#LetsMET: HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO & HOTEL METROPOLITAN EDMONT TOKYO
For many first-time visitors to Japan, exploring a city as big as the capital Tokyo (東京) may be an intimidating feat. An even more daunting task would be to choose the right accommodation that can get you to your sightseeing spots all over the city with ease and convenience. Discover your own Tokyo with two easily-accessible hotels under the JR-EAST HOTELS brand: HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO & HOTEL METROPOLITAN EDMONT TOKYO.
HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO (left) and HOTEL METROPOLITAN EDMONT TOKYO (right). (Image credit: JR-EAST HOTELS)
Both hotels are located within minutes from their respective train stations. HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO is a 4-minute walk away from its nearest exit of Ikebukuro Station (池袋駅 Ikebukuro-eki), a few stops away from Shinjuku Station (新宿駅 Shinjuku-eki). As one of Tokyo’s busiest stations, there’s bound to be a train that can get you to whichever sightseeing spot you’re visiting in Tokyo. Likewise, HOTEL METROPOLITAN EDMONT TOKYO is a mere 3-minute walk from Iidabashi Station (飯田橋駅 Iidabashi-eki) which is another station centrally located around many attractions such as the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Dome, and more.
While it may be confusing to navigate your way through the crowded stations, here are two videos that can help guide your way to either hotels:
(Video credit: JR-EAST HOTELS)
(Video credit: JR-EAST HOTELS)
Food
What’s Tokyo without food? After a long day of sightseeing, the last thing you’ll have to worry about is going hungry as there are plenty of food options around HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO and HOTEL METROPOLITAN EDMONT TOKYO! With such a variety, this is especially convenient when you’re staying in Tokyo for a couple of days where you don’t have to think hard and long about what to eat. Here are two recommended restaurants to try nearby HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO and HOTEL METROPOLITAN EDMONT TOKYO respectively.
1. Gyubei Souan (牛兵衛 草庵)
(Image credit: Gyubei Souan)
- Rating: ★★★★⯪
- Cuisines: Beef, pork, noodles
- Suitable for: Families, couples
- Distance: 1-minute walk from HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO
- Recommended item: Yamagata Beef Course
Treat yourself to an exquisite yakiniku experience at Gyubei Souan! Just a block away from the hotel, Gyubei serves high-quality Yamagata Beef cut from cattles raised on clean water and air amid the four seasons of Yamagata Prefecture. The restaurant also offers private rooms for diners who wish to have a more intimate dining experience with their loved ones.
2. Yakitori Center (やきとりセンター)
(Image credit: Yakitori Center)
- Rating: ★★★⯪☆
- Cuisines: Chicken, beef, pork
- Suitable for: Families, couples
- Distance: 2-minute walk from HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO
- Recommended item: Tori Kama Meshi
As its name suggests, Yakitori Center serves a wide variety of yakitori and other skewered meat, suitable for a night of social gathering with friends and family. Yakitori Center also serves donburi and bento set meals for those who want to refuel themselves after a long day—perfect for tourists after a whole day of sightseeing and walking!
3. Okonomi King (お好みキング )
(Image credit: Okonomi King)
- Rating: ★★★★☆
- Cuisines: Chicken, fish, beef, pork, noodles
- Suitable for: Families
- Distance: 1-minute walk from HOTEL METROPOLITAN EDMONT TOKYO
- Recommended item: Okokin Yaki (おこきん焼き)
Okonomi King is a teppan-style izakaya that serves a variety of okonomiyaki or savoury pancakes made with their original blend of wheat flour. Customers may opt for the counter seats to catch the grilling of their okonomiyaki right in front of their eyes! Okonomi King’s recommended specialties include the Okokin Yaki, Nebaneba Kimchi Yaki, and Tomato Cheese Yaki.
4. Kassai (喝采)
(Image credit: Kassai)
- Rating: ★★★★⯪
- Cuisines: Chicken, fish, beef, pork, noodles
- Suitable for: Couples
- Distance: 4-minute walk from HOTEL METROPOLITAN EDMONT TOKYO
- Recommended item: Claypot (土鍋ご飯)
Kassai is a hidden gem located under-the-radar within close proximity to JR Iidabashi Station. This spacious restaurant serves authentic Japanese cuisine with elegance, featuring the highest quality of ingredients in their seasonal menu as well as a rich range of hand-selected nihonshu and sake to accompany your meal. Their signature claypot meal features Japanese black beef with abundant sea urchin.
Hungry for more? These recommendations are just the tip of the iceberg of food options around HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO and HOTEL METROPOLITAN EDMONT TOKYO!
Activity tips — Intriguing Ikebukuro
No car? No problem! HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO is a major pick-up stop for many day-trip activities under Sunrise Tours. There are also direct bus and bus limousine services connecting you to and from Narita / Haneda International Airport (NRT / HND) as well as to attractions such as Gotemba Outlet Mall nearby Mount Fuji!
Activity tips — Family Friendly Edmont
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If you’re travelling with your family or a large group of friends, staying in HOTEL METROPOLITAN EDMONT TOKYO is the best option as the hotel offers large and spacious Family Rooms at affordable rates—a rare find amongst the many hotels available in Tokyo!
Needless to say, these two hotels make the perfect bases for your stay in Tokyo while guaranteeing convenience without breaking the bank. Be sure to consider both HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO and HOTEL METROPOLITAN EDMONT TOKYO in your next visit to Japan and discover your own Tokyo!
HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO (ホテルメトロポリタン 池袋)
Address: 1-6-1, Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-8505
Nearest station: Ikebukuro Station (池袋駅)
Access from Haneda International Airport (HND): 50 minutes via the Keikyu Airport Line or Tokyo Monorail and then transfer to the JR Yamanote Line
Access from Narita International Airport (NRT): 100 minutes via Narita Express
No. of rooms: 807
Tel: +81-3-3980-1111
HOTEL METROPOLITAN EDMONT TOKYO (ホテルメトロポリタン エドモント)
Address: 3-10-8, Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8130
Nearest station: Iidabashi Station (飯田橋駅)
Access from Haneda International Airport (HND): 45 minutes via the Keikyu Airport Line or Tokyo Monorail and then transfer to the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
Access from Narita International Airport (NRT): 80 minutes via Narita Express and then transfer to the JR Chuo / JR Chuo-Sobu Line
No. of rooms: 668
Tel: +81-3-3237-1111
Header image credit: JR-EAST HOTELS
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