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.
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 notable monuments and temples in this vibrant area.
Japan Football Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Japan Football Museum in Tokyo. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries 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.
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.
Red Gate
Find out about the history of Tokyo when you spend time at Red Gate. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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
Tokyo: KABUKI, BUNRAKU, etc. presented by National Theatre
Izu Coast, Mt. Omuro & Sea View Train Small Group Tour from Tokyo
Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)
From Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour
Top hotels in Hongo
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Staff were courteous and helpful. A great location to stay between flights. Restaurants and shopping conveniently located beside it.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Super fast, automated check in and check out process
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Rooms were clean, and gets clean very well everyday. Rooms are on the older side though, needs to be upgraded,
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
I had a great stay, everything was very clean. The amenities were abundant and staff was relatively friendly
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
This was an excellent hotel. Everything we wanted out of a hotel. I liked it was in a quieter section of Tokyo. It was walking distance to some attractions and the train station was close.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Clean, modern room. Lots of space. Staff were above-and beyond friendly and helpful, especially when helping us rexover a lost item
Reviewed on 13 Feb 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.
