Revealing Tokyo's BEST Areas For YOUR Stay! Local Booking Tips Included!

[@kevlarcardhouse252]

I'm a fan of staying in Akasaka. There's enough within walking distance between it and nearby Roppongi if you want to eat or drink near your hotel, there's the Akasaka-Mitsuke Station nearby that can you get you to Shibuya, Shinkjuku or Tokyo Station in less than 15 minutes without changing lines, but it's relatively quiet at night. But I'm too old for partying late at night so I could be biased. :)

[@ginoyang5062]

I love yokohama. People usually overlook staying there since it looks far on the map. The people here are also more hospitable than in tokyo.

[@scabu3]

If you want excitement Shinjuku station is the place to stay. Ikebukuro station is probably cheaper and only a couple stations away on the yamanote line and also has cool things to see there.

[@swissfoodie3542]

Thanks for this great video. I totally agree with you, Shinjuku is the best place for me to stay in Tokyo. I am not a nightlife person, but I enjoy the vibe, the many restaurants and bars, shops, conbinis and the great acess to public transport (mostly train and subway, but also bus, with the Express Bus Terminal). Also, so many attractions are reachable without having to travel for ages. I usually stay in Nishi Shinjuku, because its quiet, but just a 10 minutes walk away from the action and from Shinjuku station. The last time I was in Tokyo, I also stayed in Kabuchiko, on the border to Korea town, and that was also great (I love Korean food, and I dont find the red light discrict unsafe (as a woman)).

[@harblife]

I am so glad we see eye to eye! Shinjuku area is a great place to stay because you're in the middle of it all! Yes Shin Okubo is a nice area to be around too. Not too loud, but plenty of things to do in the area that will go late into the night!

[@L-Man-Gaming]

Hey man finally going to sub to you. Keep being consistent for many years, you're my go to for all things that are changing in Japan. Honestly I think you are the best, and my first trip to Japan was easier and better because of you. I will be going back in the future and I want to stay up to date. Thank you.

[@makeyourselfstellar]

Heading back for a second time, I just visited Japan back in March! Japan is such a gem, thank you for the tips Harb!

[@harblife]

Thanks for your kind words! I hope you continue to check future videos for your trip!

[@Death_Bounty]

This is by far one of your best videos because trying to find the right area to stay in when coming to Tokyo can be overwhelming I will most definitely keep this in my liked videos for the next time I visit. As always keep up the great job!!

[@harblife]

Thanks so much man I always appreciate your kind words! I have another video dropping soon I hope you find it interesting :)

[@rerus01]

I have been in Tokyo 7 times. At the beginning I was staying in Shinjuku area, then I realized that the key is to stay close to the Yamanote line and explore the city from there. My favorite locations are Gotanda and Tamachi. Lately I prefer Tamachi area since it is quiet and the hotels are not that expensive. Yamanote and Mita station are very close to the hotels in that area. Next time I will try to stay close to the Kanda area which also offers good hotels at reasonable prices. I agree that Agoda is one of the best site to get good deals in Japanese hotels. Thanks for sharing!

[@harblife]

Definitely sound like a Japan veteran! I agree that as long as you're near the Yamanote line, you'll be good to go! Hope you have another great trip to Japan!

[@joytaban6124]

Agree with Tamachi!! quiet neighborhood and very accesible to everything. ❤

[@heythave]

Which hotels have you stayed in Tamachi?

[@rerus01]

@@heythave villa fontaine

[@mamaikeda82]

So helpful! I’ve stayed in Ningyocho the last time I was there and I liked that area too.

