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Where to stay in Tokyo for getting around

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Where you stay decides how much of Tokyo you see in a day. Most guides say "Shinjuku is convenient"; here is what that means in practice: which train lines stop there, how you get to the airport, what it is like at night, and which of our sight guides are within walking distance. Train lines and airport links are taken from the operators' official route maps.

Shinjuku · Tokyo Station & Marunouchi · Ginza · Asakusa · Ueno · Shibuya · Shinagawa · Hamamatsucho & Shiba

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Tick the places you want to see and what matters to you. We rank the areas by straight-line distance to your picks and the train links above.

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Shinjuku

The biggest rail hub in Tokyo: the most lines in one place, and streets that stay busy late.

Train linesJR Yamanote, Chuo and Saikyo lines; Odakyu and Keio lines; Tokyo Metro Marunouchi; Toei Shinjuku and Oedo lines
AirportNarita Express (JR) runs direct to Narita Airport; airport limousine buses to Narita and Haneda
At nightLively late: Kabukicho, Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai
With luggageThe station is huge and busy; pick a hotel close to the exit you need
Price guideFrom ¥7,858 (typical ¥28,260) on a weekday night (11/18); from ¥36,142 on a holiday weekend night (11/21). Per room, 2 adults, rooms left within 1 km on Rakuten Travel, checked 11/6. See hotels on Rakuten Travel →PR
Events nearby69 upcoming events within 1.5 km on Kyochika

Our sight guides within 2 km

Places to stay in Shinjuku PR

Prices and availability come from booking sites (Booking.com, Expedia and others) through Stay22.

Tokyo Station & Marunouchi

Best for day trips: Shinkansen to Kyoto, Nikko and Karuizawa leave from here.

Train linesTokaido, Tohoku and other Shinkansen; JR Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku and Chuo lines; Tokyo Metro Marunouchi line
AirportNarita Express (JR) runs direct to Narita Airport
At nightQuiet at night; offices close early
With luggageFlat, wide pavements and underground walkways help with suitcases
Price guideFrom ¥19,800 (typical ¥49,198) on a weekday night (11/18); from ¥52,200 on a holiday weekend night (11/21). Per room, 2 adults, rooms left within 1 km on Rakuten Travel, checked 11/6. See hotels on Rakuten Travel →PR
Events nearby96 upcoming events within 1.5 km on Kyochika

Our sight guides within 2 km

Places to stay in Tokyo Station & Marunouchi PR

Prices and availability come from booking sites (Booking.com, Expedia and others) through Stay22.

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Ginza

Shopping, department stores and food halls, with Tsukiji Outer Market a short walk away.

Train linesTokyo Metro Ginza, Hibiya and Marunouchi lines; JR Yurakucho station nearby
AirportAirport limousine buses stop at several Ginza hotels (check your hotel)
At nightRestaurants and bars, calmer than Shinjuku
With luggageEasy flat streets
Price guideFrom ¥20,360 (typical ¥36,000) on a weekday night (11/18); from ¥38,360 on a holiday weekend night (11/21). Per room, 2 adults, rooms left within 1 km on Rakuten Travel, checked 11/6. See hotels on Rakuten Travel →PR
Events nearby88 upcoming events within 1.5 km on Kyochika

Our sight guides within 2 km

Places to stay in Ginza PR

Prices and availability come from booking sites (Booking.com, Expedia and others) through Stay22.

Asakusa

Old Tokyo: Senso-ji, the Sumida River and Tokyo Skytree across the water.

Train linesTokyo Metro Ginza line; Toei Asakusa line; Tobu Skytree line
AirportToei Asakusa line trains run through to Haneda (via Keikyu) and Narita (via Keisei)
At nightQuieter at night than west Tokyo
With luggageSmall streets; many smaller hotels and guesthouses
Price guideFrom ¥8,420 (typical ¥24,000) on a weekday night (11/18); from ¥50,700 on a holiday weekend night (11/21). Per room, 2 adults, rooms left within 1 km on Rakuten Travel, checked 11/6. See hotels on Rakuten Travel →PR
Events nearby41 upcoming events within 1.5 km on Kyochika

Our sight guides within 2 km

Places to stay in Asakusa PR

Prices and availability come from booking sites (Booking.com, Expedia and others) through Stay22.

Ueno

Museums, Ueno Park and Ameyoko market, with the fastest train to Narita.

Train linesJR Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines; Shinkansen; Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hibiya lines; Keisei line (Keisei Ueno)
AirportKeisei Skyliner runs direct from Keisei Ueno to Narita Airport
At nightAmeyoko and izakaya around the station
With luggageGood for arriving from Narita with luggage
Price guideFrom ¥9,200 (typical ¥25,220) on a weekday night (11/18); from ¥39,200 on a holiday weekend night (11/21). Per room, 2 adults, rooms left within 1 km on Rakuten Travel, checked 11/6. See hotels on Rakuten Travel →PR
Events nearby50 upcoming events within 1.5 km on Kyochika

Our sight guides within 2 km

Places to stay in Ueno PR

Prices and availability come from booking sites (Booking.com, Expedia and others) through Stay22.

Shibuya

The Scramble, Harajuku and Omotesando within walking distance.

Train linesJR Yamanote and Saikyo lines; Tokyo Metro Ginza, Hanzomon and Fukutoshin lines; Tokyu and Keio Inokashira lines
AirportSome Narita Express trains stop at Shibuya; airport limousine buses
At nightBusy late, especially on weekends
With luggageHilly streets and a station under construction
Price guideFrom ¥32,500 (typical ¥51,600) on a weekday night (11/18); from ¥73,600 on a holiday weekend night (11/21). Per room, 2 adults, rooms left within 1 km on Rakuten Travel, checked 11/6. See hotels on Rakuten Travel →PR
Events nearby111 upcoming events within 1.5 km on Kyochika

Our sight guides within 2 km

Places to stay in Shibuya PR

Prices and availability come from booking sites (Booking.com, Expedia and others) through Stay22.

Shinagawa

Best for Haneda Airport and the Tokaido Shinkansen to Kyoto and Osaka.

Train linesJR Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines; Tokaido Shinkansen; Keikyu line
AirportKeikyu line runs direct to Haneda Airport
At nightCalm at night
With luggageBig hotels right by the station
Price guideFrom ¥17,100 (typical ¥44,064) on a weekday night (11/18); from ¥59,714 on a holiday weekend night (11/21). Per room, 2 adults, rooms left within 1 km on Rakuten Travel, checked 11/6. See hotels on Rakuten Travel →PR
Events nearby29 upcoming events within 1.5 km on Kyochika

Places to stay in Shinagawa PR

Prices and availability come from booking sites (Booking.com, Expedia and others) through Stay22.

Hamamatsucho & Shiba

Tokyo Tower, Zojo-ji and the Tokyo Monorail to Haneda.

Train linesJR Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines; Toei Asakusa and Oedo lines (Daimon); Tokyo Monorail
AirportTokyo Monorail runs direct to Haneda Airport
At nightQuiet at night
With luggageGood for an early flight from Haneda
Price guideFrom ¥23,572 (typical ¥44,940) on a weekday night (11/18); from ¥49,500 on a holiday weekend night (11/21). Per room, 2 adults, rooms left within 1 km on Rakuten Travel, checked 11/6. See hotels on Rakuten Travel →PR
Events nearby34 upcoming events within 1.5 km on Kyochika

Our sight guides within 2 km

Places to stay in Hamamatsucho & Shiba PR

Prices and availability come from booking sites (Booking.com, Expedia and others) through Stay22.

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