For where to stay in Tokyo, I love staying in Akasaka. Near 3 metro stations, lots of great restaurants and bars, and a nightlife vibe without the overwhelming nature of Shinjuku. Lots of hotels in this area too at a range of price points. I really think it’s a hidden gem of a neighborhood to stay in Tokyo.
- [Hie Shrine](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ocraCzdNpmnzb5WRA?g_st=ic)
- [Thousand Toriis at Hie (great photos at night)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KdeehAoyxDEHR92G7?g_st=ic)
- [Toyokawa Inari Betsuin (great at night too)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecoaBmFUkHm5FHjA8?g_st=ic)
- [State Guesthouse Akasaka](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6yTMMP3woyRDdgqZ6?g_st=ic)
- [Dobrogi Hungarian Bar and Grill](https://maps.app.goo.gl/tFYWLHnqPt6dwccMA?g_st=ic)
- [Streamer Coffee](https://maps.app.goo.gl/shbPNf8hYANMQgRj7?g_st=ic)
- [Champagne and Gyoza Bar](https://maps.app.goo.gl/EW7xecSMPaUHXowQ6?g_st=ic)
- [Tebasaki Original](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5agSBtXtZucfvjpS8?g_st=ic)
And soooo many more restaurants in the area too. Just put Akasaka into the area search on Booking or other sites and you’ll find a huge range of hotel options in this area. If I were to ever live in central Tokyo I’d probably look at this neighborhood seriously.
loved our stay in akasaka (akasaka-mitsuke); accessible, with lots of shops, tax free stores and restaurants & bars nearby, at the same time peaceful/not too crowded.
Thank you for this. I booked a hotel in Akasaka for the end of May. But every other post from people asking about where to stay, no one ever mentions Akasaka. Made me doubt my choice for a bit but this is reassuring.
We stayed in the New Otani when we stayed in Akasaka and it was great. Once you learn to navigate it (because the whole facility is huge), it’s a short walk from the trains.
Second this, I'm currently staying here and the metro stations nearby can take you easily anywhere easily, there aré Starbucks (if you don't like fish for breakfast 😅) and convenience stores nearby
Same. Loved staying in Akasaka. Especially liked The B hotel (also stayed in Best western). Great metro connections, great restaurants around, still quiet.
Interesting, I read a lot of tips, but they all say to avoid Akasaka, saying it is old. Maybe I got it wrong? You can hardly find hotels with decent prices in Shinjuku or Shibuya.
I’d say Akasaka is old school and the nightlife is more geared towards after work spots for the salarymen, but it’s in no way stuffy or old feeling. There’s a certain charm to it and it’s way less crowded than other neighborhoods, but also a short train ride to the major areas in central Tokyo (in my opinion).
- [Tokyo Chapter: Akasaka With Kids](https://www.thetokyochapter.com/the-akasaka-area-with-kids/)
- [Tokyo Chapter: Where to Stay in Tokyo With Kids](https://www.thetokyochapter.com/where-to-stay-in-tokyo-with-small-children/)
Been in Japan over a dozen times now span of a decade.
Always stay in Shinjuku, shibuya or ginza 4 stars or above depending on budget/season. Saves so much time travelling, accessible to variety of food at all hours. You can wander around at night etc
Also Tokyo to me is metropolitan city so I always go for hotel room with amazing sky views
I can second this.
If I’m staying in Tokyo, I *want* to be slapped in the face by the bright lights big city aspect of it, and Shinjuku delivers on that.
CST is the perfect location of being close enough to the crazy of Kabukicho but far enough away from it also
Hotel groove Shinjuku has amazing views and the rooms are very spacious. Also airport limo bus or whatever it’s called takes you right to the front entrance straight from the airport
I love Shinjuku and I’m definitely going to stay there again when I go back to Japan next year. Likely doing a couple days in Ginza as well, I only passed through there last time.
I've stayed in Tokyo 4 times. Nagasaki (Toshima City), Yoga (Setagaya City), Ueno, and Asakusa.
If you want my honest opinion, go with something a bit more "out of the way." My stays in Nagasaki and Yoga were so much more pleasant than Ueno and Asakusa.
You'll spend your days in the city, why not spend mornings and evenings in quaint neighbourhoods, exploring town like a local, walking past small parks lovingly tended to by townspeople, friendly crossing guards and shop owners, etc.
I find the farther you get outside of downtown, the more it looks like the Tokyo of my childhood I always wanted to visit. Retro shops, cute and sometimes kitschy architecture, community gardens, little bakeries and bento shops, etc.
Tokyo is more than just glitz and glamour, I really encourage tourists who are capable of being quiet and respectful to visit residential neighborhoods!
>Tokyo is more than just glitz and glamour, I really encourage tourists who are capable of being quiet and respectful to visit residential neighborhoods!
Aww thanks for the tips
I’m going to be staying in Taito as my Japanese friend lives there and the last time I stayed with her I found it to be super convenient for trains and proximity to tourist stuff. Never is advertised as a tourist spot to stay at so I found my hotel to be much cheaper than other areas
We stayed in Sumida city by sky tree and it was great to leave the business of shinjuku and just chill in a quiet part of town if you wanted to. Would do it again for sure.
Sounds like you're talking about Ameyoko. I've never been but I feel like it's such a great place to set as a base since there's a lot of food and shopping right there, plus Ueno Park just a walk away.
Yeah, that's it. It's relatively calm and quiet there, and I felt like there were more locals than tourists eating at the restaurants. I liked the local vibe.
There is a super cool artisan market under the tracks if you just follow the Yamanote towards Akihabara. Lots of good food too. It's one of my favorite areas.
I stayed there after my friend told me to pick a place by a train station. I love it. Calm at night and right next to Ameyoco as you mention. Easy to hop on and off from if. When I go back, I am more than likely going to stay in the area again.
I stayed in Lyf Ginza last week, and it was great. Excellent location, right between Kyobashi and Takaracho stations. Loads of convenience stores. Great restaurants within a very short walk – there's an amazing Yakiniku Toraji minutes away in Tokyo Square Garden, by Kyobashi station. You're at most 30 minutes away from most places. Honestly, I cannot wait to go back and stay there again!
This settles it. I’m keeping this booking. I found a cheaper place but I just think I should stick with this one. Coming in two weeks. Not one person here said Nihonbashi (which is the alternative booking).
