Your stay — 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel)
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The Property — 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel)
This is a no-nonsense business hotel in the heart of Shibuya, about a five-minute walk from the scrambling crossing. The lobby is compact and functional, with a 24-hour front desk and a small convenience shop off to the side. Rooms are small but immaculately clean, with the kind of efficient design that works well for a solo traveller or couple wanting a base for exploring. It suits someone who values location over lounge space and doesn't mind a utilitarian aesthetic.
Chronicles of Tokyo
Tokyo was originally a fishing village called Edo before the Tokugawa shogunate made it the political centre in 1603. The city was renamed Tokyo when Emperor Meiji moved the capital from Kyoto in 1868. Much of central Tokyo was levelled by the 1923 Great Kanto earthquake and again by US firebombing in 1945, so almost everything you see is post-war reconstruction. The city rebuilt with an eye on efficiency and modernity, now a hyper-connected metropolis of sleek towers, neon signage and deep local traditions surviving in side-street shrines and ramen shops. Contemporary Tokyo is a mix of obsessive order and creative chaos, where vending machines sit beside centuries-old temples.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tokyo guide →Best months
April (cherry blossom but crowded) and October/November (clear skies, mild temperatures, autumn colours). November offers pleasant walking weather and fewer tourists than spring.
Peak / festival surge
Late March to early May (cherry blossom and Golden Week). April is the busiest month: flights spike, hotels double rates, and the city overflows. The cherry blossom front drives the frenzy, plus Golden Week (29 April-5 May) adds domestic travellers.
Budget shoulder season
June and September are overlooked and cheaper. June has rain (but not constant) and September is humid with typhoon risk but far fewer crowds. Room rates drop 30-40% from peak.
Weather & packing
July is hot and humid with frequent rain, often exceeding 30°C. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry jacket and a small umbrella no matter what the forecast says.
Live City Briefing — Tokyo
- Shibuya Scramble Square's observation deck 'Shibuya Sky' remains open but requires timed entry bookings, book at least a week ahead for summer.
- The Yamanote Line is running normally but check JR East for planned overnight maintenance closures on weekends.
- Meiji Jingu hosts its annual summer festival (Mitama Matsuri) from mid-July, drawing large crowds to the shrine near Shibuya.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel), here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 6 to 9 facing away from Meiji-dori (the main road running past the hotel). These middle floors avoid street-level bustle and top-floor lift machinery noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor (directly above the lobby and restaurant, which can be lively until late) and any room numbered ending in '01' or '02' on lower floors — these are nearest the lift shaft.
Best views
No true view worth seeking — the hotel sits on Meiji-dori, facing a busy intersection and commercial buildings. A south-facing room might glimpse Shibuya Sky in the distance on clear days, but honestly, don't expect much.
Quietest floors
Floors 6 through 9 are the quietest — high enough to evade street clatter, below any rooftop equipment, and with solid soundproofing from the concrete structure common in 3-star Tokyo hotels.
🔊 Noise notes
Meiji-dori carries heavy traffic from 7am-10am and 5pm-9pm, plus occasional emergency sirens from the nearby Shibuya Fire Station. The small convenience store below the hotel can attract chatting customers late into the evening.
Insider tips
1) Check in after 3pm to avoid lobby congestion — they only have two staff at reception and queues form. 2) Ask for a room on the 'quiet side' (facing the back alley) when booking — it's not guaranteed but worth requesting.
- 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 — 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel)
Free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no login required. Premium tier (50 Mbps) available at 1,100 yen per 24h via voucher at front desk.
Two passenger lifts serving all 9 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary digital newsstand; free physical copies of Japan Times and Nikkei at lobby on weekday mornings (limited). Lobby has a vintage NTT payphone booth (non-functional) from the Showa era.
Check-in from 15:00; reception 24h for early bag drop. Late check-out until 12:00 for 2,000 yen, after 12:00 charged half-night rate.
Free at front desk on arrival and after checkout same-day; long-term storage available at 500 yen per bag per day after 24h.
