The Okura Tokyo carries the weight of one of the capital's most storied hotel names, and it wears it lightly. The hotel is at 2-10-4 Toranomon in Minato, lists a five-star property class and is a member of Leading Hotels of the World. It has 508 rooms, and its public spaces reflect a quiet, craft-minded Japanese modernism rather than showiness. Five restaurants are listed: Nouvelle Epoque, Orchid, Sazanka, Toh-Ka-Lin and Yamazato, along with the Starlight Bar and Lounge on the 41st floor. The wellness facilities include a sunlit 25-meter indoor pool, a full-service spa with sauna and steam room, a gym, and Heritage Wing suites with private steam saunas. The hotel also lists the Okura Museum of Art with complimentary entry, a garden, a hair salon and the Chosho-an tea ceremony room, which is open by reservation. Free self-parking and an electric car charging station are unusual perks in central Tokyo. Guest scores on the property page are among the highest of any Tokyo hotel, at 9.8 out of 10 from more than a thousand reviews.
Location is a strength for travelers who want a quieter part of Minato. Suntory Hall is five minutes on foot, Azabudai Hills six, teamLab Borderless about nine, Tokyo Tower around fifteen and the Imperial Palace around seventeen. Toranomon Hills Station is seven minutes away and Shimbashi Station is two minutes by car, so the hotel works well for travelers who split time between the museums of Roppongi, the business districts and the sights around Tokyo Station. It is not in the middle of the nightlife, which is part of its appeal.
Practical details
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and runs to midnight, with late check-in subject to availability, and check-out is before noon. The buffet breakfast runs from 6:30 to 10:00 AM for a fee. Guests under 13 are not allowed in the spa or fitness facility, which matters for families.
The hotel lists a closure of the fitness facilities, sauna, spa and swimming pool for several days in mid-January 2027, with dates subject to change, so confirm if wellness is part of your plan. Narita is about 74 minutes by car, and luggage storage and meeting rooms are available.
How to choose a room
The Heritage Wing suites emphasize Japanese craftsmanship and include steam saunas, while the tower rooms give a broader city outlook. If you travel with a partner for a celebration, the combination of the Starlight Bar, the museum visit and a tea ceremony booking makes a distinctive evening.
For a more urban energy choose Shibuya or Shinjuku; for a more historic, station-based stay see The Tokyo Station Hotel; for a similar level of luxury beside a park, the Peninsula is a short taxi ride away. For anyone planning teamLab Borderless as a highlight, this is the closest luxury stay.
Why stay here
- ✓508 rooms
- ✓Sunlit 25-meter indoor pool
- ✓Spa with sauna and steam room
- ✓Five restaurants
- ✓Starlight Bar on the 41st floor
- ✓Okura Museum of Art entry
- ✓Chosho-an tea room
- ✓Free self-parking
Good questions
How close is The Okura Tokyo to teamLab Borderless?+
About nine minutes on foot, with Azabudai Hills six minutes away and Tokyo Tower about fifteen.
What dining and wellness does it offer?+
Five restaurants (Nouvelle Epoque, Orchid, Sazanka, Toh-Ka-Lin and Yamazato), the Starlight Bar, a 25-meter indoor pool, a spa with sauna and steam room, and a gym. Guests under 13 are not allowed in the spa or fitness facility.
Are any facilities closing soon?+
The booking page shows the fitness area, sauna, spa and pool unavailable for a few days in mid-January 2027, subject to change. Check when you book.
