Where is it convenient to live in Tokyo, Japan?

Accommodation in Tokyo is very important for everyone to understand. To visit Japan, Tokyo is definitely a place, so the first thing to consider when going to Tokyo is accommodation. The following small series will introduce you to the relevant strategies.

Eight accommodation areas in Tokyo

1. nanqianzhu: low-cost backpacking hotel

Nanqianju is the town name of Arakawa District in the north of Tokyo, adjacent to Taitung District. Nanqianju is a residential area from Yidingmu to Badingmu. Many hotels provide accommodation for travelers, and the prices are relatively low, mainly for backpackers. There are few people in this area at night, so you should avoid going out too early or too late.

Nanqian Mansion is a remote place in the center of Tokyo, with a certain distance from famous scenic spots. The main station is Nanqian Station. You can take Hibiya Line directly to Ginza and Roppongi, and take Changpan Line and Tsukuba Express Line to Miyagi Prefecture and Ibaraki Prefecture respectively.

Reference price is 300-500 yuan RMB.

Traffic routes Hibiya Line, Changpan Line, Tsukuba Express Line.

Surrounding scenic spots are Arakawa Nature Park, Holland Shrine in Jin Fu and Cape Lany Shrine.

2. Asakusa: affordable B&B

Asakusa is the old city of Tokyo. The accommodation facilities here are all in relatively old residential areas, mainly characteristic homestays, and the accommodation price is relatively moderate. There are many shops in Asakusa Old Street, and you can also eat snacks with Edo flavor, and the price is close to the people.

Sensoji Temple, a famous scenic spot in Tokyo, is located in this area, and the Sky Tower is not far from the corner of Lany. There are many scenic spots to visit, and the traffic in Asakusa area is also very convenient. You can go directly to Narita Airport and Haneda Airport, or take ginza line to Ginza and Shibuya business district.

Reference price is 300-700 yuan RMB.

Traffic lines are Asakusa Line, ginza line, Wu Dong Clear Sky Tower Line and JR Ermao.

Surrounding attractions: Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Sky Tree and Sumida Park.

3. Ueno: Economy Hotel

Ueno is already a bustling place in Tokyo. There are leisure shopping places such as Ueno Park and Ami Hengding, and there are also many low-cost homestays and business hotels nearby. Accommodation facilities are relatively old.

Ueno Station in this area is a big station, Yamanote Line and ginza line connect the business district in the urban area, and the transportation from the urban area to Narita Airport is the cheapest [Beijing Electric Railway].

Reference price 400-800 yuan RMB.

Traffic lines include ginza line, Hibiya Line, Yamanote Line, Utsunomiya Line, Jingcheng Electric Railway and Akita Shinkansen.

Surrounding attractions: Ueno Gene Park, Tokyo National Museum, Akihabara, Tokyo University.

The University of Tokyo is one of the top universities in the world. The scenery on campus is quiet and elegant. You can visit nearby without making an appointment. Of course, it is best for someone to explain the experience while playing.

4. Shinjuku: a superior hotel

Shinjuku is the commercial center of Tokyo. In this area, there is a famous shopping area in Shinjuku, and there are many department stores. You don't have to worry about eating, drinking and having fun here, so Shinjuku is dominated by high-end hotels.

Shinjuku is also an important transportation hub, where several railway companies and more than ten subway lines gather. From Shinjuku Station, you can basically go straight to any place in Tokyo without changing the line, and the traffic is very convenient. The only thing to worry about is not to get lost at Shinjuku Station.

The reference price is 800- 1500 RMB.

Central line of communication, Yamanote line, Marunouchi line, Edo line, Oda express line, Utsunomiya line.

Surrounding attractions: Shinjuku Imperial Garden, kabukicho, Okubo Park, Tokyo Metropolitan Office Outlook Room.

5. Ikebukuro: High-end hotel

Ikebukuro is the industrial, commercial, cultural and educational center of Tokyo, and it is also a commercial center inferior to Shinjuku. Clean and fashionable streets are the benchmark of Tokyo. Accommodation here is mainly high-class hotels, with high-grade environment and service level. Of course, the price may be the highest in Tokyo.

The traffic in Ikebukuro is very developed. There are not only several subway ring lines, but also Limujin bus which goes directly to the airport. Some hotels also have shuttle buses to Tokyo Disneyland.

The reference price is 800- 1500 RMB.

The transportation routes include the Lokicho Line, Yamanote Line, Utsunomiya Line, Marunouchi Line, Narita Express Line and Shinjuku Line in southern Hunan.

Surrounding attractions: Ikebukuro Xikou Park, Yueqin Shopping Center and Tokyo Art Theatre.

6. Shinagawa: It's convenient to walk around.

Shinagawa District is located in the south of downtown Tokyo, bordering Tokyo Bay in the east and the port area in the north. There are not many scenic spots in Shinagawa, and it is not a popular tourist residential area, so the accommodation price is much cheaper than that in the city center.

However, the transportation in Shinagawa is very convenient, only 15 minutes away from Haneda Airport, and you can easily go to places around Tokyo, such as Kurakura, Yokohama, Hakone-machi, etc. If your destination is not in Tokyo, it is very suitable to live in Shinagawa.

The reference price is 500- 1000 RMB.

