Via Inn Prime Akasaka
At a glance: 3-star · Since 2022 · 345 rooms
Near: Tokyo Tower · 21 min walk
Tokyo Tower
1.6 km away · 4 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan
(102,232 reviews)
Imperial Palace East National Gardens
2.3 km away · 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-8111, Japan
(10,501 reviews)
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
3.0 km away · 11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014, Japan
(46,159 reviews)
Meiji Jingu
3.6 km away · 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan
(54,215 reviews)
Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train
11 hr
(33,176 reviews)
From $159
Mount Fuji Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo
10 hr
(2,450 reviews)
From $54
Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo
1h 30m
(5,626 reviews)
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Shinjuku Food Tour in Tokyo Local Eateries
3 hr
(10,498 reviews)
From $84
The best times are spring (late March to early April) for cherry blossoms and mild weather, and autumn (October to November) for clear skies and pleasant temperatures. June brings the rainy season, while July and August are hot and humid. Winter is cold but dry, with fewer crowds.
Shinjuku suits first-timers and nightlife lovers, with easy transit and hotels like Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo and Park Hyatt Tokyo. Shibuya is great for shopping and young travelers, near SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL. Asakusa offers a traditional feel with Sensō-ji nearby, and Hotel Gracery Asakusa is there. Ueno is convenient for museums and parks, with NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO as an option.
Sensō-ji is Tokyo's oldest temple, with its iconic Kaminarimon gate and lively Nakamise shopping street. Meiji Jingu offers a serene forested retreat near Harajuku, dedicated to Emperor Meiji. provides sweeping city views from its observation decks. , a symbol of the city, also offers panoramic vistas. is a spacious park with Japanese, French, and English landscape styles.
Mt Fuji and Hakone, a classic volcano and lake combo. Nikko for its ornate shrines, Kegon Waterfall, and Lake Chuzenji. Kamakura for the Great Buddha and temple-lined streets. Yokohama for its waterfront and Chinatown. These are all full-day trips from Tokyo, so plan a full day for each.
Plan 4 to 5 days for Tokyo. In that time you can cover the major sights: Senso-ji, Meiji Jingu, Shinjuku Gyoen, Ueno Park and its museum, plus Tokyo Tower or Skytree and Shibuya Sky. Add an extra day if you want a day trip, like to Mt Fuji or Nikko. With 5 days you could also fit a day at Tokyo Disneyland.
