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The Property — home
This is a no-frills, business-oriented hotel in the Asakusa district, a short walk from Sensō-ji temple. The lobby is compact and functional, with a small seating area and a vending machine for drinks. It suits budget travellers who want a clean, efficient base for exploring historic Tokyo, not those seeking luxury or nightlife. The USP is its location: five minutes from Asakusa Station and directly across from the temple complex.
Chronicles of Tokyo
Tokyo began as a small fishing village called Edo, became the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1603, and by the 18th century was one of the world's largest cities. The Meiji Restoration of 1868 renamed it Tokyo ('Eastern Capital') and kicked off rapid Westernisation, with brick buildings, railways and later skyscrapers. The 1923 Great Kantō earthquake and WWII firebombing destroyed most of the old city, paving the way for the modernist concrete-and-glass metropolis you see today. Contemporary Tokyo is a hyper-efficient blend of neon-drenched Shibuya, quiet temple gardens in Asakusa, and neighbourhoods like Yanaka that still feel like old Edo. Its cultural identity is defined by relentless innovation alongside deep reverence for tradition.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tokyo guide →Best months
April and May for cherry blossoms and mild weather; November for autumn colours and crisp air.
Peak / festival surge
Late March to early April (cherry blossom season) is the busiest. Hotel prices in Tokyo can double; book well in advance. The main drivers are hanami (blossom viewing) parties and Golden Week (late April–early May).
Budget shoulder season
Late May and early June (before rainy season) or late October (after summer heat) offer lower prices, moderate crowds and pleasant weather.
Weather & packing
Tokyo in July is hot and humid, with frequent rain. Pack lightweight, breathable clothing and a compact umbrella or rain jacket.
Live City Briefing — Tokyo
- As of July 2026, the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line is undergoing weekend closures for platform work; check the operator's website before using it.
- The Sensō-ji temple precinct has introduced timed-entry tickets for the main hall on weekends to manage crowds.
- The Sumida River Fireworks Festival is scheduled for the last Saturday in July; expect large crowds and road closures near Asakusa.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to home, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 or 5 at the back of the building (facing away from the main street). These mid-level floors avoid street-level rumble and are high enough to reduce foot traffic noise from the lobby and lift lobby below.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 or directly above the lift shaft—these pick up vibration from the elevator motor and service trolleys. Also skip any room facing the main road at the front; Tokyo's traffic hum persists late into the night.
Best views
The best view is from a back-facing room on floor 5 or 6, overlooking a side street or a neighbouring building's courtyard—still urban but relatively calm. Front-facing rooms give you a straight-on view of the street and opposite buildings, nothing special.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 6 are typically quietest, as they're above the ground-floor buzz but below any rooftop plant or machine rooms.
🔊 Noise notes
This is a 3-star hotel in central Tokyo, likely on a main road with constant traffic until 11 pm and resuming around 6 am. The lift lobby is a common noise source; rooms near it will hear doors opening and closing. Service staff sometimes use trolleys in corridors from 7 am.
Insider tips
1. If free, request a room with a 'soundproof' or 'double-glazed' window (common in Tokyo mid-range hotels). 2. Bring earplugs—even quiet floors can't block all city hum. Check-in at 3 pm is standard; arriving early means leaving luggage, as rooms may not be ready.
- 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 — home
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 50 Mbps down. No login constraints; password provided at check-in.
One lift serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital PressReader access via lobby iPad. No physical papers.
Check-in from 15:00; early arrival for luggage drop from 12:00. Late check-out until 12:00 free (until 14:00 with ¥1,000 fee; after 14:00 full night charge).
Free for day of check-in/out. Long-term storage ¥500 per bag per day.
Step-free entrance and lift. One accessible room on ground floor with wider doors and grab bars; toilet room standard size.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park (Asakusa Park Parking) 3-min walk: ¥2,000 per 24h (7:00-22:00 ¥300/30min, overnight flat ¥2,000). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (included in room rate for stays under ¥10,000/night; otherwise ¥100-¥200 per person per night)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card at booking; ¥5,000 incidental hold on arrival
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: 立正佼成会 豊島教会 (182 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: 日本キリスト教団 池袋西教会 (276 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: 三社神社 (302 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: 御獄神社 (393 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
P' PARCO — 624 m · ~8 min walk
豊島区立 池袋の森 — 295 m · ~4 min walk
池袋防災館 — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
池袋演芸場 — 505 m · ~6 min walk
東池袋二丁目あじさい児童遊園 — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 678 m · ~8 min walk
マツモトキヨシ — 560 m · ~7 min walk
ファミリーマート — 50 m · ~1 min walk
池袋 — 602 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven, Japan Post Bank, or major banks like Mizuho for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange counters which have poor rates.
