東京でどこに泊まる？🌸 日本のホテル予約ガイドとヒント15選

東京でどこに泊まる？🌸 日本のホテル予約ガイドとヒント15選

15 tips to help you book the best hotel in Tokyo! Today, we’ll compare hotels
near Tokyo Station and Shibuya, the two best places to stay in Tokyo
for first time visitors. I’ll share tips on how to choose the best
hotel for your next trip to Japan. Highlight the best neighborhoods and
booking tips that’ll save you money and time. Let’s get started! I booked this hotel for my friend’s
first trip to Japan. I wanted us right in
the middle of all the action. This is the Hotel Indigo in Shibuya. Tip number one. Choose a hotel on the Yamanote Line
that also has walkable options. If you plan to hop around Tokyo,
stay near the Yamanote rail line, which is a circular track that’ll
connect you to all the key spots in Tokyo. The Yamanote rail line is
actually only one of dozens of different metro,
subway and rail lines in Tokyo. You can get pretty much anywhere
using public transportation. But what’s great about
staying in Shibuya is, even if we were too tired to go far, we still
had lots to explore right here, day and night. Day and night we were minutes
from all the Tokyo action, walking distance to huge shopping malls, food clubs
and a two minute walk to Shibuya Station. It’s also important to know that
public transportation in Tokyo stops around midnight, so if you want to
bar hop or enjoy the nightlife, make sure it’s walking distance
or you’ll be using a taxi. Tip number two. Hotel breakfast can make
your day easier and healthier. Starting your day with an accessible,
nutritious meal is important, since you’ll most likely be hitting upwards
of 10,000 to 20,000 steps per day. Finding a breakfast spot
in Japan before 10 a.m. can be a little tough, and while you can
grab food from the convenience store, I suggest opting for a balanced meal
with plenty of vegetables and protein to boost your energy and immune system
throughout your trip. A lot of visitors end up experiencing
a lack of fiber from meals in Japan. Even though the typical Japanese diet
has loads of vegetables, it’s a little different for tourists who are super excited to eat the best
ramen tempura, tonkatsu, and sushi. That’s why it was great having unlimited access
to fruits and vegetables during breakfast. The food in Japan is going to be amazing, so be sure
to take care of your stomach while you’re here. Our room is on the 20th floor. The hotel itself occupies
a huge multi-use building. The hotel lobby where you check
in was actually on the 12th floor. The 11th floor has a hotel restaurant. The third floor has a cafe called “Shibrewya”. And on the first floor you’ll
have a bunch of convenient shops, like a mini Don Quixote, Gongcha,
food spots, a bakery and much more. Tip number three. Scope out walkable places near
your hotel to get food and supplies. You never know if you’ll get too sick or get
too tired to go sit down somewhere to eat. So being able to walk and pick up food
and necessary items may be a lifesaver. Our room had a king bed
and a bathtub in the shower. If I’m traveling during winter time, nothing beats a good soak
at the end of the day. You’ll see that Japanese bathrooms
in general are amazing. Tip number four, experience
Japanese bathing culture. I recommend picking up some bath salts
from a pharmacy or Don Quixote and try different kinds every night. You can also look out for hotels that have a
shared bathhouse or onsen as an amenity. Those are also a great experience and
pretty common in Tokyo if you look around. You’ll notice that a lot of hotels
in Japan will provide pajamas. It’s convenient, but the sizes
are generally on the smaller side and the quality will differ
from hotel to hotel. It’s up to you if you want to pack light
and leave your own pajamas at home. Tip number five, have a rest day
during your vacation. A lot of people will tell you that the
hotel you book is just a place to sleep, but I highly recommend
taking one day to rest your body. Because of the sudden
increase in activity, juggling the language difference,
and navigation. It’s going to be exhausting. Japan, let alone Tokyo,
will take a lifetime to explore. It’ll be impossible
to see everything in one trip, so I suggest making the most out of the top activities you want to do
and really enjoying the moment doing it. Don’t have anxiety over missing out
or not planning the perfect itinerary. I promise you, your trip
will be amazing nonetheless. And that’s the Hotel Indigo in Shibuya. Bonus hotel! When we went to a Japanese baseball game, we stayed at a local hotel chain
called the Mitsui Garden in Shinjuku. This is a solid hotel, as the price
to quality ratio is very good. Tip number six, check official
hotel websites for discounts. When booking the Mitsui Garden, I found that
if I booked directly through the Japanese website, I could save ¥3,000. And that was a much better price
than Booking.com or Agoda. When you’re booking, it’s worth checking
the Japanese websites for discounts or sometimes even complimentary
breakfast if you sign up for a free membership. Tip number seven, options to do laundry. At the Mitsui Garden, machines were coin
operated and available without a reservation. If there isn’t a laundry room
or if it’s too busy, you can search coin laundry in Google
to find nearby laundry mats. Dry cleaning shops or personal laundry
that include intimates might be hard to find, but there are
