8 Unique Retro Hotels in Tokyo with a Nostalgic Feel All on Their Own

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Do you ever feel that your body and mind are tired when you are surrounded by digital devices such as smartphones and computers? If you want to spend a relaxing weekend in a place where you can take it easy♪, then Retro Hotel is recommended because it has old-fashioned beauty!

There are many hotels in Tokyo, from gorgeous foreign hotels to casual and convenient hotels and ryokan. Under such circumstances, a retro hotel is a place where you can enjoy the feeling of traveling even though it is nearby. At a hotel that has a nostalgic yet modern feel, time feels different.

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This time, we have carefully selected 10 retro inns in Tokyo. We have a colorful lineup ranging from historic luxury hotels to small inns in Okutama. On special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries, why not spend some quiet time at an inn with a calm atmosphere?

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Gakushikaikan is a hotel that opened in 1928. It was originally built as a place for graduates of what are now the Seven National Universities to deepen their friendships, and after World War II it was used as accommodation and an officers' club for high-ranking officers of the occupying forces. It is a hotel with an academic atmosphere that was registered as a tangible cultural property of the country in 2003.

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It used to be a hotel exclusively for members of the academic society, but now it is open to the general public as well. The guest rooms are easy to use for one or two women, such as comfort singles with semi-double beds, and the high ceilings give a sense of openness. A retro hotel where you can feel the tranquility even though it is located in the city center.

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Jimbocho, about a 10-minute walk from the hotel, is a second-hand bookstore district with 130 years of history. With over 130 second-hand bookstores lined up, it will pique the female hunter's heart. Why not take your time browsing the second-hand books and find your favorite one?

Hotel Gajoen Tokyo is a hotel that opened as a traditional Japanese restaurant in 1928 (Showa 3). Currently, the 60 guest rooms are decorated with the concept of "Wakeiseishin," creating a modern yet retro atmosphere.

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All guest rooms are suites of 80m2 or more, equipped with saunas and whirlpools. After the renovation, beds were arranged in the Japanese-style room, making it possible to stay more comfortably. The Japanese-Western eclectic style is the reason for the retro feel.

The hotel is decorated with numerous artworks that have been passed down since it opened in 1928. The hotel offers guests the "Gajoen Art Tour," where they can view the artworks. Experience the history of Tokyo, a cutting-edge city.

Meguro Gajoen Building No. 3 is commonly known as the "Hyakudan Kaidan" (100-Step Staircase). It is a wooden building built in 1935 (Showa 10), with seven halls connected by a long staircase of 99 steps. It is a designated tangible cultural property of Tokyo.

"Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo" is a hotel that opened as a garden restaurant in 1952. It was built based on the residence of Aritomo Yamagata, a politician in the Meiji period, and you can feel the four seasons of Japan in the vast Japanese garden. This is a valuable hotel in the middle of Tokyo where you can spend time watching the chirping of birds and the lights of fireflies.

The guest rooms are a spacious 45㎡, and we recommend the garden suites overlooking the garden. The garden of this hotel is an ancient site where camellias have grown wild since the Northern and Southern Courts period. Strolling through the garden is a pleasure, and there are many photo spots here and there, so you can experience the feeling of being in nature in the forest in the city.

This lobby lounge, Le Jardin, is famous for its British-style afternoon tea. Small sandwiches and scones are neatly arranged on a retro three-tiered tray. Take your time to eat, sip your tea, and spend a relaxing time.

The Tokyo Station Hotel is a hotel that opened in 1915. The entire hotel is decorated in a classical European style, befitting Tokyo Station, which has undergone renovations. There are 150 guest rooms and a spa in the hotel, and it is a retro hotel that does not seem to be in the very busy Tokyo station.

Because it is built within the premises of Tokyo Station, some rooms have a view of the domed roof of Tokyo Station. Relax in a quiet guest room while feeling the signs of a journey through a huge station.

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We recommend the Atrium lounge on the top floor, which is exclusively for guests. Guests can have breakfast here. The buffet, which has over 100 different dishes on offer, is colorful and visually appealing. There is also a place in the lounge where you can get a close-up look at the red brick walls of Tokyo Station, which were built about 100 years ago, allowing you to experience the history of the station.

