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Asakusa is old Tokyo: Senso-ji Temple, small craft shops and river views of the Skytree, with a quieter evening than Shinjuku or Shibuya. Direct trains run to both airports on the Toei Asakusa Line. Here are four Asakusa hotels, each close to a station.
Quick answer
Want to be next to the station? Asakusa Tobu Hotel is about a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station.
Want to wake up near Senso-ji? OMO3 Asakusa is about a 1-minute walk from the temple.
Coming from Akihabara or Tsukuba? Asakusa View Hotel is directly connected to the Tsukuba Express station.
How we chose
We have not stayed at these hotels. We chose them from official information using the criteria below, so this is a researched guide, not a review. Check current prices, reviews and room details on the booking site before you book.
We pick only a few hotels in each area. Read how we choose hotels. Each hotel below says who it suits and who should look elsewhere.
- Within about a 5-minute walk of an Asakusa station, or directly connected
- Different styles, from a big high-rise hotel to a small hotel next to the temple
- Clear official information on location and access
- A clear reason to stay, confirmed on the official website: for example a direct station connection, a large public bath, a free airport shuttle or a landmark location
Asakusa hotels at a glance
| Hotel | From the station | Price level | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asakusa Tobu Hotel | About 1 min from Asakusa Station (Tobu, Ginza Line) | Mid-range | Easy access, day trips to Nikko |
| OMO3 Asakusa by Hoshino Resorts | About 4 min from Asakusa Station Exit 7 (Ginza Line) | Mid-range | Senso-ji, local walks |
| Asakusa View Hotel | Directly connected to Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station | Mid-range to upscale | Views, full service |
| Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International | About 3 min from Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station Exit A1 | Mid-range | Value, Kokusai-dori |
The hotels
Asakusa Tobu Hotel
| Location | About a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tobu Skytree Line and the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line |
| Type | City hotel |
| Good for | First-time visitors, day trips by Tobu train |
| Not ideal for | Travelers arriving on the Tsukuba Express from Akihabara: Asakusa View Hotel is connected to that station |
| How we picked it | Researched: we have not stayed here |
Right by the station, so you can be on the Ginza Line to Ueno and Ginza, or on a Tobu train toward Nikko, within minutes. Senso-ji and the Kaminarimon Gate are a short walk away. See our Asakusa guide and Nikko day trip.
- Asakusa Station has several separate stations (Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line, Tobu Line). Check which one you arrive at.
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OMO3 Asakusa by Hoshino Resorts
| Location | About a 1-minute walk from Senso-ji. About 4 minutes from Exit 7 of Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) and about 6 minutes from Exit A5 (Toei Asakusa Line) |
| Type | Compact hotel with 98 rooms, for 1 to 4 guests |
| Good for | Temple mornings, couples and small families |
| Not ideal for | Groups of more than four: rooms are for 1 to 4 guests |
| How we picked it | Researched: we have not stayed here |
A small hotel right behind Senso-ji. The lounge on the 13th floor looks over the temple and the Tokyo Skytree. It is a good base for early walks before the crowds arrive.
- The area is busy in the daytime and quiet late at night.
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Asakusa View Hotel
| Location | Directly connected to Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba Express. About 7 minutes on foot from Tawaramachi Station (Ginza Line) and about 10 minutes from the Toei Asakusa Line station |
| Type | Large high-rise hotel |
| Good for | City and Skytree views, full service |
| Not ideal for | Travelers who want to be next to Senso-ji: it is on the west side, about 7 minutes from Tawaramachi Station (Ginza Line) |
| How we picked it | Researched: we have not stayed here |
A big hotel on Kokusai-dori, on the west side of Asakusa. The Tsukuba Express gets you to Akihabara in a few minutes. Kappabashi kitchen street is close by. See our Tokyo souvenirs and shopping guide.
- Do not confuse it with Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku, a separate hotel nearby.
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Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International
| Location | About a 3-minute walk from Exit A1 of Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station; about 8 minutes from the Ginza Line Asakusa Station |
| Type | Business-style city hotel |
| Good for | Good value, a quieter base |
| Not ideal for | Travelers who want to be next to Senso-ji: it is on the west side, about 8 minutes from the Ginza Line station |
| How we picked it | Researched: we have not stayed here |
A mid-range hotel on the west side of Asakusa, between Kokusai-dori and the Rokku entertainment area.
- There is also a separate Richmond Hotel Asakusa nearby. Check the hotel name and address when you book.
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Tips for staying in Asakusa
- The Toei Asakusa Line runs directly to Haneda and Narita airports on some trains. See our Haneda and Narita guides.
- Asakusa is quieter at night than Shinjuku or Shibuya. Many shops close by early evening.
- The Tokyo Skytree is one stop away. See our Skytree tickets guide.
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FAQ
Is Asakusa a good place to stay in Tokyo?
Yes, if you like a traditional atmosphere and a calmer evening. It has direct trains to both airports, but it is further from Shinjuku and Shibuya than central areas.
How far is Asakusa from Shinjuku and Shibuya?
About 30 to 40 minutes by train. The Ginza Line runs directly to Shibuya.
Which Asakusa hotels are closest to Senso-ji?
OMO3 Asakusa is about a 1-minute walk from the temple. Asakusa Tobu Hotel is a short walk from Kaminarimon Gate.
Sources
Hotel information in this guide comes from each hotel’s official website (checked November 11, 2026). We have not stayed at these hotels. Details change, so please check before you book.
