Tachikawa Hotels Overview: North vs. South Exit and Combining a Stay with Showa Kinen Park
Tachikawa is where the JR Chuo Line, the Nambu Line and the Tama Toshi Monorail meet. The Chuo Rapid Line from Shinjuku takes about 30-40 minutes, and the national Showa Kinen Park is a 10-minute walk from the North Exit. Lodging here is mostly chain business hotels priced per room, and the North Exit has gained resort-style options in recent years thanks to the GREEN SPRINGS development. Before booking, decide whether you want to shop or visit the park, then pick the North or South Exit accordingly. In cherry blossom and autumn leaf season, book at least 1-2 months ahead; weekdays are usually cheaper.
| Hotel | Location | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| SORANO HOTEL | North Exit / GREEN SPRINGS | 60 m rooftop infinity pool, all rooms from 52 sq m |
| Hotel Nikko Tachikawa Tokyo | About 7 min on foot from the South Exit | Simmons mattresses in every room, well-reviewed breakfast |
| Auberge TOKITO | About 1 min on foot from Nishi-Kunitachi Station (Nambu Line) | Michelin Key-rated restaurant inn |
| Palace Hotel Tachikawa | About 3 min on foot from the North Exit | Near Tachikawa-Kita monorail station |
| JR-EAST Hotel Mets Tachikawa | About 1 min on foot from the South Exit | Some room types come with a microwave and refrigerator |
| Hotel Emisia Tokyo Tachikawa | About 2 min on foot from the North Exit | Rooftop breakfast restaurant |
| Hotel MyStays Tachikawa | About 7 min on foot from the South Exit | On-site restaurant, 24-hour front desk |
| Tachikawa Washington Hotel | About 2 min on foot from the South Exit | Women-only floor on the 12th floor |
| Tachikawa Regent Hotel | About 5 min on foot from the North Exit | 24-hour front desk, in-room desk |
| Toyoko Inn Tachikawa Station North Exit | About 6 min on foot from the North Exit | Buffet breakfast |
| Super Hotel Tokyo Tachikawa North Exit | About 5 min on foot from the North Exit | Carbonated-spring public bath, women’s floor |
| Hotel Plaisir Tachikawa | About 7 min on foot from the North Exit | Affordable rates |
| Hotel LiVEMAX Tokyo Tachikawa Ekimae | About 3 min on foot from the South Exit | Budget chain in front of the station |
| Tachikawa Urban Hotel | About 3 min on foot from the South Exit | Public bath and sauna |
| Tachikawa Urban Hotel Annex | About 4 min on foot from the South Exit | Rooms with a balcony and stove |
| Business Hotel Ozawaya | South Exit / Shibasaki-cho | Small business inn |
| Tachikawa Hotel | About 6 min on foot from the North Exit | Basic rooms |
Upscale Tachikawa Hotels: Resort-Style and Quality Stays
These 4 are the highest-priced and most distinctive places to stay in Tachikawa.
Tachikawa Hotel Pick: SORANO HOTEL
SORANO HOTEL stands in the GREEN SPRINGS district at the North Exit and opened in June 2020. All 81 rooms start at 52 sq m and have a private balcony facing the greenery of the national Showa Kinen Park, making it the most resort-like hotel in Tachikawa.
- Access: about 8 minutes on foot from the North Exit of JR Tachikawa Station and about 5 minutes on foot from Tachikawa-Kita Station on the Tama Toshi Monorail. Highlights: a 60 m rooftop infinity pool, a spa sauna room, and views of Mt. Fuji on clear days.
Tachikawa Hotel Pick: Hotel Nikko Tachikawa Tokyo
Hotel Nikko Tachikawa Tokyo belongs to the Nikko hotel group and has 100 rooms. It sits in a quiet spot just outside the South Exit of Tachikawa Station and is a four-star favorite with business and long-stay travelers.
- Access: about 7 minutes on foot from the South Exit of JR Tachikawa Station. Highlights: Simmons mattresses throughout, a well-reviewed restaurant breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk.
Tachikawa Hotel Pick: Auberge TOKITO
Auberge TOKITO is a restaurant inn in Nishiki-cho, Tachikawa, built around Japanese cuisine and awarded a Michelin Guide Key two years running. It has only 4 rooms. The address is 1-24-26 Nishiki-cho, Tachikawa, and the website is aubergetokito.com. It suits travelers who care about the dining experience and the quality of their stay.
- Access: about 1 minute on foot from Nishi-Kunitachi Station on the JR Nambu Line (the next station from Tachikawa). Highlights: Japanese cuisine, a small number of refined rooms, and a good fit for anniversary stays.
Tachikawa Hotel Pick: Palace Hotel Tachikawa
Palace Hotel Tachikawa is in Akebono-cho at the North Exit of JR Tachikawa Station, about 3 minutes on foot from the station and about 2 minutes from Tachikawa-Kita Station on the monorail. It suits business travelers who value efficient transport.
- Access: about 3 minutes on foot from JR Tachikawa Station. Highlights: within walking distance of the North Exit shopping area, close to the monorail station, and business-style rooms.
