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The Capitol Hotel Tokyu
Tokyo, Japan · Tokyu Hotels · Grand Luxury
Rebuilt in 2010 by Kengo Kuma on the exact site of the original 1963 Tokyo Hilton, the first international hotel chain property in Japan, the Capitol Hotel Tokyu commands an address between the Prime Minister's residence and the National Diet Building, with Hie Shrine at its doorstep and Kyubey, the Ginza sushi institution founded in 1935, operating a counter inside.
- 251 rooms
- Opened 1963
- Neighborhood: Akasaka, Minato-ku
- Rooms from 482 sq ft (45 m²)
- Architect: Kengo Kuma
- Interiors: Kengo Kuma
About The Capitol Hotel Tokyu
- The address sits between the Prime Minister's official residence and the National Diet Building in Nagatacho.
- Hie Shrine, a hilltop Shinto sanctuary with roots to the 15th century, sits virtually at the hotel's doorstep.
- Kyubey, the Ginza sushi institution founded in 1935, operates a counter inside the hotel.
- Kuma's design uses wooden lattices and a meditative interior referencing the adjacent shrine, rare for a luxury hotel in a government district.
- Entry-level rooms start at 482 sq ft (45 m²).
History
Rebuilt in 2010 on the site of the original 1963 Tokyo Hilton, designed by Kengo Kuma with wooden lattices and a meditative interior referencing the adjacent Hie Shrine.
Rebuilt in 2010 by Kengo Kuma on the exact site of the original 1963 Tokyo Hilton — the first international hotel chain property in Japan — the Capitol Hotel Tokyu commands an address between the Prime Minister's residence and the National Diet Building, with Hie Shrine at its doorstep and Kyubey, the Ginza sushi institution founded in 1935, operating a counter inside.
The setting
The Capitol Hotel Tokyu occupies one of central Tokyo's most politically resonant addresses in Nagatachō, Chiyoda ward — positioned between the Prime Minister's official residence, the National Diet Building, and the moated perimeter of the Imperial Palace. Hie Shrine, the hilltop Shinto sanctuary with roots tracing to the 15th century, sits virtually at the hotel's doorstep, offering natural sanctuary amid the corridors of power. Tameike-Sanno Station on the Namboku and Ginza lines connects directly below; Roppongi's gallery quarter is 18 minutes by transit, and the Imperial Palace gardens are 27 minutes — a location that draws heads of state and discerning travellers with its blend of history, greenery, and governmental gravitas. 2 km from Tokyo Tower. 4 km from Tsukiji fish market.
Restaurants and bars
- Origami — Restaurant · All-day continental
- Suiren — Restaurant · Japanese (kaiseki, sushi, tempura, teppanyaki)
- Kyubey — Restaurant · Sushi
Experiences
- Club Lounge SaRyoh — 27th-floor club lounge blending Japanese aesthetics with modern design, with views of the Imperial Palace and the Tokyo nightscape.
Amenities
- Pool
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Hie Shrine access
- Concierge
- Hot tub
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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