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A 2-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Toei-Asakusa line, Asakusa Hotel Hatago offers free WiFi and a dining lounge with sweeping views of Tokyo Sky Tree. The simple air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an en suite bathroom with a bathtub, a shower and a toilet. Toiletries, yukata robes and a hairdryer are provided. All single rooms feature a small double bed (120 cm wide). An on-site massage parlour is available at the hotel. The on-site observatory lounge Yui can be accessed for free from 15:00 until 23:00. Breakfast meals are also served there. Hatago Hotel Asakusa is 7 minutes’ walk from Kaminarimon, 9 minutes’ walk from Senso-ji Temple and 20 minutes’ walk from the Tokyo Sky Tree.

Situated conveniently in Kyoto, Kyoto Riverview House Kyoraku offers a continental breakfast and free WiFi. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The accommodation features a lift, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. At the aparthotel, the units are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a hot tub, slippers and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the aparthotel, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Gion Shijo Station, Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Itami Airport is 45 km away.

Held early every Sunday morning in front of Yugawara Tourist Hall. Naturally you can find produce unique to the seas and mountains around Yugawara as well as goods you can only buy directly from the producers or manufacturers at bargain prices. Enjoy haggling with the stall owners and maybe you will get a great discount or a little something extra. Held every Sunday Business hours: 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. (cancelled during stormy weather) Venue: The open area in front of Yugawara Tourist Hall Products available: local specialties, dried fish, vegetables, tangerines, seafood, accessories, home-made bread, pickles, and many other things Access: From Yugawara Station, take the bus headed to Okuyugawara or Fudo-Taki for about 10 minutes. We are right next to the Ochiaibashi bus stop.

Boasting city views, Kamagasaki University of the Arts Cafe Garden Guest House aka Cocoroom offers accommodation with terrace, around less than 1 km from Tsutenkaku. With a garden, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The guest house has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. All units come with a microwave, toaster, a kettle, a bidet, slippers and a outdoor furniture. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchenette equipped with a fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free. At the guest house, the restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in Japanese cuisine. A bicycle rental service is available at Kamagasaki University of the Arts Cafe Garden Guest House aka Cocoroom. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Hayashi Fumiko Literary Monument, Kuroda Han Historical Gate and Kanshizume of Wells. Itami Airport is 24 km from the property.