Overview
Across from the JR West Exit, Pearl Hotel Ryogoku is close to Kokugikan sumo arena in Tokyo-Ryogoku. You can walk back after an event, while nearby trains provide connections for sightseeing across Tokyo.
Rooms
Single A rooms measure 11 square metres, while Single B rooms provide 14 square metres. The Single Twin is a Single B with an extra bed, so it isn't equivalent to a larger twin room. Twin A rooms measure 16 square metres and can accommodate a third guest on an extra bed. Twin B rooms offer 21 square metres, with a sofa bed for the third person.
For a family or group of four, the non-smoking Japanese-Western rooms provide 37 square metres. The third and fourth guests sleep on futons. Compare the floor area and sleeping arrangement carefully, particularly if several people will also have suitcases.
Facilities
The third-floor coin laundry has two washers and three dryers, which is helpful during a longer trip. Irons are available to borrow.
There is no hotel parking or affiliated parking arrangement. Drivers need to use nearby paid car parks.
Dining
The ground-floor restaurant serves a Japanese and Western breakfast buffet from 6:30am to 9am, with service extended to 10am on Sundays and public holidays. Check whether breakfast is included in your reservation.
Location and transport
Ryogoku Station is about one minute away via the JR West Exit, across a pedestrian crossing. Chuo-Sobu local trains run directly to Akihabara and Shinjuku. To reach Tokyo Station and the Shinkansen, change at Akihabara to the Yamanote Line.
The Toei Oedo Line entrance is farther away, with Exit A4 about seven minutes on foot. The JR and subway entrances are separate, so plan around the entrance for the line you'll actually use.
Airport access
From Haneda, take a Keikyu train that continues onto the Toei Asakusa Line to Asakusabashi, then change to a JR Chuo-Sobu local train for the one-stop ride to Ryogoku. Check the train's destination because not every Keikyu service follows this route.
From Narita, take a JR Sobu Rapid train to Kinshicho and change to a westbound Chuo-Sobu local train for one stop to Ryogoku. Neither airport route is direct to Ryogoku Station.
Why stay here
Kokugikan events and sightseeing around Ryogoku don't require a train trip from the hotel. You can spend part of the day locally and use JR trains to explore other districts.
The neighborhood offers two different introductions to the city. The Edo-Tokyo Museum explores Tokyo's history, while the Sumida Hokusai Museum focuses on the artist's work. Chanko hotpot at a local restaurant adds another connection to the area's sumo culture.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 3pm, and checkout is at 10am. Smoking and non-smoking options vary by room category, so choose the appropriate type when reserving. Some multi-night rates include reduced housekeeping; check the cleaning schedule if daily cleaning matters to you.
1-minute walk