If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Tokyo that’s a bit quieter and less skyscraper-y, you might like Nihonbashi. There are still shiny office buildings and retail complexes, but this is where the city of Tokyo really started, and the area is still full of generations old businesses doing charming, old fashioned sorts of business, like selling fabric, seaweed or fans. We think you will find the best hotels in Nihonbashi are both as fresh and traditional as the area.
Nihonbashi spread out around the bridge with the same name, which has linked the two sides of the Nihonbashi River since 1603. You can see a to scale replica of the original wooden bridge in the Edo-Tokyo Museum. The Mitsui family, of Mitsukoshi fame, helped build up the area and this is where they built their flagship department store. This is also where the fish market was located before it moved to its current spot in Tsukiji.
Nihonbashi is also where you’ll find the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and the ‘zero kilometre’ marker for all of Japan. The Coredo Muromachi complex is another local highlight: three elegant skyscrapers full of shopping and dining options in a modern design inspired by the design of the Edo period.
The Mandarin Oriental feels sleek and luxurious and has incredible views from its 179 cool, contemporary rooms - think parquet floors and modern Japanese furniture. The hotel has a number of elegant bars and restaurants and an impressive spa.
The Shangri-La Hotel is another impressively luxurious hotel with spectacular views and contemporary rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. There are 363 rooms and the facilities to match.
Tokyo (Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku)
Luxury defined at this central property boasting spectacular city views. Contemporary rooms feature enormous glass windows, pampering bathrooms and standardly have all the mod cons. Find a number of restaurants and bars, a spoiling spa and easy access to the city making this a fine choice.
Tokyo (Chuo-ku)
A sleek urban property located high above the city and boasting spectacular city views. Rooms are cool and contemporary with floor to ceiling windows, parquet flooring and modern Japanese furniture. Featuring a number of elegant restaurants, atmospheric bars and a spoiling spa. Superb.
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