Section L Ueno-Hirokoji – A Favorite for Families in Tokyo

Section L Ueno-Hirokoji offers 25 aparthotel-style units, each with a fully equipped kitchen that includes a stove, rice cooker, microwave, toaster, and refrigerator. Every room comes with a private washer-dryer combo, eliminating the need for coin laundromats during your stay. Select suites include a private sauna, allowing guests to relax without leaving their room.

Family Studio rooms sleep up to five guests with a combination of bunk beds and twin beds, arranged to maximize floor space. The in-room kitchen and washer-dryer let families prepare meals and do laundry at any hour, avoiding restaurant costs and coin laundry trips. Staff offer early check-in for ¥1,000 per hour and can store luggage after checkout, giving families flexibility with flight schedules.

The hotel sits between Okachimachi Station (2-minute walk) and Ueno-okachimachi Station (5-minute walk), providing access to the JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, and Ginza Line. Guests can reach Narita Airport via the Keisei Skyliner from Ueno Station in about 45 minutes, or Haneda Airport in under 30 minutes by taxi. Kamezumiinari Shrine is directly outside, and Matsuzakaya Ueno department store is a 2-minute walk, with Ameyoko Shopping Street and Parco Mall within 4 minutes.

The 24-hour front desk provides express check-in and checkout, along with luggage storage for guests arriving early or departing late. Saturday happy hour offers one free drink per guest in the lobby, and the hotel supplies complimentary umbrellas during rain. All appliance labels include QR codes that link to English instructions, and staff can assist with dinner reservations at nearby restaurants.

Each apartment includes a desk and separate living area, making it possible to work comfortably without using the bed. The full kitchen allows guests to cook their own meals, cutting daily dining costs, and the in-unit washer-dryer keeps clothing fresh for multi-week trips. Business travelers benefit from the 24-hour reception, secure luggage storage, and proximity to major train lines that connect to Tokyo Station in under 10 minutes.

Rooms: 25 units with full kitchens and washer-dryer in every room

Family: Family Studio rooms with bunk beds for up to 5 guests

Location: 2 minutes from Okachimachi Station, steps from Kamezumiinari Shrine

Amenities: Private sauna suites, Saturday happy hour, QR-coded appliance guides

Services: 24-hour front desk, early check-in from ¥1,000/hour, luggage storage