[@danielletilliepoledance]

OOOHHH YEAAAA 😂 I put this video on knowing I’d already booked my Tokyo accommodations, and it looks like I made a good choice with Shinjuku coming in at #1 🏆🥇

[@harblife]

Heck ya!!! I am glad you made the right choice ;)

[@JoyceSaintCyr]

where did you stay

[@Grumpy401]

Shinjuku is very rundown and extremely busy, don't stay there unless you're really into nightlife. Asakusa is a very nice area, with cheap accomodation and plenty of tourist attractions around. The stretch between Shimbashi and Yurakucho is great in terms of good hotels and plenty of shops and restaurants. You also have the Yamamote Line at your doorstep, and will be only minutes away from Tokyo Station, Akihabara, etc. Ueno, meh, it's not the nicest place in Tokyo and a bit detached from the central areas. I enjoy staying in Odabia, although hotel options are a bit limited (Grand Nikko is my favourite). You spend the day in Tokyo, enjoying the hustle and bustle, and retreat to this "resort-style" man-made island in the evening with great views of central Tokyo. Odaiba also offers 3 major shopping malls with plenty of restaurants and even a nice little beach.

[@harblife]

I agree that Shinjuku is more catered to the younger crowds. Thanks for sharing your inputs!

[@len801]

Haven't stayed in Odaiba yet, but it's on the list. I try to stay in a different area every time I visit. It helps me get a feel for the whole city not just Shinjuku although that's where I stayed on my first visit.

[@towada1066]

hmmm,... though it doesn't appear on any Tokyo map now, I'd say what used to be Sanya district is even worse ... I definitely wouldn't stay there or visit at night ...

[@faminaexmachina]

This was actually so helpful! Thank you!

[@MustafaWahid-ub9ty]

@@harblifecan i find halal resturant in yokohama

[@simonbialas5890]

Probably the best choice I have done about my stay in Tokyo was choosing area around Minami-senju train station and the north of Taito city. The athmosphere here was so specific and different than in the rest of the Tokyo, which I would not feel any other way.

[@TenchiBushi]

I travel to Tokyo every 2-3 months. I often alternate Ueno, Akihabara, Shinjuku & sometimes Akasaka. I always use use Booking and Agoda. I have stayed at APA chains often. Remm Akihabara is a good stay. Dormy Inn isn't bad either.

[@harblife]

Great choices. I agree with you! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on where to stay :)

[@clairedelacerna8501]

@tenchibushi Can you suggest affordable accommodation in Shinjuku, first timer here. Thanks!

[@seafarer_]

Wow! I booked remm Akihabara recently so I’m glad to hear it’s a good spot.

[@gchow6009]

@tenchibushi We are planning to travel to Japan in the spring with a teen. We don’t drink or party, just want good food, culture and nature. Where do you recommend for our family to stay? We just want a basic accommodation. Don’t need to be fancy. Some people recommend a few days in one area and a few days in another area. Thank you for your response.

[@drlink7691]

We stayed in asakusa nice and peaceful at night, you got right that train rides where long but that made us plan ahed what we did on the day to make sure we did what we needed to do and see and staying close to a train or metro exist station makes a world of difference it might be a couple extra $$ but walking out the train exit and be at your hotel in less than 5 minutes is so awesome, thanks for this awesome video update and great ideas where to stay

[@harblife]

Thanks for being a part of the channel for so long! I really appreciate your input and I hope to hear from you more in the future :)

[@Moemuntz]

Budget & hostels: Ueno + asakusa (+nearby areas east & north ) Luxury: Ginza + Tokyo station Families: Yokohama + (Maihama near Disneyland) Short Tokyo stay: Shinjuku + Shibuya to see it all quick. (easy access to Fuji, Nikko and other cities)

[@harblife]

Thanks for sharing !

[@livelife1899]

Thanks for sharing this! I just booked Ginza last night … but am now finding that there’s not much to do there besides shopping. It appears to be 30 min to get into Shibuya during the day. Thoughts?

[@Moemuntz]

@@livelife1899 bookmark all the things you plan to do on a map, stay in area nearest to it.

[@troyn757]

Thanks for this video Very informative and helpful

[@kmf65]

Stayed in Shinjuku twice, and Shinagawa once. LOVE the Shinjuku area! If I don't stay there next time, I may give Ikebukuro or Asakasa a try!

[@harblife]

Very true! I am glad we see the same way about staying in the Shinjuku area!

