Where To Stay During Cherry Blossom Season In Tokyo
Tokyo is a big city, so if you’re coming to see the cherry blossoms, it makes sense to stay in a place with easy access to the cherry blossom spots. Here are my suggestions for where to stay during Tokyo’s cherry blossom season along with my favorite hotels. I’ve stayed in most of these hotels and inspected the rest.
How To Get An IC (Suica Or Pasmo) Card In 2026
Here’s a full rundown of how to get an IC card like Welcome Suica or Pasmo Passport to pay for almost everything in Japan in 2026.
Best Yakitori In Tokyo
Unsurprisingly, Tokyo is home to some of the world’s best yakitori restaurants. Whether you’re after a refined experience or something more down-to-earth, you’re sure to find it in Tokyo. These are a few yakitori places you should check out.
Shangri-La Tokyo
Directly next to Tokyo Station, on the upper floors of a towering building, the Shangri-La Tokyo is one of the best hotels in Tokyo. This is one hotel that gets everything right.
Tokyo Vacation Checklist
For all the essentials, see my First Time In Tokyo guide
For ideas on how to structure your trip, see my list of Tokyo Itineraries
Here’s a comprehensive list of Things To Do In Tokyo for inspiration and to book ahead where necessary
Do you want help planning your Japan trip? My team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help
See my one page guide on Where To Stay In Tokyo for the best neighborhoods and my top hotel picks in every price range
There have been some superb new hotels opening in Tokyo in recent years – see Tokyo’s Best New Hotels for an overview
You can buy a Japan eSim or SIM card or an unlimited data pocket wifi router online before you arrive in Japan for collection on arrival
View my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
See if the Japan Rail Pass is right for you
Why it’s essential to have travel insurance for Japan
Travellers to Japan no longer need to supply proof of Covid vaccination or a negative test. We have all the latest news on visiting Japan
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