Hongo Travel Guide
Tokyo
Popular places to visit
University of Tokyo
Explore the campus of University of Tokyo as part of your travels around Tokyo. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Japan Football Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Japan Football Museum in Tokyo. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Museum of Health and Medicine
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Health and Medicine during your travels in Tokyo. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Hosho Nohgakudo Theater
You can enjoy a show at Hosho Nohgakudo Theater during your stay in Tokyo. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Gotenshita Memorial Arena
Enjoy an outing to Gotenshita Memorial Arena during your stay in Tokyo. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Tokyo Arts and Space
Enjoy an outing to Tokyo Arts and Space during your stay in Tokyo. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Things to do
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Tokyo Evening Food Adventure: Hidden Eateries & Local Flavours
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Top hotels in Hongo
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
"Beautiful hotel. Convenient to airport."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Very nice hotel and location is very convenient. Easy access to many places to eat in the area."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
"Easy and fast check in and put. Room had everything. Good hotel position, very close to train station. Very close to restaurants."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Great location near the station. Check in was not as friendly as other hotels in Japan, partly due to the use of tablets and a self checkin style approach . Reception was very unhelpful with organising our luggage to be delivered to our next hotel, providing only the bare essential information and ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"The hotel was very busy due to the sumo tournament happening nearby but check in still went very quickly and as usual the rooms were clean and had lots of amenities."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Wonderful hotel! Location was great."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hongo
Akihabara
While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.
Ueno
Travellers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameyoko Shopping District.
Chiyoda
Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Tokyo Imperial Palace is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.
Taito
Travellers love Taito for its popular shops, and you can see more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Iriya Station or Tawaramachi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sensoji Temple and Hanayashiki Amusement Park.
Marunouchi
Travellers choose Marunouchi for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nijubashimae (Marunouchi) Station or Otemachi Station and check out top sights like Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum.
Asakusa
Asakusa is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sensoji Temple or Asakusa Shrine.