[@RenegadeRanga]

Nothing wrong with walking a kilometer to a train station, I definitely need more of it. I got an awesome deal through Agoda, for a hotel in the APA chain. You can easily get a great room for roughly $70 USD a night.

[@harblife]

Definitely not! But just trying to help make the average tourist's trip as convenient as possible!

[@myamadadds]

I wholeheartedly agree with your #1. Shinjuku is the only place that we stay in Tokyo. In addition to being a major transportation hub, Shinjuku has all the shopping, restaurants, and entertainment you could want. The east side is bustling and great for nightlife, and the west and south sides are more quiet and relaxed. We really like Takashimaya (especially) and Isetan with their depachikas and numerous restaurants on the upper floors. Venturing out of Shinjuku to visit different places during the day is fun, but the best part is that you always return to Shinjuku.

[@harblife]

I couldn't agree more!

[@patrickcano2491]

What about hotel cost?

[@RovaxYt]

What is the biggest difference between Shinjuku and Shibuja?

[@myamadadds]

@@patrickcano2491 I think, generally speaking, Shibuya is a little more expensive than Shinjuku for hotels. Sorry for the very late response.

[@myamadadds]

@@RovaxYt My observations are that there are more foreigners and younger adults in Shibuya. Shibuya is also more crowded, even though Shinjuku is also very crowded. I feel like locals hang out more in Shinjuku than in Shibuya. Both are great areas, in my opinion.

[@janethughes2775]

Just came back from Japan and we stayed in Shinjuku area and it was great!

[@harblife]

I'm glad you had a good time ;

[@heythave]

What hotel did you stay in?

[@JuanCarlosBatallaCallau-bu6hi]

I am staying in Shinjuku this time because I previously stayed in Ueno and spent a very long time travelling around to visit the sights. Thank you, anyway, for the useful information.

[@melocoton7]

we will be staying in Ginza, 10min walk from Tokyo station. This video gives me confidence that we made the right choice

[@harblife]

I am glad I could help give you confidence in your decision!

[@livelife1899]

How was your stay in Ginza? Was it convenient to get around? 😊

[@melocoton7]

@@livelife1899 yes it was a good choice 👍🏻 but more than convenient it turned put to be a nice peaceful change from all the neon hustle and bustle in other parts of the city.

[@livelife1899]

@@melocoton7 Love it! Do you have any recos for Ginza specifically or did you use it as a launching point to head into Shinjuku, Shibuya, and the other tourist landmarks?

[@melocoton7]

@@livelife1899 . It’s very good for brand shopping. A couple of very nice shopping centers there. The Seiko building is in Ginza (Wako clock tower) and Tsukiji market is close. There is also a big UNIQLO. Other than that it was mostly just home base.

[@vikitty604]

I’m planning a trip for 2025 (my 40th birthday) and i think im going to stick with airBNB but definitely looking at the areas you’ve mentioned.

[@F308GTB]

The choice of where to stay should be based on your objectives. I have stayed in Shinagawa, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Akihabara, Akasaka, Hamamatsucho, Kawasaki, and Yokohama. For a little peace and tranquility in a bustling metro, Hamamatsucho is great. Sure transportation access isn’t great, but staying in the shadow of Tokyo Tower is a nice turn of pace.

[@harblife]

True!

[@yandodo]

How do you find your stay at Asakasa?

[@russo7877]

Thanks to your advice, Im staying in Ueno and not Saitama saving me almost an hour of commute.

[@sailorfan86]

I always stay in Asakusa. Get most of my food at the Skytree. Love it there.

[@harblife]

Great! Have fun!

[@frankicool4]

I stayed in Akihabara and it was great. 20 minutes from Shinjuku, 35 minutes from Shibuya, 5 minutes from Ueno and right on the Yamanote line. It was cheap too.

[@harblife]

Not a bad spot!

[@mvrc811]

Exactly what I needed to hear !! Where exactly did you stay in Akihabara mate?

[@frankicool4]

I stayed at the Via Inn Akihabara. There is also a couple of hotels from the APA hotels chain that are great around Akihabara station.@@mvrc811

[@heythave]

Yes, which hotel?