a laundry delivery services you can try. Wash&Fold is a service
that can pick up and deliver clothes within 1 to 2 days, and provide
great English communication via email. Tip number eight, which
neighborhood is best for you? Shibuya is the beating heart
of Tokyo, full of nonstop action. But what if you’re looking for a
more laid back neighborhood? For traditional Japanese history, temples
and a slower paced stay in Asakusa. Great for families
with older parents and young kids. Most of the shops will close around 8p.m.,
allowing you to relax at night. Nearby Ueno Park is family
friendly with the zoo and museums, and Akihabara is close by for electronics,
and Otaku culture. For luxury vacations with upscale
shopping and dining with a great location. Stay near Tokyo Station as it’s smack dab
in the middle of all the shopping. It’s especially great during the weekend where
the entire main shopping street is closed for cars. Nearby is the Imperial Palace, and you get access to all the theme parks. It’s important to know that
high speed trains like the Shinkansen all depart from Tokyo Station,
Shinagawa Station or Ueno Station. For modern pop culture, trendy shops and
a wild, youthful nightlife, stay in Shibuya. Nearby shopping is
Omotesando and Daikanyama. Nearby parks are
Yoyogi Park and Meiji Jingu. You have easy access to Roppongi, full
of amazing art museums and installations, and you have access to Shimokitazawa,
a hip neighborhood full of thrifting. For skyscrapers, lights and
salaryman nightlife, stay in Shinjuku. Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
is beautiful and is worth a visit. You can see the iconic lights
of Tokyo and the Godzilla, and it’s good to know that both Shinjuku
and Shibuya are 24 hour neighborhoods. There’s something
to do at all times of day, but it really comes alive at night, full of
people enjoying restaurants, bars and clubs. But staying near Tokyo Station is my second
personal recommendation for its sheer convenience. And it’s the location of our second hotel. It’s perfect for the
end of your time in Tokyo because you get easy access
to the Shinkansen at Tokyo Station, and it’s also a great choice to stay
at the end of your Japan trip as well. Offering convenient last minute souvenir
shopping and a straight shot to the airport. If you’re a fan of Muji, this hotel is
located on top of their huge flagship store. This hotel is a Muji Hotel in Ginza. Our room is on the eighth floor. The basement has a Muji Diner. The first floor is a Muji Cafe and Bakery. The second through fifth floor is all Muji
shopping, and the sixth floor is a hotel lobby and also a lounge where there are free
snacks and drinks for guests. Breakfast is included in the price of our stay,
but did not match the price of ¥3,500. A lot of it was packaged Muji food,
I guess, entice you to buy it downstairs. The room comes with a bunch of free stuff
to take home, which I added it all up to be a little over $40. The design of the room is beautiful,
but for the price I expected a lot more. I even got low season pricing. Tip number nine, how far in advance
should you book a hotel for the best deal? This Muji hotel and other hotels in Tokyo
can reach crazy high prices depending on when you go. Start looking for hotels
as early as possible because a lot of them will offer free cancellation
or pay later option. Most Japanese hotels
will open reservations up to 3 to 6 months in advance, but popular hotels or Western
chains can be open for up to a year. I like booking as soon as possible through the direct Japanese websites,
as they have farther booking windows. Once you have something booked,
keep an eye out for price changes, better deals
or better options in your area. This is the best way to get the most out
of your money, but don’t stress too much. The latest I’ve personally booked hotels
was two weeks before my trip and have been fine during
these off peak times. But be aware of peak season
and public holidays like these. If traveling during these times, then I would
definitely recommend booking as early as possible. Tip number ten, use a
luggage forwarding service. The Muji Hotel and any
other hotel with a front desk can help you with luggage shipping. This is super handy if
you’re hopping on the Shinkansen. Depending on where you’re going
1 to 2 days prior to departing on the train, forward your luggage to your next destination. Hotels are also able to receive the shipment and store your luggage,
even if you haven’t checked in yet. From the Muji Hotel, it’s a ten minute
walk to Tokyo Station, where we stopped by on our first day to buy all our Shinkansen
tickets for the next two weeks, and where we also picked up our tickets
for the Sunrise Seto Sleeper train. If you’re interested,
we made a video all about that here. And that’s the Muji Hotel in Ginza. So what’s it like staying in
a $1,000 hotel in Tokyo? Imagine choosing from an extensive pillow menu, returning to find every cord neatly wrapped
with a microfiber cloth underneath, and enjoying complimentary
Japanese sweets every night. This is the Mandarin
Oriental Hotel in Nihonbashi. When we checked in,
there were complimentary cakes, fruits, and champagne waiting for us. Our room was facing Tokyo Skytree,
which was amazing at night. And the best part? The automatic shades. And this room is so big that
our room came with a yoga mat. The room also had these
