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

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Wondering where you should book your hotel? Well look no further! Today, not only are you going to learn the best areas to book your hotel, but you'll also learn all the different transportation options you have at each spot, and you'll learn WHY each spot is a great place to stay for Tokyo!
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0:00 - 0:38 Intro
0:38 - 1:37 (6) Asakusa Station
1:37 - 1:58 (6) Asakusa Transportation
1:58 - 2:54 (6) Why Stay at Asakusa?
2:54 - 3:44 (5) Ueno Station
3:44 - 5:01 (5) Ueno Transportation
5:01 - 6:06 (4) Shibuya Transportation
6:06 - 7:00 (4) Why Stay at Shibuya?
7:00 - 8:17 (3) Yokohama Station Transportation
8:17 - 9:08 (3) Why Stay at Yokohama?
9:08 - 10:00 (2) Tokyo Station Transportation
10:00 - 10:54 (2) Why Stay at Tokyo Station?
10:54 - 12:10 (1) Shinjuku Station Transportation
12:10 - 13:22 (1) Why Stay at Shinjuku Station?
13:22 - 14:02 BONUS TIPS on Booking Hotels!
14:02 - 14:53 BIGGEST BONUS TIP!
14:53 - 15:19 Outro

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@L-Man-Gaming 7 месяцев назад

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.

@aprilsayo8891 Месяц назад

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

@ceejae2349 3 месяца назад

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

@alimansoor7506 6 месяцев назад

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

@drit84 5 месяцев назад

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

@AmongUsAcademy 18 дней назад

good job man, nice tips at the end!

@mrmagoo2255 7 месяцев назад

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

@franh8043 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the great information!! 👍

@harblife 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@makeyourselfstellar 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@loviegilbert4428 8 месяцев назад

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 4 месяца назад

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

@SJ-gr5hn 27 дней назад

Very helpful! Thank you!

@Death_Bounty 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@abbialemu6371 2 месяца назад

Thanks very helpful!!

@habeascorpus6604 4 месяца назад

Great presentation! Thank you.

@drlink7691 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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 :)

@BUGHUNTER6 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! This was very helpful

@harblife 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for your kind words!

@swissfoodie3542 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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!

@Grumpy401 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@len801 10 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

This was actually so helpful! Thank you!

@MustafaWahid-ub9ty 4 месяца назад

@@harblifecan i find halal resturant in yokohama

@danielletilliepoledance 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@spookyanimator4695 8 месяцев назад

Super helpful! thank you!

@harblife 7 месяцев назад

Glad i could help you!

@spun_01 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

Totally good with all the places you recommended as well!

@naelfer 10 месяцев назад

Super helpful! Thanks! ❤

@harblife 10 месяцев назад

No thank you for being so kind!

@themediterraneanguy 9 месяцев назад

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

@harblife 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Ervin! Really appreciate the kind words man!

@wayneboyd4372 4 месяца назад

Planning a trip with the kids and this will help!

@naomiikeda5404 Месяц назад

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

@simonbialas5890 6 месяцев назад

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.

@gnet1901 8 месяцев назад

This is very informative

@harblife 8 месяцев назад

I am so glad I could help you out!

@bennykoh 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@kmf65 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@BudSwayze 7 месяцев назад

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

@harblife 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words !

@johnmatejcik2379 5 месяцев назад

Thank you thank you thank you!!.....for this video and info!! The more I study Tokyo and where to stay the more confused I get.

@user-cd7uc3jj7k 3 месяца назад

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

@myamadadds 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

I couldn't agree more!

@patrickcano2491 8 месяцев назад

What about hotel cost?

@RovaxYt 2 месяца назад

What is the biggest difference between Shinjuku and Shibuja?

@myamadadds 2 месяца назад

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

@myamadadds 2 месяца назад

@@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.

@JuanCarlosBatallaCallau-bu6hi 28 дней назад

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.

@chryztyn24q 4 месяца назад

Yokohama is my favorite too 🎉

@chewkenghong 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

Ikebukuro isn't bad either!

@sailorfan86 9 месяцев назад

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

@harblife 9 месяцев назад

Great! Have fun!

