Where to Stay

Where should you stay in Kyoto? A Japan-based guide to the best areas — Kyoto Station, Gion/Higashiyama, Downtown and Arashiyama — plus ryokan tips, for first-timers in 2026.

A Japan-based guide to the best areas to stay in Tokyo for first-time visitors in 2026 — Shinjuku, Shibuya, Tokyo Station, Asakusa and Ginza compared, with who each suits.