If you’re flying through Haneda Airport, this one-bedroom Airbnb is conveniently located just a 15-minute train ride via Tachiaigawa Station. After unpacking, enjoy a soak in the jacuzzi-style bath tub to destress, or take in the neighborhood on the private balcony accessible through the main bedroom. The home’s casually elegant design incorporates lots of lightwood furnishings in simple silhouettes, and the spacious layout includes a dedicated dining area along with a private bedroom with a work desk. Other popular neighborhoods and sights like Shinjuku, Ginza, Tokyo Tower, and more are less than an hour away by train and guests appreciate that the neighborhood is quiet and conveniently located by several transit stations. From $133 per night.
Perks: Modern Japandi design, stylish loft sleeping arrangement, one complimentary breakfast, five minutes from Shibuya, accessible to Sangenjaya Station
Conveniently situated above a stylish cafe, this second-floor Airbnb allows you to start your mornings with a complimentary breakfast before heading out on the day’s excursions. The quarters blend new and old Japanese design aesthetics, with traditional exposed ceiling beams, contemporary Shoji screen window coverings, and tatami mat flooring underfoot. The full two-bedroom home is also rounded out by a range of modern amenities that include a kitchenette, full bathroom, and laundry. The quarters are spacious enough to sleep up to seven people on floor tatamis and mattresses, though you’ll have to draw straws for whoever gets to doze off in the cozy, wooden-walled loft upstairs that’s drenched in sunlight in the morning. From $274 per night.
Perks: Modern Japanese design, convertible tatami room, centrally located
Technically a hotel but bookable through Airbnb, this centrally located Asakusa-based stay feels like a modern ryokan situated in the heart of Tokyo. Floor-to-ceiling wood panel walls, Shoji screen accents, and a tatami room pay homage to traditional Japanese design principles, though elevated touches like contemporary furnishings and decor finishes still keep the space sleek and modern. If you’re part of a larger group (the stay can accommodate up to four guests), the tatami room can even be converted to a bedroom with two single mattresses, though you can also use it to enjoy activities like Japanese tea ceremonies, meditation, or comfortably enjoy meals in a private space. Located just a short walk to main attractions like Sensoji Temple and the Tokyo Skytree, the hotel staff is also available to give directions and recommendations should you need. From $298 per night.
Perks: Dining nook, modular seating, centrally located near shopping and dining, accessible to Ebisu Station