@janethughes2775 8 месяцев назад

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

@harblife 4 месяца назад

I'm glad you had a good time ;

@heythave Месяц назад

What hotel did you stay in?

@Moemuntz 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing !

@RenegadeRanga 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@TomLowdermilk-yn8wu 8 месяцев назад

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 7 месяцев назад

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

@dwalker6868 4 месяца назад

Thank You

@ginoyang5062 Месяц назад

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.

@Ibrahim-fq1xu 10 месяцев назад

Staying by Yokohama station is a great idea 👍

@harblife 10 месяцев назад

I agree!

@scabu3 2 месяца назад

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.

@melocoton7 9 месяцев назад

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

@harblife 9 месяцев назад

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

@TenchiBushi 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@clairedelacerna8501 9 месяцев назад

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

@seafarer_ 3 месяца назад

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

@magn2924 10 месяцев назад

Yokohama is a great place !

@harblife 10 месяцев назад

Very True!

@aayoub1 8 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

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!

@NeuroSpicyNonna 7 месяцев назад

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 4 месяца назад

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

@mattsmith3135 10 месяцев назад

I stayed in Akasaka (not on this list) and it was excellent -- two train stations nearby. Although I wouldn't mind walking for 15 minutes anyway, since that still counts as close for me, and the best way to see Tokyo (in my very limited experience) is by walking around.

@immersion.surfin 10 месяцев назад

Is it nice for nightlife?

@mattsmith3135 10 месяцев назад

@@immersion.surfin There definitely seemed to be plenty of restaurants around. As for bars and clubs etc, I don't know as I was travelling with my kids.

@immersion.surfin 10 месяцев назад

@@mattsmith3135 ok, thanks! I mean shibuya and shibjuku isnt that far away from there, so it should be alright :)

@harblife 10 месяцев назад

Asakusa is pretty far from the nightlife. I would recommend staying in Shibuya or Shinjuku area if you want to experience that!

@mattsmith3135 10 месяцев назад

@@harblife Akasaka seems pretty close to Shibuya though, although the maps can be deceiving!

@rerus01 9 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

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 3 месяца назад

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

@heythave Месяц назад

Which hotels have you stayed in Tamachi?

@rerus01 Месяц назад

@@heythave villa fontaine

@kevlarcardhouse252 Месяц назад

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. :)

@amyr3285 3 месяца назад

Thank you for your very informative and helpful video. You offer lots of points to look for when staying in Tokyo. Where do you advise someone who has had knee surgery, but is ambulatory and can climbs steps, but has trouble with descending steps? I'm looking for a part of Tokyo that has is near a train station. with escalators/elevators. Near some combini or a supermarket would be a plus.

@F308GTB 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

True!

@yandodo 7 месяцев назад

How do you find your stay at Asakasa?

@EmceeRelentless 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

Hey as long as you enjoyed it!

@Flamingcloud083 6 месяцев назад

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.

@FollowTheSunAustralia 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

Follow the sun here with her valuable advice as always!

@kathytran6080 3 месяца назад

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

@FollowTheSunAustralia 3 месяца назад

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

@jonathansakura 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

Well sounds like we will have to meet finally!

@shevek12 6 месяцев назад

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

@MidnightVibez27 8 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

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

@trauden7684 7 месяцев назад

What are your thoughts on Hyatt Regency Tokyo or Hyatt Centric Ginza? We travel as a couple and want quick and easy access to restaurants and trains. TIA.

@kimnguy4537 15 дней назад

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

@MrNgMichael 8 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

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

@cosmicstars2 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@cosmicstars2 10 месяцев назад

@@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.

@frankicool4 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

Not a bad spot!

@mvrc811 4 месяца назад

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

@frankicool4 4 месяца назад

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 Месяц назад

Yes, which hotel?

@frankicool4 Месяц назад

@@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).

@user-vp5fm3yc2l 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@scabu3 2 месяца назад

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

@Foodie.206 2 месяца назад

I'm going to Japan in June and picked the Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku for many reasons - Many train lines at the Shinjuku station, close to many attractions, can shop and eat after dark within walking distance and direct limo bus to and from Haneda airport. We are not party animals, but we enjoy the nightlife and option to shop when attractions are closed, instead of going back to the hotel after dark.

@pauld9653 3 часа назад

$6-700 a nite?