Mid-Range Tachikawa Hotels: Comparing Chain Business Hotels near the Station
These 5 are the mid-range mainstays of Tachikawa, with convenient access and balanced value.
Tachikawa Hotel Pick: JR-EAST Hotel Mets Tachikawa
This hotel is at the South Exit of JR Tachikawa Station, about 1 minute on foot, making it one of the most convenient chain hotels around the station. The lobby offers free drinks and a selection of amenities you can choose yourself. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
- Access: about 1 minute on foot from the South Exit of JR Tachikawa Station. Highlights: some room types have a microwave and refrigerator, good for families and long stays, modern and clean feel.
Tachikawa Hotel Pick: Hotel Emisia Tokyo Tachikawa
Hotel Emisia Tokyo Tachikawa is about 2 minutes on foot from the North Exit and only 10 minutes on foot from Showa Kinen Park. Bic Camera and Don Quijote are just as easy to reach, making it a top pick for value.
- Access: about 2 minutes on foot from the North Exit of JR Tachikawa Station and about 10 minutes on foot from the Akebono Gate of Showa Kinen Park. Highlights: a buffet breakfast on an upper floor overlooking the city, a 24-hour front desk, and the hotel was formerly Tachikawa Grand Hotel (renamed in 2020).
Tachikawa Hotel Pick: Hotel MyStays Tachikawa
Hotel MyStays Tachikawa is in Nishiki-cho at the South Exit of JR Tachikawa Station, about 7 minutes on foot. It has 121 rooms and an on-site restaurant, with check-in from 15:00 and check-out at 11:00. It suits mid-budget travelers who want to stay on the South Exit side.
- Access: about 7 minutes on foot from the South Exit of JR Tachikawa Station. Highlights: an on-site restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi.
Tachikawa Hotel Pick: Tachikawa Washington Hotel
Tachikawa Washington Hotel is at the South Exit of JR Tachikawa Station, only about 2 minutes on foot. It has 169 rooms, including single rooms for women, and is one of the most convenient mid-range choices on the South Exit side.
- Access: about 2 minutes on foot from the South Exit of JR Tachikawa Station. Highlights: single rooms for women, an on-site restaurant and terrace, and a buffet breakfast that includes Musashino curry udon.
Tachikawa Hotel Pick: Tachikawa Regent Hotel
Tachikawa Regent Hotel is in Akebono-cho at the North Exit, with a 24-hour front desk and business-style rooms that have a desk and flat-screen TV. It is a common mid-range choice for business travelers.
- Access: about 5 minutes on foot from the North Exit of JR Tachikawa Station. Highlights: a 24-hour front desk, an in-room desk, and free toiletries.
Budget Tachikawa Hotels: Convenient Business Stays That Save Money
These 5 are the most affordable options in Tachikawa, with chain-hotel convenience and good access.
Tachikawa Hotel Pick: Toyoko Inn Tokyo Tachikawa Station North Exit
Toyoko Inn Tachikawa Station North Exit belongs to a Japanese chain of business hotels. It is about 6 minutes on foot from the North Exit and offers free WiFi and a buffet breakfast, and it is the best-known name among budget stays.
- Access: about 6 minutes on foot from the North Exit of JR Tachikawa Station. Highlights: free WiFi, a buffet breakfast, and paid parking spaces.
Tachikawa Hotel Pick: Super Hotel Tokyo JR Tachikawa North Exit
The Super Hotel chain is known for its public baths and women-friendly design. The Tachikawa North Exit location offers luggage storage and a choice of pillows, which suits early or late flights and short business stays.
- Access: about 5 minutes on foot from the North Exit of JR Tachikawa Station. Highlights: a carbonated-spring public bath (men’s and women’s hours alternate), a women-only floor, a pillow selection service, and a buffet breakfast.
Tachikawa Hotel Pick: Hotel Plaisir Tachikawa
Hotel Plaisir Tachikawa is in Takamatsu-cho at the North Exit, about 7 minutes on foot from JR Tachikawa Station. Rates are affordable, with check-in from 15:00 and check-out until 10:00, and it suits independent travelers on a limited budget.
- Access: about 7 minutes on foot from the North Exit of JR Tachikawa Station. Highlights: a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and free WiFi.
Tachikawa Hotel Pick: Hotel LiVEMAX Tachikawa Ekimae
Hotel LiVEMAX is in Nishiki-cho at the South Exit of JR Tachikawa Station, about 3 minutes on foot from the station (roughly 270 meters in a straight line). Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 10:00, and it is a budget chain business hotel on the South Exit side.
- Access: about 3 minutes on foot from the South Exit of JR Tachikawa Station. Highlights: a location in front of the station, a continental breakfast, and simple business-style rooms.
Tachikawa Hotel Pick: Tachikawa Urban Hotel
Tachikawa Urban Hotel is in Nishiki-cho at the South Exit, about 3 minutes on foot. It has 69 rooms plus a public bath and sauna, and is an affordable alternative to the chain business hotels.