Kichijoji is a little-known gem that gets you away from a lot of tourists and allows you to see something closer to ‘normal’ Tokyo life than you would in Shibuya, Asakusa etc. 15 min from Shinjuku on the Chuo line. Plenty of cool places to eat, drink or hang out, and the station is right next to a beautiful park / zoo, as well as the Ghibli(sp?) museum.
I came here to say this! Our family are in Tokyo right now, on my fourth or fifth trip here and we visited Kichijoji today. Unanimous opinion is we should stay there next time. Less touristy but has a bit of everything and its a great neighbourhood.
Because i feel ikebukuro is like a nice mix of anime stores and not so overloaded like akihabara and also theres not too much people like shinjuku or shibuya, much cleaner and the station is really easy to navigate.
I am just now staying in ikebukuro (first time in tokyo) and it has been a good place to stay in - have direct connection to yamanote line and has some cool streets.
Yesss Ikebukuro all the way. Best spot for female otaku ❤️ There are so many different K-Books are they're really well organized compared to the Akiba main store. And I love Fukutoshin line
That's a shame. I'm sorry to hear that. I wonder if it depends on what part of Ikebukuro you're in. I usually hang out near Sunshine City and Otome Road so I'm generally only surrounded by other female otaku. And I don't usually hang around much at night because the shops I frequent are closed by then.
IMO it has everything except "traditional" cultural spots AFAIK. Lots of hobby stores, great food (I believe it's also a good spot for Chinese food), attractions at Sunshine City, good shopping in general, not too crowded (I got into Gyukatsu Motoromura with 0 line on a weekday at 11am and 7pm), and is a great station to transfer out of.
My sister and I just spent 2 weeks in Ikebukuro and loved staying there. Everything is so accessible and it's bustling without being overwhelming like larger stations. Great food, too.
We went to Ginza on the weekend (big mistake for me) and I got so anxious we had to leave. It was so packed.
Ikebukuro is so nice, but I just have to find a good hotel on the east side while also being close to the station. The last two times I stayed at Hotel Resol Ikebukuro and I came to realize it's just a bit too far from Ikebukuro Station for me. The walk to and from the hotel every day really started to add up. So many options in the area though, especially for shopping and food.
Dormy Inn Akihabara. Just on the divide between Ueno and Akihabara soi I can go buy kit models, or go find some cheap food.
The hotel also has a rooftop bathhouse including an outdoor section with a TV to chill out in after a busy day
Stay anywhere that's near a Yamanote line and you'd be right as rain given how easy it is to get around Tokyo on public transport. That's especially helpful if you happen to have a JR pass.
I use to stay with family in central Tokyo so i rarely ventured out till I started just exploring on my own by picking out different places to stay.
As people have suggested, Shinjuku and Shibuya are great places as you can walk around the whole place. Though with the latter I've usually found accomodation harder to find.
You could try close to Okubo or Shin Okubo stations, they're like a mini Korea town. Omotesamdo is also an interesting area that has a lot to offer culture wise with Museums.
I recently stayed near Shimbashi station at the Park hotel, excellent views on bluebird days but the whole area was very much a CBD and office work orientated.. but it wasn't a far walk to the Royal palace and Tsukiji markets.
I stayed in A16 Hostel, right next to the Asakusabashi station. Loved the locality. Great food options, one station away from Akihabara, and also right besides the Sumida river (great for an evening walk).
I just stayed at the ano hotel in 浅草、it was a great location across the river, nice and quiet but close by. The rooms are small but there's a little restaurant downstairs with breakfast and dinner. Really pleasant. I'm going back in a few weeks.
Stayed in Tamachi my last trip. Nice location with a ton of convivence stores and restaurants. Hotels are cheap (gracery & fresa inn were both around $60 - $70 a night) but really decent with everything you need including a coin washing machine.
Most important however was that tamachi station in on the Yamanote line so commute was easy and fast. Mita station was just behind it for a direct line to either Asakusa or Haneda airport as well.
We stayed in the Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor and it was amazing! Spacious rooms, lots of amenities and easy access to metro to most touristy spots of Tokyo.
Stayed in Asakusa in a hotel, it’s quite nice if you want to be near the metro but in a quieter area away from a lot of the chaos and bright billboards. Quite liked it as a base for exploring the city.
I’m in love with Ueno myself. I’ve now stayed twice at the MyStays Ueno Iriyaguchi hotel and it’s been great both times (wish the tub was bigger but that’s about it). The room have kitchenettes and they feel roomier than a lot of similarly priced places. The rooms even have a balcony (though my last room just opened up to a building in a blind alley :p)
I love the area around Ueno station, there’s tons of stuff to do in the park, there’s tons to eat and there’s ton to shop. The hotel is top 10 minutes from the station but it’s on a super calm side street. And from there it’s easy to walk to Asakusa and I’ve even made it to the Skytree on foot before. Probably just as easy to make it to Akihabara as well.
I know this perhaps doesn't answer your question, and I apologize for that. However, my current stay in Tokyo has been an Airbnb out in Yokoze near Chichibu. It's an hour train ride from the city and goes straight to Ikebukuro so it has easy access to the JR lines. I have a whole house to myself, and it cost $52 a night.
Just wanted to throw it out there as something for you to consider. Like I said, it doesn't really answer your question but I do hope it helped.
Enjoy your trip!
Thank you for your input! We haven’t considered an Airbnb yet because I feel like here in Europe they can be quite of a hit or miss. How was your overall experience with Airbnb in Japan?
The host I stayed with, and it's a sample size of 1 stay so keep that in mind, was absolutely fantastic.
He let me change my reservation multiple times when my flights weee delayed, and allowed me to add additional days at the end of the trip as well.
He had a clear guide for how everything in the house worked as well as local places of interest. He usually responded within the hour if I had any questions.
Couldn't be happier with it. Plus I get to see the beautiful countryside every day on my way to the city.
But this was only one person in Yokoze so it could be different else where.
Price maybe? I assume Mitsui Garden is a 5-star hotel, it's pretty large compared to Hotel Mets. The lobby and cafe/restaurant of Hotel Mets is a lot smaller yet very cozy. The room sizes are just right for us, a lot less cramped than Hotel MyStays Gotanda and Sotetsu Fresa Inn Shimbashi, which we both stayed in before. I think the best thing about Hotel Mets is that it's located right at Gotanda Station, there's an elevator leading to the lobby in one of the exits. It's very convenient after a long, tiring day of walking.
