Ueno Tokyo, Japan
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Local SocialOutside the door
The house
NohgaEast Tokyo craft atelier
Concrete check-in counters, rotating art installations, and curved wooden seating create a welcoming gallery atmosphere in the lobby lounge.
“From the leather ‘Do Not Disturb' signs hanging on the doors to the smooth wood hangers in the wardrobe and the artisan notepads by the bed, it’s all about local design...”
What it’s good at
Notable
Lobby art curated with Teruo Kurosaki, angular concrete reception, and curved wooden seating by Stellar Works.
Notable
Custom wooden hangers by SyuRo, memo pads from Ito Bindery, and burgundy city cruisers from Tokyobike.
Listed
All-day French bistro dining, an open lobby art lounge, and a second-floor terrace overlooking the neighborhood.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
Elegant, understated rooms feature warm, minimalist design, brand-name toiletries, and spa-like rain showers.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in quiet Higashiueno, the property sits three minutes from Ueno Station, the museum-filled park, and lively Ameyoko market stalls.
The rooms
Understated interiors feature artisan wooden hangers, handcrafted bedside stationery, custom glassware, and walk-in rain showers.
The gym
Technogym machines and free weights fill the second-floor gym, and custom tokyobike cruisers stand ready for neighborhood rides.
Restaurant
Bistro NOHGA
Chefs cook over an open kitchen counter, applying French bistro techniques to ingredients sourced from East Tokyo artisans.
How it began
Conceived as a showcase for East Tokyo craft, the hotel was built to connect travelers directly with neighborhood artisans.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.