The 3 Best Hotels in East Tokyo
Calmer and quieter that the city proper, East Tokyo is where you’ll find some of Tokyo’s most traditional neighbourhoods, including Asakusa, which is where you’ll find Tokyo’s oldest temple, Sensoji, and the Yanaka district, one of Old Tokyo’s best preserved regions: an atmospheric area of beautiful temples, winding lanes, kimono shops and teahouses. You’ll find many of the best hotels in East Tokyo in Ryoguku, which is also where you’ll find many of the area’s main sights. It’s also a great part of town to stay in if you don’t mind a bit of a walk.
East Tokyo is where the Sea Life Park is, the famous, but lovely and uncrowded, Kiyosumi Gardens, and the fascinating Fukagawa Edo Museum. East Tokyo is also a great place to shop, with Shibamata being a particular highlight, a lively street with a fairly authentically Japanese collection of shops. East Tokyo is also a great place to try monja-yaki, which is very like the pancake-y-omelette-y okonomiyaki but with a slightly different range of ingredients.
The 3 Best Hotels in East Tokyo
The Best Hotel Views in East Tokyo
The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon is a sophisticated contemporary hotel in a great location with 137 rooms and fabulous views. There’s a hip cocktail bar and a slick French fusion restaurant too.
The Best Value Hotels in East Tokyo
For around £90 per night you could stay at the Wired Hotel in Taito-ku, which is just a short distance from Tokyo’s main sights. The decor is smart, dark and muted, and there’s a range of accommodation, from dormitories to family rooms to luxurious penthouses.
The Andon Ryokan is a traditional guesthouse in a quiet neighbourhood with 24 simple rooms with roll down futons and large windows. There’s a more contemporary lounge. If you’re looking for good value this is one of the best locations in town. Rooms start from around £70 per night.
If you haven’t found your idea of the best hotels in East Tokyo on our Guru’s list of the 3 Best Hotels in East Tokyo you could:
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The 3 Best Hotels in East Tokyo
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The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon Tokyo (Taito-ku, Kaminarimon 2-16-11) 137 rooms from £185
Other Activities - Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at the hotel; speak to the team at arrange something specialLocal exploring - A 2-minute walk from Asakusa Subway Station & iconic Kaminari-mon Gate, with views of Tokyo SkytreeValue chic - A sleek hotel with a surprisingly affordable price tag, perfect for couples or business travellersSights nearby - Situated just opposite the Thunder Gate entrance to the city’s oldest temple complex, Sensoji.
Recommended by - TabletCheck AvailabilityA sophisticated hotel in the atmospheric eastern Asakusa district, moments from the iconic iconic Kaminari-mon Gate. Contemporary rooms boast fabulous views of either Sensoji or Tokyo Skytree. A slick French fusion restaurant, hip cocktail bar and excellent price tag make this hard to beat. See More
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Andon Ryokan Tokyo 24 rooms from £69
Value chic - A great value hotel in a quiet locality but with easy access to the city's main attractions.Learning - Cultural activities at the hotel include tea ceremonies & flower arrangement classesLocal exploring - Excellent location for exploring the surrounding neighbourhood on footGreat walks - Located close to popular Ueno Park, which is lovely for relaxed walks
Check AvailabilityA traditional guesthouse in a quiet neighbourhood. Simple rooms have roll down futons, tatami matting, large windows and almost nothing else. Bathrooms are shared. The lounge area is a more contemporary affair with new-age furniture and bold colours. A friendly base for travellers on a budget. See More
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Asakusa Kokono Club Hotel Tokyo (2-16-2 Asakusa, Taito-ku) 30 rooms from £163
Local exploring - Asakusa Kokona Club Hotel is a fantastic choice for those looking to get to know Tokyo on foot or bicycleMuseums - Head over to the Tokyo National Museum, Edo-Tokyo Museum or National Museum of Nature and ScienceValue chic - Smart, well-located and well-priced, with private rooms or dormitoriesLocal markets - The Nakamise Market, one of Japan's oldest shopping centres, is full of souvenirs with some dating back to the Edo period
Recommended by - TabletCheck AvailabilityAsakusa Kokono Club Hotel is set in Tokyo's Taito district, a short distance from the city's main sights. The property features dark, muted tones & smart interiors as well as a range of accommodation (penthouses, family rooms and dormitories). Japanese cuisine served. A splendid all-round stay. See More
Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh
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