There is so much more to Tokyo than its downtown districts.
If you are looking to get out of the metropolis for a few days, make it a priority to hop on a train and head to the city of Hachiōji.
In just over an hour by train, you’ll be transported to a city that has nature on its doorstep.
So if you are looking for somewhere to stay in the foothills of the impressive Mount Takao, I share where you should stay in Hachiōji including the best areas and hotels for visitors of all kinds.
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About Hachiōji ((八王子市)
Hachiōj is a city to the west of Tokyo that is surrounded by the Okutama Mountains on three sides.
Its unique location in the Hachioji Basin and proximity to the iconic Mount Takao make the city a popular hiking destination.
Hachiōji is well worth visiting for a city break or holiday because it has something for everyone.
If you want to hike and explore nature, Hachiōji is moments from the beautiful mountain scenery of Takao-san.
If art and culture are your thing, you have many of Japan’s leading museums in the city. If you like nightlife, food, and shopping, stay in the center of Hachiōji.
This should save you the inevitable arguments on itineraries that come with group trips, and keeps everything accessible for the solo traveler.
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Where you should stay in Hachiōji: best areas and hotels for visitors
I’ve gathered a great selection of accommodation that is suitable for short or long-stay visits to the city of Hachiōji.
As a seasoned solo traveler, I’ve looked for the best areas for visitors who may have come by train and are looking to stretch their budget.
Here are my top picks.
1. Villa Takaosan, Hachiōji
Villa Takaosan is a unique self-catering accommodation that includes communal areas and a restaurant for guests.
It is a popular destination for an escape from Tokyo city life, offering hiking, cycling, and greater proximity to nature.
This privately hosted villa, in the shadow of Mount Takao, provides everything needed for a solo, couple, group, or family stay.
The owners of the villa are passionate about art, making this a perfect destination for creative people who would like to meet and mix with like-minded Japanese.
About Villa Takaosan
| Address | 193-0944 Tokyo-to, Hachiōji, 館町657, Japan |
| Location | Hachiōji |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Property type | Self-catering villa |
| Average price per night | $185 |
| Check-in | 3 pm |
| Check-out | 11 am |
| Number of guests allowed | 5 per bedroom |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Wheelchair | Stairs to upper floors |
| Number of bedrooms | 2 – 1 double bed and 1 twin |
| Number of bathrooms | 1 – shower and bidet |
| Number of floors | 2 |
| Linen | Yes |
| Ensuites? | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
| Washing machine | Yes |
| Heating and hot water | Yes |
| Air conditioning | Yes |
| Tumble dryer | No |
| Hair dryer | Yes |
| TV | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Cot | No |
| Garden/Balcony | Yes |
| Parking (nearest parking options) | Yes on-site parking |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (38.5 miles) |
| Nearest restaurant | TOUMAI (on-site) |
| Nearest park(s) | Tonoiri Central Park |
This two-bedroomed Hachiōji villa is tastefully decorated with artworks and antiques from all over the world.
One bedroom is furnished with two double beds and the other has three futons.
Guests share a lounge, kitchen, and bathroom. The property offers beautiful views across Hachiōji city and the impressive mountains.
More photos on booking.com
The garden and terrace can be used for socializing and BBQ facilities are provided.
Catered meals are also available at the on-site restaurant, TOUMAI, which serves delicious curries, and soups.
The entire property is covered by free Wi-Fi and private on-site parking. Guests love the stylish decor and opportunities to meet new people during their stay.
What’s nearby Villa Takaosan
- Mount Takao
- Sanrio Puroland
- Tonoiri Central Park
- Sagami River Fureai Science Museum Aquarium Sagamihara
- Meijinomori-Takao-kokutei-kōen
2. Mt.Takao Base Camp, Hachiōji
If you are keen to visit Mount Takao for hiking or trail running, Mt.Takao Base Camp is a hostel/chalet accommodation that is specifically designed for your needs.
It’s just a 3 minute walk from Takaosanguchi Station and right next to the start of all the major trailheads.
This newly built facility offers smart, minimalist accommodation with a lounge, terrace, and izakaya-style bar that attracts outside visitors with its great atmosphere.
In addition to accommodation, the Base Camp also provides showers and lockers for local travelers and a coworking space with high-speed Wi-Fi that is ideal for workation stays.
About Mt.Takao Base Camp
| Address | 1799-3 Takaomachi, Hachiōji 193-0844 Tokyo Prefecture |
| Location | Hachiōji |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Property type | Hostel/Chalet |
| Average price per night | $80 |
| Check-in | 3 pm |
| Check-out | 9:30 am |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Number of bedrooms | 4-person dormitory rooms 10-person dormitory rooms Family rooms Private mountain huts |
| Number of floors | 2 |
| Linen | Yes |
| Ensuites? | Yes (family rooms) |
| Hair dryer | Yes |
| TV | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Cot | No |
| Garden/Balcony | Yes |
| Parking (nearest parking options) | Yes on-site parking |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (39.1 miles) |
| Nearest restaurant | Mt.Takao Base Camp |
| Nearest park(s) | Mount Takao |
Mt. Takao Base Camp puts the mountain lifestyle front and center with its modern, well-equipped lodging that provides options for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups.
