Ryogoku Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Ekoin Temple
The spiritual home of sumo wrestling has an intriguing past and continues to draw would-be champions of the sport to its shrines.
Theater X
Enjoy the fun vibe and intimacy of a theater on the smaller side and study the refined and high-brow plays that grace its acclaimed stage.
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 temples in this vibrant area.
Shibuya Crossing
Guaranteed to overload the senses, this intersection teeming with people is considered to be a symbol of modern Tokyo.
Activities
Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Old Tokyo Walking Tour
Tokyo Go Kart: Asakusa, Skytree, and Akihabara **IDP MUST**
Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour in Tokyo with Cruise
Tokyo Evening Food Adventure: Hidden Eateries & Local Flavours
Vegan-Friendly Tokyo Sumo Show, Mochi-Pounding Dinner Experience
Our pick of the best Ryogoku Hotel Deals
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
Great first night stay.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel was great. The location of the hotel was not. The streets all around the hotel were filled with trash and riffraff. Didn’t feel safe walking back to our hotel in the evening.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
The hotel reception is located in the mall building, 3rd floor. It’s honestly great because there’s a Lawson and family mart within the building opened 24/7. You can even walked Shinjuku station completely underground!! There’s also a bunch of restaurants in the hotel if you want a convenient option. ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Location was off the main areas so it was nice not having to be in the thick of it all. I enjoyed the peaceful walk back after a long day. Staff were smiley, welcoming, and helpful. I appreciated the laundry room as we used it twice. We added The breakfast buffet daily to our stay and I don’t regret ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
The room was clean. Staff were excellent. I did not have breakfast at the property. I found it on the pricy side. Air conditioning was excellent.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
The rooms on the Annex tower do not have an air purifier and after staying at 4 other hotels having it, I was disappointed. The room was weirdly shaped but did accommodate us fine for the night. The breakfast buffet was pretty good. The staff were very nice and accommodating. The hotel has a good ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ryogoku
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.
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.
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.
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 Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum.
Chuo
Known for its popular shops and top seafood restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Chuo. Check out top attractions like Tokyo Bay and Tsukiji Outer Market, and jump on the metro at Tsukiji Station or Shintomicho Station to see more of the city.
