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The Peninsula Tokyo

Ultimate guide to The Peninsula Tokyo — a five-star Marunouchi tower opposite the Imperial Palace with about 314 rooms, Peninsula service polish and a three-minute walk to Ginza. Book for classic luxury between palace gardens and shopping.

Yurakucho / Marunouchi · Tokyo · 5-star

First-timers who want palace + Ginza adjacencyPeninsula loyalistsCouples and special-occasion city trips
5-star Official classification
£450–£900 Typical nightly band
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The Peninsula Tokyo — Yurakucho / Marunouchi, Tokyo
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Quick Answer

The Peninsula Tokyo is on our curated Tokyo list in Yurakucho / Marunouchi: live partner rates, HND/NRT transfer notes and neighbourhood fit — not a FlightLogic stay score without a firsthand review. Sourced facts: official 5-star classification, typical band £450–£900, airport HND.

Property amenities

  • Spa and fitness
  • Multiple restaurants and bars
  • Rooftop / high-floor dining
  • Concierge
  • Palace-facing location

Room features

  • Palace or city views by category
  • Peninsula technology kit
  • Luxury bathrooms
  • Daily housekeeping

Room types

DeluxeGrand DeluxeSuitePeninsula Suite

What's nearby

Stated distances are measured from the property; other entries note how you'd get there. Walking times in Tokyo run longer than the distance suggests once heat, crossings and pedestrian detours are counted.

Landmarks

  • Imperial Palace gardens Walk or short hop
  • Ginza Walk or short hop
  • Shinjuku JR / metro
  • Roppongi Hills / Tokyo Tower corridor Metro / taxi

Transit

  • Haneda (HND) ~20–50 min by car typical
  • Narita (NRT) N’EX + taxi, or 60–100+ min by car
  • Tokyo Station Walk or short hop
  • Metro / JR Confirm the nearest station when you book

Shopping & food

  • Ginza / Marunouchi retail Walk
  • Hotel dining On site
  • Nihonbashi / Tokyo Station area Walk or short hop

Check-in, check-out and languages

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
By 12:00
Languages at reception
English, Japanese

Palace-view rooms cost more and sell first in peak sakura and autumn weeks — request in writing.

Who The Peninsula Tokyo suits — our verdict first

Peninsula Tokyo is the classic palace-edge luxury pick: Ginza walks, Imperial Palace outlooks and Peninsula service. Book it for a central grande-dame stay. Choose Palace Hotel for a quieter palace-garden porch; choose Aman when ultra-small inventory matters more than Ginza.

Getting there from Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT)

Imperial Palace moat and walls in central Tokyo
Photo: Guilhem Vellut / CC BY 2.0

Taxi from HND is typically 25–45 minutes. Narita Express to Tokyo Station plus a short taxi works with luggage. The hotel’s value is walkability to Ginza once you arrive.

Tokyo has two main international airports. Haneda (HND) is closer to most central hotels on this list. Narita (NRT) remains common on long-haul and budget tickets — budget more time or use Narita Express to Tokyo / Shinjuku. Always match your transfer to the airport printed on your ticket.

Where it sits in Tokyo

Imperial Palace moat and walls in central Tokyo
Photo: Guilhem Vellut / CC BY 2.0

The Peninsula Tokyo sits in Yurakucho / Marunouchi at 1-8-1 Yurakucho. In Tokyo terms that choice decides your daily rhythm: Marunouchi and Otemachi buy palace gardens and rail power; Ginza-edge hotels buy shopping walks; Shinjuku buys skyline and west-side energy; Roppongi and Toranomon buy Hills campuses and nightlife; Shiodome buys bay views.

Tokyo distances look short on a map and feel long with luggage on the wrong subway transfer. Pick the neighbourhood that matches most evenings before you fall for a rate across town.

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Rooms and what you actually get

Inventory is roughly 314 rooms and suites across the categories on this page. View drives price in Tokyo — palace, bay, Mt Fuji-capable or neon skyline categories are the usual upgrades.

Club lounges, breakfast and spa credits vary by rate code. Read the live rate inclusions rather than assuming the headline nightly price is all-in. Tokyo hotel rooms can run smaller than Western expectations even at five-star level — check square metres on the room type if space matters.

