Published date: September 13, 2024
Enjoying a Scenic Sauna in the Heart of Tokyo!
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Experience of the stay
It was initially very challenging to make a reservation at ONSEN RYOKAN Yu-en Shinjuku.
When I tried to book for a date convenient for us, it ended up being two months away, but I made the reservation looking forward to it and was able to visit in late August.
As expected, it felt like a traditional inn suddenly appeared in the middle of Shinjuku, and it was a very nice stay.
The overall atmosphere of the building is great, making you feel as if you've come to Hakone or Atami.
More than 80% of the guests felt like foreigners, so it's a little fun to pass by people of various nationalities.
The room was not spacious by any means (I chose the cheapest semi-double room), and with the bed, it felt full. However, it's fine since the facility is for enjoying Tokyo sightseeing and hot springs.
The rooftop scenic bath was incredibly comfortable, and soaking in the hot spring while overlooking the streets of Shinjuku was amazing.
The atmosphere of the lounge before the hot spring was also nice, playing very pleasant music. I later found out that music exclusive to this hotel is played according to the seasons, which showed attention to detail.
Experiences during the trip
This time, I visited 'cois espresso club', a Basque cheesecake shop that is trending on Instagram, located near Shinjuku Nichome Station. It's a cozy little shop where I enjoyed delicious cheesecake.
Shinjuku Gyoen and Shinjuku Nichome are full of stylish cafes and cake shops, so it was hard to choose.
ONSEN RYOKAN Yu-en Shinjuku is right in the heart of Tokyo, but it's a 12-minute walk from Shinjuku Nichome Station, so it’s not the best for frequent back and forth.
On this day, I moved to Hibiya and enjoyed the revival screening of Slam Dunk. It wasn't specifically planned; I decided on the day I stayed and watched the movie after checking out.
Since access is good anywhere in the city, you can flexibly plan your schedule on the day of your stay.