Tokyo’s array of accommodation offers it all, from luxury to business. After traveling across the globe to get here, why not choose a hotel that provides a truly “Tokyo-esque” experience? Here are some one-of-a-kind places to stay that highlight the city’s diverse attractions, from food culture and pop culture to historical echoes in a former post town along an ancient highway.

Step into the history and atmosphere of a former post town at SHUKUBA HOTEL

From the 17th to 19th centuries, the Tokaido road served as a major artery connecting Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto. During this period, Shinagawa flourished as one of the prominent “post towns” along the route. SHUKUBA JAPAN operates renovated townhouses and apartments, all converted from some of the old Japanese-style houses in this area. One of the main features of the four SHUKUBA HOTELs are their full-time concierges, who provide personalized hospitality tailored to each guest. In addition to regional tours guided by concierges who are also local residents, you can also book traditional cultural experiences such as workshops on lacquerware or Japanese sweets, and cruises on “yakatabune” pleasure boats. In addition, a room service-like delivery system allows guests to order meals and goods from nearby restaurants and local shops, offering a more immersive experience of the surrounding community.
The hotel group also operates a dormitory-style guesthouse designed to foster interaction and friendship among travelers.
SHUKUBA HOTEL

Read manga all night at MANGA ART HOTEL, TOKYO

For many, it is likely that their initial interest in Japan was sparked by anime and manga. For many manga enthusiasts, the idea of spending a night surrounded by 5,000 manga volumes may be hard to resist—and that’s exactly what awaits you at MANGA ART HOTEL, TOKYO, near Ogawamachi Subway Station. Each title comes with a comment from a staff member, so you just might discover unexpected favorites.
This is just one of several affiliated facilities where guests can immerse themselves in the world of manga. Others include a hotel in Jimbocho offering private rooms with personal sauna, and a spacious one-room apartment available for exclusive rental in Bakurocho. All are located near Akihabara, a center of Japanese subculture, where anime-related shops line the streets. After finding a new favorite title, you might enjoy browsing for related merchandise nearby.
MANGA ART HOTEL, TOKYO

Every day’s a festival at OMATSURI BASE Nakanoshimbashi

Just opened on July 1, a new hotel, OMATSURI BASE Nakanoshimbashi, offers guests the opportunity to “experience festivals from all over Japan 365 days a year.” The rooms feature beds inspired by a mikoshi (portable shrine) motif, interiors adorned with lanterns, and the sounds of festival music that together create a lively matsuri (festival) atmosphere. Festival stalls on the rooftop provide classic games such as “yo-yo fishing” and “ring toss.” It’s available to both staying and non-staying guests. Festivals typically last only one to a few days, making it difficult to coordinate travel plans to attend them. However, here you can enjoy the experience anytime. Each room accommodates up to eight guests, ideal for families or groups of friends. Located in Nakano-Shimbashi, the facility offers easy access to both Shinjuku and Tokyo Station.
Official Website (Japanese site only)
Reservation Page (Multiple languages available)

Awakens all five senses with Japanese tea at Hotel 1899 Tokyo

Since time immemorial, tea has played an intimate role in Japanese life. Today, it is also gaining recognition as a nutrient-rich superfood. Hotel 1899 Tokyo is a boutique hotel dedicated to Japanese tea. At the tea counter near the front desk, a tea sommelier—referred to here as “cha-barrié” —is always available to serve guests complimentary sencha（green tea）and matcha（powdered green tea）. Guest rooms are equipped with a selection of tea bags, teapots, and amenities infused with green tea ingredients. The hotel cafe features sweets and craft drinks made with Japanese tea, as well as a retail corner stocked with the hotel’s original tea blends. Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese tea through all five senses. Located in Shimbashi, one of Tokyo’s leading business districts, the hotel is just steps away from four stations, including JR and subway lines.
Hotel 1899 Tokyo

Learn to love Japan’s countryside at the Fujikura Schoolhouse Lodge