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Hotel RIO Shinjuku

Name: Hotel RIO Shinjuku
Address: 1-chome-17-1 Okubo, Tokyo, Tokyo, 169-0072, Tokyo, JP

★★·8.3/ 10Recommended

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📍1-chome-17-1 Okubo, Tokyo, Tokyo, 169-0072 · Tokyo ↗

1 rooms· Check-in 3:00 PM / out 10:00 AM

24-hour front deskNo accessible shuttleChange of towels (on request)Change of bed sheets (on request)Accessible shuttleHousekeeping on requestAll 7 facilities +

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Overview · AI

Hotel RIO Shinjuku is an independent, economy-class hotel located in the heart of Tokyo's Shinjuku district. As a non-branded property, it does not belong to any major international hotel chain and offers no loyalty program benefits, catering to travelers seeking straightforward accommodation without corporate affiliations. Situated in a vibrant area with excellent transport links, the hotel provides convenient access to Tokyo's major attractions and transit hubs, making it ideal for budget-conscious tourists and business travelers who prioritize location over luxury. The property features a compact layout with a limited number of rooms designed for practicality and efficiency. While public spaces are modest and lack extensive amenities like large conference centers or spas, essential services such as front desk assistance and luggage storage are available to meet daily needs. In-room facilities focus on comfort and cleanliness, ensuring a restful stay. Dining options within the hotel may be limited, but guests can easily explore the diverse culinary landscape of Shinjuku, which includes numerous convenience stores, cafes, and restaurants. This hotel suits those who value accessibility and simplicity, offering a no-frills experience in one of Tokyo's most dynamic neighborhoods.

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Takumi Tatsuhiro

Sushi · ★ Michelin

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The counter spreads like a fan, so guests surround the kitchen. Chef and apprentice serve snacks and nigiri in turn, moving in perfect harmony. The house snack is iwashi-isobemaki, bite-sized pieces of pilchard wrapped in nori. Old-school sushi craftsmanship is woven in, such as spring sea bream topped with sweetened egg yolk flakes and lean tuna paired with mustard. In mutual support between restaurateur and farmers, sushi rice comes from the chef’s native Noto Peninsula. The team keeps the sushi smoothly flowing with deft motions, serving each guest with just the right intervals. ‘Takumi’ me

1.5km

Sharikimon Onozawa

Japanese · ★ Michelin

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Makoto Onozawa finds inventive ways to break the mould while respecting tradition. Soup dishes and sashimi uphold the basics, reassuring the diner. Broiled unagi seasoned in soy-based sweet sauce is served together with broiled unseasoned unagi for a special treat. Rolled sushi of tuna and pickled daikon radish are served in the intervals, bringing satisfaction. The meal concludes on two comfort-food notes: soba and curry. Breaking tradition, after all, is about seeing the job to completion.

2.1km

Ubuka

Crab Specialities · ★ Michelin

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Love of shellfish above all else led the chef of Ubuka to tread the culinary path. He has done his homework, and the results show in a menu filled with crab and prawn suggestions. Some items follow kaiseki style, while others are Western in influence. Terrine of hair crab is an idea borrowed from French cuisine; fried prawns are immersed in sauce américaine. The meal concludes with crab and vegetables on rice cooked in an earthenware pot. Portions are generous to ensure guests can fully appreciate their shellfish. No wonder this restaurant is so busy.

2.1km

Yotsuya Minemura

Japanese · ★ Michelin

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Down a narrow blind alley in a corner of Arakicho known for its dining spots, a traditional lantern casts a soft glow. Inside, the intimate space offers counter seating only, where the chef demonstrates the refined techniques of kappo. The menu favours individuality over formality. With the first toast in mind, fried dishes appear early in the meal. Steamed sushi seasoned with red vinegar is paired with seasonal seafood, and house-made soba is another highlight. The generosity of each portion adds to the satisfaction.

2.2km

Torishige

Pork · Bib

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This has been in operation since starting life as a food stall in the postwar years. An old photo on the first floor shows the original sign from those early days. The ‘Tori’ in Torishige reflects an earlier usage, when yakitori referred to pork as well as chicken skewers; ‘shige’ is in honour of the Prime Minister of that time, Shigeru Yoshida. In place of chopsticks, two bamboo skewers are used; meat-stuffed bell peppers are a tradition since the first generation. Beef was added by the second-generation chef; the use of rare cuts is an innovation by the current chef. In era after era, Torish

1.3km

Sincère

French · ★ Michelin

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Chef Shinsuke Ishii brings the passion of the producers to your table with his unique recipes. Using underutilised fish species and local ingredients, he passionately conveys human connections. The fish wrapped in pie pastry, resembling taiyaki, hides a playful twist within its sophistication. The chef personally serves his creations, and the whole team unites to engage with guests. The dining experience is filled with energy and a sense of togetherness.

2.5km

Shokudo Wata

Izakaya, Japanese · Bib

¥¥

Putting to work his experience studying authentic Japanese cuisine, the chef opened this restaurant as an izakaya where people will drop in as part of their daily lives. A warm and gentle light spreads through the restaurant and into the street through wood-framed windows. Conceived to be enjoyed casually, the flavours in the simple fare are deep and complex. In the unassuming interior, one dish follows another, each prepared with painstaking attention to detail. Maybe this is the meaning of luxury within the everyday.

1.4km

Jingumae Higuchi

Japanese · ★★ Michelin

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The chef’s grandparents’ house once stood on this land. He harboured a lifelong dream of becoming a sushi artisan; the first knife he ever held was a gift from his grandfather. Never forgetting the spirit of the novice, the chef takes an honest, no-nonsense approach to his ingredients. “Letting the ingredients do the talking is not the same as doing nothing,” he says—and indeed, the chef devotes great time and effort to food preparation. As an apprentice, he learned from his mentor that cooking means thinking for yourself. The work of the old days inspires today’s creativity.

2.9km

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Hotel RIO Shinjuku

Room types · 2

Deluxe Double Room

Basic Double Room

Facilities · 7

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