Pricey Hotels Springing Up Across Ginza

Above, Ginza's shopping district near Ginza Crossing. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Inflation is currently the norm in the U.S., but other countries are hit with it as well, including Japan.

For those who are not budget-minded, there are new hotels that are rather pricey springing up in Tokyo's Ginza district.

So, if you have tons on cash you're willing to part with, these may be for you.

According to the Asahi Shimbun:

High-end hotels have been opening across Tokyo’s Ginza district since last year as tourists flock to the posh neighborhood.

The trend is likely driven by the influx of foreign visitors who are willing to pay high accommodation fees for luxury experiences in the swanky district. 

The Royal Park Hotel Ginza 6-chome opened toward the end of May in a prime location in Ginza.

Featuring 15 stories above ground and one below, the massive hotel with 273 guest rooms became the third establishment in Ginza from the Royal Park Hotels brand.

The new hotel opened at a prime spot facing Showa-dori street, a three-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station. The famed Kabukiza theater and the Tsukiji district are nearby as well.

Room rates are relatively high, starting from 30,000 yen ($192) per room per night.

The concept of the hotel is “Ginza Pop.” The history of Ginza—a district boasting both old and modern features—inspired the hotel’s color arrangements and patterns.

Large communal baths, exclusively for guests, were incorporated to present Japanese onsen culture.

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