@Foodie.206 2 часа назад

@@pauld9653I got a good deal from Expedia when I booked in November. Paid $160/night USD.

@aleksandarnjegric6873 4 месяца назад

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?

@caeruleas 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@harveyschwartz6789 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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!

@mlsalah8266 10 месяцев назад

First , always enjoying your videos even after my trip :) . Drop a like and sub y all

@harblife 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for your kind words! I will always appreciate your support!

@biscuit4christ 9 месяцев назад

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

@harblife 9 месяцев назад

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

@erickkim1968 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

Very well said. I agree with everything you said!

@mrmagoo2255 7 месяцев назад

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

@emmaregidor1231 8 месяцев назад

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 4 месяца назад

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

@valeriek8537 5 месяцев назад

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.

@nimamatehkor9613 10 месяцев назад

Shinagawa’s a pretty good place to stay

@schmi278 6 месяцев назад

What would you say about the tsuki/ chuo city area? We were going to stay there for our first couple of nights while getting over the jet lag

@francinejaninesarmiento1797 10 месяцев назад

Your travel tips always come in handy, and I love incorporating them into my own trips! By the way, have you had a chance to explore the new V4 of the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane? I think it could be a game-changer when it comes to staying organized on your travels.

@harblife 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for your kind words! and no I have never had the chance to try that bag out

@alfonsog5136 8 месяцев назад

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 7 месяцев назад

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

@alfonsog5136 7 месяцев назад

@@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!

@skaldofepics9380 4 месяца назад

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

@ohsnapfab6362 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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 ?

@Bestline7 5 месяцев назад

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.

@Sn0w._.Bubble 3 месяца назад

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

@9OClockRant 5 месяцев назад

I travel with a rollator, any tips in getting around Tokyo with it? I can walk with just a hiking pole, but my knee could tired out and walking would become painful.

@tayloresparza2823 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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!

@edward88881 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@CandiPinki 10 месяцев назад

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

@harblife 10 месяцев назад

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

@myamadadds 10 месяцев назад

@@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.

@Lextasy.420 2 месяца назад

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

@bearseyeview Месяц назад

Where do you recommend to stay if we’re going to disneysea one day but the rest of the time will be doing tourist stuff in Tokyo ?

@babyrage1763 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

Super cheap actually!! Thanks for sharing!

@mvrc811 4 месяца назад

Where did you stay in Kanda if I may ask ?

@babyrage1763 4 месяца назад

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

@heythave Месяц назад

Which hotel was that?

@babyrage1763 Месяц назад

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

@RovaxYt 2 месяца назад

What is the biggest difference between Shinjuku and Shibuja?

@clairedelacerna8501 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@zzj612 8 месяцев назад

Do u have a specific hotel to recommend

@trangtran-vb2bn 2 месяца назад

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

@sonokoxsusuki 10 месяцев назад

👍🏻👍🏻

@melindamayishida3027 2 месяца назад

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!

@Cubs3344 17 дней назад

may i know how Den-en-toshi line can get to Gotokuji temple? isnt it taking Odakyu Odawara line much nearer?

@TwoMiceOnMyBookshelf 8 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

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 7 месяцев назад

@@harblife Thank you!

@jamescc2010 7 месяцев назад

What areas of Tokyo or nearby that you recommend for quiet and less crowed near train station. We are not too crazy about busy city areas but will check them out. We will fly in Narita Airport later in December, and look to say either at a hotel or airbnb. Will stay from Dec 23-30, so less than a week. Like to visit Kyoto, Osaka, Nikko, Mt. Fuji and will buy JR Pass. Thanks

@harblife 4 месяца назад

Asakusa for sure. Or Ginza area.

@heythave Месяц назад

Where did you end up staying?

@natalieguel9161 Месяц назад

Yes I’d like to know too!! This sounds like my itinerary for July.

@renanabe6085 10 месяцев назад

I'm travelling to japan in october and was wondering if you have any tips for gearheads to visit, like Daikoku and tatsumi Parking, but for someone who can't drive in Japan and so can't access these places.

@harblife 10 месяцев назад

There are some parking areas in Tokyo you can go to without driving. I can't say for sure though because they're always changing them up for cops.