Sugamo Travel Guide
Tokyo
Popular places to visit
Shinshoji Temple
Guarding the entrance to this traditional temple is a tall 18th-century statue built by a priest to protect women and children.
Tokyo Disneyland®
Ride roller coasters and watch theatrical shows as you witness the magic of Disney come to life at this family-friendly amusement park and resort.
Tokyo DisneySea®
Discover the secrets of the oceans in this magical theme park, where Disney’s sea-dwelling characters will take you on a journey to the world below the waves.
Tokyo Dome
Catch an event at Tokyo Dome during your trip to Tokyo. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Tokyo Skytree
Marvel at the views from the top of the tallest self-supporting tower in the world then enjoy the shops, restaurants, aquarium and planetarium at its base.
Tokyo Tower
Appearing as if a Paris landmark has been teleported to Tokyo, this Eiffel-inspired structure offers great daytime or evening 360-degree views of the city.
Things to do
Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Tour Return by Bullet Train
Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour in Tokyo with Cruise
Japan: One-Day Izu Tour: Atami, Jogasaki Coast & Mt. Omuro from Tokyo
Tokyo: TeamLab Planets Admission & 24-Hour Subway Ticket
Full-Day Mt. Fuji Bus Tour: Lake Cruise and Noodles Making Experience
Japan: Ibaraki Flower Sea Food One-day Tour
Top hotels in Sugamo
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
Great option for lay over.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Very good location
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
The mold in the room was the first thing that caught our attention. It took 45 minutes and four attempts for someone to finally assist guests when they asked for their bags to go relax in their room. The pushy cleaning staff, the ridiculously long lines to speak to someone at the front desk, and ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
A lovely hotel in a quiet area, yet only about 20 minutes by train or metro to reach the main sights. As a walker, I found it took around 45 minutes to an hour to get to Ginza. The room was very clean and comfortable, with a well‑kept bathroom that made the stay even more pleasant. The staff were ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Rooms comfortable, but very dated, and generally quite shabby. Hotel is split across numerous different annexed levels. Had to skip the breakfast service due to huge queue/ inadequate provision for number of guests. This hotel needs renovation.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Beautiful hotel conveniently located close to Ryogoku station. Staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and cozy!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sugamo
Ikebukuro
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ikebukuro, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Ikebukuro Life Safety Learning Center and Anime Tokyo Station are just a few notable stops.
Ueno
Travellers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameyoko Shopping District.
Chiyoda
Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Tokyo Imperial Palace is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.
Akihabara
While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.
Kabukicho
Kabukicho is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Samurai Museum and Godzilla Head, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tokyo.
Taito
Travellers love Taito for its popular shops, and you can see more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Iriya Station or Tawaramachi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sensoji Temple and Hanayashiki Amusement Park.
