🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
東横INN大塚駅北口１
📍 新蒲田1-7-4, 大田区, 144-0054
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Your stay — 東横INN大塚駅北口１
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The Property — 東横INN大塚駅北口１
A classic Toyoko Inn business hotel: efficient, clean, and reliable. The lobby smells faintly of fresh bread from the complimentary breakfast and feels like a well-oiled machine – key cards ready, vending machines humming, staff polite and brisk. It’s for travellers who value a predictable, functional base near a major rail line over charm or space.
Chronicles of Tokyo
Tokyo began as the small fishing village of Edo, but became the de facto capital when the Tokugawa shogunate built Edo Castle here in the early 17th century. After the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the emperor moved from Kyoto, and the city was renamed Tokyo – 'Eastern Capital'. Much of old Tokyo was levelled by the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake and again by firebombing in WWII, so most of what you see today is post-1950s reconstruction, a dense grid of concrete towers and elevated expressways. For all its neon and skyscrapers, the city still holds pockets of tradition: quiet temple courtyards in Yanaka, the Imperial Palace gardens, and the river Sumida, where cherry blossoms have been watched for centuries.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tokyo guide →Best months
March to April for cherry blossom season (mild, crowds heavy but rewarding) and October to November for crisp autumn colours and comfortable temperatures.
Peak / festival surge
Golden Week (late April to early May) and Christmas/New Year are the busiest; hotel prices double and rooms book months ahead. Cherry blossom season in late March-early April is also peak for domestic tourism.
Budget shoulder season
Late May to early June (before the rainy season) and September (after summer heat, before autumn colour) offer lower rates, fewer tourists and usually pleasant weather.
Weather & packing
Tokyo in early July is the start of the rainy season (tsuyu): expect humid, sticky weather with frequent drizzle. Pack a lightweight, breathable rain jacket and quick-dry shoes – an umbrella alone won’t cut it in the humidity.
Live City Briefing — Tokyo
- The Yamanote Line (which serves Otsuka Station) has ongoing platform works at several stations, but no major closures expected in July 2026; check JR East alerts for any planned engineering.
- A new direct bus route between Narita Airport and Otsuka is rumoured to launch in mid-2026, cutting transfer time from 90+ minutes to about 75.
- July 2026 sees the Sumida River Fireworks on the last Saturday of the month – expect packed trains and street crowds near Asakusa, but the event is a big draw for visitors.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to 東横INN大塚駅北口１, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 to 8 at the rear (south side) facing away from the main street. This side overlooks the quieter residential area behind the hotel and avoids road noise from the front entrance on Shin-Ukata 1-chome.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, particularly those facing the front street (Address: 新蒲田1-7-4). Traffic noise from the junction and foot traffic from the nearby station will be noticeable. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the lift can be audible to adjacent rooms.
Best views
The best view from a rear-facing room (south side) is of the low-rise residential blocks and small gardens; not spectacular, but calm. Front-facing rooms look onto a busy road and the station area – mostly concrete and generic Tokyo cityscape.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 to 8 are the quietest. Higher up reduces street noise, and the building’s structure buffers lift and service sounds better above the 4th floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise source is traffic from the street at 新蒲田1-7-4, a busy thoroughfare connecting to the arterial Route 318. Around Ōtsuka Station, there’s 24-hour pedestrian and taxi flow. No bar or nightclub attached, but street-level convenience stores attract foot traffic late into the night.
Insider tips
1. Check in via the automated kiosk at the entrance; if you have a membership card, you can skip the queue. 2. Ask at reception for a room on the south side (rear) – they’ll often switch if available, especially during weekday check-ins. The hotel has a small coin laundry on the 2nd floor; use it during off-peak hours (mid-afternoon) to avoid waits.
- 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 — 東横INN大塚駅北口１
Free WiFi with login via voucher printed at check-in (code valid for whole stay); speed roughly 15-20 Mbps down (adequate for streaming)
One elevator serving all 10 floors, including lobby and guest floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital news via 'Trip.com' app (Japanese/English papers); no physical newspapers
Check-in 15:00-00:00; early bag drop from 09:00 at front desk; late check-out until 12:00 for 1000 JPY (if available)
Free same-day luggage storage at front desk (drop before check-in, collect after check-out); overnight storage not allowed
Step-free entrance from street (ramp at side); wheelchair-accessible rooms available (call hotel to request); lift is wide enough for standard chair; no on-site hearing loops
No on-site or valet parking. Nearest public car park: 'Times Shin-Kamata 1-chome' (3-min walk, 300 JPY per hour, max 1500 JPY per night). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 200 JPY per person per night (payable at check-in; children 6-12 half price, under 6 free)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking site or credit card at check-in; 0 JPY incidental hold on credit card
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: 真言宗 千光寺 (85 m · ~1 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 真言宗 光明寺 (88 m · ~1 min walk)
- Place of worship: 瀧不動 (133 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: 屋上 神社 (339 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
atré vie — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
豊島区立 東池袋青空公園 — 751 m · ~9 min walk
古代オリエント博物館 — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
大塚Hearts+ — 75 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
セブン銀行 — 168 m · ~2 min walk
ココカラファイン — 82 m · ~1 min walk
ファミリーマート — 47 m · ~1 min walk
大塚 — 201 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post Bank for the best rates; airport exchange counters and hotel desks give poor rates.