[@frankicool4]

@@heythave Via Inn Akihabara because the price was good at that time. However, there is usually good prices at the APA HOTELS (there is 3 in Akihabara).

[@edward88881]

I liked Shibuya more than Shinjuku. Shibuya's twisting streets and sidewalks were fun to explore. The area was clean, had standout architecture. Shinjuku seemed more stark, rigid, less character, and untidy.

[@bennykoh]

True but i find Shibuya's hotel prices the most expensive out of all the places Harb mentioned in this video. I prefer Shinjuku for its accessibility to the wider Tokyo area such as Saitama.

[@myamadadds]

Just my observations, tourists, especially young adults, like Shibuya more than Shinjuku. Shinjuku seems to have more locals than Shibuya.

[@CandiPinki]

​@@myamadaddsthat makes me want to stay in Shinjuku more - to be where the locals are

[@harblife]

Not wrong about that. Shinjuku can get pretty dirty if you stay in the wrong area.

[@myamadadds]

@@CandiPinki It really just depends on what experience you are looking for. I have to say though, that Shinjuku and Shibuya both have a lot of just about everything. The vibe may just be a little different.

[@chryztyn24q]

Yokohama is my favorite too 🎉

[@msaprils]

Great video! Thank you soooo much for making this guide!

[@bennykoh]

Hi harb, i completely agree with your ratings, even for Yokohama which i had not considered as a place to stay. Shinjuku is definitely THE place to stay in Tokyo for all the reasons you mentioned. Pity the hotel rates are pretty expensive, almost as expensive as Shibuya's. It was only because of the higher hotel prices that I chose #2 choice over #1. I have stayed at Tokyo station in my last 3 trips to Japan so i have gotten used to Tokyo area especially Shintomicho and Kanda areas hahaha.

[@harblife]

I am glad you and I see eye to eye on places to stay in Tokyo!

[@jonathansakura]

Greetings from korea 🇰🇷 😊❤ I'm going to Japan in early August I'll be in tokyo for a few days before going down to okinawa

[@harblife]

Well sounds like we will have to meet finally!

[@erickkim1968]

Just came back from Tokyo and stayed in four different areas. (I guess I like to punish myself lugging bags in the heat) Akihabara isn’t listed and for good reason. Nice area to spend a day, nightlife is midrange, restaurants not as plentiful as other areas. Spent one night near Tokyo Station for the Shinkansen convenience. I could be wrong but nightlife and restaurant options (outside of station) were limited. Shinjuku was excellent, everything that was mentioned. If you’re worried about crowds and noise, there are several options just east of the station. Nice short 15m walk.

[@harblife]

Very well said. I agree with everything you said!

[@mrmagoo2255]

Same with me, 4 hotels and carrying bags in 37 degrees you need to be close to stations. Cheers mate 😎👍🐨

[@spun_01]

Lots of great tips in this vid. Nice work. And you're 100% right about Yokohama, although i would choose the Sakuragicho or Kannai areas over Yokohama station.

[@harblife]

Totally good with all the places you recommended as well!

[@loviegilbert4428]

Subscribed to your channel coz I found your videos are very informative & helpful in planning my trip to Japan. Thank you, HarbLife. Keep up the great work!

[@harblife]

Thanks so much! Hope you find more of my videos useful in the future!

[@user-vp5fm3yc2l]

Always Shinjuku! Only downside is the lack of direct access to the Shinkansen network. I would not recommend staying in or next to the Kabukicho part of Shinjuku unless you know what this area is about.

[@harblife]

Very true about the shinkansen network thing. But for the sake of just staying in Tokyo, it works very well!

[@scabu3]

Kabukicho area is fine for familys as well. Lots of excitement

[@chewkenghong]

Just went tokyo and stayed near ikebukuro station. its a great base most of the attractions and shopping district. the stop itself is a great shopping area. if you like the streets there are plenty of streets with interersting shops. if you like malls its a walking distnace to sunshine city which has great shopping and and aquarium. a great place to stay.

