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HOTEL KANMA UENO

Name: HOTEL KANMA UENO
Address: 東京都台東区東上野５丁目１８−４, Tokyo, JP

★·8.4/ 10Recommended

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📍東京都台東区東上野５丁目１８−４ · Tokyo ↗

Check-in 04:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Air conditioningFamily roomsFire extinguishersContactless check-in/check-outSmoke alarmsCCTV outside propertyAll 12 facilities +

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Overview · AI

HOTEL KANMA UENO is an economy-class hotel located in the Ueno district of Tokyo, offering practical accommodation for budget-conscious travelers. Situated in a central area with convenient transportation links, it provides easy access to popular destinations such as Ueno Park, Ameyoko Market, and Akihabara. As a one-star property, the hotel features compact and clean guest rooms designed to meet basic comfort needs without unnecessary frills. While specific amenities are limited, the environment remains tidy and functional, ensuring a restful stay. Dining options within the hotel are not specified in available materials; however, guests can easily find diverse culinary choices nearby, ranging from convenience stores to traditional Japanese eateries. This hotel is particularly suitable for backpackers, students, and short-term business travelers who prioritize location and value over luxury. It is important to note that as an independent property, it may not participate in major international hotel loyalty programs. Overall, HOTEL KANMA UENO serves as a reliable and affordable base for exploring northern Tokyo, appealing to those seeking simplicity and convenience.

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Service8.2

Cleanliness8.2

Surroundings8.2

Facilities8.0

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HOMMAGE

French, Contemporary · ★★ Michelin

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‘Simple and minimal’ is Noboru Arai’s guiding philosophy, grounded in precision. Using few ingredients and minimal seasoning, he pursues a refined, elegant expression of French cuisine. He communicates regularly with chefs of other countries, borrowing from a wide range of culinary cultures in search of originality. While French in spirit, the proprietress greets guests in kimono—an Asakusa touch that reflects the charm of Tokyo’s traditional downtown.

1.4km

Oku

Sushi · ★ Michelin

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Asakusa is a second hometown for the chef, who has lived here since his apprenticeship. He inherited both spirit and skill, along with tools and serving ware, from his mentor. He reveres the old teachings of the sushi world but does add a few twists of his own. He adds sweet potato shochu to rich soy syrup; to rolled omelette, he adds soy milk. The character for the chef’s surname of ‘Oku’ developed from a combination of the characters for ‘house’, ‘rice’ and ‘palm of hand’; a sign, he contends, that he was destined to run a place where he would fashion rice meals with his hands.

1.1km

Nabeno-Ism

French · ★ Michelin

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Black, white and orange are the tricolore of ‘Watanabe-ism.’ Black represents faith that cannot be tainted; white, the freedom to become any colour; and orange, the flame manipulated by the chef. On offer here is a fusion of French and Edo food cultures. Sobagaki is emulsified using French techniques; local Japanese elements include kaminari-okoshi, a roasted and flavoured mochi cracker; and monaka, a sweet of azuki bean paste sandwiched between crisp wafers. Watanabe-ism has deep roots in Asakusa-Komagata.

1.4km

Sugita

Tonkatsu · Bib

‘Tonkatsu is food for the masses’, explains the second-generation chef, as he aims to serve up fare that is familiar and comforting. Copper pots polished till gleaming and plain wooden counters display a craftsman’s spirit. Two pots are used: one containing hot oil and the other cooler oil. Pork loin is shorn of extra fat and thinly battered. Tonkatsu is the star attraction, so no meat is added to the pork miso soup. As the chef works, a photo of his father in chef’s whites watches over him.

1.2km

Asakusa Hirayama

Soba · Bib

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Asakusa Hirayama hangs out its shop curtain near Kappabashi; the calligraphy is done by the chef’s grandmother, a calligraphy teacher, expressing her joy in her grandson becoming an independent restaurateur. The counter seating harks back to his background as a kappo cook and his cheerful demeanour makes guests feel welcome. Soba is preceded by standards like jellied broth of conger eel or stew of duck breast. Tempura items are deep-fried one by one, as good as you’d find in a tempura specialty shop. The 100% buckwheat soba noodles, prepared with homemade flour made with unpolished buckwheat,

772m

Tentenkyokyo Umean

Tempura, Soba

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‘Tentenkyokyo’ carries the heartfelt wish that guests will enjoy tempura and soba to their heart’s content. Shiba shrimp, skewered and deep-fried, is a standard of soba-shop tempura beloved since the Edo period. Although the sea from which shiba shrimp were once harvested has been reclaimed as land, the tradition lives on. Shiba-shrimp tempura embodies the spirit of Edo, and the food culture resonates even today. For your omakase set menu, you can choose whether to include small dishes in the bill of fare or focus solely on tempura.

1.6km

nôl

Contemporary · ★ Michelin

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‘Harmony’ and ‘circulation’ are the keywords of this dining experience. Through his partnerships with farmers, the chef returns compost to revitalise the soil. The prix fixe presentation starts with a bowl of soup. Vegetable ends are used in the soup’s creation, expressing a wish for a society that doesn’t waste food. Prepared with French techniques, the fare is simple and light. The grey of the interior creates something of a laboratory feel.

2.1km

Tompachitei

Tonkatsu · Bib

This popular spot lies in a back-alley near Ameya-Yokocho. Defending the restaurant’s noren is its third-generation chef, who grew up in this part of Ueno but sharpened his skills in Europe. Tonkatsu here is primarily pork loin cutlets. Applying his knowledge of Western techniques, the chef fries thick cuts of pork in relatively cool lard over a gentle flame. With rock salt, Worcestershire sauce, tonkatsu sauce and soy sauce on offer, it’s fun to compare how each tastes. Be prepared to queue first.

1.0km

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HOTEL KANMA UENO

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Room types · 3

Family Room

Standard Twin Room

Standard Double Room

Facilities · 12

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