Yuyuan Shinjukuen: Affordable prices and an open-air hot spring with a city night view

This is located in the green area of ​​downtown Shinjuku. The overall feeling is a sense of leisure and tranquility in the bustling Tokyo. The room is divided into the entrance and the tatami area. Taking off shoes when entering the room makes guests feel at home. The windows are of a rare long and narrow shape, which controls the amount of light coming in from outside. The room is equipped with a tea set and snacks that are placed on the table in Japanese inns, so you can have tea and chat here after soaking in the hot spring. The hot spring is located on the top floor of the hotel, and you can see the view of Shinjuku by pulling open the curtain at the entrance. It is divided into the large public bath that is common in hot spring hotels and the open-air hot spring that amazed me the most. I am used to the open-air hot spring views when I visit a hot spring hotel, which are usually garden landscapes or natural scenery in the distance. However, what I see at Yuen Shinjuku is the city night view from an 18-story building. You can see the vast view of Shinjuku from the gap in the fence near the open-air bath. Without the obstruction of ceilings and walls, watching the night view from the bathtub when staying in a high-rise urban hotel is a different experience. When booking, be sure to choose a plan that includes breakfast! The breakfast retains the format of a hot spring hotel, with a prepared set meal for each person. The set meal is served in an exquisite porcelain lunch box. Don't be fooled by the seemingly small portion. Each side dish is exquisite and seasoned just right. When I checked in, there were nearly 10 dishes in total, including grilled fish, potato stew, tamagoyaki, chicken rolls, etc. I even had a refill of rice to go with it. In addition to bento, there is also a drink bar. After talking about the advantages, there are still some disadvantages to mention: - The room is not soundproofed and you can easily hear noise from the next room - The public bath is quite narrow, so it is best not to go there when there are many people. But overall, I am quite satisfied with this hotel. The room comfort and breakfast are excellent, and there is also a rare open-air hot spring with a city night view! Compared to traditional hot spring hotels, this place retains the spirit of Japanese hot spring hotels while adding modern hotel elements. And the price is about the same as a business hotel! This alone is worth the reservation. If you want to soak in a real hot spring and experience the atmosphere of a hot spring hotel when staying in Shinjuku, Yuen Shinjuku is a good choice. #TokyoHotel