[@harblife]

Ikebukuro isn't bad either!

[@xDBoomer]

I'm currently staying by the Ryugoku station near the sumida river. Almost in the middle of all the places I wanted to visit. Too bad I couldn't get tickets to the sumo matches.

[@MrNgMichael]

I would also put Akasaka as some people have said on the list, although there aren't too many hotels/airbnbs in that area. The other downside is that this area is a bit expensive as well, around $90-120/night My reasons are: 1. You're close to Tameikie Sanno Station, which is conjoined with Kokkaigijidomae station. So you have access to both the Ginza line and Marunouchi line. Also the Akasaka station if you plan to transfer into Shibuya. Ikebukuro is a bit farther to get to from there. Roppongi is within walking distance. 2. Lots of restaurants (chains and local ones) in the downtown area next to the Tokyo Broadcasting (TBS) HQ. Lots of bars as well in that area. Roppongi is nearby if you're into clubs. 3. To get back to Narita Airport, just take the limousine bus from the ANA intercontinental. No need to deal with trains. 4. If SHTF or anything bad happens, all the consulates/embassies are in the area.

[@harblife]

Thanks for adding your input! Akasaka isn't terrible either, but as you said, there are limited options to get around .

[@TomLowdermilk-yn8wu]

Longwood Hotel in Nippori, Arakawa ward is extremely good. The neat thing it's on the border with Taito ward and really easy to visit Yanaka Ginza.

[@jaymeez]

Good Video I just subscribed. I’m a single guy coming to Japan next month and I wanna be around the Ladies!! Might stay near Shibuya

[@Ibrahim-fq1xu]

Staying by Yokohama station is a great idea 👍

[@harblife]

I agree!

[@reginageller6402]

My first time going to Tokyo, I cannot watch another KZbin video 😂 I’ll be there for 10 days . So from you all pros what hotel should I stay in , we don’t need the hustle and bustle of night life just need the train station within walking distance to take us everywhere

[@harveyschwartz6789]

So middle class, come to Tokyo to shop, eat and ride the trains. I'm use to staying at hostels where we go out and cook together in the common kitchen. Some even provide locals to take groups of us out on pub crawls and sites of interest.

[@harblife]

I do like the group vibes that hostels provide . It is especially nice for people who are solo traveling. Let me know waht you decide to do!

[@pancyn5914]

Could you give more details please 😅

[@uropy]

If it’s your first trip, Shinjuku. You’ll have most out of your days. Shibuya is great for taking street snap but honestly there are not many places to go.

[@mrmagoo2255]

Good info, by my limted experience everything you say is accurate, cheers mate

[@caeruleas]

I suggest Shinagawa, especially if you're only looking for a reasonably comfortable room at one of the large nearby salaryman hotels. It's not the most exciting area in Tokyo, but it has access to a large number of train lines and shinkansen, and is easily the best if you're on a short stay and are flying from Haneda.

[@harblife]

Shinagawa isn't bad. It just doesn't have alot to do in the area.

[@ulvessens5902]

9:34 Ueno-Tokyo line is where it's at!

[@NeuroSpicyNonna]

I like to book around Nishikasai, 30 minutes to Tokyo central and close to the airport bus to Narita. Lots of restaurants, grocery and quiet.

[@harblife]

I'll look into that area and see if I recommend this spot for future videos!

[@ceejae2349]

Thanks for the tips. Off to book accommodation now. Great video

[@drit84]

Man you vids are excellent, thanks a lot as they are very helpful in preparation for my first trip to Japan. Cheers mate

[@cosmicstars2]

Thanks for placing the Yokohama station as the third in the list. I agree your comments as a local in Yokohama. The station could be good choice to visitors who have traveled several times to Tokyo. In fact some of my overseas friends choose Yokohama (or Sakuragi-cho) rather than Tokyo.

[@harblife]

Oh great! What area in Yokohama you live at ? Didn't know I had such a close neighbor watching my videos!

