Best around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

Designed with a combination of Japanese and Western style, this hostel puts the Skytree right before your eyes and offers unisex dormitories, female-only dormitories, and Japanese-style suites.

The first department store in Japan that is proud of its dignified appearance of the Renaissance-style architecture. Visitors are welcome by the statues of　a pair of lion at the main entrance.

Enjoy staying at the alluring Grand Tree Hotel, notable among LIVE JAPAN readers, with its SKYTREE VIEW rooftop mere moments from Tokyo's iconic landmark. Gaze at the iconic Skytree from up close, and enjoy convenient access to Asakusa and Ueno, making it an ideal launchpad for Tokyo explorations. Begin your memorable journey from the Grand Tree Hotel.

Ryogoku and its surrounding areas are rich in tradition and culture that have been passed down since the Edo period (1603-1868). Find everything you want to know about Ryogoku, here at our information center.

Hosting many guests from overseas, this small family-run inn is located in Yanaka, a traditional urban neighborhood of Tokyo.

Boasting a range of hot-spring baths with mountain views, in-room Japanese meals and massages, Yaeikan is 650 metres from Hakone-Yumoto Train Station. The softly lit rooms have a traditional decor and an LCD TV. Each room at Yaeikan Ryokan includes air conditioning, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea. Guests sleep in futon beds on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Rooms have an en suite toilet, and bathrooms are shared. Hakone Open-Air Museum is about 9 km from the hotel. Lake Ashino, Hakone Shrine and Onshi Hakone Park are all a 30-minute drive. The hotel has free on-site parking. You can relax in an open-air or indoor hot-spring bath, unwind in the garden or check out the hotel’s shop. Two hot-spring baths can be reserved for private use, free of charge. Breakfast and dinner are served.

Akitaya offers air-conditioned accommodation in Kamakura. The property is around 6 km from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and 3.6 km from Hasedera Temple. Off-site parking is available during guest's stay upon prior reservation. Every room comes with an electric kettle. Bathroom facilities are shared. Great Buddha is 3.9 km from the ryokan and Zeniarai Benzaiten is 5 km away. Engakuji Temple is 6 km from the ryokan, while Riviera Zushi Marina is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 37 km from the property.

Re-opened in 2012 after thorough renovations, the Tokyo Station Hotel is registered as an Important Cultural Property and boasts gorgeous rooms in a classical European style. It features a French restaurant and stylish bars, and free WiFi is offered throughout. Its entrance is right next to the Marunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station. Rooms at The Tokyo Station Hotel offer a delicious mix of plush decor and comfortable modern amenities, including an LCD TV, a minibar and an electric kettle.The en suite bathroom features a bath and shower. Free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are provided. Just a 10-minute walk to the Ginza area and the Tokyo International Forum, the hotel is a 20-minute walk from the Imperial Palace. The Akihabara and Tsukiji areas are about a 10-minute drive away. Haneda International Airport is 30-minutes away via monorail, while Narita International Airport is a 60-minute ride away on the express train. You can enjoy a workout at the fitness centre or relax at the on-site spa. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, currency exchange and laundry services. Room service is also available. Guests can enjoy sushi, Japanese and Chinese cuisine at the restaurants on site. The property boasts a sumptuous Japanese and European style buffet breakfast with approximately 100 items. Organic juice, freshly baked bread, muesli and yogurt are served, complimented with a selection of fresh fruits. Egg dishes and a variety of meat are offered as well as a Japanese-style breakfast, consisting of rice, miso soup, grilled fish, rolled omelets and other side dishes.

Directly connected to Shibuya Train Station, Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu offers easy transportation links, 2 high-floor restaurants and comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a satellite flat-screen TV. Overlooking Shibuya Scramble intersection, the hotel is just a 3-minute walk to the famous Shibuya 109 Building. The Harajuku area and Yoyogi Park are a 15-minute walk away. Shibuya Station’s 6 train lines and 3 subway lines offer convenient transport. Rooms at Hotel Shibuya Excel feature a calm, sophisticated decor. Each is fitted with a satellite TV, minibar and en suite bathroom with hairdryer. Guests can sip a fresh cup of tea and enjoy city views. Excel Tokyu Shibuya Hotel’s 24-hour front desk offers fax/photocopying services and luggage storage. Guests can relax with a massage or sleep in and have an in-room breakfast. The lobby has free Wi-Fi. Shunsai Japanese Restaurant and French Restaurant A Bientot offer fine dining with panoramic 25th-floor views of Tokyo. The spacious and bright Estacion Cafe serves coffee and cake.

The stylish Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro Tokyo features 4 dining options and a 24-hour convenience shop. It's located in the Sunshine City complex, only 800 metres from JR Ikebukuro Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Rooms at Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro Tokyo are fitted with a cable TV, a desk and an electric kettle. Each room has an en suite bathroom with a bathtub, amenities and yukata robes. Nearby Ikebukuro Station offers direct train access to Ueno, Shinjuku and Shibuya within 20 minutes. Higashi-Ikebukuro Subway Station is 500 metres away and has direct links to the Ginza and Tsukiji areas. Guests can find buffet meals at Bayern Restaurant. Musashino Restaurant serves a variety of Japanese dishes, while Kokiden Chinese Restaurant offers Cantonese food.

