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YANAKA SOW - Cultural Boutique Hotel in Historical area Yanaka - Near Ueno Akiba

Name: YANAKA SOW - Cultural Boutique Hotel in Historical area Yanaka - Near Ueno Akiba
Address: 谷中銀座商店街, Tokyo, JP

8.7/ 10Recommended

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📍谷中銀座商店街 · Tokyo ↗

13 rooms· Check-in 03:00 PM / out 10:00 AM

Air conditioningLift / ElevatorIroning servicePrivate check-in/check-outShared lounge/TV areaStaff adhere to local safety protocolsAll 28 facilities +

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Overview · AI

YANAKA SOW is a cultural boutique hotel operated by Compass Stay, located in the historic Yanaka district of Tokyo's Taito Ward. This area retains a strong Showa-era atmosphere and traditional street layout, offering guests a quiet escape from the bustling city. The hotel enjoys a convenient location near Ueno Park and Akihabara, with easy access to major commercial districts and transport hubs via public transit, facilitating exploration of Tokyo's cultural landmarks. As a small boutique property featuring 13 rooms, YANAKA SOW emphasizes spatial design and comfort, providing a personalized experience for travelers seeking unique accommodations. The rooms are well-equipped and compactly arranged, reflecting the refined aesthetics of Japanese boutique hospitality. Despite its modest size, the hotel's distinct cultural positioning makes it an ideal choice for experiencing the blend of tradition and modernity in Tokyo. It is particularly suitable for deep-travel enthusiasts, history buffs, and frequent travelers looking to avoid crowded tourist areas. Whether for a short stay or longer visit, YANAKA SOW meets the dual needs for quality and cultural immersion through its unique Yanaka neighborhood vibe and strategic location.

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Room types · 6

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2 × Double bed / 2 × Futon Mat47 ㎡up to 6

The air-conditioned apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. This apartment provides tatami and a TV. The unit offers 2 beds and 2 futons.

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2 × Double bed / 2 × Futon Mat47 ㎡up to 6

The air-conditioned apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. A kitchen equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware is available for cooking and storing food. This apartment has tatami, heating and a TV. The unit offers 2 beds and 2 futons.

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2 × Double bed47 ㎡up to 4

The air-conditioned apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 2 beds.

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2 × Double bed38 ㎡up to 4

The air-conditioned apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchen that has a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 2 beds.

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2 × Double bed / 2 × Futon Mat37 ㎡up to 6

The air-conditioned apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. This apartment offers tatami and a TV. The unit offers 2 beds and 2 futons.

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2 × Double bed / 2 × Futon Mat37 ㎡up to 6

The air-conditioned apartment has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. This apartment features tatami, heating and a TV. The unit has 2 beds and 2 futons.

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DiningSights

wokotote

Japanese · Bib

¥¥

The chef studied the art of kaiseki multi-course meals. In addition to omakase set meals, he serves prix fixe meals to which à la carte items can be added, so diners can enjoy Japanese cuisine as they please. Sashimi is accompanied by a dipping sauce of malted rice and fish sauce; mixed platters of drinking snacks include grilled and fried items prepared with care. The shop name is inspired by grammatical particles used to form sentences in Japanese. Cuisine, people, drinks and interior blend agreeably together, so relax and let time flow by.

651m

HOMMAGE

French, Contemporary · ★★ Michelin

¥¥¥¥

‘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.

2.7km

Oku

Sushi · ★ Michelin

¥¥¥

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.

2.4km

Ma Poule

French · Bib

¥¥

The chef opened a small restaurant, Ma Poule to celebrate the appeal of Jura, in eastern France. This region, with its beautiful forests, valleys and wetlands and its wonderful ingredients and people, made a profound impression on the chef. Chicken and morels in sauce vin jaune is a Jura dish in which the chef takes great pride. This dish is paired with specially produced yellow wine. The façade and interior, and even proprietress’s clothing, are yellow as well. A restaurant filled with love of Jura.

1.4km

Tentenkyokyo Umean

Tempura, Soba

¥¥¥

‘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.

2.3km

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.

1.9km

Kagurazaka Ishikawa

Japanese · ★★★ Michelin

¥¥¥¥

Hideki Ishikawa’s guiding principle is ‘mui-shizen’: serve cuisine that is true to nature, free from artifice. Flavours are light, respecting each ingredient. Simplicity makes presentations all the more impressive, with consideration for harmony among flavours. Niigata rice is cooked fresh and served in earthen bowls, imparting the taste of the chef’s homeland. Kitchen and service staff work together with the practised solidarity of a well-rehearsed team.

3.7km

Nabeno-Ism

French · ★ Michelin

¥¥¥¥

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.

3.2km

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YANAKA SOW - Cultural Boutique Hotel in Historical area Yanaka - Near Ueno Akiba

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