- Access: about 3 minutes on foot from the South Exit of JR Tachikawa Station. Highlights: a public bath and sauna, a 24-hour front desk, and a refrigerator in every room.
Small Tachikawa Lodgings: Long-Established Inns and Annexes
These 3 are smaller, affordable places to stay in Tachikawa, each with a different position.
Special Stay Pick: Tachikawa Urban Hotel Annex
Tachikawa Urban Hotel Annex is an annex-style stay next to the main building, with simpler rooms and lower prices. It suits budget-minded short-stay travelers who only need basic lodging.
- Access: about 4 minutes on foot from the South Exit of JR Tachikawa Station, next to the main building. Highlights: compact rooms, prices lower than the main building, and a good fit for short overnight stays.
Special Stay Pick: Business Hotel Ozawaya
Business Hotel Ozawaya is in Shibasaki-cho on the South Exit side of Tachikawa Station, about 2 minutes on foot from the South Exit of JR Tachikawa Station and about 1 minute from Tachikawa-Minami Station on the Tama Monorail. It is a modest business inn with simple rooms, suited to budget travelers who only need a place to sleep.
- Access: in Shibasaki-cho on the South Exit side of Tachikawa Station. Highlights: a small business inn and traditional business-style rooms.
Special Stay Pick: Tachikawa Hotel
Tachikawa Hotel is in Akebono-cho at the North Exit and has 53 rooms. With simple rooms and basic rates, it is a practical choice for travelers who do not need luxury facilities and just want a clean place to stay.
- Access: about 6 minutes on foot from the North Exit of JR Tachikawa Station. Highlights: basic rooms, affordable rates, and a location in the Akebono-cho neighborhood.
Local Tachikawa Details to Know Before You Book
These booking details apply only to Tachikawa and would not carry over to other cities.
North Exit or South Exit: Local Differences to Know Before Booking
The South Exit sits right next to JR-EAST Hotel Mets Tachikawa, Ramen Square (right outside the station) and GRANDUO Tachikawa, which suits travelers who want to eat and shop quickly. The North Exit leads toward GREEN SPRINGS, SORANO HOTEL and Showa Kinen Park. From the South Exit, Suwa Shrine, founded in 811, is about 10 minutes on foot. Which side to choose mostly depends on whether you want to shop or be close to the park’s greenery.
Showa Kinen Park in Four Seasons and How to Enter: Know Before You Book
Showa Kinen Park covers about 180 hectares. The Nishi-Tachikawa Gate (2 minutes on foot from Nishi-Tachikawa Station) is the nearest entrance for buying tickets, and the Akebono Gate is about 10 minutes on foot from the North Exit of Tachikawa Station. Inside the park, you can rent bicycles and ride a paid park train to get around. In spring, about 1,500 cherry trees of 31 varieties bloom; summer brings fields of sunflowers and a fireworks festival; autumn has the ginkgo avenue and red maple leaves. Every season is a good time to plan a stay.
How Far Ahead to Book for Cherry Blossom and Autumn Leaf Season
Peak season in Tachikawa falls from late March to early April for cherry blossoms and during the ginkgo and maple period in November. In those two windows, SORANO HOTEL and Hotel Emisia Tokyo Tachikawa, both near Showa Kinen Park, are the first to fill up, so book at least 1-2 months ahead. In winter, from December to February, there are fewer visitors, which is the quiet window for cheaper rates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Should I stay on the South Exit or North Exit side in Tachikawa?
Choose the South Exit if you want shopping and dining (near Ramen Square and GRANDUO Tachikawa). Choose the North Exit if you want to visit Showa Kinen Park or stay at a resort-style hotel (near GREEN SPRINGS and SORANO HOTEL).
Q: What is the fastest way from Tachikawa Station to Showa Kinen Park?
Take the JR Ome Line to Nishi-Tachikawa Station and walk about 2 minutes to the Nishi-Tachikawa Gate. That is closer than walking about 10 minutes from the North Exit of Tachikawa Station to the Akebono Gate.
Q: How much is admission to Showa Kinen Park, and what are the opening hours?
Admission is ¥450 for adults (high school age and up), ¥210 for ages 65 and over, and free for junior high school students and younger. Opening hours are 9:30-17:00 from March to October and 9:30-16:30 from November to February.
Q: How far are Tachikawa hotels from Haneda Airport?
From Haneda Airport, you need to change trains to reach Tachikawa on the JR Chuo Line, and the travel time varies with transfers and train frequency. Before you leave, you can also check airport bus services to Tachikawa.
Q: Which Tachikawa hotels include breakfast?
Hotel Emisia Tokyo Tachikawa, Hotel Nikko Tachikawa Tokyo, Tachikawa Washington Hotel and Toyoko Inn Tachikawa Station North Exit all offer a buffet breakfast, and Emisia’s breakfast restaurant is on the top floor with a view over the city.
Q: How far ahead should I book for cherry blossom and autumn leaf season in Tachikawa?
We recommend booking at least 1-2 months ahead for late March to early April cherry blossoms and the November ginkgo and maple period; hotels around Showa Kinen Park fill up first.
