Hotel Aima Tokyo is located in the Higashi-Ueno area. It was Asahi Kasei Real Estate's first hotel and the founding prototype of the AIMA brand. The name AIMA comes from the Japanese word "aima," signifying the transitional time between the everyday and the extraordinary. All rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and washing machine. (🔎Booking prices and reviews:)agoda|booking.com|Trip|klook)
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hotel aimaQuick overview: A basic introduction to Hotel Aima
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hotel aimaGrandly opened on June 1, 2021, the 8-story building was newly built from the original parking lot. It was the first hotel under Asahi Kasei Real Estate, operated and managed by KASOKU, with SECAI serving as the brand consultant. It also became the prototype of the AIMA series apartments that were later launched. Later, it was incorporated into the Ueno East Building under the AIMA brand. It was designed with the concept of a Tokyo Neighborhood Hotel, emphasizing medium- and long-term accommodation design and local living atmosphere.
Which room type would you recommend? Hotel Aima's room type selection
| Room Type | 空间 | bed | Number of people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior twin room | 26㎡ | 2 semi-double beds | 4 |
| Superior Triple Room | 34㎡ | 2 double beds + 1 extra double bed | 6 |
| Deluxe Twin Room | 37㎡ | 2 double beds | 4 |
| Superior family room | 38㎡ | 2 double beds + 1 double sofa bed | 6 |
| Family Suite | 41㎡ | 2 double beds + 1 double sofa bed | 6 |
| Deluxe Family Suite | 46㎡ | 3 double beds + 1 double sofa bed | 8 |
Hotel Aima has a total of 18 guest rooms, all with balconies and natural light. Each room can accommodate 4-8 people, making it suitable for families and large groups for medium to long-term stays. The most basic room type is the Superior Twin Room, which is equipped with two and a half double beds and is suitable for a small family of two adults and two children. The Deluxe Family Suite is the largest room type in the hotel, equipped with three double beds and a double sofa bed, and can accommodate 8 people.
Hotel Aima features a three-part separation design for all rooms, including a separate bathroom, toilet, and washbasin. Each room is equipped with a double-layer refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, kitchenware, dining table, and wardrobe, allowing guests to prepare food and do laundry just like at home. In addition, each room has a selection of books chosen by Wen Chi Bookstore, which changes seasonally, including themed books featured in curated exhibitions. (🔎Booking prices and reviews:)agoda|booking.com|Trip|klook)
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What services are offered? Breakfast and public facilities at Hotel Aima.
| floor | facility |
|---|---|
| 2F-8F | 客房 |
| 1F | Reception hall, information desk, light snack café |
The lobby on the first floor of Hotel Aima features a book wall design and includes a GoLocal service counter that provides tourist information, shuttle service, and guidebooks. Children's yukatas are also available for rent, allowing families to experience Japanese culture.
Next to the hotel aima lobby is WA Cafe, which is open from 9:00 to 13:00. It offers breakfast by reservation and its signature dish is the rice ball set meal that showcases Japanese rice culture. Other beverages include coffee and matcha latte.
How to get there by public transport? Transportation information and surrounding environment of Hotel Aima.
Hotel Aima is located in front of Ueno Station, a 150-meter (2-minute) walk from Exit 3 of JR Ueno Station, or a 6-minute walk from Exit 3 of Naka-Okachicho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. Furthermore, Exit 3 leads directly to Ueno Station, where the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hibiya Lines intersect, making it convenient to travel to Tokyo's attractions by subway. It's also conveniently located near Keisei Ueno Station, offering direct access to Narita Airport.
Hotel Aima is a 1-minute walk from a Lawson convenience store and a 10-minute walk from the famous Ameyoko Shopping Street, which offers a wide variety of goods from fruits and vegetables to seafood and unique souvenirs, as well as distinctive izakayas (Japanese pubs) in the downtown area, making shopping and dining convenient. Furthermore, cultural attractions such as Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo, the Tokyo National Museum, and the Downtown Folk Museum are all within walking distance, and Ueno is a well-known cherry blossom viewing spot in Tokyo.
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In-depth understanding: Hotel Aima's brand story
KASOKU Co., Inc. was founded in January 2013 and formally established as a company in June 2015. Headquartered in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, the company has long been engaged in providing one-stop services for hotel planning, design, development, sales and operation. It has launched more than 50 accommodation facilities such as serviced apartments, business hotels and stand-alone hotels in Tokyo and Osaka.
In 2026, KASOKU launched its own brand, AIMA, which is positioned as an apartment hotel based on the concept of a neighborhood hotel. It aims to combine long-term stays (住む) and short-term overnight stays (泊まる). The brand's founding location is located in the Koto Bridge area of Kinshicho, between the heart of Tokyo and the downtown area.
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