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just minutes from Haneda Airport
Ditch the usual guidebooks and get off the beaten tourist trail with an exploration of Tokyo’s discovered Ota City.
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Ota City, a lesser-known area situated in the southeast of Japan’s capital, is home to a number of highly photogenic historical shrines and temples, lush nature, and some rather unusual streets. It offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of central Tokyo and is conveniently whe...
One of Japan’s most striking seasons is autumn, where the maple leaves turn deep red and the ginko leaves shine bright gold. Throughout Tokyo there are many places to view autumn leaves, and one of those places is right in Ota City. Here is a list of a few spots for some of the best Ota Cit...
Almost all visitors have heard of Tokyo’s famous now-closed Tsukiji Market, but the oft-visited spot has become increasingly stricter over the years regarding who may have access to the bustling area. Even the new fish market site at Toyosu limits visitors’ access to the market floor....
Senzoku-ike is located in Northern Ota City, six stops from Ikegami Station. The area is named after the famous Buddhist priest Nichiren Shonin who washed his feet here on his way to Ikegami Temple. Senzoku literally means “washing your feet” which is exactly what Nichiren Shonin and ...
Located in the vicinity of Haneda Airport and once inside the airport grounds themselves, this shrine is famous for blessing visitors with money, business and safety during trips. The rear area behind the main shrine boasts thousands of beautiful vermillion Torii gates. Here you can also fi...
Ota City’s Kamata neighborhood has been known for generations for its manufacturing. From factories and small workshops, craftsmen produce high-quality metal products, machinery, metal parts and provide high-level processing. The craftsmen here labor in a spirit of monozukuri. This phi...
Relax in your ‘home away from home’, near Haneda! We are located 15 minutes by bus from the airport, with the bus stopping right in front of the property. We offer free early check-in (charges apply under normal circumstances). If for various reasons, we cannot show you to your roo...
The "clean eating" breakfast focused on natural foods is popular. Fully equipped with free Wi-Fi and tablets in 6 languages. Free shuttle buses available (please reserve in advance when you check-in).
