Although hotels in Tokyo have an image of being expensive to stay in, it is true that there are cheaper but still best places to get accommodations or just simply enjoy. In this article, we will introduce four hotels where you can actually stay at a budget price and four areas in Tokyo where hotel accommodations are affordable.
Kamata
Kamata is located in Ota-ku, in the southern part of Tokyo’s 23 wards, and is served by the JR Keihin Tohoku Line, Keikyu Main Line, and Keikyu Airport Line. Note that JR Kamata Station and Keikyu Kamata Station are 600 meters apart, requiring a bus or 10-15-minute walk to get there.
Access to Tokyo Station is relatively easy, as it takes only 23 minutes to Tokyo Station, 42 minutes to Shinjuku Station and 29 minutes to Shibuya Station.
Kamata Station is also an easy access to Haneda Airport and Yokohama, making it an ideal place to use when traveling to Tokyo for business from the countryside. You can reach Tokyo Station, Yokohama Station and Haneda Airport without changing trains.
The area around the station is lined with many izakayas (Japanese-style pubs) and pachinko parlors and is busy until midnight. There are also many commercial facilities around Kamata Station.
In addition, you can also enjoy the Sunrise Shopping Street at the west exit of Kamata Station where there are large commercial facilities such as Granduo and Tokyu Plaza, making all your daily shopping activities possible.
Ikebukuro
Ikebukuro is located in Toshima Ward in the northern part of Tokyo’s 23 wards and is served by nine train lines: Yamanote Line, Saikyo Line, Shonan Shinjuku Line, Narita Express, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Tobu Tojo Line, and Seibu Ikebukuro Line.
Access to Tokyo Station takes approximately 16 minutes, Shinjuku Station approximately 5 minutes and Shibuya Station approximately 11 minutes.
Ikebukuro Station provides direct access to Haneda Airport in approximately 43 minutes and Narita Airport via the Narita Express train, providing excellent access to the gateway to the sky.
Ikebukuro is a busy downtown area for sightseeing, and access to the west side of Tokyo (Shibuya, Roppongi, Ebisu, Shinjuku, etc.) is also excellent. Yet, with a variety of budget-friendly hotels, Ikebukuro is a great place to stay for those who want to explore Tokyo inexpensively.
It is also close to business districts such as Shinjuku and Tokyo, making it a convenient place to stay for business purposes.
Shinjuku
Shinjuku is located in Shinjuku-ku and is served by 11 lines: JR Yamanote Line, JR Chuo Line, JR Saikyo Line, Keio Line, Keio New Line, Shonan Shinjuku Line, Narita Express, Odakyu Odawara Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Tokyo Metro Shinjuku Line, and Tokyo Metro Oedo Line.
It is only about 13 minutes from Tokyo Station and about 5 minutes from Shibuya Station, providing excellent access to the city center.
In addition, the time from Shinjuku Station to Haneda Airport is 44 minutes, and the Narita Express allows you to reach Narita Airport without changing trains, making it attractive for its proximity to the gateway to the sky.
Although Shinjuku is in the heart of the city, it also offers a wide variety of inexpensive hotels. For sightseeing, the Shinjuku area offers many attractions such as Kabukicho, department stores, and high-level restaurants. It is also convenient for business purposes because of its easy access to all areas of the city center.
Ueno
Ueno is located in Taito Ward in the northern part of Tokyo’s 23 wards. JR Ueno Station is served by 11 lines: JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, JR Joban/Narita Line, JR Joban Line, JR Takasaki Line, JR Tohoku Main Line, JR Yamanote Line, Akita Shinkansen, Joetsu Shinkansen, Tohoku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen and Yamagata Shinkansen; Tokyo Metro Ueno Station is served by two lines, Ginza Line and Hibiya Line. Tokyo Metro Ueno Station is served by two lines, the Ginza Line and the Hibiya Line.
Tokyo Metro Ueno Station is served by two lines, the Ginza Line and the Hibiya Line. Haneda Airport can be reached in about 40 minutes while Narita Airport can be reached without transfers using the Keisei Skyliner. Access to the airport is also very convenient.
Ueno is also one of the most popular sightseeing places in Tokyo. You can find the Ameyoko area which is full of miscellaneous small stores, the Ueno Zoo which is famous for its pandas, as well as the restaurant district behind Ameyoko where Tokyo office workers drink, making it a town with many ways for adults and children alike to enjoy themselves.
Ueno is close to the business district of Tokyo and Ginza with its high-class stores, making it a great area for business purposes or for tourists who want to experience the luxury of Tokyo.
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