Published date: August 8, 2024
[Accommodation Experience] Hotel Tabinos Asakusa
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Experience of the stay
I traveled to Hotel Tabinos Asakusa, located in Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo, through HafH.
The hotel opened in July 2020 and has quite a unique concept centered around Japanese manga.
There are several ways to get there, but I walked from Asakusa Station.
It takes about an 11-minute walk from the station.
On the first floor, there was a Lawson convenience store.
Having a convenience store in the hotel is quite convenient.
If you walk around to the back of the building, you will find the hotel entrance.
After taking the elevator, head up to the second floor where the front desk is located.
Upon entering the front desk and lobby area on the second floor, I was already immersed in the unique world of Tabinos.
The distinctive atmosphere inspired by manga onomatopoeia was overwhelming.
The room I stayed in was a Hollywood twin room (non-smoking) type.
It was quite compact at 12 square meters.
The interior design was also illustrated with a manga-like festival theme.
Although the room was small, there were thoughtful space-saving features like drink holders and small items storage near the pillows.
There were also plenty of outlets and USB ports, so I never had trouble charging my devices.
Behind the bed, there was a door leading to the toilet and bathroom.
To be honest, this area was a little cramped.
Beyond the window was the Tokyo Skytree! You can see it from quite a close distance.
On the second floor, there was a self-check-in and check-out machine which the staff encouraged me to use.
During check-in, I was allowed to choose an available room myself.
I asked the staff which room had a good view of the Skytree and selected one from the available options.
Since the hotel is manga-themed, there is a bookshelf in the lounge filled with manga that guests can freely read.
There's also a drink machine where coffee and juice are available for unlimited refills. It’s a great place to relax.
I have no doubt this hotel will be popular among foreign tourists.
As a Japanese person, I feel it might be a bit exaggerated catering towards foreign guests, but its unique atmosphere feels one-of-a-kind and special.
If you’re tired of regular business hotels and looking for something a bit different, I highly recommend staying at Hotel Tabinos Asakusa.
Experiences during the trip
On the night of my stay, I headed to "Kanya Bar" located about a 15-minute walk from Hotel Tabinos Asakusa, right in front of Asakusa Station.
It is an old Western-style restaurant that has been operating in Asakusa since its founding in 1880.
I decided to visit this famous establishment on this occasion.
Upon entering, I was greeted by an atmosphere that conveyed a nostalgic Showa period ambiance.
Various people of all ages had come as customers.
The impression I had was that many of them were regulars, especially seniors, owing to its long history.
When it comes to an established Western-style restaurant, you can't miss the Napolitan pasta.
The vibrant red Napolitan pasta was made with ingredients like ham, onions, and mushrooms.
It seemed they used an original tomato sauce instead of ketchup.
It was incredibly delicious.
Next, I had a gratin.
This had a rich white sauce with shrimp—a classic gratin.
The specialty here is an alcoholic beverage called Denki Brandy.
It is an amber-colored liqueur blended with brandy, gin, wine, curaçao, vermouth, and herbs, with an alcohol content of 40%.
The name comes from the time when electricity was rare, and it was in vogue to name new things with the prefix "Electric." The name supposedly came about because the effect of the drink can electrify one to the core.
After enjoying a slight buzz, I made my way to "Sensoji Temple" on my way back.
Since it was nighttime, there were few people, so I decided to take a stroll for the first time in a while.
As you can see, there were hardly any people walking through Nakamise Street at night.
Knowing how crowded it is during the day, it felt as if I had entered a completely different place.
I could also take beautiful pictures of the five-story pagoda.
It’s just a five-minute walk from Hotel Tabinos Asakusa to Sensoji Temple, so I recommend visiting if you stay there.