beautiful yukata to lounge in. Which I also wore to the hotel spa. The spa honestly made the stay and
I was sure not to miss a single morning. Every night, staff will
stop by for a turndown service, offering essential oils, bedside water
and a different traditional Japanese wagashi from K Minamoto. We were also offered a pillow menu and on it were 12 different kinds of pillows
with special features. Housekeeping was on another level as well. We came back to see our room
meticulously organized. We were also greeted with many surprises, like this adorable red envelope
of chocolate coins and mandarins. During my stay, I caught a cold
and asked for honey and camomile tea. But after that one time, the staff
continued to stock my room with extra tea, honey and water without me asking. Service in Japan is often
seen as a point of personal pride, thanks to the cultural concept of Kodawari,
a relentless pursuit of perfection even in the smallest details, and Omotenashi, which embodies the
art of wholeheartedly caring for guests. I saw this practiced in all the
hotels I’ve stayed in Japan, so imagine what happens
when you’re staying in a luxury hotel. Tip number eleven, use the concierge service at your hotel. A few months before our trip,
I emailed the concierge desk at the Mandarin Oriental questions
about the Sunrise Seto Sleeper Train. A very niche topic, but to my surprise, I got a reply the next day with step
by step instructions and recommendations. I was completely blown away by this. They even offered
to handle all the booking, which I declined as the instructions in
the email were more than enough. I highly recommend emailing your concierge ahead of time about any difficult
to book things in Tokyo like fine dining, specialty museums,
and anything else you can think of. It doesn’t hurt to ask. They even asked me one evening
if I wanted to visit the Pokemon Cafe, and that they can easily
get me a reservation. I was shocked because you see people
booking ahead a month in advance or waiting in line for this. The Mandarin Oriental is located
in the Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, and directly connects to
Mitsukoshimae Station, through an underground
entrance on the first floor. The hotel is located right next to the
Imperial Palace, which is a popular jogging spot. The hotel tea room and lounge
were also amazing and reminded me very much of Lost in Translation. Tip number twelve, use Google Street View
to walk around the hotel before booking. This will help you get the lay of the land
and show you interesting spots in the comfort of your own home. Save the places you want to visit so you won’t have decision fatigue
when you get here. If you’re looking for fancy fruit
parfaits, I highly recommend Sembikiya. A high end fruit parlor serving delicious
parfaits with the highest quality fruit. It’s been around for more than 190 years. Nihonbashi is a financial district,
but it’s packed full of century old shops that offer traditional crafts,
gourmet foods, and more. Here I saw many kimono clad ladies
going for afternoon tea and shopping. And that’s the Mandarin Oriental in Nihonbashi. And those are the three hotels
at three different price points. But I have some more tips for you. Tip number thirteen, Airbnbs can
be a hassle if it’s your first time in Japan. Many are located
far from convenient train stations and won’t have staff that can assist
with luggage storage and shipping. In contrast, most hotels in Tokyo
offer English speaking staff, which can make your vacation
so much smoother. Consider vacation rentals only if you’re
staying for a longer period of time, and you’re comfortable
with a slower paced neighborhood. Tip number fourteen, if you’re looking for a unique hotel stay,
then Tokyo is where you’ll find it. You can find art rooms that are decorated
by contemporary Japanese artists, Pokemon rooms, robot hotels, unique capsule hotels, and even
ryokans in the middle of the city. If you look, there will be
a specialty hotel meant for everyone. And lastly, tip number fifteen, earn points or cash back
on the hotels you book. Since you’re already investing in a hotel
stay, why not make the most out of it? I’m a big fan of using cashback websites
to get a little extra from each booking. Hotel stays can be pricey,
so the rewards really add up. Personally, I prefer Rakuten because it
lets me earn Amex points instead of cash, And this works out great for me since I can use
these points on ANA to cover flights to Japan. And just to be clear. None of this is sponsored
and I genuinely love the benefits. And that’s 15 tips to help you book
your hotel for your next trip to Japan. I hope you enjoyed the room tours and
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WHERE WE STAYED
🟦 Hotel Indigo (Shibuya): ¥78,570 (~$533) per night (Includes breakfast for two)
https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/shibuyaku/hndsh/hoteldetail
🛍️ Muji Hotel (Ginza/Tokyo Station): ¥45,839 (~$304) per night (Includes breakfast for two)
https://hotel.muji.com/ginza/en/
🍊 Mandarin Oriental Hotel (Nihonbashi): ¥148,400 (~$988) per night (Used AMEX Points!)
https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/tokyo/nihonbashi
⚾️ Mitsui Garden Jingu-Gaien Hotel (Shinjuku): ¥28,700 (~$200) per night
https://www.gardenhotels.co.jp/jingugaientokyo-premier/eng/

