Asakusa View Hotel
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Asakusa Station (Tsukuba Express)
- Hours
- Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00
- Best time to go
- Late July during the Sumida River Fireworks Festival or mid-May during Sanja Matsuri, when southeast-facing rooms provide elevated sightlines and room ventilation panes carry the outdoor festival atmosphere.
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
About
Rising above Tokyo's historic temple district, Asakusa View Hotel offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and traditional charm. It is highly sought after for its unparalleled, unobstructed views of the Tokyo Skytree and Senso-ji Temple from its east-facing rooms. Expect polished accommodations, a superb top-floor bar, and easy access to historic shopping streets right at your doorstep.
What Japanese guides note
Asakusa View Hotel connects directly underground via Exit B2 to Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station, but travelers arriving via the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Toei Asakusa Line must walk 7 to 10 minutes west through the neighborhood. This 28-story 1985 tower is distinct from the Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku, which opened on Rokku Broadway in 2023. East-facing rooms overlook Senso-ji and Tokyo Skytree, whereas west-facing rooms view the Ueno and Shinjuku skylines with Mount Fuji visible in clear weather.
Details from local sources
- The hotel was constructed on the former grounds of the Asakusa Kokusai Theater, a 3,800-seat performance venue that operated from 1937 to 1982 and inspired the name of Kokusai-dori avenue. [source]
- The building tower was intentionally aligned roughly 20 degrees offset from Kokusai-dori to sit parallel with the Sumida River, directing south-east rooms toward the annual Sumida River fireworks. [source]
- Guest rooms feature small operable ventilation windows that allow guests to hear street sounds like Sanja Matsuri chants and the Senso-ji temple New Year's Eve bell tolling. [source]
- Overnight guests can use the fifth-floor 20-meter heated pool with a retractable glass roof for ¥3,300 per adult, while children are admitted only during July and August until 18:00. [source]
- The 26th-floor buffet restaurant Sky Grill Buffet Musashi roasts meats and seafood at 400 degrees Celsius inside an oven lined with Mount Fuji lava stone. [source]
- As an official Tokyo Skytree Friendship Hotel, the property offers guests preferential ticketing and observation deck package options. [source]
- Basement levels B2 and B3 house a 102-space parking garage with a 2.1-meter vehicle clearance that costs ¥2,000 per night for up to 22 hours from entry. [source]
Insider Tip
Request a 'Skytree View' room on a higher floor; the standard city-view rooms face the opposite direction toward Shinjuku.
Frequently asked
Which train station offers the easiest direct access to Asakusa View Hotel?
Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station connects directly to the hotel basement through Exit B2 with no street-level walking. Guests taking the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line should alight at Tawaramachi Station Exit 3 for a seven-minute walk, while those on the Toei Asakusa Line arrive at Asakusa Station roughly ten minutes away on foot.
Can hotel guests access the fitness club and indoor swimming pool?
Overnight hotel guests may use the 20-meter heated indoor swimming pool for an additional fee of ¥3,300 per adult and ¥2,200 per child. Other club facilities, including the gym and sauna, are reserved exclusively for members. Children are only permitted in the pool during July and August until 18:00.
How does Asakusa View Hotel differ from Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku?
The main Asakusa View Hotel is the 28-story full-service flagship tower opened in 1985 along Kokusai-dori, directly over the Tsukuba Express station. Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku is a separate lifestyle sister property opened in March 2023 on Asakusa Rokku Broadway, roughly a two-minute walk away with no on-site parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Asakusa View Hotel?
Standard check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00, providing later departures than many traditional hotels in Japan. The front desk operates 24 hours daily. Complimentary baggage storage before arrival and following check-out is handled at the first-floor bell desk in the main lobby.
Is vehicle parking available for guests at Asakusa View Hotel?
The hotel provides an on-site underground garage across basement levels B2 and B3 with 102 vehicle spaces operated by Times 24. A vehicle height limit of 2.1 meters applies. Overnight guests pay ¥2,000 per car for up to 22 hours from entry; spaces cannot be reserved in advance.
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