Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo 🏙️ Shinjuku skyscraper stay
Tokyo's first skyscraper hotel, steps from Shinjuku Park 🗼
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The setting
This hotel is in Nishi-Shinjuku, about 5 km from central Tokyo, just a few minutes’ walk from Tochomae Station on the Toei Oedo Line. Built in 1971 as Tokyo’s first high-rise hotel, it offers panoramic views of the Shinjuku skyline as well as the neighbouring The Tokyo Metropolitan Government tower. The hotel’s restaurants include the teppanyaki restaurant Yamanami, the Chinese restaurant Nan-en, and the Aurora sky lounge on the upper floors.
What to expect
The rooms are equipped with everything needed to make tea and coffee, a refrigerator, air conditioning, and standard amenities. The first floor features a swimming pool, a spa, a fitness centre, and the Matsukadze-an tea house. There is a wide variety of dining options: you can enjoy soba at the Fumotoya restaurant, all-day dining is available at the Jurin restaurant, and you can enjoy cocktails at the main Brillant bar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and if you’re arriving by car, paid parking spaces are available on the hotel grounds.
Things to do nearby
The hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from the Tokyo Government Building, and its free observation deck offers a magnificent view of the city. Right behind the hotel is Shinjuku Central Park, which is perfect for a morning stroll. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is accessible on foot or by Underground, and Meiji Jingu Shrine, nestled among greenery near Harajuku, is also nearby.
Best for
This hotel is in the heart of Shinjuku and features a variety of restaurants, a swimming pool, and a fitness centre. It is particularly well-suited for guests visiting Shinjuku for the first time. With a children’s pool and a kids’ club, families can enjoy a carefree stay here. Couples can enjoy the views from the upper floors as well as the relaxed atmosphere of the cocktail bar.
How to get to the hotel
The limousine bus ride from Narita Airport takes about 90 minutes. The bus goes directly to the hotel. Haneda Airport is closer and can be reached by bus or taxi in about 40 minutes. If you’re arriving by train, it’s a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station to the hotel; the Tochomae Underground station is right next to the hotel. An airport transfer can be arranged at the time of booking.
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Your 5 days, loosely planned
Suggestions, not orders. Tour ideas to mix and match for your trip.
Arrival and Shinjuku wander
Drop off your luggage and head straight into the city. Shinjuku Central Park is just a 2-minute walk away. Ride the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere of Tokyo. If you take the free lift to the upper floors of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, you’ll be treated to a magnificent panoramic view of the city, and on a sunny day, you can even see Mount Fuji in the distance. Then head back to the hotel and have dinner at the “Jurin” restaurant or try some soba at “Fumotoya,” located right in the hotel.
Gardens, shrine and Harajuku
If you want to enjoy the colours of fall, take a walk in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. From late October through early November, the maple and ginkgo trees are especially beautiful. Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, nestled amid a grove of donated trees, and then grab lunch on Takeshita Street in Harajuku. Spend the afternoon, you can browse the designer shops in Omotesando's de and then enjoy a cocktail at the “Brillant” bar.
Old Tokyo in Asakusa and Ueno
Take the Toei Oedo Line eastbound and spend the day exploring good old Tokyo. Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa is a classic place to start your walk, and Nakamise Street is lined with one confectionery and souvenir shop after another. From there, cross the street to enter Ueno Park. After strolling through the museums and around the pond, you can enjoy inexpensive and delicious meals, as well as yakitori, on Ameya-Yokocho. When you return to the hotel, if there are still tables available, consider reserving a table at the “Matsukaze-an” teahouse.
Shibuya crossing and city views
Head to Shibuya on the Yamanote line and see the scramble crossing from the Starbucks window above it. Poke around the backstreets of Nonbei Yokocho, then walk up to Yoyogi for a quieter afternoon. Come evening, ride up to the Aurora sky lounge at the top of the hotel for cocktails as the Shinjuku neon switches on — one of the better skyline views in the city.
Slow morning and departure
Start your day in a relaxed atmosphere by the pool or at the spa, and then pack your bags for departure. If your flight departs later in the day, you can leave your luggage with the concierge and take a walk to Tochomae to enjoy one last view of the city centre, or buy a bento in the basement of the department store near Shinjuku Station. The Limousine Bus buses to Narita and Haneda depart directly from the hotel.
Where you'll be
Tokyo, Japan
FAQ
What is the best month to go to Tokyo?
April is when the most tourists come here to admire the cherry blossoms, but from late October through early November—that is, during this trip—the weather is also sunny, with moderate temperatures ranging from 15 to 20 °C, and since the foliage in the gardens is already taking on autumnal hues, this time of year is no less beautiful than cherry blossom season. Both seasons have their own charms, but in the fall the air is drier than during cherry blossom season, and there are generally fewer tourists here.
What are the cheapest months to go to Tokyo?
After the New Year’s holidays, airfare and hotel rates in January and February are generally the lowest. Prices also remain low in early December and mid-June (during the rainy season). You should avoid Avoid Golden Week in early May, the Obon holiday in mid-August, and the New Year’s holiday period, as prices rise sharply during these times and locals also tend to travel.
Is $5000 enough for a week in Japan?
Yes, it’s definitely possible to get by. $5,000 per person is enough to cover international airfare, accommodations at mid-range hotels, a Japan Rail Pass if needed, as well as daily meals and sightseeing—and you’ll even have a little money left over. If two people share a room, the budget naturally becomes a bit tighter, but it’s still more than enough. This is especially true if you stick mainly to ramen and conveyor-belt sushi and only occasionally treat yourself to something truly gourmet.
How many days do you really need in Tokyo?
For a first visit, four to five days is just right, and it’s perfect for this trip. That way, you’ll have time to explore Shinjuku and Shibuya, spend a whole day enjoying “good old Tokyo” in Asakusa and Ueno, devote one day to visiting temples and gardens, and spend one afternoon exploring “more unusual places”—such as teamLab or Akihabara—or perhaps take a day trip to Kamakura or Nikko.
What happens at 5PM in Tokyo?
In many neighbourhoods, a short chime sounds from public loudspeakers at 5:00 p.m. What was originally intended as a test of the emergency communication system now serves as a signal to children that it’s time to go home. A gentle melody fills the streets. Around the same time, office workers gather in izakayas, and the neon lights of Shinjuku begin to glow.
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