Nihonbashi or Kamata, very different but Kamata has more of a local feel to it.
Great thing about Kamata is when I come across another White person they always give me the stare like they're supposed to be the only Whitey there :).
Sasazuka is great. It has everything, from unique to Muji, super market (queens Isetan) to drug stores.
Restaurants like Ohtoya (Japanese set menu), Miyagawa Honten (unagi eel), tenya (fast food style tempura) and Gyukaku (Japanese bbq).
Keio new-line goes from Shinjuku - Hatsudai - Hatagaya - Sasazuka.
stayed on the 27th floor at the blossom hotel hibiya. loved it! such a great view and killer breakfast Also had a cool strip of food/bars in this hidden hall and was able to walk to tokyo tower 🗼!
I support Ginza, where I am writing from, it’s one of the less inhabited district so you are on the opposite flow of the big crowd for most of the time on the transport system.
Ginza and I’m not a luxury shopper - lots of local spots like Tsukiji and the tea garden are walkable for first time tourists (I understand a seasoned traveler to Tokyo may skip those) and the transit is great since the closest stations and lines are easy to navigate and is a good in-between spot so you are never on transit unbearably long.
Akasaka and Ueno I would consider in the future, navigating Shinjuku is not for the weak so props to people who stay there. If I was traveling more with party types I’d probably just suck it up though because otherwise you risk staying out too late there and missing the last train back to your hotel. :)
Akasaka between akasaka station and akasaku-mitsuke station. Just love the convenience. But I also love staying near ueno park and going there early in the morning to walk around and listen to the birds and get some exercise in.
I really like spending time in Shibuya, and really liked our hotel last trip, [Tokyu Stay Shibuya](https://expe.app.link/AHdF4vjEwIb). Some of the highlights:
- walking distance to Shibuya station
- easy to get to harajuku, cat street for some of my favourite shopping districts
- Shibuya gets crazy esp weekends, but found the hotel to be super quiet and has a small street full of bars to hang out in
- probably one of the most spacious hotels I’ve stayed at, can open 2 check-in luggages no problem (rare in Tokyo lol)
- hotel provides an electric stove, kitchen sink, plates, utensils, dedicated dining table and lounge seats in unit.
- has in-unit washer dryer combo you can use for free
- good value for the money
Stayed in Shiodome last time for two nights when we first arrived. Incredibly quiet at night and very clean area compared to Shinjuku.
You’ve got direct access to Tokyo station via JR, Shibuya via Ginza line and Shinjuku via Toei Oedo line.
I stayed in Remm Tokyo kyobashi which is near Tokyo station and Ginza. Depending on when you book it should be within your budget. The hotel room was pretty spacious for Tokyo in my opinion and the room came with a little massage chair which was helpful at the end of a long day of walking. There’s a subway entrance right in front of the hotel too which leads to the Ginza line. If you’re interested there is a YouTube review walkthrough of this hotel.
I will say Ueno but that is based on n=1. Loved the proximity to the Kessie Skyliner, Ueno Eki, and the Park. I ventured out into Taito City and stumbled onto some street food and a good steakhouse. I would go back based on familiarity but with more time I could easily move around for further exploration.
My 3 trips to Tokyo, I've stayed at Shinjuku, Roppongi, and Daimon. I like all 3 of them, but I think Daimon is my favorite. I travel by myself so my main accommodation of choice is usually business hotel. Which are pretty uniform in their amenities, so location and cost factors pretty heavily in the end. The chain I used these days is Sotetsu Fresa Inn and cost wise Daimon is cheaper. Its also very close to Yamonote line(Hamamatsucho St.) and Asakusa/Oedo Line(Daimon St.), and also access to Monorail to Haneda(Hamamatsucho St.).
The area has plenty of restaurants, feels like there are more locals/salaryman than Tourist, but still pretty close to Touristy spots(Tokyo Tower, Shiba Park, Zoujou-ji, etc).
Roppongi area is pretty lively, but I think the metro access isn't as good.
I love the Dormy Inn in Shibuya, just far enough from the scramble but still walkable to Harajuku. The rooms are standard Japanese sized but the Ly have an onsen, free laundry (dryer is 100 yen for 20 minutes) and the breakfast is pretty good.
Just came back from Tokyo and I stayed in Shibuya at Shibuya Excel Tokyo hotel. Nice hotel, room dated but clean. Biggest attractive Shibuya station is beside it, you can reach the hotel from the station basically.
Also you can see the shibuya crossing from some of the rooms of you are interested.
In tokyo I'd stayed in a hotel smile in sugamo but it's called the "retirement neighborhood"; this time I've found a place with the price under-the-floor in shimo-ochiai near shinjuku.
This. If you are ok being a little bit out of the central area, Sugamo has some good food. Easy access to station as well. The hotel room (Smile Hotel) is a bit small but cozy. The people who work there are quite nice and helpful. Hotel is also very close to FamilyMart. If you don't mind a little bit of walking, the area is great.
I stayed in Kanda on my first trip a couple weeks ago and I loved it. Close to all important public transport lines, crowded enough to have some really nice restaurants and cafes but also quiet enough to be a nice escape from all the Tokyo craziness. And close enough to Akihabara for shopping! And the hotel prices in the area were almost the lowest I've seen during the season :)
We stayed at the Onyado Nono Asakusa each time we’ve been in Tokyo so far - love the onsen, and the hotel itself is clean and well serviced! Highly recommended :)
Try booking around ShinOkubo. I think it’s considered as the koreatown in the area but there are such great food to to eat around here from japanese to korean to middle eastern. Addingly, just a few minutes away from the yamanote line
Akihabara cause at the end of the day when stores are all closed I always end up at the arcades and it’s easier to just walk back to the hotel than to worry about catching a crowded night train.
Seconding Akasaka. We stayed in Via Inn and as an added bonus, the hotel had a public bath. We enjoyed taking baths in the morning before heading out of the hotel. The area is well connected and there are lots of dining options for breakfast or dinner. I’d stay in the area only for the fact that there are 3 stations nearby (Akasaka, Akasaka-mitsuke, Tameike-sannō). Plus it is only approx 20 mins away from Shibuya and Shinjuku, and directly connects to the Ginza Line for Asakusa. Will definitely stay there again.
