Yabuzuka Onsen Trips (flight + hotel)

This was an excellent location for our short holiday and we were really pleased to move between here and their other hotel in Kyoto. Be aware that the stairs really are quite steep so if you’re not nimble then this might not be the place for you but in terms of location, it was really nice. It also doesn’t have much of a kitchen so don’t expect to do any cooking, however realised excellent Ramen in Tokyo is but a walk away!

Location was prime.

This was my first time visiting Japan, and staying at Hotel Monday Asakusabashi was great! The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the Asakusabashi train station (and 1 stop from nerf central - Akihabara!), which was a lifesaver in heat and humidity! The staff are multilingual, friendly, and incredibly thoughtful. They offered complimentary cooling towels to help with the heat and made the check-in and check-out process seamless. They helped me with a luggage forwarding service company—a game changer if you’re trying to travel light between cities. Highly recommend using it if needed! Amenities-wise, Hotel Monday offers a breakfast buffet (a mix of Japanese and Western options—tasty and satisfying), as well as laundry facilities for a small fee. Everything was clean and easy to use. I stayed in a standard double room, which was compact but cozy. The bed was very comfortable, and the room was spotless. There was just enough space for me and my 1–2 pieces of luggage. If you’re traveling with someone else or have more bags, I’d suggest upgrading to a deluxe or family room for a bit more room. The bathroom was a highlight! Like many places in Japan, the bidet was next-level—heated seat, front and back wash, privacy sound features… honestly, I need one of these at home lol! And the deep soaking tub was incredible after a long day of walking. Great value and great vibes! Would stay again!

I loved staying at this hotel and appreciated it even more after moving to the Marriott, which seemed very cold and sterile compared to the Niwa. From the super polite front desk people (we received a very deep bow from one when boarding the elevator to our room the first time) to the little touches such as an air cleaner/humidifier, tea service tray and bluetooth speaker in the room, the Hotel Niwa is a very nice place to stay. You feel like you are experiencing the real Japan here.

Smells nice most places, rooms details were thoughtful and the breakfast was amazing! Staff were helpful and nice also. Thank you