Tokyo - What area to stay?
 

We will be in Tokyo for the the first time in September and would like advice on what area to stay in the city. We will probably spend 3-4 days in the city and 3 days on day trips. Also any other advice will be appreciated. <BR> <BR>Thanks....

The best areas for staying are Asakusa and Ueno, IMO. Both are full of things to see and convenient for visiting the rest of the city and as a base for daytrips. <BR>Start by having a look at www.jnto.go.jp for travel advice, and www.jinjapan.org for general information on Japan, then make your plans, and of course, come back here for more advices if you like.

i'm living in korakuen which is in tokyo, my opinion is that since you are only going to be here for 3 days it really doesn't matter where you stay. The transportation in tokyo is great, so don't worry about getting places.If i had to pick one place to stay it would be Ginza. Need to see Kyoto, osaka, Kamakora, all are great trips, you can also go see Yokahama the same day as Kamakura. I would recomend seeing ueno park, and meji shrine which is in omatesando. You will have a great time enjoy.

Michael, <BR>I'd tend to agree, but transportation from some less touristy areas are not so easy to figure if you're a first time visitor to Tokyo without any knowledge of the language. If you're staying far from any of the major centers, you'll end up wasting an enormous amount of time figuring out how to go from point A to point B. Better then to stay in a tourist-friendly area like Ginza, Ueno, Asakusa, Shibuya, or Shinjuku. <BR> <BR>

don't stay in shinju-ku, or shabuya!!!They are very unfriendly to foreigners, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't visit those areas, but I wouldn't stay there. good look, and don't worry because all the trains are marked in english. Pick up an English map before you leave for your trip and you will see how easy getting around is.

Michael or Florence, <BR>Can either of you recommend a hotel in the Ginza area. From my research, it appears that this is the most appealing area to us. Tourist friendly, good western hotels, and a transportation hub. Also, thank you for the advice above it... <BR> <BR>Steve

The only hotel I've been to is the Yaesu Fujiya, just in front of Tokyo station. Clean, efficient, good service. <BR> <BR>http://tokyo.hotelguide.net/data/h100086.htm

THIS IS THE MAIN REASON WHY I SAID THAT THE AREA DOESN'T MATTER THAT MUCH, HOTELS IN TOKYO RANGE FROM $250-$400 PER NIGHT, WITH THE HIGHER RANGE BEING THE BETTER AREAS.IF THE PRICE ISN'T OF GREAT CONCERN THEN STAY AT THE HOTEL NIKKO, IMPERIAL HOTEL OR THE PALACE HOTEL.IF PRICE IS AN ISSUE THEN I WOULD LOOK ON THE INTERNET AND SEE IF YOU CAN GET SOME GOOD PRICES. GOOD LUCK AND REMEMBER, TOKYO IS VERY EXPENSIVE BUT THE TRIP IS WELL WORTH IT.

Michael, <BR> <BR>I don't understand your latest answer,nor why you have to SHOUT. <BR> <BR>The Fujiya lists prices starting from Yen 15'000 and is just where Steve has decided to stay. I gave him a web address that lists plenty of others if he wants a choice. <BR> <BR>Also, area doesn't matter to a resident or someone like me who returns every year to Tokyo, but believe me, it does when you're here the first time, especially for a short stay. <BR> <BR>I'm trying to give advice based on my experience as a tourist, remembering how it was on the first visit. Admitedly, it's become easier to move around Tokyo without getting lost than 20 years ago, but it's still not the easiest city to navigate in the World. <BR> <BR>

you are 100% right, i'm sorry hotels are 15000yen per night. <BR> <BR>remember that most hotels in japan are per person=30000yen for 2 I think that steve said "we" meaning 2 people. I am aloud to disagree with you, that is the great thing about this sight, people can get different opinions. Good hotels in tokyo are very expensive, unless you disagree with that also. <BR>4 seasons=$450 <BR>ANA=$380 <BR>Tokyo dome=$400 <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR>

Stay in Roppongi. <BR> <BR>

Any good suggestions for interline or discount rates for hotels in Tokyo? <BR> <BR>i will be there 3/11-16/01.

Art, <BR>Stayed in Roppongi on business last week at Hotel Ibis Roppongi for a week-they gave me a 20% discount because I stayed 6 nights. They have a site online. <BR>I usually stay in business hotels when I'm in Tokyo and you can find a slew of reasonably priced ones at the JNTO site. Invaluable information there. <BR>Good luck.