Chiyoda Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Akihabara Electric Town showing street scenes, shopping and a city
Chiyoda
Chiyoda
Chiyoda
Chiyoda
Imperial, political and religious landmarks, peaceful gardens, superb art exhibitions, live music venues and theaters beckon visitors to Tokyo’s central district.

Chiyoda (also called Chiyoda City) is one of the 23 special wards functioning as individual cities in the Tokyo Metropolis. It’s the home of the Japanese monarchy and the headquarters of the nation’s political activity. Chiyoda’s varied attractions range from art galleries and concert halls to ancient shrines, stunning gardens and shopping districts.

Surrounded by a moat and gardens, the Imperial Palace dominates the center of the ward. Join a guided tour to glimpse the life of the imperial family. Stroll around landscaped gardens, ponds and Edo-era castle ruins in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and browse a royal art collection at Sannomaru Shozokan. Appreciate great views of the palace at Kokyogaien National Garden.

Travel to the National Diet Building for a guided tour of legislative rooms and observation of a plenary session. Admire the vermilion and gold appearance of the 1,300-year-old Kanda Shrine. This is the venue for the biennial Kanda Matsuri, one of Tokyo’s most important festivals. The Yasukuni Shrine honors fallen Japanese soldiers.

Art lovers rejoice in exhibitions of Japanese works from the late 19th-century Meiji period onward at the National Museum of Modern Art. Have fun with hands-on exhibits at the Science Museum. See Asian, contemporary and European art at Idemitsu Museum of Arts, Tokyo Station Gallery and Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum.

For live entertainment, go to Nippon Budokan for martial arts events and big-name concerts. Watch bunraku puppetry, kabuki dance and other traditional Japanese performing arts at the National Theatre.

Shop for electronics, anime, manga and video game goods in lively Akihabara Electric Town. The Marunouchi Building combines dining and shopping inside a 37-story skyscraper. Browse high-end fashion outlets, dine at streetside stalls and mingle with locals at lively izakaya pubs in the Yurakucho district.

Chiyoda is bordered by the Bunkyo, Chuo, Minato, Shinjuku and Taito wards. The JR Yamanote train line completes almost a full circle around the neighborhood. Travel around easily by using the trains and subway.


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Our pick of the best Chiyoda Hotel Deals

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
4 out of 5
3-10-8 Iidabashi, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is AU$286 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$286
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,633 reviews)
"Cleanness and politeness of staff. Closeness to public transportation. Overall it was an awesome stay recommendable to everyone"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Hotel Niwa Tokyo
Hotel Niwa Tokyo
4 out of 5
1-1-16 Kandamisaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is AU$298 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
AU$298
1 June - 2 June
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,876 reviews)
A few disappointed issure
"Everything was as expected except a sewage smell in the bathroom. It was a faint smell at first. Over the 3 day stay it got stronger time to time. Some of the towel smelled like burned rubber or something. A chemical smell."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2025

Hotel Niwa Tokyo
APA Hotel  Akihabara Suehirocho Ekimae
APA Hotel Akihabara Suehirocho Ekimae
3 out of 5
3-15-7 Sotokanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is AU$127 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$127
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tokyo Dome and Nippon Budokan are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (368 reviews)
"Convenient location, with helpful staff"

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2025

APA Hotel Akihabara Suehirocho Ekimae
Hotel New Otani Tokyo Garden Tower
Hotel New Otani Tokyo Garden Tower
4.5 out of 5
4-1 Kioi-cho Chiyoda-ku, Hotel New Otani Tokyo Garden Tower, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is AU$739 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$739
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free parking, 20 restaurants, and 4 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"This is a beautiful property, excellent service. I only have two complaints. One - I do not like the heated toilet seat… there should be an option to turn it off. It actually made the bathroom hot and uncomfortable. Two - food is ridiculously overpriced. The cost of the buffet was not acceptable. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2025

Hotel New Otani Tokyo Garden Tower
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is AU$254 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$254
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,189 reviews)
Great location and fun decor
"Only 10 minutes from the train and around plenty of nightlife."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
APA Hotel &  Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
3.5 out of 5
2-3 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba, Chiba-ken
The price is AU$102 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$102
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Chiba. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,265 reviews)
"Thank you"

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Chiyoda

Marunouchi which includes a city, a high-rise building and a fountain

Marunouchi

5/5(13 area reviews)

Travellers choose Marunouchi for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nijubashimae (Marunouchi) Station or Otemachi Station and check out top sights like Imperial Garden Theatre.

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Akihabara

While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.

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Ueno

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

Travellers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameyoko Shopping District.

Ueno
Ginza featuring a city, skyline and street scenes

Ginza

4.5/5(100 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Ginza. Ginza Six is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ginza Station or Higashi-ginza Station to see more of Tokyo.

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Shinbashi

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Shinbashi. Make a stop by Karasumori Shrine or SL Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uchisaiwaicho Station to get around town.

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Akasaka

4.5/5(84 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Tokyo Midtown and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Akasaka. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nogizaka Station or Akasaka Station.

Akasaka

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