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The Peninsula Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan · Peninsula · Apex Luxury
Completed in 2007 as the first freestanding luxury hotel built in Tokyo in over a decade, Peninsula Tokyo's lantern-shaped 24-storey tower houses nearly 1,000 pieces of Japanese art, including a bamboo-and-steel dragon centrepiece in the lobby, and has held a Forbes Five-Star spa rating for ten consecutive years. The tower connects directly to Hibiya Station and faces Hibiya Park, with the Imperial Palace gardens a ten-minute walk across the lawns, and six restaurants range from Peter steakhouse to Kyoto Tsuruya kaiseki.
- 314 rooms
- Opened 2007
- Neighborhood: Yurakucho / Hibiya
- Rooms from 581 sq ft (54 m²)
- Architect: Kazukiyo Sato
- Interiors: Yukio Hashimoto
About The Peninsula Tokyo
- The Peninsula Tokyo opened in 2007 as the first freestanding luxury hotel built in Tokyo in over a decade, its 24-storey tower designed by Kazukiyo Sato to evoke a traditional Japanese lantern.
- The lobby houses nearly 1,000 pieces of Japanese art, centred on a bamboo-and-steel dragon sculpture symbolizing protection in Japanese tradition.
- The Peninsula Spa has held a Forbes Five-Star rating for ten consecutive years, one of the longest unbroken spa streaks of any luxury hotel in Japan.
- The hotel connects directly to Hibiya Station on four railway lines and sits opposite Hibiya Park, a ten-minute walk through the lawns to the Imperial Palace gardens.
- Six restaurants span the property, from Peter steakhouse to Kyoto Tsuruya kaiseki and Hei Fung Terrace Cantonese, plus the brand's signature Rolls-Royce and Tesla chauffeur fleet.
History
The Peninsula Tokyo opened in 2007 as the first freestanding luxury hotel built in Tokyo in over a decade, designed to evoke a traditional Japanese lantern. Its 24-story tower in the Marunouchi district houses nearly 1,000 pieces of Japanese art, including a prominent bamboo dragon sculpture in the lobby symbolizing protection. The property blends international luxury with Japanese cultural elements, reflecting the brand's heritage while innovating with modern technology.
The setting
The Peninsula Tokyo anchors Yurakucho at 1-8-1, directly opposite Hibiya Park and commanding views of the Imperial Palace gardens — a ten-minute walk through the park's lawns. The hotel opened in 2007 as a lantern-shaped landmark on the boundary where Marunouchi's corporate skyline gives way to Ginza's luxury flagships, a three-minute walk south along Naka-dori to Chanel, Mikimoto and Wako's famous clock tower. The hotel connects directly to Hibiya Station with access to four railway lines, and JR Yurakucho Station is a two-minute walk — providing one of the most scenically positioned and transit-rich luxury addresses in the capital.
Restaurants and bars
- Peter — Restaurant · Seafood
- Hei Fung Terrace — Restaurant · Cantonese
- The Lobby — Restaurant · All-day dining
- Ten-ichi — Restaurant · Japanese
- Wakon — Restaurant · Japanese
- Hibiya Mon Cher Ton Ton — Restaurant · Teppanyaki
- The Peninsula Boutique & Café — Café · Light meals, sweets and pastries
- Zuicho — Restaurant · Japanese
Experiences
- The Peninsula Academy — A learning and activity program offering a personalized introduction to art, lifestyle and culinary experiences through workshops and private tours.
- Keys to the City — An experiential program giving guests insider access to 'only-in-Tokyo' experiences in art, history, craftsmanship, shopping, nightlife and cuisine.
- Afternoon Tea — Iconic Afternoon Tea, described by the hotel as a menu not to be missed.
- Chauffeur-driven sightseeing tours — Relaxing sightseeing tours around Tokyo in the hotel's customised chauffeur-driven fleet, also available for airport transfers.
- The Peninsula Spa & Wellness Center — Spa and wellness center that has held Forbes Five-Star status for ten consecutive years.
- The Prevention Clinic Tokyo — On-site clinic offering cutting-edge medical examinations.
Amenities
- Peninsula Spa (ESPA, Forbes 5-star)
- indoor pool
- vitality pool
- fitness center
- saunas
- chauffeur fleet (Rolls-Royce, Tesla)
- 24-hr concierge
- Peninsula Time flexible check-in/out
- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Japan's Leading Hotel Suite 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Japan's Leading Luxury Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- World Travel Awards Japan's Leading Luxury Hotel (2024)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best (2017)
- Forbes Five-Star Spa (10 consecutive years)
- One MICHELIN Key
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