Dining, transit and the stay rhythm

Tokyo rewards hotels that match how you move: JR and metro for Marunouchi; Shinjuku for west-side rail webs; Roppongi for Hills evenings. The Peninsula Tokyo works best when you lean into that neighbourhood rhythm instead of crossing the Yamanote line twice a day with jet lag.

Convenience-store breakfasts, hotel fine dining and neighbourhood ramen can all fit one trip — just build in transfer time for any reservation that is not walkable.

How it compares with our other Tokyo picks

Palace Hotel Tokyo is the closest peer for palace-garden luxury. Imperial Hotel covers Hibiya heritage. Shangri-La and Tokyo Station Hotel win for rail adjacency. Park Hyatt only competes if you rewrite the trip around Shinjuku.

Booking notes and practical tips

Indicative nights sit around £450–£900 depending on sakura, autumn foliage, Golden Week and major holidays — use the live rates panel for current partner prices.

Request bed type and view in writing. Carry a light layer for fierce hotel AC. IC cards (Suica/Pasmo or mobile equivalents) make metro days painless once bags are down.

Verified facts

  • Address: 1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda
  • About 314 rooms facing the Imperial Palace / city
  • Short walk to Ginza and Yurakucho Station
  • Peninsula spa, dining and Rolls-Royce fleet culture
  • HND typically 25–45 minutes by car

Good for

  • First-timers who want palace + Ginza adjacency
  • Peninsula loyalists
  • Couples and special-occasion city trips

Not ideal for

  • Shinjuku nightlife bases
  • Hardcore budget travellers

Airport transfer

Flying via Haneda (HND)? Taxi from HND is typically 25–45 minutes. Narita Express to Tokyo Station plus a short taxi works with luggage. The hotel’s value is walkability to Ginza once you arrive. See our Haneda (HND) guide for terminals, transit options and arrivals logistics.

FlightLogic has not yet stayed at The Peninsula Tokyo, so this page carries no editorial review or score — it is a verified entity listing, with location facts checked August 2026 and prices always live from the booking partner. Our review integrity policy explains why we never publish ratings without a named author's stay.

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Typical night £450–£900 (indicative — the live rate decides)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Peninsula Tokyo?

The Peninsula Tokyo is in Yurakucho / Marunouchi at 1-8-1 Yurakucho, Tokyo 100-0006. Use that address for taxis and maps, and confirm the nearest JR or metro station before you ride with luggage.

How many rooms does The Peninsula Tokyo have?

About 314 rooms and suites. Exact counts can shift after renovations — confirm your room type when booking.

How far is The Peninsula Tokyo from Haneda or Narita?

Haneda is typically about 20–50 minutes by taxi to central hotels on this list. Narita is often 60–100+ minutes by car, or use Narita Express to Tokyo or Shinjuku and finish by taxi. Always match the airport on your ticket.

Is The Peninsula Tokyo good for first-time Tokyo visitors?

The Peninsula Tokyo suits first-timers who want palace + Ginza adjacency. Skip it if you are among shinjuku nightlife bases. Yurakucho / Marunouchi only pays off when that area matches most of your evenings — not when it is merely the cheapest night.

Haneda or Narita for these hotels?

Prefer Haneda (HND) when you can — it is closer to most hotels on this list. Narita (NRT) still works via Narita Express to Tokyo Station or Shinjuku, especially if that is the only long-haul option on your dates.

What time is check-in and check-out at The Peninsula Tokyo?

Standard check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability — request them when booking, especially in sakura season.

Should I stay near Tokyo Station or in Shinjuku?

Stay near Tokyo Station / Marunouchi for shinkansen, Imperial Palace walks and Ginza. Stay in Shinjuku for west-side nightlife, department stores and a different skyline. Roppongi suits Hills museums and nightlife. Pick based on evenings, not just the first JR arrival.

The Peninsula Tokyo vs other hotels on this list?

Palace Hotel Tokyo is the closest peer for palace-garden luxury. Imperial Hotel covers Hibiya heritage. Shangri-La and Tokyo Station Hotel win for rail adjacency. Park Hyatt only competes if you rewrite the trip around Shinjuku.

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Facts last verified August 2026.