BEST AREA TO STAY IN TOKYO

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92.5 km (57.5 mi)

3 hr 4 min

Stay near a Yamanote Line stop ! It’s a fast loop through the city: great to visit places like Shinjuku, Kichijoji, Nakano, Shibuya. It’s perfect if you’re exploring both central and west Tokyo, plus it goes straight to Tokyo Station for the Shinkansen !

  • Stations like Tokyo, Ueno, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Shinagawa, Meguro, Komagome, Nippori, Takadanobaba, Tabata


Tokyo Station : for Bullet trains (Shinkansen), Narita Express, airport buses, central location

❗Hotels can be REALLY expensive.

Shinjuku Station

Huge hub, access to everywhere (Yamanote Line, Chuo Line, Narita Express)

❗Crowded but super convenient.

Ueno Station

Great if you land at Narita (Skyliner train direct), access to Ueno Park, Asakusa nearby.

❗ Slightly cheaper hotels than Tokyo Station.

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Shinjuku
Shinjuku
Vibrant & nightlife district in Tokyo
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4.5 km (2.8 mi)

15 min

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Shibuya
Shibuya
One of Tokyo's district
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Ikebukuro Station

Yamanote Line, cheaper hotels, big shopping area, easy to reach northern Tokyo.

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Ikebukuro
Ikebukuro
Vibrant urban hub in Tokyo
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Shinagawa Station

Direct trains to Haneda Airport (Keikyu Line) and Shinkansen southbound (Osaka/Kyoto).

Good for short stays or business trips.

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Shinagawa-ku
Shinagawa-ku
One of Tokyo's district
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5.9 km (3.7 mi)

16 min

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Meguro-ku
Meguro-ku
One of Tokyo's district
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Stay near a Chuo Line stop !  It connects all the major stations : Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Tokyo Station, Ueno, and is ideal if you want to move easily around Tokyo with no transfers. It also links to the Narita Express !


Station like Tokyo, Ochanomizu, Nakano, Kichijoji, Mitaka, Koenji, Asagaya, Kunitachi

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Nakano
Nakano
Otaku paradise near Shinjuku
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2.2 km (1.4 mi)

8 min

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Kōenji
Kōenji
Hip neighborhood with retro vibes
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Stay near a Ginza Line stop !  It runs through Asakusa, Ueno, Ginza, Omotesando, and Shibuya and is really handy for sightseeing too and metro connections !

Stations like Asakusa, Ueno, Nihombashi, Ginza, Omotesando, Shibuya, Suehirocho, Kanda, Tameike-Sanno, Gaienmae, Toranomon

Asakusa (Ginza Line + Toei Asakusa Line)

Easy access to Narita and Haneda Airports.

Good for first-timers who love temples and older neighborhoods.

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Asakusa
Asakusa
Traditional meets modern in Asakusa
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6 km (3.8 mi)

12 min

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Nihonbashi
Nihonbashi
Tokyo’s Historic Financial District
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For Other useful lines: the Hibiya Line for Roppongi, Ebisu, and Ueno;
the Oedo Line for a big loop around major spots like Shinjuku and Roppongi; and the Keikyu Line if you’re coming from Haneda: it goes straight to Shinagawa and Asakusa !

Sumida Area (Tokyo Skytree / Kinshicho / Oshiage Stations)

Calm area near Tokyo Skytree, Sumida Aquarium, and the river.

Direct access via Hanzomon Line (connects to Shibuya) and Asakusa Line.

❗Quieter at night, perfect for travelers who prefer peace over nightlife.

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