City guide
Tokyo
Where hyper-modern design meets ancient tradition. Tokyo rewards the curious — from Shibuya's energy to Yanaka's quiet lanes.
We went from comparing five different itineraries to having a clear route, the right hotel level, and a realistic pace.
The best part was having someone explain what was actually realistic with kids, trains, and transfers in Japan.
Leaves Coffee Apartment
Luxury guide
Best for travelers who prioritize design and clear style.
MUJI Hotel Ginza
Boutique
Best for travelers who prioritize design and clear style.
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Hotel
Best for travelers who prioritize design and clear style.
Palace Hotel Tokyo
Hotel
Best for travelers who want a well-located and smooth stay.
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Hotel
Best for travelers who want a well-located and smooth stay.
Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience
Luxury guide
Best for travelers who prioritize design and clear style.
Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo
Hotel
Best for travelers who want a well-located and smooth stay.
Sukiyabashi Jiro
Luxury guide
Best for travelers who want food with a clear point of view.
Sushi Saito
Luxury guide
Best for travelers who want food with a clear point of view.
TRUNK(HOTEL) Cat Street
Boutique
Best for travelers who prioritize design and clear style.
TRUNK(HOTEL) Yoyogi Park
Boutique
Best for travelers who prioritize design and clear style.
The Barn Tokyo
Boutique
Best for travelers who travel with kids.
Guides
City-specific guides for planning, stays, food, and experiences.
Shopping
Where to shop in Tokyo for clothes, accessories, souvenirs, electronics plus flea markets and antique markets
Podcast
Tune in to our (sort of) monthly podcast where we go out and about round Tokyo visiting places and talking to people about Tokyo on a pittance!
Harajuku
Harajuku is home to many of Japan's youth sub-cultures and is a magnet for cosplayers and merchants of cool. What to do and see in this
Ginza
An overview of Ginza, one of Tokyo's oldest entertainment and shopping districts. What to do, where to eat and how to get there.
Business
A guide to business in Tokyo and Japan. Renting offices, co working spaces, printing and internet connectivity
The japanguide.se eBook - 3rd Edition
Don't Visit Tokyo Without It! Carefully curated listings - top quality without the top prices Getting around - we simplify it for you
HOTEL MYSTAYS Hamamatsucho
Not to be confused with the nearby HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Hamamatsucho, this hotel offers a view of the spectacular Tokyo Tower from the upper
HOTEL MYSTAYS Gotanda Station
As the name suggests, HOTEL MYSTAYS Gotanda Station is right next to this major Yamanote Line station. Being next to Gotanda Station, the newly
HOTEL MYSTAYS Gotanda
HOTEL MYSTAYS Gotanda offers a great combination of location and affordability. Located not far from JR Gotanda Station, this newly renovated
Hotel MyStays Asakusa-bashi
Hotel MyStays Asakusa-bashi is a large business/tourist hotel with simple amenities located only 3 minutes walk from Asakusabashi Station on the
HOTEL MYSTAYS Asakusa
The MYSTAYS Asakusa Hotel has a central location, situated within minutes of the transport hubs of Ueno Station and Asakusa Station. Both Haneda and
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku is a modern hotel (it opened in April 2015) located in the heart of the Kabukichō area of Shinjuku. Kabukichō is famed
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo
Hotel Chinzanso is a fancy but slightly dated 5 star hotel in the Sekiguchi neighborhood of north central Tokyo. The hotel is a popular venue for
Hotel Cen
Compact, but stylish budget hotel with easy access to Okubo and Shinjuku - a good choice for nightlife, K-pop vibes and access to the city.
Hilton Tokyo
The restaurant on the ground floor has a legendary, if pricey, buffet.
FLEXSTAY INN Sugamo
Enjoy the authentic and laid-back atmosphere of the traditional Sugamo area. Set in one of Tokyo’s more unique neighborhoods, FLEXSTAY INN
FLEXSTAY INN Shirogane
Located in one of the city’s most elegant neighborhoods. FLEXSTAY INN Shirogane is perfectly placed in one of Tokyo’s most
Flexstay Inn Shin-Urayasu
Flexstay Inn offers self-catering apartments rather than traditional hotel rooms. With a stove, microwave oven and refrigerator, you can grab
FLEXSTAY INN Kiyosumi Shirakawa
Kiyosumi features some of Tokyo's most attractive green spaces and hippest cafes. So if you're looking to enjoy some tranquility at
FLEXSTAY INN Iidabashi
The Flexstay Inn Iidabashi offers guests affordable accommodation close to central Tokyo attractions. 40 minutes from Haneda Airport, the hotel