Tokyo Summerland in Akiruno is a popular Japanese theme park in the greater Tokyo area.
Its great range of water park attractions makes it a popular destination for metropolitan Tokyoites who want to escape hot summers in the city and cool off by cruising along the longest lazy river in Japan!
So grab your swimsuit (or trunks), and get ready for an adventure in one of the biggest water parks in Japan.
I’ll show you where to stay so you can have a great holiday, with a personally picked selection of the 5 best hotels for Tokyo Summerland.
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5 Best Hotels for Tokyo Summerland: Where To Stay
A trip to Tokyo Summerland is a highlight of summer in Tokyo as it is only open at certain times of the year.
The only problem is that just about everyone in Tokyo will have the same idea as you and will want to head out to Akiruno to splash about too.
If you want to beat the queues and make the most of your time, beat the queues and start your day super early by booking one of these five great hotels, at prices to suit every budget.
Here are my top picks.
1. the b hachioji
| Location | 489-0076 Aichi, Seto, Fukagawa-cho 11, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Book accommodation | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Distance from Tokyo Summerland | 10.5 km 15-minute drive |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (26 miles) |
This comfortable and well-run three-star hotel is just moments from Keio-Hachioji Station and a 15-minute drive from Tokyo Summerland.
You’ll be comfortable in its spacious air-conditioned rooms that sleep up to 4-guests at a time.
Complimentary Shiseido toiletries are provided along with slippers and nightwear.
As a business hotel, a desk and free Wi-Fi is available in every room.
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If you extend your stay to explore local sites like Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, you can also use the hotel’s laundry, fitness center, and complimentary coffee machine.
Breakfast is served daily and checkout is relaxed.
Guests appreciate the service, delicious breakfast, and location that is close to restaurants and shops.
2. Kougetsu Sanso Moon Villa in Tokyo
| Location | 〒193-0826 Tokyo, Hachioji, Motohachiojimachi, 1 Chome−60−2 |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Ryokan |
| Book accommodation | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Distance from Tokyo Summerland | 12.1 km 23-minute drive |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (29 miles) |
This ryokan, set in an exquisite traditional Japanese villa is a destination in itself.
This 50-year-old Japanese villa has a beautiful setting in Hachioji, by the foothills of Mount Takao. The spacious rooms accommodate groups of up to 17 guests in a combination of villas, suites, and chalets.
All rooms are fully air-conditioned and equipped with private bathrooms with smart bidet toilets and site-wide Wi-Fi.
The entire villa can be rented out.
It has idyllic forest views and features a Kotatsu leg-warming table in the living area and an impressive Irori sunken hearth in the annex.
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You can turn the lounge into a home cinema using the projector and projection screen supplied by your hosts.
The hosts are extremely accommodating and provide an airport shuttle if required.
They will fill you up with a delicious traditional Japanese breakfast, Japanese style.
Car hire is also available for getting to, and from Tokyo Summerland conveniently.
3. 酒坊−SHUBOU−多満自慢
| Location | 197-0003 Tokyo-to, Fussa, 熊川1−11, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hostel |
| Book accommodation | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Distance from Tokyo Summerland | 5.9 km 15-minute drive |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (28 miles) |
This Fussa hostel is just a 15-minute drive from Tokyo Summerland. It offers cheap dormitory accommodation, with air-conditioned rooms, bunk beds, and shared bathrooms.
There is free Wi-Fi, a shared lounge, a restaurant bar, and a garden for guests to enjoy.
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A Japanese or American-style buffet breakfast is served daily.
Take advantage of this hotel’s excellent location for Fuchu Park and the Fuchu Art Museum.
4. Takao-Sora
| Location | 192-0154 Tokyo-to, Hachioji, 2161-4 Shimongatamachi Takao-Sora, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Self-catering accommodation |
| Book accommodation | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Distance from Tokyo Summerland | 9.7 km 16-minute drive |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (31 miles) |
This vacation rental in Hachioji is under 20 minutes away from Tokyo Summerland and is the perfect base for a group trip or family getaway.
Takao-Sora is spacious with 2 single beds and two futon beds that can accommodate up to 6 guests.
The property has towels, and toiletries supplied free of charge.
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You’ll find decent bathroom facilities and a fully equipped kitchen.
The friendly and kind hosts also provide free toiletries and towels. There is Wi-Fi and free parking on-site.
Guests have enjoyed this property, which is perfect for a longer stay to enjoy sights like Mount Takao, the JRA Racing Museum, and Sanrio Puroland.
5. HOTEL MYSTAYS Tachikawa
| Location | 190-0022 Tokyo-to, Tachikawa, Nishikicho 1-8-14, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Self-catering accommodation |
| Book accommodation | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Distance from Tokyo Summerland | 16.1 km 24-minute drive |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (23 miles) |
The MYSTAYS hotel chain is one of Japan’s most popular budget hotel chains.
The HOTEL MYSTAYS Tachikawa provides comfortable accommodation, ideal for accessing Tokyo Summerland.
You can expect rooms furnished to the standard of a business hotel with comfortable, air-conditioned twin and double ensuite rooms.
All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, a desk, and a kettle.
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Larger groups and families can stay in one of the rooms with an extra bed, that sleep up to five guests.
Food is available from the on-site restaurant where a delicious buffet breakfast is served.
Rounding Up
If you decide to head out of central Tokyo to Tokyo Summerland, don’t make it a day trip.
There is so much to see in nearby cities like Tama, Hachioji, and Fuchu that it’s worth planning an extended stay.
These five great accommodation options for Summerland make it easy and affordable to enjoy a long weekend or extended break in this great region.