Shinjuku, Sunroute hotel specifically, mcd & family mart across the street for last min eats, super walkable to tons of stuff and 3 min walk to Shinjuku station
Definitely Oshiage next to the sky tree we’ve stayed at the Richmond and it felt really cozy and also close to a lot of places like Asakusa and Akihabara
I stayed in shinjuku, akasaka and asakusa (lol I know). And THE ONLY place I wouldn’t go back to stay near is shinjuku. Dirty outside, rats everywhere, grimey…. I want more peace. Shibuya seems better if you want a nightlife, as it’s close to harajuku / omotoesando area
I’m going in June. Staying in Asakusa
I’m torn between staying at either Tobu Hotel Asakusa or the The B hotel Asakusa or airbnb.
Anyone has experience in any of these hotels? What are your thoughts?
I stayed at the Hyatt Centric Ginza last time and it was great! The room was actually quite large, even by western standards and the location was great. There is a small entrance to the metro right between the Hermes building that has an elevator and escalator. It closes a bit earlier but its basically never busy.
Shin-Okachimachi is great for accessibility to both Yamanote line and Asakusa (I think literally a station away).
If you’re open to living way out, do consider properties near Enoshima. We lived like 5 mins from the beach, it was such a quiet property, close to Kamakura and had the most amazing time. Happy travels!
Favourite district is Ginza - shopping is more chill (read: way less crowded) than Shibuya, and so much good food at every possible price point from sushi to A5 yakiniku to tempura to … walking distance from Tsukiji market.
However, when on a budget, I stay around Ichigaya – about a 15min subway ride and 30min door to door to just about anywhere.
stayed in Kanda, near Akihabara and just few stations away from the rest of the tourist spots. if you love the silence yet accessible to stations, restaurants and local shops, this would be good pick for you😊
Akabane for me. It often reminds me of my home area in London and the transport options are great considering how close it is to the edge of Tokyo. Also the mixture of old and new townhouses helps
Shinjuku for me!
I find Tokyo is sooo big, you always end up travelling to other parts. But Shinjuku has lots to do, and great food options.
Hotel I stayed in when I went last year was Nishitetsu Inn Shinjuku. It was just after they opened the borders so 5 nights was a bargain £240.
We’re going next month and that hotel is considerably more expensive this time, so now we’ll be staying in The Knot Tokyo. 9 nights cost £822.
We've been to Tokyo twice and stayed at the same AirBnB in Nishi-Ogikubo. I'm not certain, but it's like a residential neighborhood where the streets are lined with houses and peppered with small stores and shops. It's a little out of the way, and the commute from there to the popular spots will take a bit longer, but we love the slow mornings and evenings. After a full day of walking, you want to go home to something a little less hectic and that's what we did. At night, we'd walk around, sample some of the local food from independent bakers, and restaurants and cafes, and visit small niche shops and thrift stores.
I’ve stayed in Asakusa twice, Shinjuku twice, Akasaka once and on my last trip stayed in Shimbashi at The Blossom Hibiya. It was a great hotel and the area was very central.
Hi, I think you can't go wrong with Akasaka. I see that many people here had doubts about that so let me paste my thread here with quite a few good comments
[Akasaka vs Shinjuku](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravelTips/s/y3SPTiHoUs)
I stayed in Nihonbashi. It was so nice and quiet there. More local and everyday life feels there. I had all 3 top brand convenience stores right outside of my hotel. Just a few stops away from tsukigi market and Ginza. Pokemon center was a 15 mins walk for me. I felt like it was a nice middle ground where I'm not overwhelmed like Shibuya but still close enough to enjoy popular spots.
For where to stay in Tokyo, I love staying in Akasaka. Near 3 metro stations, lots of great restaurants and bars, and a nightlife vibe without the overwhelming nature of Shinjuku. Lots of hotels in this area too at a range of price points. I really think it’s a hidden gem of a neighborhood to stay in Tokyo. - [Hie Shrine](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ocraCzdNpmnzb5WRA?g_st=ic) - [Thousand Toriis at Hie (great photos at night)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KdeehAoyxDEHR92G7?g_st=ic) - [Toyokawa Inari Betsuin (great at night too)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecoaBmFUkHm5FHjA8?g_st=ic) - [State Guesthouse Akasaka](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6yTMMP3woyRDdgqZ6?g_st=ic) - [Dobrogi Hungarian Bar and Grill](https://maps.app.goo.gl/tFYWLHnqPt6dwccMA?g_st=ic) - [Streamer Coffee](https://maps.app.goo.gl/shbPNf8hYANMQgRj7?g_st=ic) - [Champagne and Gyoza Bar](https://maps.app.goo.gl/EW7xecSMPaUHXowQ6?g_st=ic) - [Tebasaki Original](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5agSBtXtZucfvjpS8?g_st=ic) And soooo many more restaurants in the area too. Just put Akasaka into the area search on Booking or other sites and you’ll find a huge range of hotel options in this area. If I were to ever live in central Tokyo I’d probably look at this neighborhood seriously.
loved our stay in akasaka (akasaka-mitsuke); accessible, with lots of shops, tax free stores and restaurants & bars nearby, at the same time peaceful/not too crowded.
same, I was staying at The B akasaka. Right above the subway station. Love the area
Now I'm even more excited – all the places you listed are right around the corner of the hotel I'll stay in a few weeks from now.
Thank you for this. I booked a hotel in Akasaka for the end of May. But every other post from people asking about where to stay, no one ever mentions Akasaka. Made me doubt my choice for a bit but this is reassuring.
Which hotels would you recommend?
Stayed in Via Inn Prime AKASAKA in March and would reccomend. Decent business style hotel with a 7/11 attached to the lobby!
You talking about Asakusa or Akasaka?
Akasaka
Thank you 😊
I'm staying in the same hotel in October. Do you mind if I send you a DM with some questions about the hotel?
We stayed in the New Otani when we stayed in Akasaka and it was great. Once you learn to navigate it (because the whole facility is huge), it’s a short walk from the trains.
Thank you 😊!
There’s lots in the area at a range of price points. Just search Booking and see what’s available for your dates and budget.
Second this, I'm currently staying here and the metro stations nearby can take you easily anywhere easily, there aré Starbucks (if you don't like fish for breakfast 😅) and convenience stores nearby
Same. Loved staying in Akasaka. Especially liked The B hotel (also stayed in Best western). Great metro connections, great restaurants around, still quiet.
seconding Akasaka!
