Central Tokyo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Roppongi Hills showing a high-rise building, skyline and modern architecture
Central Tokyo
Central Tokyo
Roppongi Hills featuring modern architecture, a high-rise building and a city
Tokyo Tower which includes a city, views and city views

Where to stay in Central Tokyo

Ginza featuring a city, skyline and street scenes

Ginza

4.5/5(84 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Ginza. Ginza Six is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ginza Station or Higashi-ginza Station to see more of Tokyo.

Ginza
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Akasaka

4.5/5(60 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Tokyo Midtown and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Akasaka. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nogizaka Station or Akasaka Station.

Akasaka
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Akihabara

While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.

Akihabara
Akihabara Electric Town showing signage, street scenes and a city

Chiyoda

4.5/5(178 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Nippon Budokan is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.

Chiyoda
Roppongi which includes a city, street scenes and signage

Roppongi

4/5(14 area reviews)

Travellers choose Roppongi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Roppongi Station or Roppongi-itchome Station and check out top sights like Izumo Shrine Tokyobunshi.

Roppongi
Marunouchi which includes a city, a high-rise building and a fountain

Marunouchi

4/5(9 area reviews)

Travellers choose Marunouchi for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nijubashimae (Marunouchi) Station or Otemachi Station and check out top sights like Imperial Garden Theatre.

Marunouchi
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is ฿3,871 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿3,871
฿4,684 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,685 reviews)
"The only flaw was that there were no hooks for towels! A bedside table would have also been welcome! But overall, excellent!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

4 out of 5
2-14-5 Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,025 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,025
฿3,327 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,380 reviews)
"The hotel is really nice but the area around it is not! It’s night club areas that we didn’t know it was… and every other night there’s drunk lying on the street! And in some areas, the garbage are dumped high on the street!!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo

4 out of 5
3-10-8 Iidabashi, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is ฿3,949 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿3,949
฿4,909 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,849 reviews)
"Best ever hotel experience"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

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MONday Apart Premium NIHONBASHI

MONday Apart Premium NIHONBASHI

4 out of 5
4-1-5 Nihonbashi Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (656 reviews)
"Amazing hotel"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

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Premium Apart MONday GINZA EAST

Premium Apart MONday GINZA EAST

4 out of 5
1-9-12 Irifune, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Tokyo
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tokyo Imperial Palace and Tokyo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
"Room is very clean and quiet but it was a little smaller than I expected."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

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MONday Apart Premium Ueno Okachimachi

MONday Apart Premium Ueno Okachimachi

4 out of 5
3 Chome-8-8 Ueno, Taito, Tokyo, Tokyo
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (441 reviews)
"Our apartment was very suitable. I booked for myself, husband and 15 and 11 year old sons. When I arrived at the property, I had to pay an additional fee for my younger son as the room we were initially allocated did not have a bunk bed. This was frustrating as four people were listed in the booking. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

Tokyo Dome

Tokyo Dome

Catch an event at Tokyo Dome during your trip to Tokyo. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Tokyo Dome
Tokyo Tower which includes modern architecture, a city and a high-rise building

Tokyo Tower

Appearing as if a Paris landmark has been teleported to Tokyo, this Eiffel-inspired structure offers great daytime or evening 360-degree views of the city.

Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Imperial Palace featuring a garden and a lake or waterhole

Tokyo Imperial Palace

This site was first a shogun residence, then the home for Japan’s emperor. Destroyed in World War II, it was reconstructed to its original splendor.

Tokyo Imperial Palace
Waseda University

Waseda University

Explore the campus of Waseda University as part of your travels around Tokyo. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Waseda University
Ueno Park which includes a city and a garden

Ueno Park

Home to important museums, shrines and one of the city’s most photographed ponds, this public park is a perfect one-stop destination for culture and tranquility.

Ueno Park
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden showing a garden and picnicking as well as a couple

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

A stroll through this peaceful, colorful garden is the highlight of a trip to Tokyo at any time of year. It is especially popular for the cherry blossoms of spring.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Things to do

Boat on the water in Japan with Mount Fuji in the background

Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Tour Return by Bullet Train

฿5,017
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Tour Return by Bullet Train
Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour in Tokyo with Cruise

Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour in Tokyo with Cruise

฿4,181
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour in Tokyo with Cruise
Tokyo Go Kart: Asakusa, Skytree, and Akihabara **IDP MUST**

Tokyo Go Kart: Asakusa, Skytree, and Akihabara **IDP MUST**

฿2,445
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tokyo Go Kart: Asakusa, Skytree, and Akihabara **IDP MUST**
From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour w/ Return by Bullet Train

From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour w/ Return by Bullet Train

฿4,154
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour w/ Return by Bullet Train
Tokyo Night Walking Tour

The Dark Side of Tokyo - Night Walking Tour Shinjuku Kabukicho

฿1,135
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Dark Side of Tokyo - Night Walking Tour Shinjuku Kabukicho
Picture 18 for Activity Tokyo: Imperial Palace, Sensō-ji Temple, & Tokyo Tower Tour

Tokyo: Imperial Palace, Sensō-ji Temple, & Tokyo Tower Tour

฿1,320
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Tokyo: Imperial Palace, Sensō-ji Temple, & Tokyo Tower Tour
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