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Best area to stay with small children?
Tokyo is huge city – Parents need to choose suitable district for family trip before picking up hotels.
I wish I can pick up specific place, but what is the best is always different depends on each family.
For example ;
- By Kid’s age (with toddler? Teenager? )
- By Purpose of trip / Itinerary
- By Budget
- By Personal preference or experience (first time? second time? ) etc.
So Let me show you quick district impression of Tokyo first, then check recommends area for your family situation.
For first visitor – Quick city overview
One picture for one city for you to get to know the districts atmosphere.
A Hub Station of Tokyo. All Bullet Train (Shinkansen) start from this station.
Ginza
Close to Tokyo Station (5min by taxi), Sophisticated shopping area which is the highest real estate prices in Japan.
Nihonbashi
Another sophisticated shopping area, close to Tokyo station & Ginza.
Asakusa
Traditional area. Sensoji-temple is the most popular sightseeing spot in Tokyo.
Ueno
Near Asakusa, more local atmosphere. Ameyoko market is popular with lively energy.
Shinagawa
Shinkansen to the west stops at this station.(to Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, etc…) Business city atmosphere.
Tokyo Tower
Always beautiful – in the daytime, night time.
Roppongi
International city near Tokyo tower. Famous for night life.
Odaiba
Family friendly area with many facilities.
Maihama
Where Disneyland and DisneySea are located!
Shibuya
City of young power and creativity!
Shinjuku
Chaotic city with unique things. Kabukicho is famous for nightlife.
Ikebukuro
More Local shopping area – Ikebukuro station is another maze..
Tokyo Overview for family situation
Did you get the large picture of Tokyo districts?
Let’s narrow down to your situation.
The following content is categorized based on different family travel situations.
By Kids Age
Kids age | District of Tokyo | Why |
Baby ~ Toddler (0-3) | ①Tokyo Sta. / ③Shinagawa | Smooth access from Airport |
Pre-school kids (3-5) | ①Ginza | Safe & clean to walk around |
Grade Schooler (5-12) | ②Asakusa / ⑤Odaiba | Fun to explore |
Teen (12-18) | ⑦ Shinjuku, Shibuya | Fun to explore day & night |
By Purpose / Itinerary
Purpose | District of Tokyo | Why |
Tokyo sightseeing only | ①Ginza / ②Asakusa | Easy access to everywhere |
Going to Kyoto or Osaka (West) | ①Tokyo Sta. / ③Shinagawa | Near “Bullet train” station |
Going to Tohoku / Nagano / Kanazawa (North) | ①Tokyo Sta. / ②Ueno | Near “Bullet train” station |
Going to Mt.fuji | ⑦Shinjuku | Better access to Mt. Fuji |
Planning to use domestic flight | ③Shinagawa | Easy access to HANEDA Airport |
Going to Tokyo Disneyland | ⑥Maihama | Stay near dreamland |
By Budget
Budget / atmosphere | District of Tokyo | Why |
High-class | ④Roppongi / ①Tokyo Sta., Ginza | Popular district for tourist |
Mid-class | ③Shinagawa / ⑤Odaiba / ⑥Maihama | Near amusement facility |
Budget | ②Asakusa / Ueno / Ikebukuro | More local atmosphere |
Mixture | ⑦ Shinjuku, Shibuya | Urban clutter |
By city atmosphere
Atmosphere | District of Tokyo | Why |
Japanese traditional | ②Asakusa , Ueno | Traditional / Local atmosphere |
Sophisticated, Modern | ①Ginza , Nihonbashi / ④Roppongi | Cool mixture of old & new |
Symbol of Tokyo | ④Tokyo tower / ①Tokyo Sta. | Feeling THE Tokyo |
Lively, Pop, Nightlife | ⑦Shinjuku / Shibuya / Ikebukuro | Energy of Japanese pop culture |
Summery
I understand hotel reservation in Tokyo is big task to do,,,
but if you enjoy searching it and could find suitable hotel for your family, your Tokyo Trip must be already awesome!
I hope this contents helps when you see hotel reservation site.
My recommended hotels for family in central Tokyo
These links are my recommendations considering location or kid’s age or situation.
(*This is not an reservation site, my personal research lists. )
Best 11 Hotels around Tokyo Station for family with kids
Best 10 Hotels around GINZA area for family with kidsBest 12 Hotels around Asakusa/Ueno area for family with kids
Best 4 Hotels around Shinagawa for family with kids
Best 5 Hotels around Tokyo Tower for family with kids
Best 4 Hotels around ODAIBA for family with kids
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