Where to Stay in Tokyo
In Tokyo, the 'right' neighborhood matters less than the walk to your nearest station. These guides break down where to stay based on what matters most — nightlife, shopping, day trips, budget, or family.
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The Five-Minute Rule and Other Insights
Hotels advertise 'near Shinjuku Station' but the gap between 3 minutes and 12 minutes to the platform changes your entire trip. This guide introduces the five-minute rule, explains why the Yamanote Line equalizes most location decisions, and reveals where value-focused travelers actually stay.
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Your biggest priority should drive your neighborhood choice. Budget travelers, nightlife seekers, families with strollers, and day-trip planners each need different station access and different surroundings.
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Where to Stay in Tokyo for Nightlife & Late-Night Energy
Discover the best areas to stay in Tokyo for nightlife, from buzzing clubs and cocktail bars to late-night dining and entertainment hubs.
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Where to Stay in Tokyo for Shopping: Neighborhood Trade-offs
How to choose a Tokyo base for shopping by style—Ginza, Shibuya, Shinjuku and more—with trade-offs, routes, and bag logistics
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Where to Stay in Tokyo for Day Trips
Choose the best areas to stay in Tokyo for day trips to Hakone, Nikko, Kamakura, and beyond, with fast rail access.
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Where to Stay in Tokyo on a Budget
Explore the best budget-friendly areas to stay in Tokyo, with affordable hotels, great transport access, and local character.
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Where to Stay in Tokyo with Kids, Strollers & Mobility Needs
Find the best areas and hotels in Tokyo for families, strollers, and travelers with mobility needs, with easy transport and step-free access.
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