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Where to Stay in Tokyo: Neighborhood Quiz
Five quick questions about your trip. We'll suggest the three Tokyo neighborhoods that suit you best, with links to our guides.
For most first-time visitors the best area to stay in Tokyo is Shinjuku: the biggest station, hotels at every price and food and nightlife on the doorstep. Pick Shibuya for shopping and nightlife, Ginza or Tokyo Station for the Shinkansen, and Asakusa for old Tokyo at lower prices. Take the quiz for your match.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best area to stay in Tokyo for first-timers?
Shinjuku for most people: it has the biggest station, hotels at every price, and food and nightlife on the doorstep. Shibuya suits a younger, shopping-and-nightlife trip, and Ginza or the Tokyo Station area suits travelers taking the Shinkansen.
Where should I stay in Tokyo on a budget?
Asakusa, Ueno and Akihabara have the most good-value hotels and hostels, and all sit on fast subway or JR lines into the center.
Is it better to stay in Shinjuku or Shibuya?
Shinjuku is more central for trains and has more hotels; Shibuya is smaller, trendier and better for shopping. They're about seven minutes apart on the JR Yamanote Line, so either works.
Where should families stay in Tokyo?
Ginza and the Tokyo Station area for space, calm and easy trains, or Asakusa for a traditional neighborhood with lower prices. Avoid hotels right in Kabukicho or Roppongi's nightlife streets.
How does the quiz decide?
Each answer adds points to the areas that suit it, based on our editors' judgment and our Tokyo guides; the three highest-scoring areas are shown. Read the neighborhood guide before you book.
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