TOKYO / MINATO

Shinagawa Tobu Hotel

Coming back uphill from Shinagawa’s Takanawa exit, first get the bed, luggage and next-day departure time in order.

If I want to change to a Shinkansen or airport train at Shinagawa, I would consider this Tobu hotel. Room types run from single to three- and four-person, and the breakfast and second-floor lounge can also come in handy; but the Zakurozaka slope, bed widths and the third bed should not be brushed aside just because it is ‘close to Shinagawa’.

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Address: Takanawa 4-7-6; recognise the entrance from the street.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

How would I choose?

Suitable for: people who regularly use Shinagawa transport and are willing to accept the uphill walk from the Takanawa exit.
First pick: 122 / 140 / 160 cm single beds, 110 or 122 cm twin beds, and multi-person room types.
First think about: large suitcases uphill, a third bed for three guests, and breakfast timing for early trains.

I would first sort out sleeping spots and uphill luggage arrangements, then decide whether the breakfast and lounge space are exactly what I need.

Walking uphill from Shinagawa’s Takanawa exit: plan luggage and time together

The hotel is at Takanawa 4-7-6, Minato-ku, Tokyo; the official description gives about a 7-minute uphill walk from Shinagawa’s Takanawa exit along Zakurozaka, or about a 7-minute walk from the Takanawadai A1 exit. I would first check which station I arrive at, then add station movement and uphill time.

Guest night photo of the hotel entrance sign and planting — A guest’s night-time return angle.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Several guests said pulling luggage uphill was harder than expected. With large suitcases, elderly companions, or rain, I would consider stocking up around the station first, or arranging the final leg of transport according to my stamina; anyone needing a step-free route should ask the hotel before departure about the complete lift and ground-level route, not just the usual walking minutes.

Single beds, twin beds and the third bed: choose by each person’s sleeping spot

Official room type	Size and beds	What I would note
Semi-double A (Single)	13.5 sqm; one 122×195 cm bed	The official site lists it as a 1-person room type, so even though the name includes Semi-double, check the guest count first.
Semi-double B	14 sqm; one 140×195 cm bed	1 to 2 people; two people with suitcases should first check the passage.
Casual Double	21 sqm; one 160×195 cm bed	People who like a single bed but want a bit more space can compare.
Standard Twin	21 sqm; two 110×195 cm beds	Each sleeping in their own bed, with bed widths different from Comfort.
Comfort Twin	22 sqm; two 122×195 cm beds	The two beds are wider, but bed-foot luggage still needs checking together.
Moderate Twin A	21 sqm; two 100×195 cm standard beds + one 100×195 cm extra bed	A three-person plan, with standard-bed widths different from Standard Twin.
Moderate Twin B	22 sqm; two 110×195 cm beds + one 100×195 cm extra bed	The complete sleeping arrangement for three guests.
Standard Fourth	31 sqm; four 100×195 cm beds	Four people each wanting their own bed can compare luggage routes.
Superior Twin	38 sqm; two 122×195 cm standard beds + two 100×195 cm extra beds	Up to four people; first check the actual bedded guest count.

One or two people sharing a bed: 122, 140 and 160 cm differ a lot

Semi-double A room gallery: single bed, window and desk — Trip Semi-double A category; officially a single-person room type.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Semi-double B room's large bed, window and desk side — Trip Semi-double B category.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Semi-double B room viewed from the entrance toward the bed and long desk — Another route angle in the same category.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Casual Double room's large bed, window and bedside desk — Trip Casual Double category; officially Casual Double.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Casual Double room's bed, entrance and desk — Another angle in the same category.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Travelling alone, I would first look at the 13.5 sqm A room’s 122 cm bed and desk; two people sharing one bed should compare the 140 cm B or the 160 cm Casual Double. The names are similar, but the size and permitted guest count differ, so match the full room name against the guest count first, then decide how luggage goes.

Twin beds: look at Standard and Comfort bed widths separately

Standard Twin room's two beds, window and desk — Trip Standard Twin category, showing two 110 cm beds.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Standard Twin room viewed from the bed foot toward the entrance and window — Route angle in the same category.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Comfort Twin room's two beds, TV and bed-foot space — Trip Comfort Twin category, with bed widths different from Standard.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Comfort Twin room's window-side desk, chairs and two beds — Another angle in the same category.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Friends travelling together who want separate beds should compare the 110 cm and 122 cm bed widths. A guest shared that four nights in a Twin felt roomy, but the formal plan still needs checking yourself; a bed foot that looks clear in a photo does not mean everyone with two large suitcases can spread out just as comfortably.

