20 Lodgings in Tokyo and Surroundings

Directly connected to Shibuya Train Station, Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu offers easy transportation links, 2 high-floor restaurants and comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a satellite flat-screen TV. Overlooking Shibuya Scramble intersection, the hotel is just a 3-minute walk to the famous Shibuya 109 Building. The Harajuku area and Yoyogi Park are a 15-minute walk away. Shibuya Station’s 6 train lines and 3 subway lines offer convenient transport. Rooms at Hotel Shibuya Excel feature a calm, sophisticated decor. Each is fitted with a satellite TV, minibar and en suite bathroom with hairdryer. Guests can sip a fresh cup of tea and enjoy city views. Excel Tokyu Shibuya Hotel’s 24-hour front desk offers fax/photocopying services and luggage storage. Guests can relax with a massage or sleep in and have an in-room breakfast. The lobby has free Wi-Fi. Shunsai Japanese Restaurant and French Restaurant A Bientot offer fine dining with panoramic 25th-floor views of Tokyo. The spacious and bright Estacion Cafe serves coffee and cake.

Re-opened in 2012 after thorough renovations, the Tokyo Station Hotel is registered as an Important Cultural Property and boasts gorgeous rooms in a classical European style. It features a French restaurant and stylish bars, and free WiFi is offered throughout. Its entrance is right next to the Marunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station. Rooms at The Tokyo Station Hotel offer a delicious mix of plush decor and comfortable modern amenities, including an LCD TV, a minibar and an electric kettle.The en suite bathroom features a bath and shower. Free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are provided. Just a 10-minute walk to the Ginza area and the Tokyo International Forum, the hotel is a 20-minute walk from the Imperial Palace. The Akihabara and Tsukiji areas are about a 10-minute drive away. Haneda International Airport is 30-minutes away via monorail, while Narita International Airport is a 60-minute ride away on the express train. You can enjoy a workout at the fitness centre or relax at the on-site spa. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, currency exchange and laundry services. Room service is also available. Guests can enjoy sushi, Japanese and Chinese cuisine at the restaurants on site. The property boasts a sumptuous Japanese and European style buffet breakfast with approximately 100 items. Organic juice, freshly baked bread, muesli and yogurt are served, complimented with a selection of fresh fruits. Egg dishes and a variety of meat are offered as well as a Japanese-style breakfast, consisting of rice, miso soup, grilled fish, rolled omelets and other side dishes.

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Funayado Akitaya is located in Kamakura, 300 metres from Koshigoe Beach and 7.4 km from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Sankeien is 24 km from the ryokan, while Yokohama Marine Tower is 24 km away. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 43 km from the property.

This is an inn where you can enjoy dishes with wild greens, such as flower tempura, and wild boar nabe (hot pot). You can visit the inn just for a meal, or while taking a stroll. Their oxygen (rice bran) bath is available by reservation only, and guests can use it at a discounted price.

The open-air ”flying stone bath” is made from a large stone that has been hollowed out and has a great location with a panoramic view of Mount Kintokiyama and Mount Sounzan. The ”rolling stone bath” in the annex surrounded by trees is also popular. Western style home cooking can be enjoyed at dinner.

Boasting a range of hot-spring baths with mountain views, in-room Japanese meals and massages, Yaeikan is 650 metres from Hakone-Yumoto Train Station. The softly lit rooms have a traditional decor and an LCD TV. Each room at Yaeikan Ryokan includes air conditioning, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea. Guests sleep in futon beds on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Rooms have an en suite toilet, and bathrooms are shared. Hakone Open-Air Museum is about 9 km from the hotel. Lake Ashino, Hakone Shrine and Onshi Hakone Park are all a 30-minute drive. The hotel has free on-site parking. You can relax in an open-air or indoor hot-spring bath, unwind in the garden or check out the hotel’s shop. Two hot-spring baths can be reserved for private use, free of charge. Breakfast and dinner are served.

Savor seafood prepared by the owner of the hotel and enjoy the observatory bath with its splendid view

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Guest rooms with adjacent open air private baths offering a breathtaking ocean view and cuisine made from fresh local seafood

A hotel that is surrounded by nature, with rooms that are all different from each other

Enjoy a private open air bath made of cypress wood and a European home-style full-course meal

Situated in Tokyo, 400 metres from Kappabashi-dori Shopping Street and 6.7 km from the centre, Taito Ryokan features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and free bikes. This 2-star ryokan offers a garden. The ryokan has family rooms. At the ryokan, units include a tatami. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. At the ryokan, every unit comes with a desk and a shared bathroom. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Drum Museum, Asakusa ROX Shopping Center and Honpo-ji Temple. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 23 km from the property.

Relax in comfort at a reasonably-priced hotel

Located just a 2-minute walk from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Line, Onsen Guesthouse HAKONE TENT offers free WiFi, a hot spring bath and 2 shared shower booths. All rooms are simply decorated and equipped with air conditioning and heating facilities. Bathrooms and toilets are shared with other guests. Towels can be rented at a fee. At Hakone Tent Onsen Guesthouse, guests can grab a drink at the bar, soak in the hot spring bath or use the shared kitchen to prepare their own meals. Lockers, safety deposit boxes and a luggage storage service are also available at the property. The guest house is a 40-minute train ride from Hakone-Yumoto Train Station, and a 25-minute drive from Lake Ashi (Ashinoko). The Hakone Open Air Museum can also be accessed within a 6-minute drive from the guest house.

A B&B-style accommodation where everyone from individuals to families can kick back and relax.

Open air baths with an exhilarating view of the surrounding mountains and the night sky

Free coffee available. Guests can also enjoy boating (knuckle four) on the Hitachitone River.

A reasonably priced hot spring where you can stop by on a day-trip

Set in Tokyo, 300 metres from Kaitokuji Temple and 500 metres from Ebara Jinja Shrine, Bamba Hotel Tokyo-Private Townhouse- offers air conditioning. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 700 metres from Yoganji Temple. Boasting a game console, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a bidet. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a Blu-ray player are offered. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Sightseeing tours are available close to the property. If you would like to discover the area, walking tours is possible in the surroundings. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Sinagawa Sentaikoujin Temple, Higashishinagawa Kaijo Park and Kujirazuka. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 9 km from the property.

Guest rooms with adjacent open air baths, as well as private open air baths are available for reservation, and the guest packages featuring grilled seafood dishes are highly recommended