If you’ve ever been to Japan, you’ve no doubt noticed how clean it is. Despite the difficulty of finding an outdoor trash can, trash is rarely thrown away. This is because Japanese culture has become more conscious of being nature friendly and good for the environment in terms of waste and being more sustainable in other areas. However, when it comes to buildings and architecture, Japan has long focused on sustainability and ergonomics. You can easily see this by looking at the unique designs of buildings and hotels in Tokyo. If you want to go green and want to do your part to reduce your footprint on the world, here is our list of the 10 best sustainable and eco-friendly hotels in Tokyo.
1.Muji Hotel Ginza
Ginza is one of the largest shopping districts in Tokyo. With quality boutiques and cocktail and sushi bars, Ginza is a place to go if you’re trying to live a luxurious life. Muji Hotel is a place in Ginza where you can stay but you can also be sure that it is also eco-friendly. The interior of the hotel focuses on wood, stone and earth. The interior of the building features repurposed cobblestones from the tram tracks that ran through Tokyo 100 years ago and recycled materials from actual shipwrecks in its design. The nearest stations to Muji Hotel Ginza are Ginza and Ginza-ichome stations.
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2. Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
The Mandarin Oriental Group is one of the most environmentally conscious hotel brands, even publishing a sustainability report and meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Mandarin Oriental Tokyo is located in Nihonbashi. They are actively working to reduce their amount of single-use plastics, like much of Japan these days. The Mandarin Oriental even allows you to choose how much you want to participate in sustainability during your stay, whether that means reducing the number of towels and bed changes, or reducing waste and plastic use. Mitsukoshimae Subway Station and JR Shin-Nihonbashi Station are directly connected to the hotel.
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3. ANA InterContinental Tokyo (an IHG hotel)
The ANA InterContinental Tokyo is another hotel that is part of a global chain committed to reducing its impact on the environment by participating in sustainability measures. In fact, it is a leader when it comes to sustainability in Tokyo, being the first hotel in the city to participate in the Evian tree planting program. For 10 liters of Evian water sold on the property, one tree will be planted. The hotel also uses the IHG Green Engage system throughout the property, which reduces energy, water, and waste. ANA InterContinental is just a minute’s walk from Tameike-sanno and Roppongi-itchome subway stations.
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4. Hotel Trunk
It is perhaps the hotel that most embodies eco-responsibility because the concept of the building is based on sustainability, inside and out. The exterior is designed using the sustainable architectural style, with plants that not only decorate the exterior of the building, but also perform functional functions. This architectural style also supports the hotel’s concept of being a “socializing hotel”, the ability for people to realistically and easily make substantial social contributions in their daily lives. Trunk Hotel is just an 11-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station.
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5. The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo (an IHG hotel)
The Strings is another hotel in the InterContinental hotel group. For this reason, they are also part of the IGH Clean Promise, whose program involves partnering with sustainable companies such as Ecolab and Diversey, two world leaders in hygiene and cleaning technologies and services. This enables The Strings to better achieve its goal of reducing single-use plastics for the products it supplies to its customers. This hotel offers a luxurious stay while respecting the environment. The Shinagawa Shinkansen Station is located right next to the Strings Hotel.
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6.Shinagawa Prince Hotel
This 39-story hotel is located north of the city of Shinagawa and just south of the city of Minato, one of Tokyo’s most popular upscale neighborhoods. nightlife and shopping districts. Despite the exclusive style of this hotel, it is also classified as a sustainable establishment due to the many actions it carries out. Shinagawa Prince Hotel has plenty of recycling bins, has eliminated single-use bottles and straws, and also has green spaces like gardens/rooftop gardens on the property. If you are trying to get to the Shinagawa Prince Hotel, the closest station is Shinagawa Station.
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7. Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa
Not far from the last hotel on this list, the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa offers many of the same sustainability benefits. They also have the option to opt out of daily room cleaning or to reuse your own towel if you wish. Another cool thing they do is reinvest a percentage of their income in community projects or sustainability projects. Not only is there a beautiful view of the city, but there is also a wonderful garden around the property. This hotel is located just a 5-minute walk from Shinagawa Shinkansen Station.
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If you want to feel like you are staying in a traditional Japanese accommodation but want to enjoy all the great amenities of a 5-star hotel, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is one of the best options for that. Located in a historic Japanese garden, this property gives you a completely different atmosphere than what you would expect to find in central Tokyo. Therefore, the spacious rooms offer stunning views of the serene Japanese gardens or the radiant Tokyo skyline. If you are trying to get to Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, the closest station is Edogawabashi Station.
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9. Andaz Tokyo – A Hyatt Concept
Located in the Toranomon Hills area, one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in all of Tokyo, Andaz Tokyo is one of the most luxurious hotels you will find. It is centrally located in the city of Minato, which makes it convenient for shopping, dining at a fancy restaurant, or taking excursions around the city, such as visiting Tokyo Tower. Perched atop the Toranomon Hills Mori Building, this high-rise hotel offers you the personalized amenities and options a celebrity would expect. The closest station to this hotel is Toranomon Subway Station.
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10. Asakusa Kaede
This hotel is one of the most unique on this list because it is located in the Asakusa area, one of the most culturally rich places in all of Tokyo. The hotel is a short walk from Sensō-ji Temple, the oldest and most famous temple in Tokyo. In addition, the suites at Hotel Asakusa Kaede are a perfect blend of minimalist modernism and traditional Japanese design, creating an elegant atmosphere that you won’t find in any other hotel in the city. Along with other efforts to achieve greater sustainability in this growing industrial world, Asakusa Kaede’s in-house team will help you organize a customized trip and help you discover a lesser-known part of Japan and Tokyo that also helps local businesses. In the area. . If you’re looking to get to Hotel Asakusa Kaede, the closest station is Asakusa Station.
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