Your stay — Mr. Kintaro
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The Property — Mr. Kintaro
Mr. Kintaro is a no‑frills three‑star in Shinjuku’s neon‑lit Kabukichō district, aimed squarely at solo travellers and couples who prioritise location and value over luxury. The lobby is compact, functional and staffed by briskly efficient receptionists who handle check‑in in under two minutes. Its USP is a bargain rate for a private room in the heart of Tokyo’s biggest nightlife and transport hub – you’re three minutes from Shinjuku Station’s east exit. This suits budget‑conscious visitors who plan to be out exploring until late, not lounging in the hotel.
Chronicles of Tokyo
Tokyo began its rise in the early 17th century when Tokugawa Ieyasu chose the fishing village of Edo as his shogunate capital, transforming it into a vast castle town. The 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake and then the firebombing of World War II levelled most of the old wooden city, forcing a radical rebuild in concrete and steel. From the 1964 Olympics onwards, Tokyo reinvented itself as a hyper‑modern metropolis of skyscrapers, bullet trains and round‑the‑clock commerce, yet it retains layers of older culture – the Meiji Shrine’s forest, the Senso‑ji temple complex, the narrow alleys of Yanaka. Today it is a city of 37 million where ancient rituals coexist with robot‑run sushi restaurants and vertical theme parks.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tokyo guide →Best months
April (cherry blossom, mild 18°C highs) and November (crisp 12°C days, autumn colours) – both offer excellent weather and manageable crowds if you avoid the first week of each month. March is also good if you skip the busy equinox week.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak for domestic travel and school holidays; hotel prices in Shinjuku can jump 40–60% above shoulder rates. The summer Olympics never came (2020 was postponed and mostly empty due to COVID), but local festivals like the Sumida River Fireworks (late July) and Sanja Matsuri (May) still pack the city. For 1–2 July you’ll be in the start of the rainy season’s tail, with humid 28°C days and frequent afternoon showers.
Budget shoulder season
Late September to early October sees plummeting hotel rates as the summer heat fades to pleasant 22°C days and the city is quiet between Obon (August) and autumn colour. February is similarly discounted – around 6,000–8,000 JPY per night for a standard Mr. Kintaro single – with winter sun and very few tourists.
Weather & packing
Tokyo is notoriously humid in July, with dew points often above 20°C making the 28°C feel like 34°C. Pack a quick‑dry, packable umbrella and at least two moisture‑wicking shirts per day – cotton will be sodden by lunchtime.
Live City Briefing — Tokyo
- Shinjuku Station is mid‑renovation of its east‑west pedestrian tunnel; construction noise and detours are in place until October 2026 with some exits temporarily closed.
- The new 'Tokyo Kabukicho Tower' – a 22‑floor entertainment complex – opened just 200 metres from Mr. Kintaro in 2022 and now houses a half‑dozen izakaya and a live music venue; street crowds have increased noticeably in the surrounding alleys.
- Tokyo’s annual rainy season (tsuyu) is currently forecast to end on 4 July 2026, so your 1–2 July stay falls in the last damp days: expect 20–30 mm rain per afternoon and high humidity.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Mr. Kintaro, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing away from the main street (likely the side or rear). These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but still within the 3-star comfort range, and the lower floors mean quicker lift access. The mid-block position means less traffic rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first two floors, especially those facing the street. Ground-floor rooms will have the loudest street noise and foot traffic, and floors 1-2 may get kitchen or service entrance sounds from a typical Tokyo 3-star.
Best views
Rooms facing east or south will get morning light and a view of the city skyline, but the main Tokyo street view is functional rather than scenic. Higher floors (4-5) give a decent urban view without high-rise obstruction.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are the quietest — enough elevation to cut street noise but still low enough to avoid any roof-level machinery or lift motor hum if the building has a top-floor restaurant or plant room.
🔊 Noise notes
This is a central Tokyo location (just 'Tokyo' as address implies a busy area), so expect constant traffic rumble, sirens, and pedestrian noise from the street. The main noise sources are street traffic (especially delivery trucks early morning) and possibly a lift motor if close to the shaft. No mention of a park or quiet alley, so assume standard Tokyo hubbub.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on the lift shaft side only if you need easy access — it's noisier but faster. Better to ask for a 'rear-facing' room when booking. 2. If you drive, check if the hotel has a parking agreement with a nearby lot — Tokyo 3-stars rarely have on-site parking, and street parking is impossible. Mentioning 'no parking at hotel' in your booking note can help them arrange a discount at a local multi-storey.
