Key attractions
Meiji Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the Shibuya area of the city. The shrine, together with temples such as Sensoji, Kaminarimon, and Kannondo in the Asakusa precinct, are essential visits for culture vultures. At nearby Ueno Park, Japan’s biggest traditional art museum and Ueno Zoo ensure it remains high on the agendas of tourists. The park is also famed for its flowering sakura (cherry blossoms). The Edo-Tokyo Museum depicts the city’s unique heritage. Many visitors use their Tokyo visit to take in a top-tier baseball match at the Tokyo Dome or a sumo-wrestling tourney at Ryougoku Sumo Hall.
Having fun
Tokyo’s myriad entertainment options provide something for people of all age groups. Since it opened in the 1980s, the family-friendly Tokyo Disney Resort has evolved into the attraction of choice for visitors. Shinjuku’s ultra-modern National Theater is the premier performing arts venue in the country. There are an estimated 3,000 bars, clubs, and massage parlors in the Kabukicho district. Nightclubs in Roppongi are more popular with international tourists. Trendy lounges and cafés in Harajuku attract a hip crowd. Restaurants in the Shinjuku and Shibuya areas serve authentic Japanese dishes, while Ginza has a choice of eateries serving international delicacies.
Shopping
Tokyo is a shopper’s delight, and visitors find they rarely return home without some extra purchases in their luggage. A cluster of exclusive department stores, including Wako and Matsuya, has rightly made Ginza the city’s leading retail precinct. Prada is among the designer labels with outlets in this area. The pedestrianized Takeshita Street in Harajuku features eclectic boutiques and specialty stores. Shinjuku shops and departments stores carry a broad selection of products and are renowned for their outlets selling cameras and books. Akihabara is the place to pick up technological gadgets and electronic appliances.
Nearby
Excellent public transportation and the easy availability of rental cars allow for easy access to nearby tourist destinations in the Kanto region. Hakone is less than one hour west by fast train and boasts picturesque mountain hiking trails and onsen hot springs. Nearby Odawara is home to a stately castle and a popular spot to take in the annual cherry blossoms. Osima is the closest of the seven Izu archipelago islands and around 90 minutes away by fast-ferry. The island offers black-sand beaches and the chance to trek to the edge of the Mt Mihara volcanic crater.
Our recommendations in Tokyo
Ginza Capital Hotel Akane
Located in Tokyo's Tsukiji neighborhood, Ginza Capital Hotel Akane is in the city center and near a metro station. Tokyo Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include KidZania Tokyo and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Tokyo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Nippon Budokan or Ryogoku Kokugikan. Our guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Shintomicho Station is 4 minutes by foot and Tsukiji Station is 4 minutes.
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro
In the city center, Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro is in Tokyo's Toshima neighborhood, an area with good shopping. Tokyo Imperial Palace and Tokyo National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Sunshine Aquarium. Ueno Zoo and Tokyo Tower are not to be missed. Our guests love the hotel's quiet location.
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Near a metro station, Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main is in Tokyo's Shinjuku neighborhood, an area with good airport proximity and shopping. Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall and New National Theatre Tokyo are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Tokyo Tower. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Tokyo National Olympic Stadium or Meiji Jingu Stadium.
Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo
Located near the boardwalk, Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo is in Tokyo's Shinjuku neighborhood, an area with good shopping. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Meiji Jingu Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Tokyo Midtown and Takeshita Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Nippon Budokan or Tokyo Dome.
Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo - Nihombashi Mitsukoshimae
Located in Tokyo's Chuo neighborhood, Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo-Nihombashi Mitsukoshimae is in the city center and near a metro station. KidZania Tokyo and Tokyo Solamachi are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Tokyo Tower and Ueno Zoo. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Sunshine Aquarium are not to be missed. Our guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Mitsukoshimae Station is 6 minutes by foot and Ningyocho Station is 7 minutes.
Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo - Hatchobori
Located in Tokyo's Chuo neighborhood, Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo-Hatchobori is in the city center and near a metro station. Tokyo Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit LaLaport Toyosu Mall and Toyosu Market. Check out an event or a game at Nippon Budokan, and consider making time for KidZania Tokyo, a top attraction not to be missed. Our guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Kayabacho Station is 5 minutes by foot and Takaracho Station is 11 minutes.
Candeo Hotels Uenokoen
Located in Tokyo's Taito neighborhood, Candeo Hotels Uenokoen is in the city center and near a metro station. Tokyo National Museum and Tokyo Imperial Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Sensō-ji Temple and Tokyo Sky Tree. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Tokyo Dome or Ryogoku Kokugikan. Our guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Iriya Station is 5 minutes by foot.
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Sun Members Tokyo Shinjuku
In the city center, Sun Members Tokyo Shinjuku is in Tokyo's Shinjuku neighborhood, an area with good airport proximity. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Yoyogi Park, while Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall and New National Theatre Tokyo are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Tokyo National Olympic Stadium, and consider making time for Tokyo Tower, a top attraction not to be missed.