HOTEL NIWA TOKYO

Shrines/Temples/Churches

Misaki Inari Shrine, our local community shrine, is said to be the shrine where Tokugawa shoguns and feudal lords from around Japan visited to pray for safety of their trips upon departure from Edo, presently Tokyo. Famous Kanda Myojin Shrine, Yushima Seido Shrine, Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Kanda Catholic Church, and Nikolaido Holly Resurrection Cathedral are all walking distance from the Hotel.

Kanda Myojin Shrine

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Nikolaido Holly Resurrection Cathedral

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1 Koishikawa Korakuen

This 17th Century Japanese Garden is one of the only nine premises through Japan dually appointed as “Special Place of Scenic Beauty” and “Special Historic Site” by the Government of Japan. It was originally a private property of the Mito Tokugawa family, but is now a public park operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The design and layout of the garden is known to have full of Chinese flavor under the influence of Mitsukuni Mito, a famous Daimyo, who is still a popular character among the Japanese. 15 minutes walk from the Hotel.

Koishikawa Korakuen

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2 Jimbocho Antiquarian Booksellers Avenue

Kanda Jimbocho, or Jimbocho, is known as the Town of Publishers and Booksellers. The area is especially famous for its world largest concentration of antiquarian bookstores. Each store has unique theme and collects/trades second-hand to very old books, including treasure items, such as rare books of Japanese and of Western origin, Japanese wood block prints “Ukiyoe” , old drawings or letters of historic values. Jimbocho area is 8 minutes walk from the Hotel.

Kanda Jimbocho

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Shopping and Eating Out at Local Premises

While the Hotel is located on a quiet street hiding behind a College of Economics building of Nihon University, you will find one of the busiest main streets of Tokyo just around the corner. Alongside the big “Hakusan Dori” Avenue leading to Jimbocho, stand side by side numerous small local shops and economical eating spots, catering the needs of office workers as well as students from various colleges/universities scattered in the region.

Hakusan Dori

3 World-famous “Akihabara”

Having long been known as Japan’s Discount Shopping Center for computers, electronic parts, and electric home appliances, the area is lately probably better known as the Mecca of “Otaku” and attracts millions of young people from all over the world fascinated by what is called “Japanese Subculture”. Akihabara is only 5 minutes (2 stops) by JR train from the nearby Suidobashi Station.

Akihabara

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4 Tokyo Dome City

A large entertainment complex consisting of amusement park, restaurants, shops, spa, convention hotel, etc., centered round “Tokyo Dome”, a giant arena with a huge air-supported roof. The 55,000-seat dome shaped stadium is the home ground of the Yomiuri Giants, most popular Japanese Baseball League team, also, is used for big events/concerts. 5 minutes walk from the Hotel.

Tokyo Dome

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5 Ginza

The world renowned shopping district is classy yet lively downtown. It has a full line of famous international brand shops from Europe and U.S. along with many local shops with long history. In addition, there are hundreds of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs for your choice of dining and evening entertainment. 9 min. from Jimbocho Subway Sta. / 20 min. by taxi (approx. ¥2,000)

Ginza

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6 Tsukiji Fish Market

The world’s largest fish market famous for early morning tuna auctions, located near Ginza. It is officially named Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market, and tourists are allowed daily between 5 a.m. and 6:15 a.m. and watch the proceedings from a designated area. 25 min. from Jinbocho Subway Sta. / 20 min. by taxi (approx. ¥2,000)

Tsukiji Fish Market

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7 Imperial Palace

Located on a vast land in the midst of Central Tokyo, the residence of the Emperor and Empress of Japan is hidden in the deep woods. It was formerly Edo Castle of the Tokugawa Shogun, thus guarded by gigantic stone walls and wide moats. The 5 km-long pedestrian walk around the Palace is lately the Mecca of casual joggers and serious runners practicing for the next Tokyo Marathon. 15 minutes walk from the Hotel.

Imperial Palace

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8 Kitanomaru Park/Chidorigafuchi Moat/Nippon Budokan

All located in the outer part of the Imperial Palace. The Kitanomaru Park is open to public free of charge and attracts people from around the country and overseas throughout the year for its scenic beauty. In the park across from the famous Yasukuni Shrine stands a spectacular building called Nippon Budokan. This was built for Judo competition in the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, and the national championships of the different branches of the martial arts are held annually. Budokan is also used as venue for large-scale rock concerts, among which the first and best-remembered is the 1966 concerts by the Beatles. The Chidorigafuchi Imperial Palace Moat is known as one of the best cherry blossom viewing points in early April. 15 minutes walk from the Hotel.