Conveniently located within a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Sinbanba Station, this property is a renovated Japanese townhouse fitted with air conditioning and free WiFi. An on-site concierge offers local sightseeing and dining information. Featuring a mixture of Western and traditional Japanese décor, the townhouse comes with a kitchenette that includes a microwave, a fridge and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom has a bathtub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The Hotel Bamba offers luggage storage services. Laundry can be arranged upon request. The townhouse is a 3-minute train ride to Shinagawa Shinkansen (bullet train) Station. Popular Shibuya and Harajuku areas can be reached within a 20-minute train ride. Haneda Airport is a 30-minute train ride away. A Western or Japanese breakfast meal is brought to the property every morning from the nearby restaurants. Lunch and dinner meals are also available for delivery.

Almond Hostel & Cafe is located in Tokyo, within a 3-minute walk from Yoyogikoen Station and Yoyogi-Hachiman Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The entire property is non-smoking and air-conditioned. There is a shared bathroom with free bath amenities. A coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer are available on-site. You will find a luggage storage space at Almond Hostel & Cafe. Shibuya can be reached via a 10-minute bus ride from the closest bus stop, while Shinjuku Station is 6 minutes away by train. Harajuku is a 20-minute walk away from the property.

The central bank in Japan. The public can visit the Main Building (Old Building), designated as a National Important Cultural Property, as well as part of the New Building. (Photo provided by: Bank of Japan)

Located just a 2-minute walk from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Line, Onsen Guesthouse HAKONE TENT offers free WiFi, a hot spring bath and 2 shared shower booths. All rooms are simply decorated and equipped with air conditioning and heating facilities. Bathrooms and toilets are shared with other guests. Towels can be rented at a fee. At Hakone Tent Onsen Guesthouse, guests can grab a drink at the bar, soak in the hot spring bath or use the shared kitchen to prepare their own meals. Lockers, safety deposit boxes and a luggage storage service are also available at the property. The guest house is a 40-minute train ride from Hakone-Yumoto Train Station, and a 25-minute drive from Lake Ashi (Ashinoko). The Hakone Open Air Museum can also be accessed within a 6-minute drive from the guest house.

Built in 1950 and renovated in 2011, the completely non-smoking Taito Ryokan offers simple accommodation in a traditional Japanese style just a 6-minute walk from Asakusa’s Sensoji Temple. Free Wi-Fi is available at the entire building. Tawaramachi Subway Station’s exit 3 is 300 metres away. Rooms at Ryokan Taito are air-conditioned, with shared showers and toilets. Towels can be rented for a small fee, and plug adapters are available. Guests sleep on tatami (woven-straw) flooring in Japanese futon bedding. Hanayashiki Amusement Park is a 5-minute walk away. Nearby Tawaramachi Subway Station is 2 stops from Ueno Station and a 15-minute ride from the Ginza shopping district. The Asakusa Tsukuba Express Train Station is a 4-minute walk away. A limited number of free-use bicycles are provided. Described by its owner as a “ryokan-style hostel,” the property includes a lounge with free coffee/tea, an English book library and classic Nintendo video games. In cold weather, you can try the Kotatsu leg-warming table. A coin-operated washing machine and chargeable internet PC are on site. No meals are served. Plentiful meal options are within a 5-minute walk.

A museum relaunched in spring 2021 integrates the activities of the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art (closed in 2021) and its annex Hara Museum ARC

Open from December 2015, Richmond Hotel Premier Tokyo Schole is located just a 2-minute walk from Oshiage Subway Station, the closest station from the Tokyo Skytree. It features free WiFi and a restaurant. All rooms feature a complimentary handy smartphone. Guests can make a short walk to the Tokyo Solamachi and enjoy shopping. JR Tokyo Station is a 25-minute train ride away while Haneda Airport can be reached within a 1-hour train ride. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, Video on demand (VOD) and an electric kettle. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. The en suite bathroom is equipped with free toiletries and slippers. The 24-hour front desk offers photocopying services at a surcharge and 3 meeting rooms. There is also a drinks vending machine on the 7th and 10th floor. The on-site restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes. A breakfast buffet is available at the property.

In a central area of Tokyo, located within a short distance of Sogenji Temple and Kappabashi-dori Shopping Street, Indigo flat in Asakusa offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a toaster and coffee machine. The property is around 600 metres from Seigyo-ji Temple, 700 metres from Hoon-ji Temple and 500 metres from Matsuba Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Akiba Shrine. The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tokyo, like hiking. Popular points of interest near Indigo flat in Asakusa include Kinryu Park, Asakusa ROX Shopping Center and Rinko-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.

Set in Atami, 2.3 km from Atami Sun Beach and 28 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, VILLA ATAMI -Maruta- offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 31 km from Shuzen-ji Temple. With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom holiday home offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Mount Daruma is 46 km from the holiday home, while Hakone Checkpoint is 18 km from the property.

Located in the centre of Tokyo, 200 metres from Toguri Museum of Art and 400 metres from Nabeshima Shoto Park, Shibuya City House - Vacation STAY 15773 offers free WiFi and air conditioning. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, and Ancient Egyptian Art Museum. Shibuya Mark City is less than 1 km from the apartment and Shidax Culture Hall is a 10-minute walk away. The spacious apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, a washing machine, a stovetop and kitchenware. Popular points of interest near the apartment include The Shoto Museum of Art, Shibuya Center Town and Shibuya Center-gai Shopping Street. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 21 km from Shibuya City House - Vacation STAY 15773.