3 Stars Hotels in Asakusa

Asakusa is a historic zone right at the heart of Tokyo’s attractions. A tour through the old streets of Asakusa on a rickshaw gives a feeling of what the Tokyo of 100 or 200 years ago was like. Walking through the decorative Kaminarimon Gates leading to Sensoji Buddhist Temple only adds to the sense of history. Visiting in May gives the chance of going to the Sanja Matsuri Festival staged at the Asakusa Shrine.

Opting for Asakusa District when visiting Tokyo for business or pleasure provides a diverse selection of accommodation. Three star hotels in Asakusa are generally modern with pleasing heritage touches that come with nightly rates that are cheap. Another of the district’s draws is good transportation links.

Asakusa Station is on subway lines including one directly from Ginza. The two stations at Ueno are about 10 minutes’ walk and have services from Narita Airport and other important Tokyo locations. The stations are next to Ueno park where the National Museum of Western Art, Kiyomizu Kannon-do Temple and a zoo housing 2,000 animals are among the attractions.

There are 15 3 star hotels in Asakusa with several options beside the park in which Sensoji Temple is located. Nakamise is a car-free shopping street leading up to the temple and has sold souvenirs and food to visitors for hundreds of years. A number of the accommodation options are close to Nakamise.

Although the bulk of the mid-range hotels are in modern buildings, some are designed to showcase the ryokan travellers’ hostels of yesteryear. They feature lots of wood and rooms in which guests sleep on futons and tatami mats. An onsen-style bathing pool is often an onsite amenity for guests to use.

Among other onsite facilities in three star hotels in Asakusa are restaurants or snack-bars, laundry and internet connectivity. In-room facilities vary with each establishment but generally include televisions, refrigerators, showers or bathtubs and hair dryers. Wi-fi is usually available.