It has an ideal location at the base of Mt. Takao, putting it in a prime position as an accommodation choice for anyone who wants to climb the mountain.
More photos on booking.com
Accommodation at the Base Camp is on the second floor and includes
- Hostel style dormitories
- Mountain hut-style en-suite family rooms
The hearty and healthy food at Mt. Takao Base Camp is not to be missed.
After your exercise and fresh air, you can refuel with delicious meals like buckwheat pancakes with gorgonzola and honey, vegan cakes, or a classic burger.
What’s nearby Mt.Takao Base Camp
- Mount Takao
- Sanrio Puroland
- Fuchu Park
3. HOTEL LiVEMAX Hachiōji Ekimae
HOTEL LiVEMAX Hachiōji Ekimae is a prominent Hachiōji hotel for tourists and business travelers from Tokyo.
You can get to this hotel from Shinjuku in under an hour on the JR Chuo Main Line from Shinjuku with zero changes.
This centrally located hotel is at the heart of everything Hachiōji has to offer.
You’ll be just moments from great shopping at the Keio Hachiōji Shopping Center and the popular CELEO Hachiōji mall.
About HOTEL LiVEMAX Hachiōji Ekimae
| Address | 192-0904 Tokyo-to, Hachiōji, Koyasumachi 1-14-20, Japan |
| Location | Hachiōji |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Average price per night | $100 |
| Check-in | 3 pm |
| Check-out | 10 am |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Wheelchair | Yes, rooms with assisted access |
| Number of bedrooms | 72 guest rooms |
| Linen | Yes |
| Washing machine | Coin operated laundry |
| Heating and hot water | Yes |
| Air conditioning | Yes |
| Hairdryer | Yes |
| TV | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Cot | No |
| Garden/Balcony | No |
| Parking (nearest parking options) | No |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (36 miles) |
| Nearest restaurant | Tantan |
| Nearest park(s) | Koyasuhamamura Kokage Park (子安濱村こかげ公園) |
The hotel provides clean, comfortable air-conditioned guest rooms of the following types:
- Single room
- Twin room
- Single room with accessibility support
More photos on booking.com
All rooms are ensuite, with a refrigerator, microwave, TV, and hairdryer.
Other amenities at this hotel include free Wi-Fi, coin laundry, vending machines, and pizza delivery.
What’s nearby HOTEL LiVEMAX Hachiōji Ekimae
- Fuchunomori Park
- Fuchu Art Museum
- Wako Celeo Hachiōji
- Ramentaian
- Hachiōji Castle Remains
- Hinojuku Honjin (3.7 miles)
4. R&B Hotel Hachiōji
The R&B Hotel is owned by Washington Hotel Corporation, a Japanese budget hotel chain that is a great choice for a comfortable stay near central Hachiōji.
It is under an 8-minute walk from JR Hachiōji train station and provides clean, fuss-free guest rooms and a simple buffet breakfast.
About R&B Hotel Hachiōji
| Address | 2 Chome-26-9 Myojincho, Hachiōji, Tokyo 192-0046, Japan |
| Location | Hachiōji |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐ |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Average price per night | $80 |
| Check-in | 4 pm |
| Check-out | 10 am |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Linen | Yes |
| Washing machine | Coin operated laundry |
| Heating and hot water | Yes |
| Air conditioning | Yes |
| Hairdryer | Yes |
| TV | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Cot | No |
| Garden/Balcony | No |
| Parking (nearest parking options) | No |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (36 miles) |
| Nearest restaurant | Saizeriya (サイゼリヤ) |
| Nearest park(s) | Funamori Park (船森公園) |
The rooms at the R&B Hotel Hachiōji are clean and comfortable with keycard entry to all rooms.
Choose from single and twin rooms that are equipped with an ensuite bathroom, shower module, hairdryer, fridge, and television.
More photos on booking.com
Other services available at the R&B hotel include:
- A continental breakfast with freshly baked pastries, boiled eggs, and soups baked every morning and served in the 2nd-floor lobby.
- Laundry facilities
- Vending machines
- Free Wi-Fi
What’s nearby R&B Hotel Hachiōji
- Ukai Toriyama
- Nearby 7-Eleven
- Meijinomori-Takao-kokutei-kōen
- Hamura Zoo
- Funamori Park (船森公園)
5. HOTEL BLAX, Hachiōji
HOTEL BLAX is a modern, stylish hotel that gives you great access to all the sights of Hachiōji.
