Where to stay: Check out the new “hotspot” for cheep accommodations in the newly renovated flophouse district

Where to stay: Check out the new “hotspot” for cheep accommodations in the newly renovated flophouse district

Posted on Jan 23, 2014 in Where to stay |

When Tokyoites think of Sanya, they traditionally think of poverty. The district in the eastern part of the Japanese capital, was long known for its clusters of cheap rooming houses for day laborers. These days, the area is attracting a different crowd: budget-conscious foreign tourists. Juyoh Hotel last summer set up a common room where guests can gaze at a Japanese-style garden. Located right in the heart of the city, Sanya makes a convenient jumping-off point for...

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