Tokyo's Vertical Forest: A Stay at Nihonbashi Hamacho Hotel in Nihonbashi Hamacho

🌳Tokyo's Vertical Forest: A Stay at Nihonbashi Hamacho Hotel in Nihonbashi Hamacho ✨

Nihonbashi Hamacho in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, is an area where traditional downtown charm and urban sophistication coexist. This time, I stayed at the "Nihonbashi Hamacho Hotel" near Hamacho Park. From the modern and calm guest rooms, a peaceful cityscape spreads out.

On the first floor, there is a café & restaurant called "SESSION" where you can enjoy live jazz. In the morning, they offer a hearty breakfast for guests, and at noon, locals also visit for lunch and coffee. The open atmosphere makes it perfect for meetings or spending time alone.

The surrounding area is well-equipped with supermarkets, such as "Peacock Store Tornare Nihonbashi Hamacho" and "Maruetsu Petit Higashi Nihonbashi 3-chome," both within walking distance. You won’t have trouble with small shopping or late-night snacks during your stay.

While strolling around the town, I discovered a small shrine with a unique design embedded with pieces of stone and pottery. The vividly green patina on the roof is impressive, and local people quietly prayed there. Nearby, modern monuments and sculptures are scattered, allowing you to feel both art and history, which is unique to Hamacho.

Convenient for both business and sightseeing, you can relax at SESSION in the evening, explore supermarkets and cafés during the day, and spend quiet time at Hamacho Park or the shrines in the late afternoon—enjoying a well-balanced time.

🛒 Convenient Supermarkets Nearby

You won’t have trouble with small shopping during your stay♪
• My Basket Nihonbashi Hamacho Ekimae Store (3-minute walk)
　→ Well-stocked with prepared foods and drinks. Open until late at night, very convenient!
• Seijo Ishii Nihonbashi Hamacho Store (5-minute walk)
　→ Slightly upscale. Rich selection of wine and imported foods, perfect for a little luxury.

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🗿 Art & Sculpture Spots Around Town

Art and monuments are scattered throughout the Hamacho area.
• Sculptures along Kiyosubashi Street
　→ Modern sculptures suddenly appear in the business district, making great photo spots.
　→ Especially, the piece in front of Hamacho Park is modern and impressive.
• Stone monuments and memorials in Hamacho Park
　→ Commemorative monuments unique to this historic area are scattered around. You can feel the culture while strolling.

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⛩ Shrines with a Sense of History

The Hamacho area retains a strong Edo culture. There are many calming shrines.
• Hamacho Shrine (5-minute walk)
　→ A small shrine loved by locals. Perfect for praying for travel safety.
• Suitengu Shrine (10-minute walk)
　→ Famous for safe childbirth and child blessings. Attractive with its beautiful shrine building and quiet atmosphere.
• Koami Shrine (15-minute walk)
　→ Famous for strong luck and warding off evil. Also noted as a money luck spot!

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