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Farther Afield
Capsules and DK Choice Private Hotel Aroma
Love Hotels Green Plaza Shinjuku ¥ (Ikebukuro) ¥¥
1-29-2 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku 2-64-7 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
Central Tokyo Tel (03) 3207-5411 Map 1 B1 Tel (03) 3988-0890
∑ hgpshinjuku.jp/en/ ∑ hotelaroma.jp
Capsule Value Kanda ¥ Tokyo’s first ever capsule hotel This classy love hotel in the heart
1-4-5, Kajicho, Chiyoda-ku is now the largest in Japan, of Ikebukuro boasts a range
Tel (03) 6206-0724 Map 5 B1 with 630 small but surprisingly of attractive rooms such as
Run by English-speaking staff, comfortable capsules. The Oriental, Japanese, and Balinese.
this capsule hotel offers a range Green Plaza also offers sauna,
of business facilities at no hot-spring, and massage
additional cost, including facilities. English-speaking staff.
access to computers and Wi-Fi. Minshuku,
Pensions & Hostels
First Cabin Akihabara ¥ Ishino Spa Roppongi VIVI
3-38 Kandasakumacho, Chiyoda-ku Capsule Hotel ¥ Central Tokyo
Tel (03) 6240-9798 Map 4 D4 Roi Building, 4F, 5-5-1 Roppongi,
The decor at this hotel is inspired Minato-ku Anne Hostel Asakusabashi ¥
by airplane cabins. There are two Tel (03) 3403-4126 Map 2 E5 2-21-14 Yanagibashi, Taito-ku
types of room available: first-class Situated just a few minutes from Tel (03) 5829-9090 Map 4 E4
and the smaller business-class. Roppongi Station, this is the ∑ j-hostel.com/asakusabashi
perfect capsule hotel for those This is a good option for low-
Northern Tokyo wanting to party until late. budget travelers wanting to stay
in central Tokyo. It offers tatami
Capsule Hotel Asakusa Shinjuku Kuyakushomae rooms, dorms, and private rooms.
River Side ¥ Capsule Hotel ¥
2-20-4 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku 1-2-5 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku Northern Tokyo
Tel (03) 3844-5117 Map 4 F3 Tel (03) 3232-1110 Map 1 B1
Located near Asakusa Station, this This well-located capsule hotel Khaosan Tokyo Laboratory ¥
no-frills capsule hotel also accepts offers its guests a spacious 2-1-4 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku
female guests; the eighth floor is bathing area and sauna. Tel (03) 6479-1041 Map 4 E3
reserved exclusively for women. ∑ khaosan-tokyo.com
Bali An Island ¥¥ Colorful rooms have a pop-art
Sauna and Capsule 2-22-10 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku theme here. There are both
Hotel Dandy ¥ Tel (0120) 759-184 Map 1 B1 shared dorms and private rooms.
Egg Bldg, 6F, 2-6-11 Ueno, Taito-ku ∑ balian.jp The staff speak good English.
Tel (03) 3839-8100 Map 3 C3 Modeled on a Balinese holiday
Guests here enjoy excellent resort, this love hotel is popular Retrometro Backpackers ¥
bathing facilities, including an with young Japanese couples. 2-19-1 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku
open-air bath and natural-wood The first-floor lobby has a pool Tel (03) 6322-7447 Map 4 E2
sauna, plus a good restaurant. table, darts, and a bar. Unlike ∑ retrometrobackpackers.com
other love hotels, Bali An Island This small, friendly hostel with
Western Tokyo also welcomes parties of four. dorm rooms only is located in an
old, restored Japanese-style house.
Capsule and Sauna Hotel Grand Chariot ¥¥
Century Shibuya ¥ 2-6-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku Sakura Hotel Jimbocho ¥
1-19-14 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku Tel (03) 3208-0005 Map 1 B1 2-21-4 Kanda-Jimbocho
Tel (03) 3464-1777 Map 1 A5 ∑ grandchariot.jp Tel (03) 3261-3939 Map 3 A5
Enjoy a unique Japanese Guests can indulge in pure love- ∑ sakura-hotel.co.jp/jimbocho
experience at this no-frills hotel chic at this hotel close to Rooms and dorms are simple,
hotel with larger-sized Shinjuku Station. Modern rooms but with free Wi-Fi. A good
capsules on the tenth floor. have mood lighting. option for low-budget travelers.
Hotel Roppongi ¥¥ Toco. Tokyo Heritage Hostel ¥
7-19-4 Roppongi, Minato-ku 2-13-21 Shitaya, Taito-ku
Tel (03) 3403-1571 Map 2 E5 Tel (03) 6458-1686 Map 4 D1
In the heart of Roppongi, this ∑ backpackersjapan.co.jp
attractive love hotel offers Located in a traditional house
a variety of themed rooms, with an attractive Japanese-style
including Edwardian chic and garden, this hostel offers a cheap
traditional Japanese style. night’s rest in quiet Ueno.
Hotel Villa Giulia ¥¥ Farther Afield
2-27-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku
Tel (03) 3770-7781 Map 1 A5 Guest House Shinagawa-shuku ¥
∑ hotenavi.com/vgiulia/index.html 1-22-16 Kita-Shinagawa,
This love hotel in Shibuya has Shinagawa-ku
decent-sized modern rooms. Tel (03) 6712-9440
To check in, push a button, ∑ bp-shinagawashuku.com
take a slip for your room, then This reasonably priced hostel
The entrance to Homeikan Honkan, follow the spoken (Japanese) offers tidy and minimalist
a ryokan in northern Tokyo (see p115) instructions for payment. Japanese-style rooms.
Key to Price Guide see page 112

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