Where to Stay in Tokyo
on Your First Visit

For effortless onward travel

Tokyo Station & Marunouchi

The clearest base for travellers continuing to Kyoto or elsewhere by Shinkansen. Tokyo Station connects JR, the Marunouchi subway line and long-distance rail, while Ginza and Nihonbashi are close enough to fold into an evening walk.

For design, dining and calm evenings

Ginza

Ginza suits travellers who prefer galleries, department stores, thoughtful retail and restaurants over late-night crowds. Multiple subway lines make it a practical central base, and Tokyo Station is within easy reach.

The right base makes Tokyo feel smaller without making the journey feel narrower.

For contemporary Tokyo at the door

Shibuya

Choose Shibuya if fashion, music, art and a sense of the city in motion are central to the trip. Its many rail and subway connections make western Tokyo especially easy to explore, with Daikanyama, Harajuku and Omotesando nearby.

For maximum transport choice

Shinjuku

Shinjuku is a powerful base for travellers whose plans stretch across the city or include day trips west of Tokyo. The neighbourhood contains many distinct moods, from department stores and skyscrapers to small restaurants and nightlife.

For mornings in older Tokyo

Asakusa

Asakusa offers early walks around Sensoji, access to the Sumida River and a more traditional streetscape. The Ginza and Asakusa subway lines provide useful connections, while the neighbourhood becomes notably calmer after day visitors leave.

For museums and a slower local rhythm

Ueno & Yanaka

Ueno combines a major rail hub with museums, parkland and the energy of Ameyoko. Nearby Yanaka and Nezu trade scale for temple streets, cafés and an older residential texture — a useful pairing for travellers who want access without constant intensity.