Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo
by the TopOfHotel team
Prince Sakura Tower is the most romantic 5-star in Shinagawa — a private cherry-blossom garden and a rooftop pool, right in the middle of the city.
Prince Sakura Tower is the most romantic 5-star in Shinagawa — a private cherry-blossom garden and a rooftop pool, right in the middle of the city.
In-Depth Review
Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo stands out for two things you rarely get in Tokyo: a private cherry-blossom garden and an outdoor rooftop pool. The whole place is built around a nature-in-the-city idea, which gives it a different feel from the standard business hotels around Shinagawa. Real guests give it an average of 8.8/10.
Rooms and decor
Rooms start at 32 sqm and are done in a modern-Japanese style, with big windows that look out over either the sakura garden or Tokyo Bay. Bay-facing rooms catch the water and Rainbow Bridge on a clear night. The beds use Simmons mattresses, and more than one reviewer admitted to sleeping in. If you want more room to spread out, the Tower Suites run over 60 sqm, with a separate sofa and sitting area — a good shout for couples who want the extra space.
Food and amenities
The outdoor rooftop pool opens in summer (June to September) with views across the city, and the spa has several treatment rooms for massage and body treatments. The fitness center is open 24 hours and fully kitted out. There are three restaurants: Horizon for Western food, Sazanka for Japanese, and a bar lounge pouring wine and cocktails. Breakfast is a buffet at Horizon on the ground floor, looking out onto the garden.
Location and getting there
It is a 6-minute walk from Shinagawa Station — longer than some neighbors, but still easy, and the route is signed in English. The hotel also runs a morning shuttle to the station during some periods. Shinagawa is a major Shinkansen stop, so onward trains to Osaka or Kyoto are simple.
Things to know before booking
The catch is the walk: at 6 minutes from the station, it is a bit further than other Shinagawa hotels, which matters with bags. Pricing also runs high — from around $271 a night up to roughly $800 at peak, near the top of the area. And the headline rooftop pool only runs June to September; outside summer you are down to the year-round Jacuzzi.
Our take
Prince Sakura Tower suits couples visiting during cherry-blossom season, travelers who want a proper pool and spa, and anyone after a 5-star stay with a garden setting that feels a world apart from the usual city hotel.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The outdoor rooftop pool and full spa are a combination you almost never find in a Tokyo hotel — it makes the place feel more like a city resort than a business tower.
- The private sakura garden is the real draw, and it is at its best from late March into April when dozens of cherry trees come into bloom.
- Rooms are modern and bright, and the bay-facing ones look out over Tokyo Bay — on a clear night you can pick out Rainbow Bridge from the window.
- Service holds a consistent 5-star standard and staff are genuinely friendly, which shows up across guest reviews.
- Three restaurants on site — Horizon for Western food, Sazanka for Japanese, plus a bar lounge — mean you can eat well without leaving the building.
- It is a 6-minute walk from Shinagawa Station, noticeably longer than several other hotels in the area, so factor that in if you are hauling luggage.
- Rates start around $271 a night and climb to roughly $800 at peak — among the highest in Shinagawa.
- The rooftop pool only opens in summer (June to September); outside those months you are limited to the year-round Jacuzzi.
Who It’s For
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Insider Tips
- Book in March or April to catch the cherry blossoms in the hotel's own garden — no need to fight the crowds at a public park.
- Ask for a Bay View room on the 15th floor or higher; the Tokyo Bay outlook beats the City View rooms.
- Horizon stays open the latest of the three restaurants, so it is your best bet for dinner after a long day out in the city.