Traffic lines Yamanote Line, Jingzhi Line, Narita Express Line, Changpan Line, Yangshan New Trunk Line and Yokosuka Line.

Surrounding attractions include Pinghe Island Natural Hot Springs, Xiangu Temple and Tianwangzhou Park.

It is very convenient to go to the outer suburbs of Tokyo from Shinagawa Station. It takes only 1 hour to get to the front station of Kamakura University by tram. If you continue to travel south, you can visit many scenic spots such as Dayong Valley and Palace Outlets. This line has a mature one-day tour service.

7. Shibuya: New Concept Accommodation

Shibuya is a concentrated area of Japanese pop culture, surrounded by business districts such as Mount Omotesando Hills and Harajuku. Almost all fashionable Harajuku in Tokyo is in Shibuya, but Shibuya is not a popular place to live. There are not many hotels here, and the prices are relatively high, including new concept hotels such as capsule apartments.

Similar to Shinjuku and Ikebukuro, the accessibility of Shibuya is one of the best areas in Tokyo. There are both Yamanote Line and Narita Express to Narita Airport around the city, so you don't have to worry too much about where to transfer.

Reference price 1000 RMB.

Traffic lines are Yamanote Line, Xiangnan Shinjuku Line, ginza line, Panmunjom Line and Fudu Line.

Surrounding attractions: Omotesando Hills Mountain, Meiji Jingu, Muheichuan and Tokugawa Department Store.

8. Taiwan Province: Resort Hotel

Taichang, near Tokyo Bay, is the newest entertainment center in Tokyo. There are not only Toyota Motor Museum that fans yearn for, but also Gundam Museum and legoland that children love.

The hotel price in Taichang is on the high side, but if you stay in Taichang, you can stay for two or three days. There is a train named "Gull Lily" and a cruise ship from Tokyo Bay that can reach the port area and Sensoji Temple. The transportation facilities of the platform are not only fast, but also sightseeing, which is very suitable for vacation and leisure.

Reference price 1000 RMB.

Transportation lines: Seagull Line, Yamanote Line, Tokyo Monorail, and Keihin Tohoku Line.

Surrounding attractions: Japan Science Future Pavilion, Taichang Seaside Park, Toyota Motor Pavilion and Palette City.

The future science museum on the stage is a very interesting place. It looks small from the outside, but it is extremely rich in content. You can play with your children for two or three hours.

How to decide where to live?

Now that I have a general understanding of the characteristics of several accommodation areas in Tokyo, how should I choose a place to live? Here I suggest you consider the price and itinerary.

1. Choose according to the price.

Accommodation prices in Tokyo usually drop radially. Accommodation near the central city is very expensive, and the cheaper it is to go to the suburbs. If you care about the price, you can avoid Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Shibuya and Taitai, and choose to live in Shinagawa, Asakusa and Nanqian, which can save a lot of accommodation. You can even consider living in Kawasaki City around Tokyo.

2. Choose according to the itinerary

If the itinerary is a priority, then it depends on where your play place is mainly concentrated.

The choice of downtown Tokyo follows the principle of proximity:

For example, if you want to go shopping in Shinjuku and experience kabukicho nightlife at night, you'd better live in Shinjuku.

If you want to go to Ginza, but the price of hotels around Tokyo Station is too high, you can stay in Asakusa or Ueno, and there is a subway to Ginza.

On this basis, it is recommended to live near Yamanote Line, because Yamanote Line is a loop line, which is very convenient to go to all parts of Tokyo or transfer to other lines.

If you want to go outside Tokyo, you must plan the transit station first.

If you want to go to Yokohama and Kamakura, it is recommended to stay in Shinagawa, because there are five lines at Shinagawa Station for Jr.

If you want to go to Kawaguchi Lake to see Mount Fuji, you can stay in Shinjuku, where there are JR, central line and direct bus.

If you need to go to the airport, there are direct routes from Asakusa and Ueno to these two airports.

Taking the subway in Tokyo, it is highly recommended that you use a watermelon card. After recharging, you can take almost all public transportation, and you can also use it in convenience stores and vending machines.

Tips for accommodation in Tokyo

Accommodation in Japan is priced by the head, not by the room, and the same room will charge different fees because of different people staying. Therefore, in the order room, two people can't sleep. If the number of people exceeds the room capacity, you need to tell the hotel truthfully, otherwise you will be fined or face more severe punishment.

There is no tip for staying in Japan, and most Japanese hotel reservations do not charge a deposit. If you want to cancel the reservation after booking, you must inform the hotel as soon as possible. Some hotels will ask for a credit card number, but if you book a room but don't check in, you will still be charged a certain fee.

In Tokyo, in addition to international Booking platforms such as Airbnb and Booking, there are also several Japanese booking websites:

1. Lotte: medium and high-priced hotel reservation, many houses, expensive, website www.travel.rakuten.co.jp.

2.Jalan: It is mainly a low-cost business hotel, and the room rate is deducted by points for multiple reservations. Www.jalan.net website.

3. A break: the first choice for high-end hotels, with many plans and some limited breaks, website www.ikyu.com.

The above has introduced eight typical accommodation areas in Tokyo. Of course, there are other places to live in Tokyo, but these eight areas are relatively more representative. The reference price is based on the data of several booking websites, and the actual price may fluctuate. Finally, I wish you all a happy trip to Tokyo.