Where to Stay in Tokyo? ULTIMATE GUIDE (Avoid making a Mistake) JAPAN GUIDE 2025
If you are planning a trip to Tokyo and wondering where to stay? It’s not just about location. Your choice should match your travel style, budget, and what you want to explore!
In this video, I break down 10 popular Tokyo areas + 5 wildcard locations to help you find the perfect place to stay. I’ll also share a star rating for each area and reveal ONE HUGE mistake you don’t want to make when booking your hotel!
00:00 Where should you stay in Tokyo?
Top 10 Tokyo Areas to Stay In:
00:39 Shinjuku – The heart of the action! Perfect for first-timers & night owls.
01:21 Asakusa – Traditional charm, great for history lovers & families.
01:57 Shibuya – Young, trendy, and iconic—shopping & nightlife paradise.
02:40 Ueno – Culture + budget-friendly! Museums, parks, & local vibes.
03:27 Ginza – Luxury, fine dining, & high-end shopping.
04:01 Akihabara – The ultimate Otaku paradise for anime, gaming, & tech fans.
04:31 Ikebukuro – Affordable alternative to Shinjuku, home to Sunshine City.
04:59 Roppongi – International vibes + top nightlife spot.
05:30 Odaiba – Futuristic waterfront, great for families & relaxation.
06:06 Tokyo Station – Business hub + best base for day trips & shinkansen travel!
5 Wildcard Areas You Should Consider:
06:53 Sugamo – “Grandma’s Harajuku” for a peaceful, old-school Tokyo experience.
07:27 Hamamatsucho – Best area for Haneda Airport access! Tokyo Tower & waterfront views.
08:09 Gotanda – Hidden gem with easy transport & local vibes.
09:02 Shin-Okubo – Tokyo’s Korea Town with K-pop, food, & nightlife.
09:41 Shinagawa – Underrated travel hub with shinkansen access & budget hotels.
10:26 Rating system
11:08 A Huge Mistake to avoid
💡 Tokyo Travel Tip:
Stay near a train station! Tokyo is HUGE, and your location should fit your itinerary & transport needs. Don’t make the mistake of booking a hotel too far from key stations!
Which Tokyo area sounds best for you? Let me know in the comments!
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20 Comments
Thanks for your videos! Alsways entertaining to watch and informative!
Thank you for video! I have a question, what service do you think is better for accommodation?
What about Ebisu area?
I support Asakusa for those who have a toddler and want a quieter area. It was in a great location and walking distance to SkyTree and akihabara. Easy train access. We loved it.
Great! I'm so glad you went into the other area's in the second half, Shinagawa yes ! I also realised what an amazing convenient location from Haneda , Kamakura, Yokohama, Shinkansen gateway, quick transport to other areas in Tokyo, yeah Asakusa awesome, best place to stay when catching the Spacia train to Nikko , direct train to Haneda and Narita
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I like shinagawa. I'll be staying there.
in a couple of weeks will be staying In Asakusa south of the station (with kuramae nearby )
last trip and this trip coming up in July, I am staying in Morishita. 5 minute walk to the metro line for the Oedo and Shinjuku lines. 40 minute to Asasuksa and Akiharabara so a good area for as it is quiet too
If I have to stay in Tokyo these days (and I'm not just there for Disney) I'm looking for something around Kanda or Ueno station.
Kanda is a gem within walking distance of Tokyo and Akihabara stations, but out of the crowds of both.
My recommendation though : Get out of Tokyo!! Go where the hoards of tourists are not.
thumbs up for content otherwise lacking on youtube (the rating system/charts really informative!)
I did my study abroad near Gotanda Station and I definitely agree with the advice!
I wouldn't mind being out in Koto/Odaiba it's one area that I didn't spend a lot of time in that area on my last trip or use the Tokyo Monorail and the area does have a lot of big flashy resort accommodations I like.
Sugamo, the jewel of Tokyo 💎
Found the Sugamo (/Otsuka) area on the Yamanote line on my 8th stay in Tokyo. Best place I've stayed. REAL local vibe, quieter, cheaper restaurants and shops, thrifts, street market 3-times each month, JR rail, Subway and Sakura Tram. The hustle and bustle of Tokyo is only a few stations either direction without being constantly in it.
It's a real advantage to be able to start your day and end each day in the quieter area of Sugamo 👍 #1
Well put together informative video !
Stayed in japan last year october and can confidently say that Ikebukuro is truly under rated. I loved the city and while most spots like akihabara was little was away i found reasonable alternatives in Ikebukuro honestly every time i go to Tokyo i will stay Ikebukuro because of my experience and everything that was to offer there.
We usually stay near Kanda Station. 15 minutes walk from Akihabara and Tokyo station, one stop at Yamanote. A VERY quiet place, they are mainly offices, quite cheap and very well connected.
I always love hearing Sugamo get a shoutout! Those grandmas know what's up!
I'm planning a trip to Tokyo in spring of 2026 and have found a very very cheap option in Jinbocho that has rather good reviews. It's right next to the station and seems very convenient. Any comments on that area? Anything I should know
I’ve now stayed in: Ueno, Shimbashi, Akihabara, Ikebukuro, Ryogoku, and inside Tokyo Station my last few trips to Japan. Thanks for the tips!
It'll be our first time going to Japan this November and planning to stay in Shibuya, very close to the Scramble Crossing. Can't wait! 🇯🇵