ASAKUSA KAEDE: An Elegant Boutique Hotel in Asakusa

Asakusa, Tokyo's historical district, preserves traces of Edo-period lifestyles. With representative structures such as Sensoji Temple and its Kaminarimon Gate radiating traditional Japanese culture, Asakusa attracts visitors from around the world.

Historically, Asakusa served as the entertainment center of Edo’s downtown. Unlike the austere aesthetic of Zen, its traditional Japanese atmosphere carries a glamorous and lively vibe, giving Asakusa a uniquely distinctive charm.

To showcase Asakusa’s charm to both domestic and international visitors, the boutique hotel ASAKUSA KAEDE is located just a few minutes’ walk from Kaminarimon. Inside, it displays traditional crafts with a modern twist.

Building on a Japanese-style foundation, it preserves the purest elements of Asakusa’s Edo heritage while adding playful and creative touches, so that guests feel something fresh no matter how many times they visit.

Guests can spend comfortable moments at any time within the Japanese aesthetic spaces created by ASAKUSA KAEDE.

9 Uniquely Themed Art Rooms

To keep each visit feeling fresh, nine boutique rooms with different themes were created. The guest rooms are decorated with traditional crafts from various regions of Japan to evoke the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

Check-in is also very convenient, with multiple language options available and a fully automated system to reduce the nervousness of interacting with staff.

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Each room includes a tatami corner and, depending on the theme, displays traditional Japanese arts such as kimono, ceramics, and woodblock prints.

Whether outdoors in Asakusa or inside ASAKUSA KAEDE, guests can fully experience Japan’s local culture and customs.

The Edo Suite

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The top floor houses the hotel's most spacious room, the Edo Suite, furnished with the highest-quality crafts to evoke the atmosphere of spring.

The loft-style design feels like a private little base in Asakusa, offering a homely sense of belonging.

You can even see Tokyo Skytree from the private balcony or the window.

The space is composed of tatami and wooden elements to create a calm atmosphere, neatly separating the living room and the bedroom into distinct areas.

The Edo Suite can accommodate up to six people. The tatami area converts into a bedroom—spacious and comfortable, and without the worry of small children rolling out of bed—making it a reassuring choice for families.

The Edo Suite features two sets of bath and toilet facilities with separated wet and dry areas, so even when many adults are staying together there's no need to compete for the bathroom.

One of the bathrooms includes a bathtub from which you can also view the Tokyo Skytree through the window.

The Aizome Deluxe Suite

The indigo-dyeing technique, which has been passed down since the Edo period and is also called “Japan blue,” perfectly complements the theme of Japan’s cool summer.

Because indigo dyeing also has insulating properties, combined with the warm tones of Japanese-style wood, it creates a cozy atmosphere.

In addition to the “Aizome” theme described above, the deluxe suites also include rooms themed around Mino Washi handmade paper and Hiroshige, and can accommodate up to four guests.

The Nishijin Premium Suite

When it comes to kimono culture, Kyoto’s splendid Nishijin weaving is the most renowned.

The Nishijin suite at ASAKUSA KAEDE uses richly colored designs within a single color scheme, subtly luxurious and evoking the hues of Japanese autumn.

Picture of the Hokusai room

The premium twin room with two single beds also includes suites themed on delicate washi paper Karagami and the work of ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai (“Hokusai”), and can accommodate up to four guests.

The Kutani-yaki Queen Suite

The queen suite themed on Kutani-yaki, the top-quality porcelain from Ishikawa Prefecture—especially the Kanazawa area—features decorations and hanging art above the bed that showcase this traditional Japanese craft’s bold colors, unique compositions, and distinctive techniques.

It can accommodate up to three guests. Extra bedding is laid out directly on the comfortable tatami area with fluffy, soft futons, rather than on a typical cold metal-framed bed.

Bathrooms

Each room has a bathtub large enough to stretch your legs, allowing you to experience Japan’s bathing culture.

Instead of providing bottled mineral water like many hotels, and in line with sustainability goals, each room is equipped with a water dispenser.

If you need toothbrushes, brushes, or other toiletries, don’t forget to contact the front desk.

Enjoy Drinks at Kaede LOUNGE by TOKYOSOURSTAND

On the other side of the hotel’s first floor is a fresh fruit shochu highball bar. It’s operated by Three Piece, marking their first Asakusa location following the popular Kagurazaka Mediterranean bars Circo and MANVAR, which are well known for their fruit shochu highballs and buzzworthy food.

With their extensive experience, they created Kaede LOUNGE by TOKYOSOURSTAND in a style suited to Asakusa, offering takeout items such as soft serve and amazake panna cotta.

Breakfast is also served at Kaede LOUNGE by TOKYOSOURSTAND.

We ordered the assorted fruit waffles — unlike typical waffles, these are more like Hong Kong street snack “bubble waffles,” piled high with fresh fruit. The natural sweetness of the fruit combined with the crisp-yet-soft waffle shell was delicious!

The hotel staff’s favorite savory waffle (B.E.C.K) is another must-try — the perfect pairing of bacon and runny egg, topped with a rich sauce. Savory and tender, it brings a warm feeling of happiness and is utterly addictive!

Enjoy a Japan-Themed Stay at ASAKUSA KAEDA

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The hotel also occasionally organizes hands-on experiences with nearby Asakusa shops, such as workshops for indigo dyeing, sake, silverware, and Edo Kiriko glass. If you’re interested, you can check the official website for details at the official site.

ASAKUSA KAEDE uses traditional crafts from across Japan while skillfully blending them with Asakusa’s character. By changing the usual lofty, distant feeling of crafts into something more approachable, the thoughtfully designed rooms let you feel the warmth of Japanese aesthetics and the spirit of hospitality behind them.

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