Okubo Travel Guide
Tokyo
Popular places to visit
Tokyo Disneyland®
Ride roller coasters and watch theatrical shows as you witness the magic of Disney come to life at this family-friendly amusement park and resort.
Tokyo DisneySea®
Discover the secrets of the oceans in this magical theme park, where Disney’s sea-dwelling characters will take you on a journey to the world below the waves.
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.
Shibuya Crossing
Guaranteed to overload the senses, this intersection teeming with people is considered to be a symbol of modern Tokyo.
Tokyo Skytree
Marvel at the views from the top of the tallest self-supporting tower in the world then enjoy the shops, restaurants, aquarium and planetarium at its base.
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.
Things to do
Tokyo: Spring Hitachi Seaside & Ashikaga Flower Park Tour
Tokyo Learn from Expert for a Real Matcha Experience
Tokyo Evening Food Adventure: Hidden Eateries & Local Flavours
Japan Tokyo Tower Observatory Deck E-Ticket
Top hotels in Okubo
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
This hotel is very convenient when you just landed in Japan, however because it’s so far away from the city prepare to spend at least two hours every day on the subway if you want to go shopping or restaurants.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
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Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Location was great. However the room was terrible! Cramped, no storage space, noisy, and the negatives could go on. The outside of the building looked like a high-rise jail block house. And the room seemed like a prison cell. We had a single double bed that was pushed up to one wall and only allowed ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Great location and helpful staff
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Overall this is in a great location, close to trains. Where we struggled was the elevator situation. We would wait 10 minutes for an elevator. Everything time we would want to leave or return we were waiting for an elevator. Additionally, the rooms were very small. My husband is 6’2” and struggled. ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Okubo
Kabukicho
Kabukicho is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Samurai Museum and Godzilla Head, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tokyo.
Shinjuku
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Shinjuku. Check out top attractions like Shinjuku Subnade and Samurai Museum, and jump on the metro at Shinjuku-sanchome Station or Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station to see more of the city.
Harajuku
Harajuku is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station or Omote-sando Station to explore sights like Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku.
Ikebukuro
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ikebukuro, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Anime Tokyo Station and Sunshine 60 Observatory are just a few notable stops.
Shibuya
Shibuya is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Shibuya Crossing and Yoyogi National Gymnasium. See more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Shibuya Station or Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station.
Akasaka
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.
