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Hoshinoya Tokyo

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A traditional ryokan, improbably at home in a Tokyo skyscraper

  • An Edo-inspired ryokan tower
  • An ochanoma lounge on every guest floor
  • Natural hot springs above Otemachi
  • €650–2,000 / night
  • 84 rooms
  • Otemachi, Chiyoda

At most luxury hotels in Tokyo, the skyline gets top billing. HOSHINOYA Tokyo, surrounded by the office towers of Otemachi, is more interested in what happens when you leave it outside. Shoes come off at the entrance. Beyond them lie tatami corridors, soft light behind paper screens and, on every guest floor, an ochanoma lounge where tea and seasonal sweets encourage you to forget your itinerary for a moment.

Opened in 2016, this is no rescued historic inn. The tower was designed as a contemporary ryokan, its metal façade pierced with motifs inspired by Edo komon textiles. Rie Azuma helped shape the interiors, where low sofas, bamboo and chestnut furnishings and neatly framed windows give traditional Japanese materials a quietly modern setting. With just six rooms sharing each floor lounge, the scale feels surprisingly domestic. The Yuri has a king bed, the Sakura offers twins, and the spacious Kiku is the choice for a longer stay or a party of three.

The real surprise is seventeen floors up. Natural hot spring water is drawn from deep beneath the city into an indoor bath and an open-air pool enclosed by high walls. Look up and there is a square of Tokyo sky. It is an extraordinary place to spend an hour while the capital gets on with its business outside.

Food follows a similarly Japanese line: one dining experience revisits regional home cooking, while Sushi Otemon concentrates on Edomae technique. Book ahead. The neighbourhood is convenient for Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace, though Otemachi itself grows quiet after the offices close. Do not expect a lively lobby bar or panoramic cocktail terrace. HOSHINOYA is a rather more absorbing proposition: the manners, textures and pleasures of a ryokan, improbably stacked inside a city tower.

  • Urban setting Otemachi, Chiyoda
  • Restaurant Reservation required
  • Private spa Reservation required
  • Pool Off-site partner
  • Gym Off-site partner

Rooms.

The Flânons choice

Which room would we choose?

Yuri (Deluxe King) for a couple who values the ryokan experience over extra floor space. Choose Kiku (Executive Triple) for more room to settle in or for three guests. Sakura (Deluxe Twin) is the natural alternative for friends or travellers preferring separate beds. All three categories use tatami and low furniture. The semi-private ochanoma lounge is shared by the six rooms on each guest floor.

All 3 room types

Yuri (Deluxe King)

2 adults

41–49 m²

King bed · Tatami floor · Bathtub · Separate shower · Low seating · Wifi

A calm, timber-lined king room with Japanese paper screens and low tatami seating. Well suited to couples.

Sakura (Deluxe Twin)

2 adults

41–47 m²

Twin beds · Tatami floor · Bathtub · Separate shower · Low seating · Wifi

Similar architectural language to Yuri, with twin beds and the same restrained use of Japanese materials.

Kiku (Executive Triple)

3 adults

83 m²

Tatami floor · Bathtub · Separate shower · Dining area · Walk in wardrobe · Wifi

The notably larger corner accommodation, with a dedicated dining area and space for up to three guests; especially appealing for an extended stay.

Good to know.

Location
1-chōme-9-1 Ōtemachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0004, Japan
Open map & directions
Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00
Parking
Paid overnight parking is available in the basement of the adjacent Otemachi Financial City Grand Cube building, with an underground hotel drop-off area. There is no valet service. The parking entrance is on Hibiya-dori; vehicle-size restrictions apply to mechanical spaces.
EV charging
The hotel lists no EV charging facilities.
Getting around
Immediately by Otemachi Station (Exit A1 from the Marunouchi Line, C1 from other lines); around a ten-minute walk from Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi North Exit. No hotel shuttle; airport transfers can be arranged separately.
Arriving
Use 1-9-1 Otemachi for the hotel entrance. Guests arriving by taxi or car can use the basement drop-off entrance in Otemachi Financial City Grand Cube; the hotel provides detailed driving directions. Shoes are removed on arrival, in keeping with ryokan custom.
Pets
Pets are not permitted. Contact the property directly regarding assistance animals and any required arrangements.
Accessibility
Elevators serve the guest floors and accessible guest rooms are available. A step-free approach is available via the basement/accessible entrance; the principal street-level approach includes steps. The onsen bathing pools require steps and do not have a pool lift. Request the appropriate room and confirm any assistance needed before arrival.
Travelling with children
Children are welcome. The hotel permits bed-sharing for children under 12 within the stated room occupancy; cots and other family arrangements should be confirmed before booking. Shared hot-spring bathing follows Japanese etiquette; ask the hotel about suitability for young children.
Dietary options
Vegetarian

Worth knowing

  • The property is an urban ryokan rather than a conventional international luxury hotel: expect shoes-off indoor customs, tatami floors and a more private atmosphere.
  • The Otemachi business district is exceptionally convenient for trains and the Imperial Palace, but its immediate streets are relatively quiet in the evenings.
  • Book the main dining experience, sushi counter and breakfast ahead; several options have firm reservation deadlines.
  • The gender-separated onsen is a communal bathing experience, with Japanese bathing etiquette. Ask the hotel about accessibility and family use if relevant.
  • Some advance booking plans require a minimum stay or have stricter cancellation terms. Review the specific rate conditions before reserving.
  • The swimming pool and gym belong to a separately operated fitness club; access is subject to additional arrangements and charges.

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