Is it better to stay in Ginza or Asakusa?

Stay in Ginza or Tokyo Station if you you want to be close to your bullet train ride to get to Kyoto, Osaka and other regions in Japan. Asakusa is a great place to stay if you want a deeper cultural experience. It is also a cheap area to stay in Tokyo for those who are on a budget.



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Tokyo is huge, so it's important to stay somewhere convenient. The best places to stay are Shinjuku, the Tokyo Station Area, Ginza/Hibiya, Shibuya or Roppongi. Other decent places to stay include Nihombashi, Shinagawa, Hamamatsucho and Shiodome. Try to stay near a Yamanote Line (Tokyo loop line) station.

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Safety at night:Very safe Asakusa is remarkably safe at night for solo female travelers. The neighborhood is illuminated at night with plenty of activity and presence of local people which fosters a reassuring environment.

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The areas with the largest number of crime incidents, namely Shinjuku, Setagaya, and Edogawa, are also areas with a comparatively high population. Likewise, few people live in the low-crime areas of Bunkyo, Meguro, and Arakawa.

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Although the temple and shops close around 5 p.m., the temple, pagoda and the street are illuminated after sunset. It is worth visiting to see the street art, Asakusa Emaki, on the shutters of the closed shops without crowds.

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Ginza is famous for being a trendy hotspot, but it's also a downtown area with shops that were founded over a hundred years ago. Department stores and luxury boutiques line the route from Nihonbashi to Ginza. It's a long established tradition to shop and stroll while the road is closed to traffic.

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If you're young and adventurous you might like Shibuya more. If you are around retirement age perhaps you might prefer Ginza. But it might depend more on actual hotels.

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If it's neon lights, fast-paced crowds, shopping, restaurants, and bars you're after, then Shinjuku is perfect. Seriously, you could spend a week here and not get bored. While I always recommend Shibuya to newcomers to Tokyo, I personally actually often opt for Shinjuku instead because it's so fun.

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Arguably the best place to stay in Japan, Tokyo is an incredible metropolis offering a breathtaking snapshot ? and then some ? of contemporary Japan. In Tokyo, you'll find many of Japan's best hotels, restaurants and things to do. The list of places to see and explore is nearly endless.

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Inside Tokyo's Richest Neighborhoods: Where the Wealthiest Reside. Minato Ward is considered to be the most expensive residential area in Tokyo, and for good reason. This ward houses many of Japan's richest individuals, including Tadashi Yanai, the founder of Fast Retailing, and Masayoshi Son, the CEO of SoftBank.

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Akihabara is a great place to stay when planning to see the cherry blossom trees in Ueno Park in spring. There are around 1,000 cherry blossom trees in Ueno Park, which draws huge crowds and is one of the most popular places to see the sakura each year.

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Asakusa has a long and rich history dating back over a thousand years. During the Edo period (1603-1868), Asakusa became a popular entertainment district, known for its theaters, teahouses, and restaurants. It was also a center of education, with many scholars and artists living and working in the area.

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Things to Do in Asakusa
  1. Get a free view of Asakusa.
  2. Ride on a Rickshaw.
  3. Pass through Kaminarimon.
  4. Take a stroll down Nakamise Dori.
  5. Get your fortune told at Sensoji Temple.
  6. Check out Japan's oldest amusement park.
  7. Try the strongest matcha gelato in the world.
  8. Go shopping at Ekimise.


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Early Mornings Early mornings, long before noon, are some of the best times to visit Asakusa's Sensoji Temple. Since most tourists or young people living in Tokyo tend to balk at the idea of waking up especially early to go on a trip, if you go early in the morning, you can skip most of the crowds.

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