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.
Tokyo Disneyland®
Have a fun-filled day at Tokyo Disneyland® and find out why this is a popular theme park in Urayasu. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Tokyo DisneySea®
Enjoy the rides and games at Tokyo DisneySea® and see why people love this theme park in Urayasu. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Tokyo Dome
Catch an event at Tokyo Dome during your trip to Tokyo. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Tokyo Skytree
Find out about the history of Tokyo Skytree, one of the top monuments in Tokyo. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Tokyo Tower
Find out about the history of Tokyo Tower, a well-known monument in Tokyo. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Hongo
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
Great Hotel! This is the third time I have stayed here. I love that it is so convenient to the airport. Everytime I come to Japan in the future, I will stay the last night at this hotel!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Staff was absolutely amazing. We decided after the first night to upgrade to one of the Godzilla rooms which was a little more spacious. The deep soaker bathtub was amazing! The only thing we missed out on was going outside to see the Godzilla head since it was closed for restoration.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
I've stayed at this hotel many times & the primary reason is the GREAT breakfast buffet. Althought the rooms tend to be on the smaller side, the breakfast makes you forget any downside of staying at this hotel! I'll be back next month!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
A lovely hotel in a quiet area, yet only about 20 minutes by train or metro to reach the main sights. As a walker, I found it took around 45 minutes to an hour to get to Ginza. The room was very clean and comfortable, with a well‑kept bathroom that made the stay even more pleasant. The staff were ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Rooms comfortable, but very dated, and generally quite shabby. Hotel is split across numerous different annexed levels. Had to skip the breakfast service due to huge queue/ inadequate provision for number of guests. This hotel needs renovation.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
I really loved this hotel. It has a 24/7 lawsons inside which was really convenient when i had to print out some tickets at like 2am. Also theres 2 transit lines near it which made it easy to go anywhere and cone back. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 28 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. 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.
