Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Tokyo, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Places To Stay
Tokyo has an enormous variety of accommodation, though prices are relatively high compared to the rest of Asia. The city is not on the backpacker trail, meaning super-cheap hostels (p.30)... read more
Hotels
Hotels range from utilitarian value options to high-end luxury that can match any city in the world. Standards of service, cleanliness and safety are generally good, but prices are higher... read more
Landmark Hotels
One of the grand old names in Tokyo hotels, the Palace has fallen behind western rivals but is reasonably priced and well located for the Ôtemachi business district and Ginza shopping.... read more
Hotel Apartments
Tokyo has an increasing number of serviced apartments on offer, but don’t expect any bargains. Starting at a minimum ¥250,000 per month, such apartments may be cheaper than a luxury hotel... read more
Guest Houses & Bed & Breakfasts
The Japanese equivalent of the B&B is the ryokan or minshuku. Small, family-owned hotels, these generally offer Japanese-style rooms – tatami mat flooring and futon mattresses.... read more
Motels & Rest Houses
Tokyo is an expensive city but there is one cheap option that’s uniquely Japanese. For between ¥3,000 to ¥4,000, capsule hotels offer ‘rooms’ that are about two metres long, and about... read more
Hostels
Tokyo’s reputation as a high-cost destination creates a bit of a vicious circle. Budget travellers avoid it because they think there is nowhere to stay and hostels are few and far between... read more
Campsites
Unsurprisingly, Tokyo central doesn’t offer many camping options, but you don’t have to go far out to find a place to pitch your tent. Most central is Wakasu Kaihin-Kōen campsite,... read more
