"Top amenities: Private hot tub, Japanese-style breakfast What’s nearby: Buzzing neighborhoods of Akihabara and Asakusa Check into the more traditional aesthetic of Japanese design at this quaint ryokan. Behind its glass-front facade sits a room of antique furniture and even a traditional tea house. Twenty-five guest rooms include tatami floors and bathrooms with anime themes created by the hotel’s owner. The reception area features a small raised seating area where guests can enjoy a tea ceremony. Guests can rent bicycles and there is an on-site hot tub. Nearby cultural attractions include the historical Edo-Tokyo Museum ." - Kristin Braswell