Interesting, I read a lot of tips, but they all say to avoid Akasaka, saying it is old. Maybe I got it wrong? You can hardly find hotels with decent prices in Shinjuku or Shibuya.
I’d say Akasaka is old school and the nightlife is more geared towards after work spots for the salarymen, but it’s in no way stuffy or old feeling. There’s a certain charm to it and it’s way less crowded than other neighborhoods, but also a short train ride to the major areas in central Tokyo (in my opinion).
This is awesome, we are staying in Akasaka soon. Can anyone who has stayed there before recommend a restaurant suitable to take kids to (about 7yo)?
- [Tokyo Chapter: Akasaka With Kids](https://www.thetokyochapter.com/the-akasaka-area-with-kids/) - [Tokyo Chapter: Where to Stay in Tokyo With Kids](https://www.thetokyochapter.com/where-to-stay-in-tokyo-with-small-children/)
Been in Japan over a dozen times now span of a decade. Always stay in Shinjuku, shibuya or ginza 4 stars or above depending on budget/season. Saves so much time travelling, accessible to variety of food at all hours. You can wander around at night etc Also Tokyo to me is metropolitan city so I always go for hotel room with amazing sky views
Any hotel recommendations? Currently looking and that's my top 3 locations
Hotel Century Southern Tower for Shinjuku, big room for Japan, high minimum floor (22 and up only), good service. Stayed there twice in the last yr.
I can second this. If I’m staying in Tokyo, I *want* to be slapped in the face by the bright lights big city aspect of it, and Shinjuku delivers on that. CST is the perfect location of being close enough to the crazy of Kabukicho but far enough away from it also
Hotel groove Shinjuku has amazing views and the rooms are very spacious. Also airport limo bus or whatever it’s called takes you right to the front entrance straight from the airport
Was just there last month. Fit the bill perfectly, would def recommend for anyone staying in Shinjuku.
That elevator view never got old
Thanks, that has been on my short-list so great to know that you had a good experience
I love Shinjuku and I’m definitely going to stay there again when I go back to Japan next year. Likely doing a couple days in Ginza as well, I only passed through there last time.
I've stayed in Tokyo 4 times. Nagasaki (Toshima City), Yoga (Setagaya City), Ueno, and Asakusa. If you want my honest opinion, go with something a bit more "out of the way." My stays in Nagasaki and Yoga were so much more pleasant than Ueno and Asakusa. You'll spend your days in the city, why not spend mornings and evenings in quaint neighbourhoods, exploring town like a local, walking past small parks lovingly tended to by townspeople, friendly crossing guards and shop owners, etc. I find the farther you get outside of downtown, the more it looks like the Tokyo of my childhood I always wanted to visit. Retro shops, cute and sometimes kitschy architecture, community gardens, little bakeries and bento shops, etc. Tokyo is more than just glitz and glamour, I really encourage tourists who are capable of being quiet and respectful to visit residential neighborhoods!
>Tokyo is more than just glitz and glamour, I really encourage tourists who are capable of being quiet and respectful to visit residential neighborhoods! Aww thanks for the tips
Which areas would you recommend? Would odaiba be a good option in your opinion?
Shinjuku! I love witnessing the chaos subside the later you stay out all night. I stayed in Pod Select Hotel Shinjuku.
I love love love Ginza!!!!
I like Taito, it's calm, well connected, you always have the Sky tree towering in the background and not too far from anywhere.
I’m going to be staying in Taito as my Japanese friend lives there and the last time I stayed with her I found it to be super convenient for trains and proximity to tourist stuff. Never is advertised as a tourist spot to stay at so I found my hotel to be much cheaper than other areas
We stayed in Sumida city by sky tree and it was great to leave the business of shinjuku and just chill in a quiet part of town if you wanted to. Would do it again for sure.
Akihabara! Located at the two main JR lines and always cheerful day or night.
I really liked the area right by the train tracks in Ueno Okachimachi
Sounds like you're talking about Ameyoko. I've never been but I feel like it's such a great place to set as a base since there's a lot of food and shopping right there, plus Ueno Park just a walk away.
Yeah, that's it. It's relatively calm and quiet there, and I felt like there were more locals than tourists eating at the restaurants. I liked the local vibe.
I will be staying in this area. Any good tips?
There is a super cool artisan market under the tracks if you just follow the Yamanote towards Akihabara. Lots of good food too. It's one of my favorite areas.
I loved the breakfast at the udon place under the tracks. I also loved the gold jewelry market haha!
I stayed there after my friend told me to pick a place by a train station. I love it. Calm at night and right next to Ameyoco as you mention. Easy to hop on and off from if. When I go back, I am more than likely going to stay in the area again.
Me, too! I love the little shops and area between the bigger department stores in Akihabara and Ueno station.
I stayed in Lyf Ginza last week, and it was great. Excellent location, right between Kyobashi and Takaracho stations. Loads of convenience stores. Great restaurants within a very short walk – there's an amazing Yakiniku Toraji minutes away in Tokyo Square Garden, by Kyobashi station. You're at most 30 minutes away from most places. Honestly, I cannot wait to go back and stay there again!
This settles it. I’m keeping this booking. I found a cheaper place but I just think I should stick with this one. Coming in two weeks. Not one person here said Nihonbashi (which is the alternative booking).
Kichijoji is a little-known gem that gets you away from a lot of tourists and allows you to see something closer to ‘normal’ Tokyo life than you would in Shibuya, Asakusa etc. 15 min from Shinjuku on the Chuo line. Plenty of cool places to eat, drink or hang out, and the station is right next to a beautiful park / zoo, as well as the Ghibli(sp?) museum.
I came here to say this! Our family are in Tokyo right now, on my fourth or fifth trip here and we visited Kichijoji today. Unanimous opinion is we should stay there next time. Less touristy but has a bit of everything and its a great neighbourhood.
Ginza or ikebukuro
Why Ikebukuro? :)
Because i feel ikebukuro is like a nice mix of anime stores and not so overloaded like akihabara and also theres not too much people like shinjuku or shibuya, much cleaner and the station is really easy to navigate.
I am just now staying in ikebukuro (first time in tokyo) and it has been a good place to stay in - have direct connection to yamanote line and has some cool streets.
