a central but not tourist-heavy base.

  • Easy access to Roppongi Hills and major art museums
  • Wide range of international dining
  • Straightforward connection from Haneda via Hamamatsucho and the Toei Oedo Line
  • Nightlife noise in parts
  • Fewer budget hotels; hills make walking more tiring
From the airport HND ~25 mins · €4+
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