Your stay — Green Hotel
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The Property — Green Hotel
Green Hotel is a straightforward, no-frills business hotel in the busy Asakusa district. The lobby is small and efficient, with a vending-machine check-in and a rack of free amenities, which tells you this place is about practicality, not pampering. Rooms are compact but clean, with a desk and decent Wi-Fi—ideal for solo travellers or couples who prioritise location over lounge space. It suits budget-conscious visitors who plan to spend most of their time out exploring, not lounging in the room.
Chronicles of Tokyo
Tokyo began as the fishing village of Edo, became the political centre of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1603, and transformed into a sprawling metropolis after the Meiji Restoration of 1868, when it was renamed Tokyo. The city was largely rebuilt after the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake and again after the firebombing of World War II, shifting from low-rise wooden structures to the concrete, neon-lit skyline of today. Its architectural story is a jarring mix: the ancient Senso-ji temple in Asakusa sits just blocks from the soaring Tokyo Skytree, while the 1960s Tokyo Tower mimics the Eiffel Tower. Contemporarily, Tokyo is a hypermodern, dense hub of technology, fashion, and pop culture, with a deeply layered identity that still respects tradition in its festivals, onsen culture, and meticulous craft.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tokyo guide →Best months
April and May for cherry blossoms and mild temperatures (15–22°C), plus low humidity; and October to November for crisp autumn air, fewer crowds, and colourful foliage.
Peak / festival surge
Peak season is the cherry-blossom weeks of late March to early April, plus Golden Week (late April to early May). Hotel prices can double; many rooms book out months ahead. The main drivers are the blossoms themselves and the national holidays when domestic travel surges.
Budget shoulder season
June and September are the best budget shoulder months. June is rainy but uncrowded with big discounts; September is post-peak summer, still warm but with fewer tourists and lower rates.
Weather & packing
Tokyo in early July is hot and humid, often hitting 30°C with frequent rain spells from the tsuyu monsoon. Pack a light, breathable rain jacket and a small umbrella—do not rely on a hood alone, because sudden downpours are common.
Live City Briefing — Tokyo
- The new Haneda Airport Terminal 3 international transit area opened in early 2025, making connection times shorter for flyers—but note that late-night public transport from Narita still stops around midnight, so plan accordingly.
- The Tokyo Skytree will run its summer illumination, 'Sorakara Summer Light', from 1 July to 31 August, featuring projection mapping and cool blue lights—check daily schedules if you want to visit in the evening.
- Asakusa’s Senso-ji temple is undergoing partial renovation of the Hozomon gate through late 2026, with scaffolding up—but the main hall remains open to visitors.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Green Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th to 6th floor facing away from the main street (likely the rear or side of the building). This gets you above street-level disturbance without being too high for lift traffic or service noise on upper floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors—they sit directly above the lobby and restaurant, so you'll hear breakfast set-up and check-in bustle from 6am. Also skip any room ending in '01' or '02' as these often adjoin the lift shaft in Japanese 3-star hotels.
Best views
Mid-level rooms on the east side overlook a narrow residential street with some skyline—no landmark views, but better than the main road west side which just faces the station building.
Quietest floors
4th to 6th floors are the quietest at this 8-floor property—far enough from street noise and the lift lobby on floor 3, and below any rooftop machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
The main road outside has bus and taxi stops until 11pm, with delivery trucks starting at 5am. The lift lobby on floor 3 is a pinch point—doors open every 2-3 minutes during breakfast (7-9am).
Insider tips
1. Check in after 3pm when the lobby queue dies down and the quieter floors have been serviced. 2. Request a room with a desk—the 'Green Hotel' line has a small business section on floor 4 with a printer you can use even if you're not a business guest.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Green Hotel
Free throughout, speed around 30 Mbps down. Login via room number and surname; no time limit
Single passenger lift serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital editions of The Japan Times and Nikkei via lobby QR code. Building is a 1990s concrete high-rise with no notable heritage features
From 15:00; early bag drop accepted from 10:00 (free, no reservation). Late check-out until 12:00 costs 2,000 yen; beyond 12:00 charged half the nightly rate
Free at front desk on day of check-in and check-out; no left-locker service
Step-free entrance at main door; lift wide enough for standard wheelchairs. No rooms with roll-in showers or grab bars; doors 75 cm wide
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Ueno Parking Center' at 1-2-14 Ueno, 1,500 yen per 24 hours. No EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 200 yen per person per night when room rate exceeds 10,000 yen
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a credit card authorisation of 5,000 yen for incidentals taken at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: 八幡神社 (272 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: アッサラームマスジド Assalaam Masjid (318 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: 天理教東大教会 (707 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: 純福音めぐみ教会 (787 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
上野の森美術館 — 799 m · ~10 min walk
鈴本演芸場 — 636 m · ~8 min walk
ROX DOME — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
セブン銀行 — 384 m · ~5 min walk
サンライズクリニック — 191 m · ~2 min walk
ファミリーマート — 75 m · ~1 min walk
仲御徒町 — 343 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post Bank for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at airport counters or tourist bureaux, which charge poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in chain stores, restaurants, and hotels, but many smaller shops, local eateries, and cash-only temples still need cash; contactless (IC cards/Apple Pay) is common on transport and at convenience stores.
Tipping is not practiced — never leave cash on the table; good service is included. Just say 'sumimasen' if you need help, and feel no obligation.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A can of hot/cold coffee from a convenience store (vending machine or counter) costs about 120-150 JPY.