Hotel Ryumeikan Ochanomizu Honten is a long-established hotel founded in 1899. It was renovated in 2014, but you can still feel the good old Japanese culture and beauty everywhere. The Shigaraki ware bathtubs in the guest rooms are particularly impressive, as they are handmade one by one by artisans, giving you a taste of traditional Japanese beauty. They fit surprisingly well around your back, allowing you to enjoy a blissful bath time.

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There are 9 guest rooms, all of which are junior suites. The tatami mats and shoji screens give the room a Japanese feel, making it a relaxing space to relax in. The tatami mats and beds create a Japanese-Western fusion atmosphere, so you can relax in comfort.

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The library lounge available to guests also has a nostalgic atmosphere. Relax with a cup of coffee and browse the books around you. The books collected by the hotel staff are travel books and introduce the charms of Japan. We recommend staying in the hotel and relaxing.

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Here, let's have a sweet plate with plenty of tea at the cafe restaurant "RESTAURANT 1899 OCHANOMIZU" with the theme of tea and Japanese food! You can enjoy the taste and flavor of fragrant tea.

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``Homeikan'' consists of the ``Main Building,'' which was a boarding house from the Meiji period that was renovated into ryokan in the early Showa period, the ``Daimachi Annex,'' which was a renovated Japanese-style house from the Showa era, and the ``Moriyama Annex,'' which is located in a residential area a little further away. There are 3 buildings. All of these Japanese-style ryokan retain the architectural style of the time they were built, allowing you to stay comfortably. It has a warm, retro atmosphere, and the main building in particular is over 100 years old and is a registered tangible cultural property that you can stay overnight in, which is rare even in Tokyo.

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This is the corridor in front of the banquet hall of "Daimachi Annex" across the road from "Main Building". The Daimachi Annex has a Japanese garden with a Japanese retro atmosphere. Both inside and outside the building, there are many spots that you will want to shoot.

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This inn with a retro atmosphere is also highly convenient. It takes about 15 minutes on foot from the inn to Tokyo Dome. After participating in a dome performance, you can walk back to your inn while chatting with your friends.

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`` Hotel Edoya'' is a Japanese-style hotel with a Showa-style interior and a gentle atmosphere. Female guests will also be happy to know that the hotel is within walking distance of Akihabara and has an open-air bath, perfect for sightseeing in Akihabara. It is a hidden and popular hotel in Yushima, with many repeat guests and long-term foreign guests due to its convenience and nostalgic retro design.

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The guest rooms are pure Japanese style with tatami mats, shoji windows and screens, giving it the atmosphere of an orthodox ryokan. It is an atmosphere that is hard to see in the city center these days. Although it is retro, the room is well-cleaned and clean, which is recommended for girls.

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About a 10-minute walk from Akihabara, where the inn is located, Yushima Tenjin is one of the most popular tourist spots in Tokyo. The plum blossoms that bloom ahead of spring are spectacular. Amazake, a specialty of Yushima Tenjin, is said to be good for beautiful skin and good for the intestinal environment, and is popular with women.

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Arasawaya is a very small ryokan in Okutama. There are only 3 guest rooms. The 100-year-old long-established ryokan has an irori hearth, giving it a retro feel. Our attentive service will make you feel at home.

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At the hearth here, the owner of the inn will tell you folktales passed down in Okutama. Okutama is a land of many folktales, and even repeat visitors will be told stories they have never heard before. Advance reservations are required, so don't forget to contact us. In addition, we are proud of our meal that use ingredients from Okutama. You can enjoy handmade konjac sashimi and freshwater fish made with the delicious water of Okutama. It's a menu that seems to cleanse your body from the inside out.

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There are two private baths. The hot water comes from the alkaline simple sulfur onsen "Tsuru no Yu onsen". The hot water is said to be effective for those who are sensitive to cold, have trouble falling asleep, and those whose autonomic nervous system is disturbed.

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The elegant retro hotel is a mysterious space where time flows slowly. For those of you who are busy every day, how about staying in a hotel and spending a relaxing time? You will be able to relax your body and mind.