Credit cards accepted at most restaurants, shops, and hotels; contactless (Suica/Pasmo) widely used for transport and small purchases; many smaller places and street stalls cash only.
No tipping — it's not practiced and can cause confusion. Service charge is included.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A canned or bottle coffee from a convenience store vending machine for about ¥110–130; hot filter coffee at a cafe chain like Doutor is around ¥200.
A set meal (teishoku) or a bowl of ramen at a local diner for about ¥700–1,200.
A main course at an izakaya or casual restaurant, like grilled fish or curry, costs roughly ¥900–1,500.
Ameyoko Market (just east of Ueno) has takoyaki, yakitori, and taiyaki stalls with items from ¥300–600; also food stalls at local festivals if timed right.
Common budget supermarkets: My Basket, Maruetsu, and Seiyu; convenience stores (7-Eleven, FamilyMart) for essentials at slightly higher prices.
Uniqlo in Ueno or Akihabara; second-hand shops like Book Off/Hard Off or Don Quijote for discounted basics.
The cheapest way around central Tokyo is a 24-hour subway pass (Tokyo Metro) for ¥600 (adult); from Narita airport, take the Keisei Skyliner (¥2,570 to Ueno) or the slower Access Express (¥1,330). From Haneda, the Keikyu Line costs about ¥300 to Shinagawa.
Eat (bento/onigiri) from convenience stores for breakfast; buy a prepaid Suica card and use it for all trains/buses; always book hotel breakfast separately if you can eat at a nearby cafe for less.
Good to know — Tokyo
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥162.31 · 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 東横INN大塚駅北口１
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · セブン銀行 — 168 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · ココカラファイン — 82 m · ~1 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 東横INN大塚駅北口１?
Request a room on floors 5 to 8 at the rear (south side) facing away from the main street. This side overlooks the quieter residential area behind the hotel and avoids road noise from the front entrance on Shin-Ukata 1-chome.
Which rooms should I avoid at 東横INN大塚駅北口１?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, particularly those facing the front street (Address: 新蒲田1-7-4). Traffic noise from the junction and foot traffic from the nearby station will be noticeable. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the lift can be audible to adjacent rooms.
Is 東横INN大塚駅北口１ noisy?
Main noise source is traffic from the street at 新蒲田1-7-4, a busy thoroughfare connecting to the arterial Route 318. Around Ōtsuka Station, there’s 24-hour pedestrian and taxi flow. No bar or nightclub attached, but street-level convenience stores attract foot traffic late into the night.
Which rooms have the best views at 東横INN大塚駅北口１?
The best view from a rear-facing room (south side) is of the low-rise residential blocks and small gardens; not spectacular, but calm. Front-facing rooms look onto a busy road and the station area – mostly concrete and generic Tokyo cityscape.
What are insider tips for staying at 東横INN大塚駅北口１?
1. Check in via the automated kiosk at the entrance; if you have a membership card, you can skip the queue. 2. Ask at reception for a room on the south side (rear) – they’ll often switch if available, especially during weekday check-ins. The hotel has a small coin laundry on the 2nd floor; use it during off-peak hours (mid-afternoon) to avoid waits.
What time is check-in at 東横INN大塚駅北口１?
Check-in at 東横INN大塚駅北口１ is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does 東横INN大塚駅北口１ have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi with login via voucher printed at check-in (code valid for whole stay); speed roughly 15-20 Mbps down (adequate for streaming)
Is there a city or tourist tax at 東横INN大塚駅北口１?
200 JPY per person per night (payable at check-in; children 6-12 half price, under 6 free)
Where can I eat cheaply near 東横INN大塚駅北口１?
A set meal (teishoku) or a bowl of ramen at a local diner for about ¥700–1,200.
What is the cheapest way to get around from 東横INN大塚駅北口１?
The cheapest way around central Tokyo is a 24-hour subway pass (Tokyo Metro) for ¥600 (adult); from Narita airport, take the Keisei Skyliner (¥2,570 to Ueno) or the slower Access Express (¥1,330). From Haneda, the Keikyu Line costs about ¥300 to Shinagawa.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
March to April for cherry blossom season (mild, crowds heavy but rewarding) and October to November for crisp autumn colours and comfortable temperatures.
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.