Khaosan Tokyo Laboratory

Khaosan Tokyo Laboratory is a creative and sociable 2-star hostel in the Khaosan Tokyo chain, located within the Asakusa district of Taito Ward, a short walk from Sensoji Temple and the Kaminarimon Gate. The hostel offers a diverse range of accommodation from mixed and female-only dormitory bunks to private Japanese-style tatami rooms with futon bedding and private Western-style rooms, all featuring air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The building has a distinctive concept as a hostel organized around the idea of cultural experiment and collaboration, featuring an in-house gallery, an event space hosting workshops and cultural programs, a rooftop area with views of the neighborhood, and a fully equipped communal kitchen with rice cookers, refrigerators, and cooking utensils. Sound-proofed walls and high-quality bedding are provided in all sleeping areas. Free toiletries, hair dryers, and slippers are provided in private rooms. Laundry facilities, luggage storage, express check-out, and tour and ticket assistance are available. The hostel is close to Asakusa Engei Hall, the Hanayashiki amusement park, and the many traditional craft and souvenir shops that line the streets near Sensoji. Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba Express provides rapid connections to Akihabara in four minutes, and Asakusa’s traditional network of subway and private rail connections covers the entire Tokyo metropolitan area.