Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa (リッチモンドホテルプレミア浅草), part of the Richmond Hotels chain run by Royal Group, reopens on Sunday, November 8, 2026 after a renovation of the entire building. The Asakusa hotel's refreshed spaces bring in Japanese traditional crafts and architectural styles.
Under the concept "a place where the essence of Japanese tradition comes together," the renovation reinterprets the history and culture that live on in Asakusa in a modern way. The interior features traditional construction methods such as nuki (貫) and chigiri (千切り), geometric patterns reminiscent of Edo Kiriko (traditional cut glass), and materials including kumiko (traditional wooden latticework), washi paper and Komatsu stone. The front desk and lobby, breakfast venue and guest rooms have all been renewed, creating a place to enjoy a hotel stay while feeling the atmosphere of Asakusa.
Richmond Hotels describes its aim as being "a hotel that is gentle on people and nature and always evolving for its guests," serving visitors from Japan and overseas.
An Interior Inspired by Asakusa's History and Culture
The design aims for a space where Asakusa's "stillness and motion" and "tradition and modernity" blend together, expressing the area's appeal through materials, scenery and light. Stepping into the entrance, guests move from the bustle of Asakusa into a calm atmosphere, with Japanese materials such as lattice screens and washi used throughout. The space offers a place away from the energy of the streets, where traditional beauty handed down through the ages can be felt.
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Auspicious "Kumodori" and "小倉縞々" Patterns in the Elevator Halls and Guest Floors
The elevator doors and corridor signs use kumodori (雲取り), a traditional auspicious pattern symbolizing good fortune and eternity. Combined with the intricate, refined textile "小倉縞々," the design brings a Japanese aesthetic and a polished feel to the walk from the entrance to the guest rooms.
Garden Terrace That Opens to the Asakusa Sky
The garden terrace on the 5th floor in front of the front lobby has been renewed as a "second lobby" where guests can spend time at their own pace. The space includes three landscape stones symbolizing the Sanja Festival and a deck modeled on the hanamichi (the stage walkway) of kabuki, giving Asakusa's character a modern expression. Crape myrtle, cherry trees, pines and other plantings add seasonal color, creating a retreat where visitors can feel the changing of nature under the Asakusa sky despite being in the middle of the city. From the terrace, guests can take a break between sightseeing outings while looking out at the view of the Sensoji Temple five-story pagoda and Tokyo Skytree standing side by side.
The garden terrace is planned to be open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM and closed in rainy weather.
Guest Rooms Featuring Japanese Floor-Seating Culture and Views of Asakusa
Taking advantage of the Asakusa location, which welcomes many inbound travelers, the renovation adds guest rooms that bring Japan's floor-seating (yukaza) culture into a modern setting. Rooms include a raised tatami area where guests can take off their shoes and relax, and tatami-covered side benches where they can easily sit down, offering a comfortable, distinctly Japanese way to stay.
The hotel also makes use of its position, with the five-story pagoda of Sensoji Temple to the east and Tokyo Skytree to the southeast. In some rooms, the views outside the window are part of the room's appeal.
Family Bunk Room (48 sqm)
Eight new Family Bunk Rooms (48 sqm) are being added. The spacious rooms accommodate up to 6 guests and include the first bunk bed in a Richmond Hotels property, with a lattice design. Other features include a round sofa that can be used facing any direction, a counter with a sink, and yosegi (wooden marquetry) hooks as an accent. The rooms combine functionality with design.
The roomy sofa space can be used facing any direction.
The bunk bed design draws on Japanese craftsmanship (kumiko and lattice).
Corner Twin Room (39 sqm)
The Corner Twin Room (39 sqm) for two guests turns traditional design into modern comfort. Interior details include a headboard combining linen and metallic leather, a control panel with a komon (fine pattern) design, a sliding door giving a modern take on a shoji screen, a two-panel mirror with a round-window motif, curtains that reflect the cuts of Kiriko glass, and pendant lighting modeled on the pillars of Japanese wooden architecture. A tea utensil storage unit made with kumiko holds Kiriko glasses and small items, offering a chance to experience delicate Japanese handwork.
The separate washbasin area.
The guest room.
Room Types
| Room Type | Size | Capacity | Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Double Room | 18 sqm | 2 guests | 134 |
| Corner Double Room | 21 sqm | 2 guests | 16 |
| View Twin Room | 27 sqm | 3 guests | 47 |
| Premier View Twin Room | 27 to 30 sqm | 3 guests | 32 |
| Japandi Corner Twin Room | 33 sqm | 2 guests | 8 |
| Corner Twin Room | 39 sqm | 2 guests | 8 |
| Family Bunk Room | 48 sqm | 6 guests | 8 |
| Universal Twin Room | 27 sqm | 3 guests | 1 |
Live Kitchen Breakfast With Nigiri Sushi, Tempura and Shoyu Ramen
Richmond Hotels serves breakfasts under the concept "a breakfast that makes both heart and stomach happy," incorporating food culture from each region. At this hotel, the breakfast buffet, billed as a Japanese and Western morning buffet to unwind over in Asakusa, offers nigiri sushi, tempura and shoyu ramen at a live kitchen, so guests can enjoy Asakusa's food culture freshly made.
The breakfast venue has been renewed with a design that abstracts the tool culture of Kappabashi in the Asakusa area and Japanese tradition, along with the traditional construction methods nuki and chigiri. Lounge chairs along the windows provide seats where guests can enjoy breakfast while looking out over the Asakusa cityscape.
The live kitchen serves two kinds each of nigiri sushi (tuna, sea bream, boiled shrimp) and tempura (shrimp, sillago, soft-boiled egg), changing daily. A new refrigerated showcase and ice bed also keep salads and fruit fresh.
Breakfast Details
Hours: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM (last order 10:30 AM)
Price:
- Adults: ¥3,800
- Children: ¥2,500
- Guests who book a plan that includes breakfast can use it at no additional charge.
- Guests not staying at the hotel: adults ¥4,500, children (ages 6 to 12) ¥2,500
- All prices include tax.
Seats: 87
A Lounge for Before Sightseeing and at the End of the Day
The lounge offers a welcome drink at check-in, along with a range of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Guests can use it to plan the day before heading out, or to savor the lingering feeling of the trip after returning. A "connect lounge space" linked to the breakfast venue is also available, so after breakfast it can be used as an open lounge. The hotel positions it as the starting and ending point of a trip.
Hours: 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Offerings: Soft drinks, alcohol and more (details may change)
Hotel Overview
Name: Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa
Website: https://richmondhotel.jp/asakusa-international/
Address: 2-6-7 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Access:
- 3-minute walk from Exit A1 of Asakusa Station (Tsukuba Express)
- 10-minute walk from Asakusa Station (Toei Asakusa Line)
- 8-minute walk from Asakusa Station or Tawaramachi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
- 8-minute walk from Asakusa Station (Tobu Skytree Line)
Parking: None
Phone: 03-5806-3155 (direct line to the hotel)
Total rooms: 254
