Accommodations
Wedding and city hotel recommendations
+ transportation information
A Wedding in Yamanashi
Wedding Hotel
We will have a hotel block available to book soon
for the wedding venue. We are just waiting for RSVPs.
We suggest booking a 2-night stay for 9/11 - 9/13.
We will have a shuttle transporting guests to and from the hotel and wedding venue at several determined times on Saturday, 9/12, the day of the wedding.
We will have about 8 cabins available left to rent for the evening of the wedding for those who want
to celebrate late into the night and sleep on the premiss.
Train from Tokyo to Wedding Hotel
The day before the wedding, we suggest taking a 1-hour and 30-minute train from Shinjuku Station or Tokyo Station to Kofu Station, via the JR line. Cost 3800 yen, one way.
From there, we will have a shuttle taking you to the
wedding hotel at designated times.
We will only have this specific service available
for those arriving on Friday, 9/11/2026,
and leaving on Sunday, 9/13/2026.
Driving to the Venue
We don't suggest it, but it may allow a small number of vehicles to do so. This strictly depends on our approval.
The mountain roads are quite small and steep,
reception can be very spotty for directions,
and parking is extremely limited.
However, if you are driving to the wedding event, please refrain from partaking in alcohol for that day. Unlike the slight leniency of the US, Japan has very strict,
zero-alcohol tolerance laws.
The venue can also face extreme legal repercussions for serving a known-driver, so please, do not risk it.
Automobiles
The hotel will have parking if you plan on renting a
car and driving. The cost of tolls to the wedding hotel
from Tokyo is about 3600 yen (one way),
and 2-3 hour drive, depending on traffic.
An ETC card for your car rental is required.*
*You need to request this option when
booking your rental car
Pre-Wedding Week in Tokyo
Hotel Areas
We just recently moved out of Shinjuku and into an area called Atsugi.
Our nearest station is Hon-Atsugi Station.
We expect this is a big vacation for many of you so we do not expect you to stay near us unless you would like to.
Our new house is only a 45 minute train ride to Shinjuku, so we don't mind
traveling to the city for any activities we end up doing together.
Our top recommendation for hotel locations in Tokyo are:
For Nightlife
Near Higashi-Shinjuku Station
(Many restaurants and bars open very late)
For a cultural experience
Near Asakusa Station
(most places are closed by about 9pm)
Higashi-Shinjuku Station is one stop away from Shinjuku Station, which can take you anywhere in Tokyo or Japan with ease. (Average Taxi cost back to Shinjuku from Shibuya after last train (about midnight) $20-30)
Asakusa Station is a 15 minute train ride to Tokyo Station, which the other major station, similar to Shinjuku Station.
(Average Taxi cost back to Shinjuku from Shibuya after last train (about midnight) $35-50)
Regardless of what area you choose, we suggest trying to stay as close to a train station as possible.
It's also not a bad idea to spilt your time between the locations if you're staying to Tokyo for longer than a week.
Why Higashi-Shinjuku?
If staying in Higashi-Shinjuku, you'll have direct, simple, and low-stress access to two major Tokyo train lines: Fukutoshin Line and Oedo Line. This area is best for shopping, eating, drinking, cafes, and night life.
Fukutoshin Line takes you directly to:
Harajuku shopping (6 minutes)
Shibuya (9 minutes)
Meiji Jingu Shrine (14 minutes)
Nakameguro (14 minutes)
Ikebukuro - Sunshine City & trading cards (15 minutes)
Yokohama and Japan's largest Chinatown (52 minutes)
Never having to transfer to another line!
Oedo Line takes you directly to:
Yoyogi Park (13 minutes)
Akihabara (25 minutes)
Roppongi (29 minutes)
Azabu Hills shopping (36 minutes)
teamLab: Borderless (39 minutes)
Tsukiji Fish Market (40 minutes)
One train transfer:
Tokyo Station (22 minutes)
Emperor's Palace (25 minutes)
Asakusa (28 minutes)
Kappabashi Kitchen Supply Town(30 minutes)
Tokyo Tower (35 minutes)
Odaiba/Diver's City Mall (44 minutes)
teamLab: Planets (46 minutes)
All of these places without needing to touch Shinjuku Station for daily travel needs!
Why Asakusa?
As mentioned before, Asakusa Station allows for easy access to Tokyo Station, which is another central hub similar to Shinjuku Station. However, it can get just as confusing as Shinjuku station. Asakusa can also be a little more family-friendly, especially if shopping, eating and drinking are not your main focus.
Asakusa has Kitchen street and the famous Sensō-ji shrine.
Ginza area: 16-25 minutes
Azabu Hills shopping (30 minutes)
Tsukiji Fish Market (22 minutes)
Tokyo Station: 17 minutes
Emperor's Palace (25 minutes)
Akihabara Station: 14 minutes
Shibuya Station: 30-45 minutes
Harajuku Station: 45-50 minutes
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Yoyogi Park
Shinjuku Station: 30 minute train ride.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (38 minutes)
teamLab: Borderless (28 minutes)
Tokyo Tower (30 minutes)
teamLab: Planets (37 minutes)
Odaiba area/Diver's City Mall (45 minutes)
These travel times can start to add up in a day, especially if you want to go back to your hotel and take a break during the day. Also, nearly every single destination requires multiple train transfers.
That's why Asakusa area sometimes isn't the best option if you're trying to cover a lot of locations in a short time.
Our Hotel Recommendations in Shinjuku:
Shinjuku Granbell
The Knot Shinjuku
Most hotels offer 24-hour onsen/public bath spaces, separated by male and female. Most hotels are
foreigner-friendly, so generally, tattoos might be okay, however if there is signage saying otherwise,
please obey them.
I (Alexis) have been to a handful of various hotels while traveling and have never had any problems.
Try to avoid 'themed' hotels as well. They are generally 'love hotels'. They are cheap, you can stay there, you just might not want to..
While APA may be the most affordable option, the hotel chain is owned by a politically charged company.
You'll be fine. It's just weird. The rooms are extremely small. If you just need a place to lay your head,
it does the job just fine.
Unlike the US, Japanese hotels actually charge you by the person, not the room. They are very strict about this policy, and there's no way around it.
Tokyo hotel rooms are generally very small, so pay attention to room sizes when you are booking.
Generally, you will get a little walkway around one side of your bed that gives you access to the
front door and bathroom.
We also suggest booking a 'double' bed. It's about the side of a full. The single beds are quite small.
Good to know about hotels in Japan:
Our Hotel Recommendations in Hon-Atsugi:
Rembrandt Style Honatsugi
Hotel My Stays Atsugi
3S Hotel Atsugi - Shonan Sauna & Stay
(Unfortunately, absolutely no tattoos are
allowed in the public baths at this hotel)
Rembrandt Hotel Atsugi
(for larger sized room options)
Air BnB
Air Bnb's are also a great option! Especially for those who are staying with multiple people. You can often get small apartments with kitchenettes or spaces with bunk beds.
Looking to treat yourselves?
If you're looking to have an upscale evening at a prestigious hotel for a night, we recommend:
Marriott - The Tokyo EDITION - Toranomon
Even if you don't stay the evening, we recommend food and drinks at Gold Bar, The Jade Room, or The Blue Room at The Tokyo EDITION Hotel in Toranomon.
or
TRUNK(HOTEL) - Shibuya
If your speed is more 'night on the town.'
TRUNK(HOTEL) - Yoyogi Park
For a more relaxing time near Shibuya