Three and four guests: first check the layout once extra beds are opened

Moderate Twin A room's two beds and window — Trip Moderate Twin A category; a three-person plan needs the extra bed checked.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Moderate Twin A room with three beds opened — Third bed in the same room-type category, as shown.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Moderate Twin B room's two beds and window-side desk — Trip Moderate Twin B category.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Moderate Twin B room interior with three beds opened — Third bed in the same category, as shown, arranged by booked guest count.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Standard four-person room's beds, TV and bed foot — Trip Standard four-person room category.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Standard four-person room's multiple beds and window — Multi-bed layout in the same category, as shown.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Superior Twin room's beds, sofa and round table — Trip Superior Twin category; officially Superior Twin.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Superior Twin room's seating area, TV and beds — Same-category lounge area and bedside route.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

With three adults travelling together, I would check each standard and extra bed size one by one, and see how much space remains for chairs, the desk and the entrance once the beds are opened. For a four-person plan, ask about every person’s sleeping spot and luggage together; do not take a photo of a large room as four standard beds of the same size.

Unit bathroom, washbasin and bathtub shared across room types — Trip shared bathroom example; check against the full room type.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bathtub, shower and washbasin in the multi-person room-type gallery — Trip Moderate Twin B category bathroom example.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bathrooms also need checking by room type. A standard unit bathroom and multi-person room layouts are not identical; anyone who likes bathing outside the bathtub, needs grab bars, or needs a specific passage space should ask about the corresponding room type first, rather than applying one bathroom photo to the whole hotel.

Guest room photos: see what a single room looks like with luggage in it

Guest photo of a Semi-double A room bed and curtains — A guest’s night-time angle of a single room.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of a Semi-double A bed, desk and luggage — Another guest’s view of luggage space in use.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of a Semi-double A bed and bedside passage — A guest’s actual in-room angle.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of the in-room bathtub, washbasin and mirror — The same guest’s unit bathroom.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of the long desk, TV, chairs and window — The same guest’s desk-side space.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

These are angles of a Semi-double A room interior, bathroom and desk side shared by different guests. Some liked the cleanliness, quiet and front-desk service, while others noted the uphill walk and nearby stocking up are less direct than in front of the station; I would consider the in-room space together with each day’s return trip.

1F Danoy Takanawa: Japanese and Western buffet breakfast from 7:00

Breakfast is on the first floor at Danoy Takanawa, officially listed from 7:00 to 9:30, at 2,200 yen for adults, 1,650 yen for primary school children, and free for children not yet in school. Plans that already include breakfast are used under their original conditions; if you want to add it on site or have a fixed train, first confirm arrangements and times with the hotel.

Breakfast hot counter with sausages, bacon and egg dishes — Official breakfast dishes, as shown; actual items and supply follow the day’s arrangement.
Photo source: Official hotel website.

Breakfast Japanese side dishes, natto and small pickles bowls — Official breakfast dishes, as shown; actual items and supply follow the day’s arrangement.
Photo source: Official hotel website.

Breakfast salad, vegetables and toppings counter — Official breakfast dishes, as shown; actual items and supply follow the day’s arrangement.
Photo source: Official hotel website.

Breakfast cereal, yoghurt and jarred toppings — Official breakfast dishes, as shown; actual items and supply follow the day’s arrangement.
Photo source: Official hotel website.

The official menu includes rice, miso soup, fish and Japanese side dishes, as well as egg dishes, bread, salad, cereal and yoghurt. These are official dish examples, with actual items following the day’s supply; the convenience of a coffee on the second floor is a separate matter from this breakfast, so do not mix them into one service.

Second-floor lounge and laundry, useful on consecutive nights too

Guest photo of the second-floor lounge tables, chairs and drinks equipment — A guest’s view of the shared lounge space.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of the second-floor self-serve coffee equipment and seating — A guest’s view of the coffee equipment; usage rules follow the on-site arrangement.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Standard check-in is 15:00 and check-out 11:00; the second floor has a guest lounge and coin laundry, and ice machines are on the second and fifth floors. For laundry, temporary luggage storage or a coffee, I would ask about opening times and usage all at once on arrival.

Some guests liked the quiet and service over several consecutive nights, while others noted rainy-day shopping needs arranging first. I would buy water and small snacks before returning to the hotel, and ask about consecutive-night cleaning, towel and laundry rules according to my own plan first.

Do Shinagawa Station-area stocking up before the uphill walk

For meals or top-up shopping, I would check the area around Shinagawa Station together with places on the return route. This area suits smoothing out transfer trips, but it does not mean every shop you want is right outside the hotel; on rainy days or days with a lot of walking, save your stamina for the final uphill stretch.

I would recommend it to people who choose sleeping spots clearly and accept the uphill walk

Shinagawa transport fits Shinkansen and airport trips; allow station time together with it.
Single, single-bed, twin and multi-person room types are all available; check bed widths and the third bed one by one.
The first-floor breakfast and second-floor lounge: decide by your daily routine whether you will use them.
Pulling luggage uphill and rainy-day stocking up are the two things I most want to arrange first.

If you can accept the uphill walk and find a suitable sleeping spot, I would put it on my Shinagawa accommodation list. Sorting out the return trip and suitcases first means less rushing pressure when departing the next day.

Fact-check date: 2026-10-24