Best around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

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.

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Funayado Akitaya is located in Kamakura, 300 metres from Koshigoe Beach and 7.4 km from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Sankeien is 24 km from the ryokan, while Yokohama Marine Tower is 24 km away. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 43 km from the property.

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.

Renovated in February 2016, EN Hotel Shibuya offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features 2 dining options and massage services. The property is located just a 7-minute walk away from Shibuya Station. Rooms are air-conditioned and furnished with a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a seating area. A trouser press is available for the convenience of guests. EN Hotel Shibuya has a 24-hour front desk with complimentary luggage storage. Laundry service is available. EN Hotel Shibuya is situated amidst shops and restaurants, while Shibuya Station offers many public transport connections. It is a 5-minute walk to the 109 Building and Shibuya Scramble Crossing, and a 15-minute walk to Yoyogi Park.

Nestled a 4-minute walk away from Iriya Station, Vessel Inn Ueno Iriya Station offers free WiFi throughout the entire property, private on-site parking and several rooms that offer views of Tokyo Skytree. Guests can explore, shop and dine at the popular Asakusa area, located 20-minutes away from the hotel via train and walk. Other shopping areas include Akihabara, home to numerous electronic stores, and the open-air market of Ameya-Yokocho. Both destinations can be reached within 8-minutes via train and walk from the hotel. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a free bike hire service. Complimentary children's amenities are available at the front desk. Guests will find drink vending machines on site, as well as fax/photocopying services available at a surcharge. There is also a cafe lounge where guests can purchase drinks and relax during the daytime. All rooms at Ueno Iriya Ekimae Vessel Inn are air-conditioned and come with an air humidifier/purifier. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV, desk, refrigerator and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom features a bath and a shower booth, where free toiletries, slippers and a hairdryer are provided. The café & lounge on the 1st floor serves a Japanese and Western style buffet breakfast.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Set in Tokyo, 300 metres from Kaitokuji Temple and 500 metres from Ebara Jinja Shrine, Bamba Hotel Tokyo-Private Townhouse- offers air conditioning. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 700 metres from Yoganji Temple. Boasting a game console, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a bidet. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a Blu-ray player are offered. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. The holiday home specialises in an Asian and vegetarian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Sightseeing tours are available close to the property. If you would like to discover the area, walking tours is possible in the surroundings. Popular points of interest near Bamba Hotel Tokyo-Private Townhouse- include Sinagawa Sentaikoujin Temple, Higashishinagawa Kaijo Park and Kujirazuka. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 9 km from the property.

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

Situated in Tokyo, 400 metres from Kappabashi-dori Shopping Street and 6.7 km from the centre, Taito Ryokan features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and free bikes. This 2-star ryokan offers a garden. The ryokan has family rooms. At the ryokan, units include a tatami. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. At the ryokan, every unit comes with a desk and a shared bathroom. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Drum Museum, Asakusa ROX Shopping Center and Honpo-ji Temple. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 23 km from the property.

Set in Higashi-gumi and with Suzaka City Zoo reachable within 18 km, ハノイペンション offers express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, ski-to-door access, free WiFi and a garden. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The aparthotel features parking on-site, a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Units come complete with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and slippers, while certain units at the aparthotel also have a seating area. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at the aparthotel can enjoy an American or an Asian breakfast. A restaurant can be found at the property, offering a child-friendly buffet. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at ハノイペンション. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service, a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are also available on-site. Nagano Station is 27 km from the accommodation, while Zenkoji Temple is 29 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 100 km from the property.

Situated in Tokyo, near Bellesalle Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku Central Park and Belle Salle Shinjuku Central Park, Shinjuku House features free WiFi. The property is around less than 1 km from Shogonji Temple, a 11-minute walk from Shibuya Kuritsu Honcho Park and 1.1 km from Intercommunication Center. The property is 300 metres from Kumano Shrine, and within 4.5 km of the city centre. The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Geino Kadensha, Memorial Museum for Soldiers, Detainees in Siberia, and Postwar Repatriates and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 20 km from the property.

Set in Hakone, 46 km from Shuzen-ji Temple and 49 km from Lake Kawaguchi, 高風荘 Kofuso A棟C offers air conditioning. With free private parking, the property is 15 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station and 46 km from Fuji-Q Highland. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking apartment features a hot spring bath. The spacious apartment comes with 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and stovetop, and a living room with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Togendai Station is 2.2 km from the apartment, while Owakudani Valley is 3 km away. Shizuoka Airport is 116 km from the property.

Offering quiet street views, Private House toyosawa an is an accommodation set in Fukuroi, 2.9 km from Ecopa Arena and 8.3 km from Yamaha Communication Plaza. The air-conditioned accommodation is 3.9 km from Shizuoka Stadium ECOPA, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 39 km from Rengejiike Park Fuji Festival. The spacious apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, a washing machine, a stovetop and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Kakegawa Kachoen is 8.5 km from the apartment, while Kakegawa Station is 8.6 km away. Shizuoka Airport is 30 km from the property.

World potential / Vacation STAY 4611 is located in the Ota Ward district of Tokyo, less than 1 km from Omori Sanno Hie Shrine, a 11-minute walk from Enno-ji Temple and 1.2 km from Omori Shell Mounds. It is situated less than 1 km from Shopping Mall Omori Rara and features a lift. The property is non-smoking and is set 700 metres from Atre Omori. With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment offers a TV and a kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Kashima Shrine, Iwai Jinja Shrine and Tokujo-ji Temple. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 5 km away.

~Hakone Retreat Style~ Kozuka Kyunoha is a quiet hot spring inn with only 8 rooms, so silent you can hear just the sound of footsteps. With the concept of 'Hakone Retreat Inn,' enjoy a uniquely valuable time just for yourself.

Set in Tokyo, 300 metres from Senko-ji Temple and 300 metres from Kimichan Statue, Roppongi Azabu Gorgeous Sea House provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony. The property is 300 metres from Azabusan Zenpukuji, and within 2.3 km of the city centre. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. The accommodation is non-smoking. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Daiho-ji Temple, Kenso-ji Temple and Choden-ji Temple. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 12 km from the property.