Tokyo, JapanTakanawa
The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection
Cherry garden tower
Takanawa Tokyo, Japan
Renovated
2013
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottCherry garden tower
The tower rises over a traditional stroll garden, where stone paths and two hundred cherry trees buffer the city's bustle.
What it’s good at
Notable
Ryu Kosaka interprets shoin-zukuri woodwork through recessed alcoves and staggered display shelving.
Notable
A five-acre traditional stroll garden planted with more than two hundred cherry trees.
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Shinagawa Station sits three minutes downhill, connecting directly to Shinkansen bullet trains bound for Kyoto and Osaka.
The rooms
Windows look out on the canopy or Tokyo Tower, and every bathroom comes with a deep jetted soaking tub.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa and baths
Spa treatments use botanical oils and incense rituals. Downstairs, the relaxation floor has cedar saunas and whirlpool baths.
Restaurant
CILIEGIO Ristorante Caffè
The dining room looks onto the garden pond through floor-to-ceiling glass, serving Italian courses made with seasonal Japanese ingredients.
At the table
The Library Lounge and Bar pours evening cocktails beside tall bookcases, with armchairs facing into the garden trees.
How it began
The grounds originally belonged to an imperial prince, and the garden still holds a seventeenth-century temple bell relocated from Nara.
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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.