Step-free entry from street; wheelchair-accessible rooms on 3rd floor only. No grab bars in standard bathrooms; lifts have Braille buttons but no audible floor announcements.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Times Shibuya Honmachi (220m walk), 1,200 yen per night (18:00–08:00); EV charging: one CHAdeMO spot (200 yen per hour, first-come).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 200 yen per person per night (collected at check-in; children under 13 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card required at booking; 10,000 yen incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: 末日イエスキリスト教会 (103 m · ~1 min walk)
- Place of worship: 東京教会 (160 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: 惟神會本部 (189 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: 渋谷福音教会 (316 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
東急プラザ渋谷 — 202 m · ~3 min walk
鉢山公園 — 483 m · ~6 min walk
川本喜八郎人形ギャラリー — 607 m · ~8 min walk
Tokyo Comedy Bar — 267 m · ~3 min walk
恵比寿公園 — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 325 m · ~4 min walk
松岡薬局 — 229 m · ~3 min walk
セブン-イレブン — 23 m · ~1 min walk
渋谷マークシティ — 286 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Change money at city centre banks or post offices for better rates; airport counters and tourist bureaux often give poor rates. Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post for competitive rates.
Major credit cards accepted at hotels, department stores and restaurants; smaller shops, local eateries and street stalls are cash-only. Contactless/mobile pay (Suica, Pasmo, Apple Pay) works on transit and many convenience stores.
Tipping is not expected and can be confusing. No tips in restaurants, taxis, or for hotel staff; simply say 'thank you' and leave no extra money.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A can of hot or cold coffee from a convenience store vending machine costs about 100–150 yen.
A filling bowl of ramen or a set meal (teishoku) at a standing or counter-style shop costs 500–800 yen.
An affordable main at a local izakaya or casual restaurant runs 800–1,200 yen (e.g., grilled fish or a rice bowl).
Head to Ameya-Yokochō market or the area around Ueno for takoyaki, yakitori skewers, and cheap gyoza stalls.
Supermarkets like Don Quijote, Seiyu, or the budget chain Sango are common in this area for packaged meals and produce.
Try Uniqlo’s flagship stores or the multi-storey second-hand shops in Shimokitazawa for affordable basics.
The cheapest way around is a 24-hour Tokyo Metro pass (600 yen, unlimited rides). From Narita, take the Keisei Skyliner (2,570 yen one-way) or the slower Access Express (1,330 yen). From Haneda, a local Keikyu train to Shinagawa costs about 330 yen.
Buy a rechargeable Suica or Pasmo card from any station for easy pay-as-you-go travel and small purchases. Eat at conveyor-belt sushi or ramen chains for filling meals under 1,000 yen. Visit free observation decks like the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku instead of paid towers.
Good to know — Tokyo
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥162.39 · 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 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel)
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 325 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · 松岡薬局 — 229 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 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel)?
Request a room on floors 6 to 9 facing away from Meiji-dori (the main road running past the hotel). These middle floors avoid street-level bustle and top-floor lift machinery noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel)?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor (directly above the lobby and restaurant, which can be lively until late) and any room numbered ending in '01' or '02' on lower floors — these are nearest the lift shaft.
Is 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel) noisy?
Meiji-dori carries heavy traffic from 7am-10am and 5pm-9pm, plus occasional emergency sirens from the nearby Shibuya Fire Station. The small convenience store below the hotel can attract chatting customers late into the evening.
Which rooms have the best views at 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel)?
No true view worth seeking — the hotel sits on Meiji-dori, facing a busy intersection and commercial buildings. A south-facing room might glimpse Shibuya Sky in the distance on clear days, but honestly, don't expect much.
What are insider tips for staying at 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel)?
1) Check in after 3pm to avoid lobby congestion — they only have two staff at reception and queues form. 2) Ask for a room on the 'quiet side' (facing the back alley) when booking — it's not guaranteed but worth requesting.
What time is check-in at 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel)?
Check-in at 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel) is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel) have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no login required. Premium tier (50 Mbps) available at 1,100 yen per 24h via voucher at front desk.
Is there a city or tourist tax at 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel)?
200 yen per person per night (collected at check-in; children under 13 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel)?
A filling bowl of ramen or a set meal (teishoku) at a standing or counter-style shop costs 500–800 yen.
What is the cheapest way to get around from 渋谷東武ホテル (Tobu Hotel)?
The cheapest way around is a 24-hour Tokyo Metro pass (600 yen, unlimited rides). From Narita, take the Keisei Skyliner (2,570 yen one-way) or the slower Access Express (1,330 yen). From Haneda, a local Keikyu train to Shinagawa costs about 330 yen.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
April (cherry blossom but crowded) and October/November (clear skies, mild temperatures, autumn colours). November offers pleasant walking weather and fewer tourists than spring.
Top Attractions in Tokyo
💡 Takeshita Street is extremely crowded on weekends — visit on a weekday morning if you want to actually move through the shops rather than the crowd.
💡 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.