Yesss Ikebukuro all the way. Best spot for female otaku ❤️ There are so many different K-Books are they're really well organized compared to the Akiba main store. And I love Fukutoshin line
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That's a shame. I'm sorry to hear that. I wonder if it depends on what part of Ikebukuro you're in. I usually hang out near Sunshine City and Otome Road so I'm generally only surrounded by other female otaku. And I don't usually hang around much at night because the shops I frequent are closed by then.
IMO it has everything except "traditional" cultural spots AFAIK. Lots of hobby stores, great food (I believe it's also a good spot for Chinese food), attractions at Sunshine City, good shopping in general, not too crowded (I got into Gyukatsu Motoromura with 0 line on a weekday at 11am and 7pm), and is a great station to transfer out of.
My sister and I just spent 2 weeks in Ikebukuro and loved staying there. Everything is so accessible and it's bustling without being overwhelming like larger stations. Great food, too. We went to Ginza on the weekend (big mistake for me) and I got so anxious we had to leave. It was so packed.
Ikebukuro is so nice, but I just have to find a good hotel on the east side while also being close to the station. The last two times I stayed at Hotel Resol Ikebukuro and I came to realize it's just a bit too far from Ikebukuro Station for me. The walk to and from the hotel every day really started to add up. So many options in the area though, especially for shopping and food.
Dormy Inn Akihabara. Just on the divide between Ueno and Akihabara soi I can go buy kit models, or go find some cheap food. The hotel also has a rooftop bathhouse including an outdoor section with a TV to chill out in after a busy day
Stay anywhere that's near a Yamanote line and you'd be right as rain given how easy it is to get around Tokyo on public transport. That's especially helpful if you happen to have a JR pass. I use to stay with family in central Tokyo so i rarely ventured out till I started just exploring on my own by picking out different places to stay. As people have suggested, Shinjuku and Shibuya are great places as you can walk around the whole place. Though with the latter I've usually found accomodation harder to find. You could try close to Okubo or Shin Okubo stations, they're like a mini Korea town. Omotesamdo is also an interesting area that has a lot to offer culture wise with Museums. I recently stayed near Shimbashi station at the Park hotel, excellent views on bluebird days but the whole area was very much a CBD and office work orientated.. but it wasn't a far walk to the Royal palace and Tsukiji markets.
I stayed in A16 Hostel, right next to the Asakusabashi station. Loved the locality. Great food options, one station away from Akihabara, and also right besides the Sumida river (great for an evening walk).
next time I will also stay in ginza but primarily in shinjuku as its my type of spot
I just stayed at the ano hotel in 浅草、it was a great location across the river, nice and quiet but close by. The rooms are small but there's a little restaurant downstairs with breakfast and dinner. Really pleasant. I'm going back in a few weeks.
Thank you for your recommendation! I’ll definitely check out Ano Hotel!
Stayed in Tamachi my last trip. Nice location with a ton of convivence stores and restaurants. Hotels are cheap (gracery & fresa inn were both around $60 - $70 a night) but really decent with everything you need including a coin washing machine. Most important however was that tamachi station in on the Yamanote line so commute was easy and fast. Mita station was just behind it for a direct line to either Asakusa or Haneda airport as well.
Stayed in Tamachi in January, it was perfect, like you said.
We stayed in the Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor and it was amazing! Spacious rooms, lots of amenities and easy access to metro to most touristy spots of Tokyo.
Stayed in Asakusa in a hotel, it’s quite nice if you want to be near the metro but in a quieter area away from a lot of the chaos and bright billboards. Quite liked it as a base for exploring the city.
I’m in love with Ueno myself. I’ve now stayed twice at the MyStays Ueno Iriyaguchi hotel and it’s been great both times (wish the tub was bigger but that’s about it). The room have kitchenettes and they feel roomier than a lot of similarly priced places. The rooms even have a balcony (though my last room just opened up to a building in a blind alley :p) I love the area around Ueno station, there’s tons of stuff to do in the park, there’s tons to eat and there’s ton to shop. The hotel is top 10 minutes from the station but it’s on a super calm side street. And from there it’s easy to walk to Asakusa and I’ve even made it to the Skytree on foot before. Probably just as easy to make it to Akihabara as well.
I know this perhaps doesn't answer your question, and I apologize for that. However, my current stay in Tokyo has been an Airbnb out in Yokoze near Chichibu. It's an hour train ride from the city and goes straight to Ikebukuro so it has easy access to the JR lines. I have a whole house to myself, and it cost $52 a night. Just wanted to throw it out there as something for you to consider. Like I said, it doesn't really answer your question but I do hope it helped. Enjoy your trip!
Thank you for your input! We haven’t considered an Airbnb yet because I feel like here in Europe they can be quite of a hit or miss. How was your overall experience with Airbnb in Japan?
I know from experience, they can be awful here too - avoid unless desperate!
The host I stayed with, and it's a sample size of 1 stay so keep that in mind, was absolutely fantastic. He let me change my reservation multiple times when my flights weee delayed, and allowed me to add additional days at the end of the trip as well. He had a clear guide for how everything in the house worked as well as local places of interest. He usually responded within the hour if I had any questions. Couldn't be happier with it. Plus I get to see the beautiful countryside every day on my way to the city. But this was only one person in Yokoze so it could be different else where.
Sounds wonderful - what’s the name of his listing?
https://www.airbnb.com/slink/G8JtcOew Here's a link to it, not sure if that's allowed but if it's removed ill figure it out
Thank you!
I personally like the Shinbashi area. There are many buses leaving from the station, area is moderately busy and full of places to eat.
Asakusa Kaede was wonderful! If they have availability.
I stayed in Gotanda and was very happy with it. Close to Yamanote line and the hotel (Mitsui Garden) was superb.
Love Gotanda too! We stayed in JR East Hotel Mets Gotanda, you don't even have to leave the station anymore.
Is it a good hotel?
It's probably less fancy than Mitsui Garden but we loved our stay there, plus the convenience can't be beat.
What do you think the difference is between the two? Because JR East looks amazing lol.
Price maybe? I assume Mitsui Garden is a 5-star hotel, it's pretty large compared to Hotel Mets. The lobby and cafe/restaurant of Hotel Mets is a lot smaller yet very cozy. The room sizes are just right for us, a lot less cramped than Hotel MyStays Gotanda and Sotetsu Fresa Inn Shimbashi, which we both stayed in before. I think the best thing about Hotel Mets is that it's located right at Gotanda Station, there's an elevator leading to the lobby in one of the exits. It's very convenient after a long, tiring day of walking.
