Imperial Hotel, Ltd. has had the distinct privilege and pleasure of welcoming numerous important Japanese and international guests to the capital since our opening November 3rd, 1890, in the 23rd Year of the Meiji Era, in our role as the nation's state guesthouse. The importance of this traditional role is enhanced yearly as foreign individuals from every corner of the world arrive on our shores with burgeoning expectations. At the Imperial Hotel, we continue to receive countless domestic and international visitors as we have since our very first days, with sincerity and classical Japanese hospitality. It is superbly located next to Tokyo Station, the hub of travel, and Ginza, Japan's most prestigious shopping area. In addition to that, there are many tourist attractions in the area, and the hotel offers a hire car service for your excursion. We recommend staying at the hotel as a base for sightseeing in Japan.