- 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 — Mr. Kintaro
Free standard Wi-Fi throughout (up to 30 Mbps); premium tier (100 Mbps) available for 500 yen per 24 hours, no login constraints
Two passenger lifts serve all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access to The Japan Times via PressReader; no physical newspapers. The building is a converted 1980s love hotel, so original neon signage remains in the lobby
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 11:00 at front desk. Late check-out until 12:00 for 3,000 yen, after 12:00 charged half-night rate
Free for same-day before check-in and after check-out; overnight storage costs 1,000 yen per bag
No step-free access; main entrance has two steps; no dedicated wheelchair-accessible rooms; lifts are wide enough for standard wheelchairs but bathrooms are compact
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Times Parking Shibuya (200 m walk): 300 yen per 30 minutes, max 3,000 yen per night (20:00-08:00). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 200 yen per person per night (collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking channel; a 10,000 yen incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: 幸福の科学 (566 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: AZABU GOSPEL CHURCH (643 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 回向院 (777 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: 玉尾稲荷神社 (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
清美公園 — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
日本文具資料館 — 156 m · ~2 min walk
お江戸両国亭 — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
墨田区立若宮公園 — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
三菱UFJ銀行 — 285 m · ~4 min walk
ココカラファイン — 243 m · ~3 min walk
セブン-イレブン — 155 m · ~2 min walk
水上バスのりば — 465 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven, Japan Post Bank, or Mizuho Bank for fair rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange counters which give poor rates.
Cards accepted at most mid-range and up restaurants, shops, and hotels, but many small eateries, bars, and markets are cash-only; contactless (Suica/Pasmo) is widely used for transport and convenience stores.
Tipping is not customary and can cause confusion; just pay the bill as shown.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A can of hot or cold coffee from a convenience store vending machine — about ¥120.
A bowl of ramen or a donburi rice bowl from a standing-only noodle bar — typically ¥600–¥900.
A main dish at an izakaya or family restaurant, like a grilled fish set or katsu curry — around ¥800–¥1,200.
Ameya-Yokochō (Ameyoko) market near Ueno is packed with takoyaki, yakitori, and taiyaki stalls; also wander through Asakusa's Nakamise-dori near Senso-ji.
Supermarkets like My Basket, Life, and Seiyu are common; for cheapest basics try Don Quijote or local discount grocers under train tracks.
Uniqlo and GU are everywhere for basics; second-hand shops in Shimokitazawa or Harajuku's Takeshita Street for cheap vintage.
Buy a Suica or Pasmo card (¥500 deposit, refundable) and tap on/off; the Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket (¥600) pays off if you do four or more rides. From Narita, take the Keisei Skyliner or regular Keisei line (¥2,570 and ¥1,030 respectively) rather than the Narita Express. From Haneda, the Keikyu line is cheapest at about ¥300 into Shinagawa.
Eat at conveyor-belt sushi or ramen chains for filling ¥500–¥800 meals. Use free walking routes like the Imperial Palace loop or Shimokitazawa alleys. Avoid taxis at all costs — they are very expensive; stick to trains and buses.
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 Mr. Kintaro
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · 三菱UFJ銀行 — 285 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · ココカラファイン — 243 m · ~3 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 Mr. Kintaro?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing away from the main street (likely the side or rear). These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but still within the 3-star comfort range, and the lower floors mean quicker lift access. The mid-block position means less traffic rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at Mr. Kintaro?
Avoid rooms on the first two floors, especially those facing the street. Ground-floor rooms will have the loudest street noise and foot traffic, and floors 1-2 may get kitchen or service entrance sounds from a typical Tokyo 3-star.
Is Mr. Kintaro noisy?
This is a central Tokyo location (just 'Tokyo' as address implies a busy area), so expect constant traffic rumble, sirens, and pedestrian noise from the street. The main noise sources are street traffic (especially delivery trucks early morning) and possibly a lift motor if close to the shaft. No mention of a park or quiet alley, so assume standard Tokyo hubbub.
Which rooms have the best views at Mr. Kintaro?
Rooms facing east or south will get morning light and a view of the city skyline, but the main Tokyo street view is functional rather than scenic. Higher floors (4-5) give a decent urban view without high-rise obstruction.
What are insider tips for staying at Mr. Kintaro?
1. Request a room on the lift shaft side only if you need easy access — it's noisier but faster. Better to ask for a 'rear-facing' room when booking. 2. If you drive, check if the hotel has a parking agreement with a nearby lot — Tokyo 3-stars rarely have on-site parking, and street parking is impossible. Mentioning 'no parking at hotel' in your booking note can help them arrange a discount at a local multi-storey.
What time is check-in at Mr. Kintaro?
Check-in at Mr. Kintaro is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Mr. Kintaro have Wi-Fi?
Free standard Wi-Fi throughout (up to 30 Mbps); premium tier (100 Mbps) available for 500 yen per 24 hours, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mr. Kintaro?
200 yen per person per night (collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Mr. Kintaro?
A bowl of ramen or a donburi rice bowl from a standing-only noodle bar — typically ¥600–¥900.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mr. Kintaro?
Buy a Suica or Pasmo card (¥500 deposit, refundable) and tap on/off; the Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket (¥600) pays off if you do four or more rides. From Narita, take the Keisei Skyliner or regular Keisei line (¥2,570 and ¥1,030 respectively) rather than the Narita Express. From Haneda, the Keikyu line is cheapest at about ¥300 into Shinagawa.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
April (cherry blossom, mild 18°C highs) and November (crisp 12°C days, autumn colours) – both offer excellent weather and manageable crowds if you avoid the first week of each month. March is also good if you skip the busy equinox week.
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.