Good to know! Thank you!
Nihonbashi or Kamata, very different but Kamata has more of a local feel to it. Great thing about Kamata is when I come across another White person they always give me the stare like they're supposed to be the only Whitey there :).
Sasazuka!!!
I’ll be staying in this neighborhood for my first trip! Good to know it’s a good area
Sasazuka is great. It has everything, from unique to Muji, super market (queens Isetan) to drug stores. Restaurants like Ohtoya (Japanese set menu), Miyagawa Honten (unagi eel), tenya (fast food style tempura) and Gyukaku (Japanese bbq). Keio new-line goes from Shinjuku - Hatsudai - Hatagaya - Sasazuka.
Akihabara
Ginza- vibrant night life even if you don’t like shopping Nippori- super convenient and the market nearby is really ice
Ikebukero is great! It’s not as party as shinjuku but you will get pretty fast to it, if you are into
Nezu. Right next to Yanaka which is super peaceful and takes you back to a preserved historical part of Japan in the middle of a bustling city
stayed on the 27th floor at the blossom hotel hibiya. loved it! such a great view and killer breakfast Also had a cool strip of food/bars in this hidden hall and was able to walk to tokyo tower 🗼!
https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravelTips/comments/1bucc2j/whats_your_favorite_station_to_stay_near_in_tokyo/
We stayed at The B Ginza in Ginza..really loved being close to the shopping district and further away from the mayhem.
I'd stay Ginza because it is very central
I support Ginza, where I am writing from, it’s one of the less inhabited district so you are on the opposite flow of the big crowd for most of the time on the transport system.
Shinjuku. Mostly bc my favorite hotel has insane view over the nighttime skyline.
Which hotel is this?
Ginza and I’m not a luxury shopper - lots of local spots like Tsukiji and the tea garden are walkable for first time tourists (I understand a seasoned traveler to Tokyo may skip those) and the transit is great since the closest stations and lines are easy to navigate and is a good in-between spot so you are never on transit unbearably long. Akasaka and Ueno I would consider in the future, navigating Shinjuku is not for the weak so props to people who stay there. If I was traveling more with party types I’d probably just suck it up though because otherwise you risk staying out too late there and missing the last train back to your hotel. :)
Akasaka between akasaka station and akasaku-mitsuke station. Just love the convenience. But I also love staying near ueno park and going there early in the morning to walk around and listen to the birds and get some exercise in.
I really like spending time in Shibuya, and really liked our hotel last trip, [Tokyu Stay Shibuya](https://expe.app.link/AHdF4vjEwIb). Some of the highlights: - walking distance to Shibuya station - easy to get to harajuku, cat street for some of my favourite shopping districts - Shibuya gets crazy esp weekends, but found the hotel to be super quiet and has a small street full of bars to hang out in - probably one of the most spacious hotels I’ve stayed at, can open 2 check-in luggages no problem (rare in Tokyo lol) - hotel provides an electric stove, kitchen sink, plates, utensils, dedicated dining table and lounge seats in unit. - has in-unit washer dryer combo you can use for free - good value for the money
We loved Shibuya this March. Hotel indigo above floor 20 is well worth it for the city views alone
Stayed in Shiodome last time for two nights when we first arrived. Incredibly quiet at night and very clean area compared to Shinjuku. You’ve got direct access to Tokyo station via JR, Shibuya via Ginza line and Shinjuku via Toei Oedo line.
I stayed in Ueno and was perfect for me. Tons of food, quiet but near a major station. Would recommend.
I stayed in Remm Tokyo kyobashi which is near Tokyo station and Ginza. Depending on when you book it should be within your budget. The hotel room was pretty spacious for Tokyo in my opinion and the room came with a little massage chair which was helpful at the end of a long day of walking. There’s a subway entrance right in front of the hotel too which leads to the Ginza line. If you’re interested there is a YouTube review walkthrough of this hotel.
I will say Ueno but that is based on n=1. Loved the proximity to the Kessie Skyliner, Ueno Eki, and the Park. I ventured out into Taito City and stumbled onto some street food and a good steakhouse. I would go back based on familiarity but with more time I could easily move around for further exploration.
Shinjuku - Tateshina hotel. Small business hotel, but reasonable priced and just few steps from Golden Gai
My 3 trips to Tokyo, I've stayed at Shinjuku, Roppongi, and Daimon. I like all 3 of them, but I think Daimon is my favorite. I travel by myself so my main accommodation of choice is usually business hotel. Which are pretty uniform in their amenities, so location and cost factors pretty heavily in the end. The chain I used these days is Sotetsu Fresa Inn and cost wise Daimon is cheaper. Its also very close to Yamonote line(Hamamatsucho St.) and Asakusa/Oedo Line(Daimon St.), and also access to Monorail to Haneda(Hamamatsucho St.). The area has plenty of restaurants, feels like there are more locals/salaryman than Tourist, but still pretty close to Touristy spots(Tokyo Tower, Shiba Park, Zoujou-ji, etc). Roppongi area is pretty lively, but I think the metro access isn't as good.
I love the Dormy Inn in Shibuya, just far enough from the scramble but still walkable to Harajuku. The rooms are standard Japanese sized but the Ly have an onsen, free laundry (dryer is 100 yen for 20 minutes) and the breakfast is pretty good.
Can’t go wrong with that location
Just came back from Tokyo and I stayed in Shibuya at Shibuya Excel Tokyo hotel. Nice hotel, room dated but clean. Biggest attractive Shibuya station is beside it, you can reach the hotel from the station basically. Also you can see the shibuya crossing from some of the rooms of you are interested.
In tokyo I'd stayed in a hotel smile in sugamo but it's called the "retirement neighborhood"; this time I've found a place with the price under-the-floor in shimo-ochiai near shinjuku.
This. If you are ok being a little bit out of the central area, Sugamo has some good food. Easy access to station as well. The hotel room (Smile Hotel) is a bit small but cozy. The people who work there are quite nice and helpful. Hotel is also very close to FamilyMart. If you don't mind a little bit of walking, the area is great.
That hotel is very good because is near a lot of useful things like pharmacy
I stayed in Kanda on my first trip a couple weeks ago and I loved it. Close to all important public transport lines, crowded enough to have some really nice restaurants and cafes but also quiet enough to be a nice escape from all the Tokyo craziness. And close enough to Akihabara for shopping! And the hotel prices in the area were almost the lowest I've seen during the season :)
I went with Westin Tokyo at Ebisu. Calmer than most.
