When you are planning your holiday in Japan, you may want to know how to find cheap hotels in Tokyo to help you save on your travel costs. Tokyo has various types of accommodations to choose depending on your budget and preference. Tokyo, which is the capital city of Japan, is one of the most expensive cities in the world. There are many interesting places in Tokyo like Shibuya, Shinjuku, Akihabara, Mount Mitake, Kamakura and more. If you visit Tokyo in spring, you may want to visit one of numerous parks for hanami or cherry blossom viewing. While the climate will be quite humid in summer, you can enjoy the mountains to escape the heat and humidity or the beaches that open from July can also be a good place to cool down. Despite the heat during summer, Tokyo has an interesting mix of festivals with the spectacular fireworks shows which are held almost every weekend at different locations around Tokyo. http://www.tokyoessentials.com/ http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2164.html

Finding a cheap hotel in Tokyo that is both budget friendly and comfortable may take some time. Hotels in Tokyo typically have small size rooms. On this page, you will find some information for finding cheap hotels and other accommodations in Tokyo. For more information, you should check out Mahalo's page on Tokyo. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2164.html http://www.holidaycityjapan.com/tokyohotels/ http://www.sakura-house.com/ http://www.asiarooms.com/ http://gojapan.about.com/library/hotel/bltokyo_lowindex_akasakaarea.htm http://gojapan.about.com/library/hotel/bltokyo_lowindex_akasakaarea.htm http://www.trav.com/hotels/japan/tokyo http://www.sakura-hotel-ikebukuro.com/ http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/city_cheap_hotels.php?city_eng_text=Tokyo

Searching cheap hotels online may give you lots of information such as travel guide, travel tips and more, prior your vacation to Tokyo. It is also recommended that you get the map of Tokyo either using Google Maps or buying the map in the store. This map will act as your guide during your vacation.

You can go to hotels.com to search for cheap Tokyo rates. The hotels offered will range from 2 star budget hotels to 5 star luxury hotels. You can also find reviews of the hotels.

Generally, the steps will be as follows:

1. Go to Hotels.com
2. Input your location, in this case, Tokyo
3. Input the estimated check-in and check-out date
4. Input the estimated number of people and rooms you want to book
5. Click the ‘go’ button

Afterwards, you can sort your selection based on the price, star rating, guest rating, distance, or special deals. You can read further information about the hotels like location, images, facilities, services, or promotions and discounts that will be available in certain time or events. This website will also calculate your total rate to match your estimated check-in and check-out date. http://www.hotels.com/

You can use Virtual Tourist.com to plan a Tokyo vacation that includes reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Tokyo locals like nightlife in Tokyo, restaurants in Tokyo and more.

Follow these steps to learn how to use ‘Virtual Tourist.com’ for your Tokyo trip:

1. Go to Virtual Tourist.com
2. Click the ‘Travel Deals’ tab
3. Input your location, in this case, Tokyo in the ‘Find Travel Deals’ field
4. Go to ‘Check Rates’ button on the hotel references (do not click it until the next three steps)
5. Input the estimated check-in and check-out date
6. Input the estimated number of people
7. Choose websites you want to use for comparing the rates
8. Click the ‘Check Rates’ button

Generally, if the deals at the selected hotel are no longer available, there will be other hotels to choose based on your budget and preferences. You will find some special offers or discounts which will be available in certain time or events. You may want to read further information about the hotels. The room rates offered exclude taxes, service fees and extra guest charges. You can also choose the room types such as standard single room, double room, annex twin and triple room including facilities provided for each type. This website will calculate your total rate based on your estimated check-in and check-out date. If you use Orbitz.com, there are also discounts offered for the hotels. http://www.virtualtourist.com/

There are many types of accommodation in Tokyo besides hotels such as Bed and Breakfast, Serviced Apartment and more. As an alternative to a Tokyo hotel, you could also try a guest house. A guest house, also known as Gaijin-House, is a shared house or an apartment where you have your own room but share facilities like living room, kitchen, toilet and bathroom with other residents. Oakhouse is the company providing the guest houses in Tokyo. You will find a new environment with a variety of people, different ages and nationalities. In addition, there are also women-only guest houses.

Follow these steps to learn how to search for an Oakhouse guest house accommodation for your Tokyo trip:

1. Go to Oakhouse.jp
2. In the Quick Room Search Field, choose your Room Type (e.g., Single, dormitory, etc.)
3. In the same field, choose your location, in this case, Tokyo
4. In the same field, choose your preferred rent budget (in Yen)
5. In the same field, choose your preferences (e.g., show only available, female only and campaign only)
6. Click the search button

After the search results appear on the list, you can select it by clicking the ‘my list’ button. You can also find the details information of the guest house like address, map, facilities, etc., by clicking on the house name from the list. http://www.oakhouse.jp/eng/