Where to stay in Japan
The neighbourhoods to stay in, and hotels, homes and tours with photos and prices, in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Hakone and Sapporo.
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Tokyo
- First visit
Shinjuku
The biggest rail hub, with hotels at every price and nightlife until late.
Hotels in Shinjuku - First visit
Asakusa
Old Tokyo around Sensล-ji, calmer at night.
Hotels in Asakusa - Longer stay
Nakameguro
Canal-side cafรฉs and small shops on residential streets.
Hotels in Nakameguro
Hotels, homes and tours in Tokyophotos and prices
Kyoto
- First visit
Gion
Walk to the temples and the old streets before the day crowds arrive.
Hotels in Gion - First visit
Kyoto Station
Trains to Nara, Osaka and the airport from the door.
Hotels in Kyoto Station - Longer stay
Downtown
Nishiki Market, supermarkets and the subway, in the middle of the city.
Hotels in Downtown
Hotels, homes and tours in Kyotophotos and prices
Osaka
- First visit
Namba
Dลtonboriโs food and lights, with trains to Nara and Kansai Airport.
Hotels in Namba - First visit
Umeda
The northern hub, with trains to Kyoto and Kobe.
Hotels in Umeda
Hotels, homes and tours in Osakaphotos and prices
Tours and activities
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Nara
- First visit
Naramachi
The old merchant quarter, a walk from the deer park and Tลdai-ji.
Hotels in Naramachi
Hotels, homes and tours in Naraphotos and prices
Hiroshima
- First visit
Around the Peace Park
Walkable to the Peace Memorial Park and the shopping arcades.
Hotels in Around the Peace Park - Longer stay
Miyajima
Sleep on the island after the day-trippers leave the torii.
Hotels in Miyajima
Hotels, homes and tours in Hiroshimaphotos and prices
Hakone
- First visit
Hakone-Yumoto
The gateway town, first stop from Tokyo, with day-use hot springs.
Hotels in Hakone-Yumoto - Longer stay
Gora
Higher up the mountain: ryokan with private hot-spring baths.
Hotels in Gora
Hotels, homes and tours in Hakonephotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: Hakone-YumotoGora
Tours and activities
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Sapporo
- First visit
Susukino
Ramen alleys and nightlife, with the subway to everything.
Hotels in Susukino - Longer stay
Maruyama
Residential streets and cafรฉs by Maruyama Park.
Hotels in Maruyama
Hotels, homes and tours in Sapporophotos and prices
Tours and activities
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Elsewhere in Asia