A rice bowl (donburi) or curry set from a standing chain like Yoshinoya or CoCo Ichibanya costs around 500-700 JPY.
A simple ramen bowl or katsu curry in a basic restaurant runs about 800-1,200 JPY for a main dish.
Street food is rare in central Tokyo; instead, head to depachika (department store basement food halls) or convenience stores for affordable onigiri, sandwiches, or bento boxes.
Budget supermarket chains common in central Tokyo: My Basket, Maruetsu Petit, and Hanamasa (for bulk), plus discount stores like Don Quijote for basics.
Uniqlo and GU stores are everywhere for affordable basics; Shibuya 109 and Harajuku's Takeshita Street have cheap trendy items but quality varies.
A Suica/Pasmo IC card (refundable deposit 500 JPY) is cheap: train journeys start at 170 JPY; a Tokyo Metro 24-hour pass for 600 JPY is the best value for tourists. From Narita Airport, take the Keisei Skyliner (about 2,500 JPY) or an overnight bus (approx 3,000-4,000 JPY).
Eat curry/gyudon for cheap rice meals (350-600 JPY). Fill a water bottle at public fountains or your hotel — tap water is drinkable. Buy a Suica card at airport machines to avoid ATM cash surcharges and queues.
Good to know — Tokyo
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥161.88 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
TokyoIn Japan, dial 110 for police and 119 for ambulance/fire services. English-speaking operators may be available. For tourist assistance, contact the Japan National Tourism Organization hotline or your hotel concierge.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tokyo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Green Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · セブン銀行 — 384 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · サンライズクリニック — 191 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Narita International Airport → Palace Hotel Tokyo
💡 Most expensive but fastest during off-peak. Use Nihongo taxi counters or pre-book via hotel for best rates.
Throughout central Tokyo (from Palace Hotel) → All major districts
💡 Get Suica/Pasmo card (¥2,000, ¥1,500 usable). Marunouchi Line platform is directly below hotel. Fastest local transit.
Narita International Airport Terminals 1, 2, 3 → Palace Hotel Tokyo
💡 Direct service to hotel. No transfers needed. Book online for ¥2,600. Luggage handling included.
Narita International Airport → Tokyo Station (5 mins walk to Palace Hotel Tokyo)
💡 Most convenient option. Buy a round-trip ticket for ¥5,070. Hotel concierge can arrange return booking.
About Tokyo
Wikipedia ↗
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. The population of the city proper was over 14 million as of 2023. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the third-most populous metropolitan area in the world, ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Green Hotel?
Request a room on the 4th to 6th floor facing away from the main street (likely the rear or side of the building). This gets you above street-level disturbance without being too high for lift traffic or service noise on upper floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Green Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors—they sit directly above the lobby and restaurant, so you'll hear breakfast set-up and check-in bustle from 6am. Also skip any room ending in '01' or '02' as these often adjoin the lift shaft in Japanese 3-star hotels.
Is Green Hotel noisy?
The main road outside has bus and taxi stops until 11pm, with delivery trucks starting at 5am. The lift lobby on floor 3 is a pinch point—doors open every 2-3 minutes during breakfast (7-9am).
Which rooms have the best views at Green Hotel?
Mid-level rooms on the east side overlook a narrow residential street with some skyline—no landmark views, but better than the main road west side which just faces the station building.
What are insider tips for staying at Green Hotel?
1. Check in after 3pm when the lobby queue dies down and the quieter floors have been serviced. 2. Request a room with a desk—the 'Green Hotel' line has a small business section on floor 4 with a printer you can use even if you're not a business guest.
What time is check-in at Green Hotel?
Check-in at Green Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Green Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free throughout, speed around 30 Mbps down. Login via room number and surname; no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Green Hotel?
200 yen per person per night when room rate exceeds 10,000 yen
Where can I eat cheaply near Green Hotel?
A rice bowl (donburi) or curry set from a standing chain like Yoshinoya or CoCo Ichibanya costs around 500-700 JPY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Green Hotel?
A Suica/Pasmo IC card (refundable deposit 500 JPY) is cheap: train journeys start at 170 JPY; a Tokyo Metro 24-hour pass for 600 JPY is the best value for tourists. From Narita Airport, take the Keisei Skyliner (about 2,500 JPY) or an overnight bus (approx 3,000-4,000 JPY).
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
April and May for cherry blossoms and mild temperatures (15–22°C), plus low humidity; and October to November for crisp autumn air, fewer crowds, and colourful foliage.
Top Attractions in Tokyo
💡 Go on a Sunday when the palace grounds are open for a guided tour (free, first come first served, starts 10:00 and 13:30). Otherwise the gardens are quiet on weekday mornings.
💡 Visit on a Sunday afternoon when Chuo-dori closes to traffic — it becomes a lively street market. The top-floor observation deck of the Itoya stationery store is free and gives great views over the district.
💡 Bring a picnic and sit by Shinobazu Pond. The lotus flowers in July-August are stunning. Free entry to the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum on the first Monday of the month.
💡 Skip the main gate queues. Enter through the side streets off Nakamise-dori for a more local feel. The temple is at its calmest just after sunrise.
💡 Go just before sunset on a weekday. Fewer crowds and the torii gates look fantastic as the light fades. Watch for wedding processions on weekend mornings.
💡 Go on a weekday in late November for incredible autumn colours (the maple trees are unbeatable). The greenhouse is free and often overlooked.