Central Tokyo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Roppongi Hills featuring city views, skyline and a high-rise building
Central Tokyo
Central Tokyo
Roppongi Hills which includes city views, a city and a high-rise building
Tokyo Tower which includes central business district, a city and a skyscraper

Where to stay in Central Tokyo

Ginza showing a city, modern architecture and signage

Ginza

4.5/5(100 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(84 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 street scenes, shopping and a city

Chiyoda

4.5/5(206 area reviews)

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

Chiyoda
Roppongi featuring a city, signage and night scenes

Roppongi

4.5/5(30 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 National Art Center, Tokyo.

Roppongi
Marunouchi showing a high-rise building, a fountain and a city

Marunouchi

5/5(13 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
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,716 reviews)
"We love the service, the location, how clean the rooms were. Everything was great."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier

4.5 out of 5
8-13-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is NZ$304 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$304
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"First time in Japan and this hotel is beautiful. We stayed in the bathroom view queen room and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Staff was very accommodating and friendly"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
Mitsui Garden Hotel Jingugaien Tokyo Premier

Mitsui Garden Hotel Jingugaien Tokyo Premier

4.5 out of 5
11-3, Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is NZ$242 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$242
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,196 reviews)
"Super clean. Super friendly. Helpful. Food was amazing. When I come back to Tokyo….. staying here again !"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

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Mimaru Tokyo Hatchobori

Mimaru Tokyo Hatchobori

3 out of 5
3 Kayabacho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room soaking tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (574 reviews)
"We had a quite comfortable stay. Great customer service and accessibility. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

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Mimaru Tokyo Station East

Mimaru Tokyo Station East

3 out of 5
Hatchobori, Chuo-ku, 1-12-8, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (238 reviews)
"Great location in a quieter area of the city. It is walking distance to 2 metro stations and 2 different metro lines. The apartment was spacious enough for our family of 5, especially knowing what Tokyo accommodation usually entails. The walls are a bit thin so we could hear the guests staying below ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

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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 WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tokyo Imperial Palace and Tokyo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
"The employees were nice"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 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 cbd

Tokyo Tower

A little piece of Paris in Tokyo, this 333 metre-high landmark offers fantastic views over the city and is a striking part of the skyline.

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

Tokyo Imperial Palace

Dating back to the seventeenth century, this impressive seat of power lies at the centre of Tokyo amid gardens and splendid architecture.

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 temples in this vibrant area.

Waseda University
Ueno Park which includes a park and a city

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 park 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

Activities

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

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

NZ$212
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

NZ$58
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Dark Side of Tokyo - Night Walking Tour Shinjuku Kabukicho
From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour

From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour

NZ$90
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour
FAST&FURIOUS:Real Experience Daikoku Car Meet

FAST&FURIOUS:Real Experience Daikoku Car Meet

NZ$248
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
FAST&FURIOUS:Real Experience Daikoku Car Meet
Tokyo: Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa Ticket

Tokyo: Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa Ticket

NZ$74
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Tokyo: Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa Ticket
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Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show & Drinks

NZ$73
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show & Drinks
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