Direct access the center of a city area.
Our prime location offers convenient connections to Narita and Haneda Airports, as well as Tokyo Station.
Elite-inn Yushima
Location : 28-1, Yushima 3-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Elite-inn Executive
Location : 17-11, Yushima 3-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest Station
- Yushima Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line): 2 min. walk
(Exit 3 for Elite-inn Yushima / Exit 5 for Elite-inn Executive) - Okachimachi Station (JR Yamanote & Keihin-Tohoku Lines): 6 min. walk
- Ueno-okachimachi Station (Toei Oedo Line): 5 min. walk
Access from the airport
Narita Airport
- By Train
Take the Keisei Skyliner to Keisei Ueno Station (approx. 48 min.).
From the station, it is about 8 min. by taxi. - By Taxi
Approx. 1.5 to 2 hours.
Fare: Approx. ¥23,000+ (plus expressway tolls).
Haneda Airport
- By Train
Take the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho Station, then transfer to the JR Yamanote Line and get off at Okachimachi Station.
From Okachimachi Station: 10 min. walk or 3 min. by taxi. - By Taxi
Approx. 30 min.
Fare: Approx. ¥8,600+ (plus expressway tolls).
Location
Elite-inn offers easy access to the business and political hubs of Otemachi and Kasumigaseki, as well as Tokyo’s top tourist attractions. Whether as a residence or a base for sightseeing, we provide the perfect environment for your stay.
Neighborhood Amenities
- Summit Store (Yushima Tenjin Minami): The nearest supermarket for your daily essentials.
- Yoshiike: A famous local market renowned for its vast selection of fresh seafood.
- Matsuzakaya Department Store: Visit the “Depachika” (basement food hall) for premium deli items and high-quality groceries.
- PARCO_ya Ueno: Offers organic foods in the basement and a fine selection of wines on the 1st floor.
- Don Quijote (Donki): A popular discount store for everyday goods, snacks, and variety items at great prices.
The Charm of the Yushima Area
Since the Edo period, Yushima has flourished as a unique intersection of academia, spiritual faith, and culture.
Yushima Tenjin (Yushima Tenmangu Shrine)
Established in 458 AD, Yushima Tenjin became dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of scholarship, in 1355. Highly revered by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Edo period, it remains a beloved landmark today—not only for students praying for academic success but also as one of Tokyo’s premier spots for viewing plum blossoms.
Yushima Seido (Confucian Temple)
Dedicated to Confucius, Yushima Seido was a central hub for Confucianism in Japan. During the Edo period, it served as a government-run academy where numerous scholars and intellectuals gathered. Its magnificent architecture, deeply influenced by traditional Chinese design, stands as a solemn symbol of Yushima’s identity as a “district of learning.”
Shinjo-in Temple – The “Shoten-sama” of Yushima
Located directly in front of Elite-inn Yushima, Shinjo-in is affectionately known as “Yushima Shoten.” The temple is famous for its sacred spring, Yanagi-no-i, believed to bless visitors with beautiful hair and spiritual purification. Its pond, once known as the “Turtle Temple” pond, has been restored as the heart-shaped Shinji-ike, offering a peaceful spot where you can still spot charming turtles today.
Nikolai-do (Holy Resurrection Cathedral)
A masterpiece of Meiji-era Western architecture, this Russian Orthodox cathedral adds a touch of exotic elegance to the historic landscape of Yushima. Its magnificent brick exterior is a striking landmark that reflects the international history of the area.
Some believe that Shinobazu Pond was once connected to Tokyo Bay, serving as a site for water transport and fishing in ancient times. Now part of Ueno Park, it charms visitors with its iconic lotus flowers and swan boats. Walking along its banks while imagining its ancient connection to the sea offers a profound sense of the city’s evolution.
Nearby Attractions
Famous Tokyo landmarks are within a comfortable 15-minute walk from our residence.
Yanesen (Yanaka, Nezu, Sendagi)
Ueno
Akihabara