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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Japan Football Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Japan Football Museum in Tokyo. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums 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 temples and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Space Museum TeNQ
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Space Museum TeNQ during your travels in Tokyo. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this vibrant area.
Yayoi Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Yayoi Museum in Tokyo. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Hongo Kyusuijo Park
After visiting Hongo Kyusuijo Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tokyo. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Walking Tour
Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)
Tokyo Learn from Expert for a Real Matcha Experience
Japan Tokyo Tower Observatory Deck E-Ticket
Top hotels in Hongo
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
Good location for a one night transit through Haneda Airport. Use of the self check in kiosks was cumbersome and required staff assistance, and not enough staffing was available. The superior twin room felt smaller than the advertised size,
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Great location
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Great experience overall just a bit of a sewage smell coming from the bathroom at times.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Main tower where we stayed is older but immaculate. Rooms could use some modernizing. Bed was not super comfortable but useable. Was in a great location, across street from metro, and had a thousand amenities from restaurants, 7-11, and a bowling alley on site. Self service coin laundry was enormous ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Great staff, clean, and housekeeping did a great job cleaning room everyday.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Everything was excellent, can't really complain. Elevators were quite busy I suppose, but it was also Sakura season, busiest time of the year. I really enjoyed the location, in fact it was tucked just east of the major congestion areas, right next door to a massive arena (got to see Japan wrestling), ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 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. Nippon Budokan 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 Imperial Garden Theatre.
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.