[@cosmicstars2]

@@harblife Hi, my neighbor! My area is around Hodogaya Station. Probably not so far from your place? I found your videos when I looked for popular sights in Tokyo for my Canadian client. I really like watching this channel because fair and well researched. Also a lot of tips for me to learn expressions in English👍. Thanks so much.

[@wayneboyd4372]

Planning a trip with the kids and this will help!

[@BudSwayze]

great info i will be there next month and decide where to stay

[@harblife]

Thank you for the kind words !

[@themediterraneanguy]

thank you for revealing TOKYO's best area for staying, very useful information, just subscribed

[@harblife]

Thanks Ervin! Really appreciate the kind words man!

[@aleksandarnjegric6873]

I stayed in Akihabara while I was in Tokyo. And everything is great. I am considering staying there again. The only thing that bothers me is the lack of night activities. After 8 pm, there is not much left to do. A few arcades might be open up to 10-11 pm, but that's it. There is no izekayas (like omode yokocho, e.g). No late dining. I remember im 2015. The Coco curry was open until 4 am. Same for the crapes in the middle of Akihabara. In 2023, however, the Coco curry closed at 10 pm, I think.. But Ueno, as far as I've heard is pretty close to Akihabara and has izekayas, restaurants, etcetera, that are well accessible during the night times. So is this true, or might shinjuku be the better place for me to stay in next time?

[@FollowTheSunAustralia]

I stayed in Keio Plaza Hotel on my first visit but after that I stayed in all budget places and stayed well away from Shinjuku, I wanted to try different areas and always went for the lowest price once I discovered that everywhere was clean and good service , definitely people should try Yokohama 😃👍

[@harblife]

Follow the sun here with her valuable advice as always!

[@kathytran6080]

Any suggestions for 3* hotel near keio Plaza ? I am looking for Keio 5nights is 2700$ . Try to find st cheaper , Thank you

[@FollowTheSunAustralia]

@@kathytran6080 what about nearby Hotel Livemax Shinjuku-Kabukicho or Hotel Livemax Shinjuku EAST or Hotel Livemax Takadanobaba-Ekimae

[@kimnguy4537]

We stayed at Ikekeburuko.. Very close to everything on the Yamamote line.. very convenient.. would stay again.

[@BUGHUNTER6]

Thank you! This was very helpful

[@harblife]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@OliviaandRichardNorth]

Literally the best video out of several I've watched to help me pick a base in tokyo! Thank you!

[@magn2924]

Yokohama is a great place !

[@harblife]

Very True!

[@franh8043]

Thank you for the great information!! 👍

[@harblife]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@alimansoor7506]

Thank you for this video, it's been of a great help

[@Bestline7]

Visited Shinjuku today. It was too large and extremely busy. Sure, it has all the train lines on tap but it's could easily take a you 20/30 minutes just to get to the line you're looking for. Owing to just how massive the damn station is.

[@Lextasy.420]

What’s your opinions on chiyoda city ? For staying as a first timer ?

[@abbialemu6371]

Thanks very helpful!!

[@habeascorpus1]

Great presentation! Thank you.

[@babyrage1763]

WE stayed at Kanda area (near JR Kanda), it is very near Ueno, Asakusa, Akihabara! we got our room for $27/night / person (we are 2) so I'd say cheap considering we are near a station (few blocks away or less than 5 min walk)

[@harblife]

Super cheap actually!! Thanks for sharing!

[@mvrc811]

Where did you stay in Kanda if I may ask ?

[@babyrage1763]

@@mvrc811 specifically, Sotetsu Fresa Inn. Highly recommend that place!

[@heythave]

Which hotel was that?

[@babyrage1763]

​@@mvrc811 Apologies for the late reply, it was Sotetsu Fresa Inn -- it has a 7/11 beside it.

[@AmongUsAcademy]

good job man, nice tips at the end!

[@michaelmcclure8782]

This is such a good video

[@naelfer]

Super helpful! Thanks! ❤

[@harblife]

No thank you for being so kind!