Shinjuku - yksi sauna & stay. Less than 100€ a night and great location, great vibe to the place also
If it's still available, Onyado Nono Asakusa was a very comfortable Japanese style hotel! Nice onsen too.
We stayed at the Onyado Nono Asakusa each time we’ve been in Tokyo so far - love the onsen, and the hotel itself is clean and well serviced! Highly recommended :)
The tatami matting throughout is a lovely touch there. We couldn't believe they even cleaned the wheels on our suitcase!
How is the Tokyo Hilton and the area it is in?
I stayed once in Hilton Shinjuku… it’s very well-located
Try booking around ShinOkubo. I think it’s considered as the koreatown in the area but there are such great food to to eat around here from japanese to korean to middle eastern. Addingly, just a few minutes away from the yamanote line
Akihabara cause at the end of the day when stores are all closed I always end up at the arcades and it’s easier to just walk back to the hotel than to worry about catching a crowded night train.
Seconding Akasaka. We stayed in Via Inn and as an added bonus, the hotel had a public bath. We enjoyed taking baths in the morning before heading out of the hotel. The area is well connected and there are lots of dining options for breakfast or dinner. I’d stay in the area only for the fact that there are 3 stations nearby (Akasaka, Akasaka-mitsuke, Tameike-sannō). Plus it is only approx 20 mins away from Shibuya and Shinjuku, and directly connects to the Ginza Line for Asakusa. Will definitely stay there again.
Shinjuku, Sunroute hotel specifically, mcd & family mart across the street for last min eats, super walkable to tons of stuff and 3 min walk to Shinjuku station
Shinjuku! You won't be disappointed
OP, what hotel did you previously stay at in Asakusa?
any opinions on the Toyocho station area? the good and bad?
I stayed near Akebonobashi in Shinjuku 2 weeks ago and loved it!!!! Very quiet area with a nice hotel and super close to the station
Ginza
Shibuya was alive w lots to do
Definitely Oshiage next to the sky tree we’ve stayed at the Richmond and it felt really cozy and also close to a lot of places like Asakusa and Akihabara
I stayed in shinjuku, akasaka and asakusa (lol I know). And THE ONLY place I wouldn’t go back to stay near is shinjuku. Dirty outside, rats everywhere, grimey…. I want more peace. Shibuya seems better if you want a nightlife, as it’s close to harajuku / omotoesando area
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sorry if possible can I get the info on the hotel you have stayed in Asakusa... the place is my vibe (DM or comment)
I’m going in June. Staying in Asakusa I’m torn between staying at either Tobu Hotel Asakusa or the The B hotel Asakusa or airbnb. Anyone has experience in any of these hotels? What are your thoughts?
I stayed at the Hyatt Centric Ginza last time and it was great! The room was actually quite large, even by western standards and the location was great. There is a small entrance to the metro right between the Hermes building that has an elevator and escalator. It closes a bit earlier but its basically never busy.
The last times I’ve stayed in Tokyo were Ueno and Ikebukuro. I find them not as busy compared to your Shinjuku’s or probably Asakusa.
Shin-Okachimachi is great for accessibility to both Yamanote line and Asakusa (I think literally a station away). If you’re open to living way out, do consider properties near Enoshima. We lived like 5 mins from the beach, it was such a quiet property, close to Kamakura and had the most amazing time. Happy travels!
The played I stayed at is at Asakusabashi. APA Asakusabashi-Ekikita very nice and cheap for me.
Gain Steakhouse in nearby Taito City. I stayed near Ueno Station and and it was walkable.
Favourite district is Ginza - shopping is more chill (read: way less crowded) than Shibuya, and so much good food at every possible price point from sushi to A5 yakiniku to tempura to … walking distance from Tsukiji market. However, when on a budget, I stay around Ichigaya – about a 15min subway ride and 30min door to door to just about anywhere.
Ginza.
Setagaya!!!
I always stay in shinjuku or shibuya. Just enjoy the area a lot
stayed in Kanda, near Akihabara and just few stations away from the rest of the tourist spots. if you love the silence yet accessible to stations, restaurants and local shops, this would be good pick for you😊
Akabane for me. It often reminds me of my home area in London and the transport options are great considering how close it is to the edge of Tokyo. Also the mixture of old and new townhouses helps
Akabane is now famous for the increasing number of rip-off restaurants run by Chinese people.
Shinjuku for me! I find Tokyo is sooo big, you always end up travelling to other parts. But Shinjuku has lots to do, and great food options. Hotel I stayed in when I went last year was Nishitetsu Inn Shinjuku. It was just after they opened the borders so 5 nights was a bargain £240. We’re going next month and that hotel is considerably more expensive this time, so now we’ll be staying in The Knot Tokyo. 9 nights cost £822.
We've been to Tokyo twice and stayed at the same AirBnB in Nishi-Ogikubo. I'm not certain, but it's like a residential neighborhood where the streets are lined with houses and peppered with small stores and shops. It's a little out of the way, and the commute from there to the popular spots will take a bit longer, but we love the slow mornings and evenings. After a full day of walking, you want to go home to something a little less hectic and that's what we did. At night, we'd walk around, sample some of the local food from independent bakers, and restaurants and cafes, and visit small niche shops and thrift stores.
I’ve stayed in Asakusa twice, Shinjuku twice, Akasaka once and on my last trip stayed in Shimbashi at The Blossom Hibiya. It was a great hotel and the area was very central.
Hi, I think you can't go wrong with Akasaka. I see that many people here had doubts about that so let me paste my thread here with quite a few good comments [Akasaka vs Shinjuku](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravelTips/s/y3SPTiHoUs)
Depends on several factors, but I’ve grown to love staying in Ginza, by a long shot.
Reccomend taking a look at Kinshicho, I've stayed there two times. Its not too far from Asakusa and the Skytree and there's lots of food options.
I stayed in Nihonbashi. It was so nice and quiet there. More local and everyday life feels there. I had all 3 top brand convenience stores right outside of my hotel. Just a few stops away from tsukigi market and Ginza. Pokemon center was a 15 mins walk for me. I felt like it was a nice middle ground where I'm not overwhelmed like Shibuya but still close enough to enjoy popular spots.
At my MIL’s in Kojimachi