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Sumida hotels: Skytree, Kinshicho and Ryogoku

By the TripsGent team · Checked October 2026 · 3 places compared · FAQs

Sumida hotels: Skytree, Kinshicho and Ryogoku
Pictured: Asahi Breweries headquarters building with the Asahi Flame and Skytree at blue hour with full moon, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan · Photo: Basile Morin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick answer: Sumida is the ward east of the Sumida River, home to Tokyo Skytree and the Ryogoku sumo hall. Its hotels cluster in three spots: Oshiage by Skytree, Kinshicho on the JR line, and Ryogoku. It is usually cheaper than Shibuya or Shinjuku.

Sumida hotels by area

One hotel in each part of the ward.

Richmond Hotel Premier Tokyo Schole, Oshiage, Sumida, Tokyo
Pictured: Oshiage Station, Skytree Town entrance · Photo: 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Richmond Hotel Premier Tokyo Schole

📍 Oshiage, Sumida, Tokyo

Walk to Tokyo SkytreeFamilies

A 252-room hotel in Oshiage, a short walk from Tokyo Skytree, with a restaurant on site.

  • 252 rooms
  • Short walk to Tokyo Skytree
  • Restaurant on site

Best for: Skytree and Asakusa sightseeing

Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho, Kinshicho, Sumida, Tokyo
Pictured: JR Sobu-Main-Line Kinshicho Station Platform 1・2 · Photo: Mister0124, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho

📍 Kinshicho, Sumida, Tokyo

Connected to the stationCentral

A hotel directly connected to Kinshicho Station (Exit 5), with JR trains to Tokyo Station and a shopping mall in the same complex.

  • Direct access from Kinshicho Station Exit 5
  • Shopping mall in the same complex
  • Good rail links to Tokyo Station

Best for: Easy rail access in rain or heat

The Gate Hotel Ryogoku by Hulic, Ryogoku, Sumida, Tokyo
Pictured: Ryogoku Kokugikan wall · Photo: Koronokorone, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The Gate Hotel Ryogoku by Hulic

📍 Ryogoku, Sumida, Tokyo

Rooftop by the Sumida RiverLuxury

An upscale hotel in Ryogoku, the sumo district, with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Walk to the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo hall
  • 24-hour front desk

Best for: Sumo tournaments and river views

FAQs

Is Sumida a good place to stay in Tokyo?

Yes, for Skytree, Asakusa across the river and sumo. It is quieter and often cheaper than the west side.

Which Sumida hotel is closest to Skytree?

Richmond Hotel Premier Tokyo Schole in Oshiage, a short walk away.

Related: All Japan hotels · Japan hotels by area

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