Hongo Travel Guide
Tokyo
Popular places to visit
University of Tokyo
Explore the campus of University of Tokyo as part of your travels around Tokyo. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Japan Football Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Japan Football Museum in Tokyo. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Museum of Health and Medicine
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Health and Medicine during your travels in Tokyo. Visit the temples and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Hosho Nohgakudo Theater
You can enjoy a show at Hosho Nohgakudo Theater during your stay in Tokyo. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Hongo Kyusuijo Park
After visiting Hongo Kyusuijo Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tokyo. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Space Museum TeNQ
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Space Museum TeNQ during your travels in Tokyo. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Tour Return by Bullet Train
Japan: One-Day Izu Tour: Atami, Jogasaki Coast & Mt. Omuro from Tokyo
Full-Day Mt. Fuji Bus Tour: Lake Cruise and Noodles Making Experience
Japan: Ibaraki Flower Sea Food One-day Tour
Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour in Tokyo with Cruise
Top hotels in Hongo
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
The airport shuttle was very easy to go from terminal one to terminal three. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast brunch was excellent.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
This is a lovely centrally located property. Rooms are small but clean and modern Unfortunately staff at this hotel are poorly trained and unorganized arguing with one another and barking orders at guests. Noone seems to be able to answer questions or solve problems and there is a general sense of ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Really nice hotel with access to government building and train station
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Room was very outdated. No charger or power outlet at one of the beds. AC was inop and windows don’t open so very hot even during the colder night
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Excellent hotel. Comfortable bed & nice quality linens and fairly spacious. All sorts of little extras provided: toothbrush, hairbrush, hairband, slippers, Nespresso coffee in room. Staff were wonderfully polite. Convenient Metro stop not far away. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
The room was fantastic, super clean and well cleaned when required, the restaurant was also great quality and the staff super helpful! Is also based in a great location, had a great stay here
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hongo
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.
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. Nippon Budokan is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more 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.
Marunouchi
Travellers choose Marunouchi for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nijubashimae (Marunouchi) Station or Otemachi Station and check out top sights like Imperial Garden Theatre.
Asakusa
Asakusa is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sensoji Temple or Asakusa Shrine.
