Where to Stay in Japan
Neighborhood guides for 37 cities
Planning a trip to Japan? Whether you're heading to Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya and Sapporo, choosing the right neighborhood makes all the difference. Our guides cover 37 cities across Japan, with honest neighborhood breakdowns, daily cost estimates, safety ratings, and hotel picks for every budget. Tokyo, the capital, is a popular starting point for many travelers.
Top Cities in Japan
All Cities in Japan
Nagoya
2.3M
Sapporo
2.0M
Fukuoka
1.6M
Kawasaki
1.5M
Kobe
1.5M
Kyoto
1.5M
Saitama
1.3M
Hiroshima
1.2M
Sendai
1.1M
Chiba
980K
Kitakyushu
941K
Setagaya
940K
Sakai
826K
Niigata
798K
Hamamatsu
792K
Ōta
748K
Kumamoto
739K
Aihara
725K
Okayama
725K
Sagamihara
721K
Edogawe
698K
Adachi
695K
Shizuoka
693K
Honchō
645K
Kawaguchi
607K
Kagoshima
595K
Suginami
588K
Itabashi
584K
Hachiōji
579K
Kotō
544K
Himeji
530K
Utsunomiya
519K
Matsuyama
511K
Hakone
11K