Shinagawa is a major stop on the Yamanote Line and is near Tokyo Station.
On one of our trips to Tokyo we started our stay in Shinagawa. When we arrived at the bus counter at Haneda Airport we found out that the last bus to Shinagawa had already left so we were directed to the train station that is conveniently connected to the airport. There, we located the Yamanote line and caught the train to Shinagawa (We already had our Pasmo cards to travel on the train). This route actually ended up being faster and easier than catching the bus as there was no wasted time loading the bus with luggage and stopping at various spots at the airport to pick up visitors. Since we arrived at Haneda airport at 10:00pm, the train was very empty.
After about a 25 minute train ride, we exited the train at Shinagawa station. There are different exits in a train station (north, south, east and west) so one important tip is knowing which exit will lead you in the direction of your destination. This can be found online. We walked out of the main entrance of the station, chose a direction and crossed our fingers that it was right. In the past, I would recognize the hotel from viewing pictures online, but I could not see the hotel in the darkness of the night. Luckily, the Shinagawa Prince Hotel was practically across the street, and we soon we were in the main lobby.
Since we stayed at the Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel, I felt comfortable booking a hotel within the same family at Shinagawa Prince, especially since the station was on the Yamanote Line. Shinagawa Station was very convenient in taking us everywhere we wanted to go. It was also a plus that we could get there easily from the airport. Getting to and from the airport is a main concern when traveling on your own.
Let's explore the Shinagawa Prince Hotel!
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