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Air bnb taking Tokyo by storm

Tokyo City Visit Apartment for rent places to stay

some sample places

some sample places

Did you know you can find thousands of places to stay in Tokyo that are NOT hotels, guest houses, or commercial properties. Hosts all over the city are now posting up rooms, studios, and apartments to reserve for your visit to Japan. Check out You can search by neighborhood and many hosts will also help you find great things to do, places to eat and tips and tricks to get the most out of this amazing city.

Check out the Neighborhood guide page here https://www.airbnb.com/locations/tokyo

Prices range from about 7000 yen to 30,000 yen a night. And you can find great places for couples, families or groups traveling together. This is a new kind of travel and stay option that is sweeping the globe and Tokyo has some great places listed. Air BNB really gives you a more personal experience.

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