Published date: July 18, 2025
🏙️ A Little Escape from the Bustle of Tokyo: My Stay at ONE@Tokyo
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Experience of the stay
"Rather than just "staying", it feels like "living in Tokyo".
This was the experience I had at ONE@Tokyo in Oshiage.
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🏢 A Paradise for Architecture Lovers: Kengo Kuma Design
From the entrance, the impact was incredible.
The exterior features impressive wooden panels, with an interior that lets in light and natural materials through a stark concrete and steel structure.
As expected from Kengo Kuma's design, it is full of intriguing sensory experiences.
The lobby is quiet and cozy. The atmosphere allows you to feel at ease due to the minimal interactions with staff.
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🛏️ Stayed in a Semi-Double Room: Like a "Secret Base in Tokyo"
I stayed in a semi-double room.
With high ceilings and a well-separated bedroom and bathroom, the balance of warm natural wood and an industrial texture felt wonderfully comfortable,
like a "secret base" in Tokyo.
The water facilities are clean and functional. The amenities are fragrance-free and minimal, showcasing great taste.
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🌃 At Night, Enjoying the Tokyo Skytree from the Rooftop
This hotel actually has a super hidden gem on the rooftop.
You get a perfect view of the Tokyo Skytree at night, often in a private setting, which is truly quiet.
Buying drinks from a convenience store and spending time on the rooftop while feeling the night breeze is truly a "reward".
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☕ In the Morning, Relax at the Cafe or Visit a Local Bakery
There is a cafe on the first floor, so I enjoyed a light drink there in the morning.
Alternatively, casually stopping by a local bakery around Oshiage Station is also a great option.
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👣 Recommended for Those Who:
• Love architecture and space design
• Want to spend a somewhat special time around the Tokyo Skytree
• Want to find "your time" in the city’s quiet space.
Experiences during the trip
🍗 An unforgettable fried chicken experience at the hidden gem "Inoue Shoten".
While walking in the residential area of Oshiage, I was suddenly greeted by an enticing aroma.
The source? **A take-out only fried chicken shop called "Inoue Shoten"**.
The shop is quaint, bustling with local regulars. I ordered their signature dish, the **fried chicken (soy sauce flavor)**, without hesitation.
As soon as I received the paper bag, I couldn't resist taking a bite on my way back to the hotel —
the crispy batter was fragrant, and the inside was astonishingly juicy!
Lightly sweet soy sauce was perfectly infused, offering a satisfying experience even without rice.
Enjoying the hot fried chicken in my room at ONE@Tokyo felt like a true "reward".
It was a moment of realization that meals during travels can be so fulfilling, even outside of restaurants.
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You can also enjoy it as a "midnight snack" or "drink accompaniment".
If you're staying in the Oshiage area, I highly recommend stopping by this spot.