Speaking of towns with many temples, Yanaka would come to mind. Staying in hotels near Yanaka is generally cheaper compared to Ginza, Shibuya, Marunouchi or other major tourist spots. Let’s find out what accommodations are available in Yanaka!
Traditional Hotels In Yanaka Japan
Traditional Hotels are usually run by families. These accommodations generally have tatami mat flooring, wooden bathtubs, Japanese service and Japanese meals.
Sawanoya Ryokan
Many tourists from other countries visited Sawanoya ryokan and loved it for their simplicity. Despite their limited ability to speak in foreign languages, the couple that owns Sawanoya use simple English words to communicate with tourists.
They are very well-attuned to the needs of foreign tourists because they often deal with them. You can rent bicycles at the rate of 300 yen a day to tour the area near the ryokan. A room around the size of 4.5 tatami is 5,616 yen per night. For a western breakfast, it is an additional 324 yen.
It is a warm and welcoming ryokan where many foreigners visit. If you would like to experience the Japanese service in a traditional Japanese Ryokan, we recommend Sawanoya.
Spot information
- Spot name: Sawanoya
- Street address: 2-3-11 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0001
- Access: 7-minutes walk from the Nezu train station. Take the No.1 Exit of Nezu Station on Subway Chiyoda Line.
Annex Katsutaro Ryokan
A three-story concrete building, Annex Katsutaro Ryokan might not look like a traditional hotel in Yanaka, but it is a comfortable and clean ryokan. You can experience the Japanese Ryokan treatment and sleep on futons like Japanese people. The couple running this place is said to be a helpful, friendly pair that often go out of their way to help troubled customers.
The usual items such as yukata, Bath-towel, toothbrush, hair-dryer, matcha, shampoo, and body soap are also provided. Staying for a day at a Single Room in the ryokan range from 6,600 Yen~7,500 yen depending on the season.
Spot information
- Spot name: Annex Katsutaro Ryokan
- Street address: 3-8-4 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Access: Walk for 2 minutes from Sendagi Station to reach the hotel.
Hotels near Yanaka Ginza
Staying in a hotel near Yanaka Ginza is quite affordable because it is in the Shitamachi, which could be translated as downtown, but actually is related to the style of the town. Shitamachi is a town with more traditional architecture and has an old Edo atmosphere.
Hotel Livemax Yanaka
Starting at the rate of 3,889 yen per night for their single rooms, Hotel Livemax Yanaka is an affordable place to stay for single travellers who only need the comfort of their bed and basic necessities like toothbrush, dryer, towels, kimono, etc. There are many great restaurants nearby such as Okiya (大木屋) which serves Monjayaki, which is a wet version of Okonomiyaki.
If you don’t mind the small room and want to save money, this is a decent place to stay. Do note that the hotel takes payment on arrival.
Spot information
- Spot name: Hotel Livemax Yanaka
- Street address: 3-2-12 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 2 minutes walk from Sendagi station. 8 minutes walk from Nippori Station.
Hanare Hotel Yanaka
With a concept like ‘the whole town can be your home’, hanare is a new stylish concept hotel designed by a young award-winning architect MIYAZAKI Mitsuyoshi. When you arrive at the hotel, you can go to the cafe on the first floor to rest and drink. Experiences such as listening to Shakuhachi (wooden flute) performance and crafting flutes are available at com SO koya which is near hanare hotel.
Other than that, there is a large public bath facility and a restaurant which serves delicious, hipster western food. The hotel very popular amongst couples, so perhaps it would be a nice place to stay during your honeymoon. There are five types of room at hanare - Yatsude (Japanese Aralia), Kasumi (Mist), Hikari (Light), Kumo(Cloud) and Konoha (Tree leaves). Room rates start from 11,500yen for a night in the Kasumi Room.
Spot information
- Spot name: Hanare Hotel Yanaka
- Street address: HAGISO, 3-10-25 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0001
- Access: 4 minutes walk to reach the hotel from Sendagi Station.
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