[@aayoub1]

Loved watching your videos on Japan. They are very helpful and in matter of fact I am using some of your recommendations for our visit on April 2024. I have one question if you read this comment. Do you have a list of hotels or maybe Capsules near Shinjuku that you recommend, or if you have a video on it would appreciate the link. Ty!

[@harblife]

Thanks for the your kind words :). I don't stay at hotels often, so I don't want to give you some bad info. But, booking . com is a really good app I use every time I book a hotel in Japan. Use that app and you can't go wrong!

[@gnet1901]

This is very informative

[@harblife]

I am so glad I could help you out!

[@biscuit4christ]

Yes, Yokohama is the best place to stay. I know this was long time ago, when I was last in Japan in 1977.

[@harblife]

That is a long time ago! You should come back and visit Yokohama again soon!

[@ohsnapfab6362]

We will visit Tokyo in August and will be staying in Chiyoda. Since Chiyoda has not been mentioned at all I hope this will still turn out to be a good idea...

[@harblife]

Chiyoda is in the central part of Tokyo. Not terrible, but you have a very limited selection of train lines and access to places outside tokyo. Where exactly are you staying ?

[@RovaxYt]

What is the biggest difference between Shinjuku and Shibuja?

[@clairedelacerna8501]

Hello! Thanks to your informative video. Me and my son will go to Japan next year Feb for the first time. Can yoy suggest cheap hotels for us in Shinjuku? As first timer in Japan, we just want to explore Tokyo first and in a budget. Thanks in advance.

[@harblife]

Not a problem! Just use Booking or agoda app. that's what I use to find cheap and nice places to stay!

[@zzj612]

Do u have a specific hotel to recommend

[@trangtran-vb2bn]

Have you take a trip yet? We are going to Japan in September, and the 1st time too. If you could please update your places to stay, I would like to be there too. Thanks in advance

[@travisogden2121]

Your videos are very informative but would be infinitely better if you showed each of these on a map

[@EmceeRelentless]

I enjoyed being in Kita Senju away from the hecticness. The downfall was a longer train ride into shinjuku/Roppongi but closer to Akihabara

[@harblife]

Hey as long as you enjoyed it!

[@Flamingcloud083]

Stayed in Shinjuku and Ueno my first trip.. Thinking about Shimbashi this upcoming trip.. puts Ginza, Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, and Roppongi in walking range.. good metro access and also convienent for Haneda Airport.. Loved the restautarants under the rails.

[@melindamayishida3027]

Traveling to Japan ending December. What's the best place to stay for a family of 5? I have a 10, 14 and 17 year old along with my husband and I. Thanks in advance!

[@erniec5465]

Thanks for the info, now i have a better idea in choosing the area and the tip looking at the location in the map before booking the hotel.

[@Kriss_941]

Am I crazy or is 15m walking distance not that far? sure if you have to lug around your luggage it's pain, but if you're just going light day to day then 15 minutes isn't that bad imo

[@soju81]

I always stay near Shinjuku station. There are actually cheap hotels there if you look. (not love hotels)

[@harblife]

Great point !

[@heythave]

Which hotel?

[@o-taco4010]

Ayoo the Bocchi the rock station! 5:38

[@harblife]

Yup! Famous area in Tokyo. Famous for all the underground music, which is why the anime takes place in that area. Check it out when you're here in Tokyo!

[@b-41subject57]

Hi! Im going to Japan with a friend in july. We are both first timers there in our 30s. Is shibuya travel friendly for first timers? Is it a good location to be for tourists?

[@WhymynameWhy]

Hey did you find good locations to stay in japan. Bc I travel next year with some friends

[@Sn0w._.Bubble]

If you wanna go to the Harry Potter tour, both Disney Parks and Shibuya, would Shinjuku Station still be a good place to stay?

[@skaldofepics9380]

How many months in advance would you recommend reserving/booking hotels for a trip?

[@SinemAydın1986ist]

Hi, thank you for the video, it is really helpful. May i ask if it is easy to reach Yokohoma from Haneda airport?