Chidorigafuchi

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9 Tokyo Station/Marunouchi/Otemachi

Tokyo Station is the main intercity rail terminal, including Shinkansen bullet train network, and is the gateway to Japan for railroad travelers. Adjacent to the Tokyo Station, located are Marunouchi and Otemachi, Japan’s core business centers, headquartered by most of major corporations and financial institutions of Japan and from overseas. Marunouchi, however, is being transformed by the area developer to a more fashionable commercial area with many brand shops and fine dining spots. 3-10 min. by train

Tokyo Station

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10 Asakusa

With the giant red lantern being the symbol of the old downtown, Asakusa may be the most famous sightseeing spot among international tourists. The narrow street leading to the Sensoji Temple is always filled with people grazing the little shops that sell a wide variety of gifts and souvenirs, such as kimonos, hair accessories, T-shirts, shoes, traditional Japanese ornaments, toys, sweets and snacks, etc. 17 min. from Jimbocho Subway Sta. / 20 min. by taxi (approx. ¥2,000)

Asakusa

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11 Kappabashi Cooking Utensils Street

Kappabashi, adjacent to Asakusa, is a fun shopping street consisting of many small stores all specializing in various kitchen/restaurant equipments, including dishware, signboards, furniture, or decorations for restaurants, not to mention, the world famous “plastic food samples”. 20 min. from JR Suidobashi Sta. / 20 min. by taxi (approx. ¥2,000)

Kappabashi Cooking Utensils Street

12 Tokyo Sky Tree

Located about 1km east of Asakusa and about 2km northeast of Ryogoku, Tokyo’s new landmark is appearing. Construction of the TV tower for digital broadcasting of about double the height of Tokyo Tower was started in July 2008. Upon scheduled Grand Opening in spring 2012, the 634m Tokyo Sky Tree Tower with two observation decks at 350m and 450m will be one of the world's tallest towers. 25 min. from JR Suidobashi Sta. / 25 min. by taxi (approx. ¥2,500)

Tokyo Sky Tree

13 Asakusabashi Japanese Doll Shops / Higashi Nihonbashi Wholesalers District

Asakusabashi is located two subway stops from Asakusa, and is where many of the Japanese Doll Maker/Sellers have gallery shops; it is perfect for shopping higher quality classic dolls. The area is also known for many whole seller stores of interior ornaments, accessories, fireworks, or toys. Higashi Nihonbashi has a collection of wholesalers from clothing items to shop furniture, where commercial buyers and shopkeepers purchase their stocks at wholesale price. Most of those wholesaler shops welcome common shoppers, too. 7 min. by from JR Suidobashi Sta. / 12 min. by taxi (approx. ¥1,000)

Asakusabashi Japanese Doll Shops

14 Ryogoku, the Sumo Wrestlers’ Town

Ryogoku is the town of sumo wrestlers where many of the Sumo stables (or training room) are located so that you may encounter a Sumo wrestler walking down the street in their peculiar hairstyle and traditional attire. The grand sumo tournaments are held 6 times a year, of which January, May and September tournaments are held at Ryogoku Kokugikan, the largest sumo arena in Japan. Located near the Kokugikan, there is Edo Tokyo Museum covering the history of the metropolis, starting from 1590 when it was selected as Japan's new capital Edo. The museum building is built with the latest technology including life-size replicas of entire buildings and the Nihonbashi Bridge. 10 min. from JR Suidobashi Sta. / 20 min. by taxi (approx. ¥2,000)

Edo-Tokyo Museum

Address: 1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0015

Opening hours 9:30〜17:30

Edo-Tokyo Museum

©Edo-Tokyo Museum

15 Ueno Park

A large public park with many museums, a zoo, shrines, temples, and a pond. The zoo is the oldest zoo in Japan, and the entire park is known as one of the most popular cherry viewing spots in Tokyo. 15 min. from JR Suidobashi Sta. / 20 min. by taxi (approx. ¥2,000)

Ueno Park

16 Good Access to Shinjuku/Shibuya/Roppongi

Conveniently located in the center of the Metropolis, these popular destinations are only a short train or subway ride away from the nearby stations.

Shinjuku…15 min. by JR train from Suidobashi

Shibuya…20 min by subway from Jimbocho

Roppongi…20 min by subway from Jimbocho

Shinjuku

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