Easy Access to Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree! A Comfortable Stay in a Japanese Style Room

• Table of Contents
• About WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL
• Sightseeing Spots Around "WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL"
• 1. Asakusa (Kaminarimon)
• 2. Tokyo Skytree
• 3. Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Hall
• 4. Sumida Hokusai Museum
• 5. Kiyosumi Garden
• How to Access "WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL"

About WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL

"WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL" is a hotel located in Kikukawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, which is limited to one group per day and rents out the entire first floor. The interior is based on the concept of Japanese modern architecture, and the rooms also have Japanese elements in the furniture. There are also a wide range of amenities, making it ideal for long-term stays.

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Sightseeing Spots Around "WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL"

WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL is located in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, a charming town with many long-established shops and a strong traditional culture that is characteristic of the downtown area.

There is good access to downtown Tokyo, with only one train stop to Shinjuku, and there are also many attractive tourist spots around the hotel, from popular to hidden gems.

1. Asakusa (Kaminarimon)

Travel time from WAMARE Kikukawa H OTEL to Asakusa

Bus: Approximately 25 minutes (including walking)

Train: 5 minutes from Morishita Station on the Toei Oedo Line to Kuramae Station. 9 minutes walk from Kikukawa to Morishita Station, 8 minutes walk from Kuramae to Asakusa

Asakusa is one of Tokyo's most famous tourist destinations. You can enjoy the unique Japanese atmosphere while touring Nakamise Shopping Street, one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan, which was established during the Edo period, as well as Sensoji Temple and Kaminarimon. We also recommend visiting the Asakusa Hanayashiki amusement park and taking a stroll along the nearby Sumida River.

2. Tokyo Skytree

Travel time from WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL to Asakusa

Bus: Approximately 25 minutes (including walking)

Train: 7 minutes from Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line to Oshiage Station. 15 minutes walk from Kikukawa to Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station

Car: Approx. 12 minutes

Like Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree is one of Tokyo's most famous tourist spots. The same building houses the large shopping complex Tokyo Solamachi and an aquarium, and from the observation deck you can get a panoramic view of the Kanto region, including Mount Fuji, if the weather is good.

Tokyo Sky Tree

131-0045 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

Tokyo Skytree is a radio tower located in Oshiage, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, which opened on May 22, 2012. One of Tokyo's landmarks, it is 634 meters high and is the world's tallest tower. What you can do to enjoy Japan's tallest tower in Asakusa is to take photos.

3. Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Hall

Travel time from WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL to Asakusa

Bus: Approximately 25 minutes (including walking)

Train: 1 minute from Morishita Station on the Toei Oedo Line to Ryogoku Station. 9 minutes walk from Kikukawa to Morishita Station, 8 minutes walk from Ryogoku Station to Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Car: Approx. 8 minutes

Sumo wrestling, Japan's national sport, is held three times a year at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Hall. There are many sumo practice rooms in this area, so you may encounter sumo wrestlers on the street, and there are also many famous chanko nabe restaurants where you can enjoy the typical gourmet food of the downtown area, where sumo wrestlers eat on a daily basis.

4. Sumida Hokusai Museum

Travel time from WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL to Asakusa

Bus: Approximately 10 minutes (including walking)

Car: Approx. 6 minutes

Walking: Approx. 15 minutes

The world-famous painter Katsushika Hokusai spent most of his 90-year life in Sumida, where he produced many outstanding works. The Sumida Hokusai Museum exhibits many of Hokusai's works.

5. Kiyosumi Garden

Travel time from WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL to Asakusa

Bus: 1 minute from Morishita Station on the Toei Oedo Line to Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station. 9 minutes walk from Kikukawa to Morishita Station, 7 minutes walk from Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station to Kiyosumi Garden.

Car: Approx. 6 minutes

Walking time: approx. 20 minutes

Kiyosumi Garden, within walking distance from Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station, is a traditional Japanese garden that was built between 1878 and 1885. If you walk around the pond, you can enjoy the garden in about 40 minutes, and it is recommended for those who want to enjoy nature at a leisurely pace.

How to Access "WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL"

The nearest station to WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL is Kikukawa Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line. It is a 4-minute walk from Kikukawa Line and a 7-minute walk from Morishita Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line. If you use the Toei Shinjuku Line, you can easily access Iwamotocho Station, which is close to Akihabara, and Shinjuku directly.

How to get to WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL from Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station

100-0005 1-chome Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Tokyo Station is a landmark with a beautiful historical station building. It is a key point for the Shinkansen and conventional lines, and the area is dotted with Marunouchi's high-end shopping areas and historical buildings. It is also a popular tourist spot, and there are a variety of shops and restaurants both inside and outside the station, blending the historical atmosphere with the bustle of modern times.

From Tokyo Station, take the JR Sobu Rapid Line to Bakuro-cho Station, then walk to Bakuroyokoyama Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line, where you can transfer to the Toei Shinjuku Line and board the line to Kikukawa Station.

How to get to "WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL" from Kinshicho Station

From Kinshicho Station, which has direct train links to major areas such as Narita Airport, Shinjuku, and Shibuya, take the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line to Sumiyoshi Station, transfer to the Toei Shinjuku Line, and then take the Toei Shinjuku Line to Kikukawa Station.

How to get to WAMARE Kikukawa HOTEL from Oshiage Station

From Oshiage Station, where the Keisei Narita Sky Access Express departs, take the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line to Sumiyoshi Station, transfer to the Toei Shinjuku Line, and continue on the Toei Shinjuku Line to Kikukawa Station.

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