[@MidnightVibez27]

Hi there! Really enjoyed your video about Tokyo. I'm currently planning to stay in the Shinbashi minato - ku area. Could you let me know your opinion on this choice? Also, I'm curious to know if it's conveniently located near train stations and popular lookout spots. Thanks!

[@harblife]

Shimbashi isn't a bad spot. As long as you're near the Yamanote line, you won't too far from anything really.

[@blueangels27x]

Hello. Is there a hotel you recommend in Shinjuku? Thank you.

[@harblife]

I don't stay in enough hotels to give you enough good recommendations. Just use a booking app to find a fair priced hotel with good reviews you won't get wrong there!

[@southcoastinventors6583]

What would be considered a bad hotel or room to stay in Japan because in the US it can be horrific but can you really stay at a bad place in Japan and what is cheapest room you can get like what is the bottom also do they have bedbugs in Japan or is just mold that can be the main problem. Thanks for the breakdown

[@harblife]

You can definitely find yourself in a bad hotel room in Japan. It is pretty similar to choosing a run down hotel in the states. But I would say it is less likely. If you follow my advice on booking . com website, you won't ever run into a bad room!

[@nimamatehkor9613]

Shinagawa’s a pretty good place to stay

[@TwoMiceOnMyBookshelf]

I just realised I booked a hotel in Shibuya during Halloween 😲 QUESTION: We are a couple in their 40s and 50s, we have an event in Minato City and aim to explore Tokyo for the rest of the week. Is booking hotel in Shibuya a mistake.... I am having a really bad headache trying to decide on a place to stay 😵‍💫 Thank you!

[@harblife]

I think Shibuya would be ok even for halloween. However, just make sure you stay clear of the main street during Halloween and you'll be fine!

[@TwoMiceOnMyBookshelf]

@@harblife Thank you!

[@alfonsog5136]

Hello! Great video, I’m looking at currently booking a Airbnb located near the Monzen-nakacho station. How’s the area ? It would be my first time in Japan, is this a good option or should I look into booking a hotel instead ? Thank you!

[@harblife]

Very far removed from everything. Do not recommend staying there.

[@alfonsog5136]

@@harblife I ended up booking Sotetsu Fresa inn Diamon located: 2-6-2 Shiba Daimon Tokyo Japan 105 0012. How is that area and location? Thank you!

[@rjacobo5297]

Any tips for smoke free hotel with no smoking at all?

[@emmaregidor1231]

Hello, we will be visiting Japan for the first time and consider staying for a week in Tokyo. We spent our weekends searching for affordable hotels near the Yamanote line however we failed to find hotels. There are 2 hotels we found within our budget but not within the Tokyo station, Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo and APA (Akasuka Kuramae Ekimae). With your great knowledge of Tokyo, which hotel do you think is better for us to book. We thank you for very informative video.

[@harblife]

Tokyo station would be better ! Let me know what you decided on!

[@dailodai9586]

what hotel in Shinjuku would you recommend to stay at for a first time to Japan in nov. 2023. as a couple. but not in the red light area. thank you

[@harblife]

Sorry I haven't stayed at enough hotels in Tokyo to give you exact recommendations. The Booking App is definitely a good way to go for finding a good hotel though!

[@mrmagoo2255]

I don't normally recommend brands but APA hotels are everywhere

[@SJ-gr5hn]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@tayloresparza2823]

Hi! I'm getting a headache from all this research on hotels! My boyfriend and I are spending 4 days in Midsouji area in Osaka and then 4 days in Tokyo. Was planning on ueno because we are staying during halloween and we heard that it is absolutely crazy in Shibuya area. We are not familiar with train systems so I thought Shinjuku would be too stressful. We can't legally participate in nightlife where we live so would like to try it out in Japan but not big drinkers. What is your experience with halloween? I heard it is hard to get into restaurants and bars and it is crazy for the whole weekend leading up to it.

[@harblife]

Not too hard to get into bars and restaurants on Halloween ... as long as you're not in the Shinjuku or Shibuya area. Could hang out in a bar outside of that area at the beginning and then make your way to the halloween area! Let me know if you have more questions!