This western-style hotel is perfect for business and tourist travel and can be within walking distance of most of the major transport connections in the city. HOTEL BLAX is a pet-friendly hotel.
About HOTEL BLAX
| Address | 8-5 Azumacho, Hachiōji, Tokyo 192-0082, Japan |
| Location | Hachiōji |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Average price per night | $80 |
| Check-in | 8 pm |
| Check-out | 12 pm |
| Are children welcome? | No |
| Are pets welcome? | Yes |
| Linen | Yes |
| Washing machine | No |
| Heating and hot water | Yes |
| Air conditioning | Yes |
| Hairdryer | Yes |
| TV | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Cot | N/A |
| Garden/Balcony | No |
| Parking (nearest parking options) | No |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (35.4 miles) |
| Nearest coffee shop | Komeda’s Coffee (コメダ珈琲店 八王子駅北口店) |
| Nearest park(s) | Nishihoshasenmisakimachi Park (西放射線三崎町公園) |
HOTEL BLAX has 20 air-conditioned rooms.
Choose from
- Standard double rooms
- Deluxe double rooms
- Standard queen rooms
- King rooms
Every room has ensuite shower/tub bathroom facilities with hairdryers, bathrobes, and complimentary slippers and toiletries.
Blackout curtains help you to get maximum rest, especially if you are working hard.
More photos on booking.com
Hotel BLAX also provides guests with bottled water and there is a communal area with a microwave where you can heat meals.
In the mornings, a delicious American breakfast is served.
What’s nearby HOTEL BLAX
- Sanrio Puroland
- Fuchu Park
- Fuchunomori Park
- Musashino Park
- Mount Takao
- Fuchu Art Museum
- Tokyo Fuji Art Museum
- Meiji Memorial Forest Takao Quasi-National Park.
- Tama Zoo
6. CASA HORIZONTE, Hachiōji
CASA HORIZONTE is a well-rated homestay in a quiet, residential part of Hachiōji.
This private house has several private and secure rooms that make a great-value accommodation choice if you have a tight budget or want to get a taste of how locals live.
The property’s host is a well-traveled Chinese–Japanese who speaks English and Spanish. He offers transfers from the station. Up to four guests can stay in each room.
Most guests keep their stay short, though the house benefits from excellent mountain views and a shared garden area.
About CASA HORIZONTE
| Address | 192-0032 Tokyo-to, Hachiōji, Ishikawa-cho 105-10, Japan |
| Location | Hachiōji |
| Star rating | ⭐ |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Property type | Homestay |
| Average price per night | $30 |
| Check-in | 3 pm |
| Check-out | 10 am |
| Number of guests allowed | Up to 4 per bedroom |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Number of bedrooms | Triple room with balcony Quadruple room with shower Budget triple room |
| Number of bathrooms | 1 |
| Number of floors | 2 |
| Linen | Yes |
| Dishwasher | No |
| Washing machine | Yes |
| Heating and hot water | Yes |
| Air conditioning | Yes |
| Tumble dryer | No |
| Hair dryer | Yes |
| TV | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Cot | No |
| Garden/Balcony | Yes |
| Parking (nearest parking options) | Yes on-site parking |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (33.6 miles) |
| Nearest restaurant | Gusto Hachiōji Matsuki steakhouse |
| Nearest park(s) | Kuboyama Park |
CASA HORIZONTE has triple and quadruple rooms furnished with double beds and futons.
Guests share a single bathroom, basic kitchen facilities, and a washing machine.
More photos on booking.com
Rooms have their own fridge, microwave, and kettle.
Free Wi-Fi is provided for guest use and there is also garden access.
What’s nearby CASA HORIZONTE
- Mount Takao
- Sanrio Puroland
- Yajigawa Children’s Playground (谷地川児童遊園)
- JRA Racing Museum
- Kuboyama Park
- Tamarokuto Science Center
Where you should stay in Hachiōji FAQs
Is Hachiōji part of Tokyo?
Can you climb Mount Takao?
There are several designated trails for reaching the summit safely. If you have mobility challenges you can also take the cable car or chair lift to get higher up the mountain.
Why is Hachiōji famous for art?
Visit Hachiōji for some of Japan’s most acclaimed art museums and collections including:
– Tokyo Fuji Art Museum
– Murauchi Art Museum
– Ikkoku Art Hall
– Hachiōji Yume Art Museum
– Takaosan Trick Art Museum
In Conclusion
Hachiōji provides a cool and contemporary escape from the bright lights and frenetic activity of the special wards of Tokyo. The varied accommodation in this city reflects its love of arts and nature.
If you travel to Hachiōji, Takao-san is literally on your doorstep and an essential visit due to its accessibility and outstanding beauty.