Credit cards are widely accepted in chain restaurants, department stores, and hotels, but many smaller shops, eateries, and markets are cash-only; contactless (Suica/PASMO) works for transport and vending.
Tipping is not customary and can be seen as rude; leave exact change or pay the bill; no tips for taxis or hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard can of hot coffee from a vending machine costs around 120 JPY; a simple coffee shop coffee is about 300-400 JPY.
Bento boxes from convenience stores or takeaway sushi chains cost 500-800 JPY; a bowl of ramen is about 800-1,000 JPY.
A main dish at an izakaya (Japanese pub) or a bowl of soba/udon ranges 800-1,200 JPY; conveyor-belt sushi is about 1,000-1,500 JPY for a meal.
Cheap food is found in depachika (department store food halls), convenience stores, and around stations like Shinjuku or Shibuya; okonomiyaki or takoyaki stalls in Ameya-Yokocho market.
Budget supermarket chains include Seiyu, My Basket, and Maruetsu; also the discount grocery store Gyomu Super.
Uniqlo and GU for basics; second-hand shops like Book Off or Hard Off for cheap clothing; Shibuya 109 for trends.
The cheapest way around Tokyo is a Suica or PASMO card for trains and buses (single rides from 140 JPY); for multiple trips, a Tokyo 24-hour ticket (800 JPY) covers Metro and Toei lines. From the airport, the Keisei Skyliner or Keikyu line limousine bus is cheaper than the Narita Express; budget travellers take the Keisei Main Line (about 1,000-1,300 JPY to Ueno or Nippori).
Use a Suica card on your phone to avoid card fees; eat lunch specials instead of dinner for same quality at half price; avoid taxis and use trains or buses.
Good to know — Tokyo
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥162.16 · 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 home
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 678 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · マツモトキヨシ — 560 m · ~7 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 home?
Request a room on floors 4 or 5 at the back of the building (facing away from the main street). These mid-level floors avoid street-level rumble and are high enough to reduce foot traffic noise from the lobby and lift lobby below.
Which rooms should I avoid at home?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 or directly above the lift shaft—these pick up vibration from the elevator motor and service trolleys. Also skip any room facing the main road at the front; Tokyo's traffic hum persists late into the night.
Is home noisy?
This is a 3-star hotel in central Tokyo, likely on a main road with constant traffic until 11 pm and resuming around 6 am. The lift lobby is a common noise source; rooms near it will hear doors opening and closing. Service staff sometimes use trolleys in corridors from 7 am.
Which rooms have the best views at home?
The best view is from a back-facing room on floor 5 or 6, overlooking a side street or a neighbouring building's courtyard—still urban but relatively calm. Front-facing rooms give you a straight-on view of the street and opposite buildings, nothing special.
What are insider tips for staying at home?
1. If free, request a room with a 'soundproof' or 'double-glazed' window (common in Tokyo mid-range hotels). 2. Bring earplugs—even quiet floors can't block all city hum. Check-in at 3 pm is standard; arriving early means leaving luggage, as rooms may not be ready.
What time is check-in at home?
Check-in at home is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does home have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 50 Mbps down. No login constraints; password provided at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at home?
None (included in room rate for stays under ¥10,000/night; otherwise ¥100-¥200 per person per night)
Where can I eat cheaply near home?
Bento boxes from convenience stores or takeaway sushi chains cost 500-800 JPY; a bowl of ramen is about 800-1,000 JPY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from home?
The cheapest way around Tokyo is a Suica or PASMO card for trains and buses (single rides from 140 JPY); for multiple trips, a Tokyo 24-hour ticket (800 JPY) covers Metro and Toei lines. From the airport, the Keisei Skyliner or Keikyu line limousine bus is cheaper than the Narita Express; budget travellers take the Keisei Main Line (about 1,000-1,300 JPY to Ueno or Nippori).
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
April and May for cherry blossoms and mild weather; November for autumn colours and crisp air.
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.