Published date: August 5, 2024
[Accommodation Experience] ONSEN RYOKAN Yuen Shinjuku
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Experience of the stay
This time I came to 'ONSEN RYOKAN Yuen Shinjuku' in Tokyo's Shinjuku with HafH.
I was looking forward to this popular HafH base that I had been curious about for a while.
ONSEN RYOKAN Yuen Shinjuku is not a hotel that is close to the station, so you will have to walk a bit from the station.
You can walk about 20 minutes from JR 'Shinjuku Station' (East Exit) to get here, but it is quite far.
I decided to walk from Shinjuku Sanchome Station.
On the day of my stay, it rained, so pulling my suitcase along the sloped road for about 10 minutes was a bit tiring.
So, you might think, was it really this far from the station the first time you visit?
If it's raining or you don't want to walk at night, taking a taxi from the station to the hotel is also a good option.
The room I stayed in this time with HafH was this semi-double room.
Considering the size of the room, I thought it was a bit pricey in terms of coins, but this is 'Shinjuku', so it can't be helped.
The room is simple, compact, and free of unnecessary items.
The washbasin is also the type that is installed outside the bathroom and toilet.
There is a shower room, but since there is an outdoor bath on the top floor, I did not use it.
The toilet is also very simple. It has a no-frills vibe.
As for the shared space, the entrance has a traditional Japanese style, making you feel like you've come to a ryokan.
The hotel lobby retains a touch of traditional elements while also feeling sophisticated.
Check-in and check-out are done at the reception lobby.
It's not an unmanned front desk, so you should basically speak to the staff to convey your needs.
On the 18th floor, there is a large public bath where you can slowly relax in the outdoor hot spring.
It was a precious experience to soak in the outdoor bath while enjoying the night view of Shinjuku right in the middle of the city.
Since it’s a rare outdoor bath, I thought it would be a waste to only enjoy it at night, so I also went for a morning bath.
At night, they had ice cream available that you could enjoy after your bath.
ONSEN RYOKAN Yuen Shinjuku is somewhat distant from Shinjuku Station and the rooms aren't particularly spacious, but the highlight is definitely being able to relax in the outdoor large public bath on the top floor.
I recommend this hotel for those who want to take a bath in Shinjuku and relax a little!
Experiences during the trip
I thought there would be more restaurants around ONSEN RYOKAN Yuen Shinjuku, but surprisingly, there weren't that many.
So, for those who want to have a quick meal, how about the nearby Tsukemen shop?
The 'Kobushi Shinjuku 6-chome' is probably about a 3-minute walk from ONSEN RYOKAN Yuen Shinjuku.
The thick and rich Tsukemen was delicious!