HELPFUL LINKS
Luggage Forwarding
https://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/en/

American Express / All Nippon Airways (ANA)
https://www.ana.co.jp/en/us/amc/amex-membership-rewards-program/
https://www.americanexpress.com/us/rewards/membership-rewards/redeem/airline-partners/airline.html?a=ana

Rakuten Cashback
https://www.rakuten.com/travel-vacations

If Not Booking Direct, Use These Websites for Booking Hotels in Japan:
https://www.rakuten.com/travel-vacations/lodging
https://www.jalan.net/
https://www.agoda.com/
https://www.booking.com/

Reddit Discussion
reddit.com/r/JapanTravelTips/

CHAPTERS
0:00 Tokyo Trip Overview
0:37 Tip 1 – Yamanote Line
1:28 Tip 2 – Hotel Breakfast
3:04 Tip 3 – Walkability
3:29 Tip 4 – Japan Onsen & Bathing!
4:00 Tip 5 – Plan a Rest Day
5:06 Tip 6 – Compare Prices
5:27 Tip 7 – Hotel Laundry
5:55 Tip 8 – Tokyo Neighborhood Comparisons
8:07 Muji Hotel Ginza
8:58 Tip 9 – When to Book
9:53 Tip 10 – Luggage Forwarding
11:03 Mandarin Oriental Tokyo Nihonbashi
12:37 Tip 11 – Concierge Services
14:06 Tip 12 – Use Google Maps & Street View
14:54 Tip 13 – Airbnbs
15:18 Tip 14 – Unique Hotels in Tokyo
15:40 Tip 15 – Hotel Rewards & Cashback
16:13 Outro

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