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Re-opened in 2012 after thorough renovations, the Tokyo Station Hotel is registered as an Important Cultural Property and boasts gorgeous rooms in a classical European style. It features a French restaurant and stylish bars, and free WiFi is offered throughout. Its entrance is right next to the Marunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station.

Apart from navigating Tokyo station which is a mission the hotel was pretty easy to find. Hotel was VERY clean, rooms were large and the hotel had a great feel to it. The staff went above and beyond my expertations

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9.3
Superb
1,336 reviews
Price from
£468
per night

Opened in June 2013, The Edo Sakura offers accommodation in a Japanese-style Machiya townhouse located a 5-minute walk from Iriya Subway Station and a 10-minute walk from JR Uguisudani Train Station. Free Wi-Fi is available at the entire property and guests can enjoy looking out into the traditional garden. Ueno Station is a 15-minute walk away.

breakfast was amazing, employees were available, room clean.

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9.1
Superb
858 reviews
Price from
£122
per night

Set within a historic Japanese garden, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo offers spacious rooms with garden or city views and free Wi-Fi. On-site YU The Spa features massages with scented oils and traditional Japanese hot-spring baths. A glass-enclosed indoor pool and 3 dining options are featured.

The staff where unbelievablely kind. I let the lady at front desk know that we got engaged and she gave us a welcome cake and when we were checking out even gave us a hand written card! When we ate at one of the restaurants the staff even took a photo for us and printed it. Honestly they made our stay super magical, and that's not even considering the garden which is out of this world!

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9.2
Superb
687 reviews
Price from
£532
per night

Ryokan Kamogawa Asakusa is a 2-minute walk from Kaminarimon and Sensoji Temple. Asakusa Subway Station is a 5-minute walk away. The hotel offers Japanese-style accommodation with a free private bath and free internet.

Everything about this place was perfect. Staff was very helpful, great location, treats for the kids, the private bath…

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9.3
Superb
355 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

Set in Tokyo, just a minute walk from JR Sugamo Station's A4 Exit, APA Hotel Sugamo Ekimae features a public bath and compact yet functional rooms with free WiFi access. Private parking is available at an additional charge. Nearby attractions include Rikugien Garden, a 20-minute walk away.

Clean and adequate room size with decent renovations. Love the big TV in each room with a little bit of desk space for work.

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8.1
Very good
3,361 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Open from December 2015, Hotel Risveglio Akasaka is located just a 2-minute walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Station on the Marunouchi Line. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property and there is a restaurant on-site.

The property is bang in the center of town with so many restaurants and bars and breakfast places around. It’s so close to the station, just a minute’s walk. Room service was fantastic.

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8.4
Very good
2,879 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Open from December 2015, Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International is situated within a 1-minute walk from Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station. The property features a 24-hour front desk and offers free WiFi access in all areas.

This hotel serves the best service and best room for my stay in Tokyo. I had been at another 2 hotels in Shibuya and Shinjuku but Richmond Hotel is the best. lobby is at the 5th floor and there are uniqlo and other food store downstairs. JR and Metro station is just in walking distance. Free VOD for you to enjoy.

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8.6
Fabulous
2,369 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Opened in June 2015, Hotel Sunroute Ginza is located just a 4-minute walk from Ginza Itchome Subway Station. Free WiFi is available in all areas. JR Tokyo Station and Tsukiji Fish Market are 15 minutes on foot.

The staff was nice and the location was perfect

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8
Very good
2,348 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

Opening in March 2015, Super Hotel Premier Akasaka is conveniently located in the central Tokyo, just a 4-minute walk from Akasaka Subway Station. The non-smoking hotel features a spacious public bath and free WiFi.

I really liked the onsen and would book here again thanks to that

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8.4
Very good
1,683 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

Opened in May 2015, Tokyu Stay Shinjuku is ideally located in the middle of the lively Shinjuku area and just steps away from Shinjuku Sanchome Subway Station. JR Shinjuku Station is also an 8-minute walk away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Guests will also find a 24-hour front desk with free luggage storage services at Shinjuku Tokyu Stay.

Our twin room was very spacious, clean and quiet. Having a washer & drier as well as a microwave is a luxury while travelling. The breakfast offered sufficient options for asian and western tastes. We absolutely loved the location of the hotel: Close to the madness of Shinjuku yet tug away in a very quiet area full of excellent food options and very pedestrian friendly. We will definitely come back!

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8.5
Very good
2,071 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

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  • Shangri-La Tokyo
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 190 reviews

    Facing the Imperial Palace, the luxurious Shangri-La Tokyo is conveniently situated right next to JR Tokyo Station.

    Beautiful overall Friendly helpful cheerful staff

  • Conrad Tokyo
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 328 reviews

    Located in the heart of Tokyo, just a few steps away from Ginza, the world-famous shopping and entertainment district.

    Nice ambience & environment. Very modern & clean hotel.

  • The Gate Hotel Asakusa Kaminarimon by Hulic
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,839 reviews

    Opened in 2012 with modern and stylish designs, The Gate Hotel is conveniently located in the historic neighbourhood.

    Perfect location fantastic sky bar on roof terrace

  • Super Hotel Premier Tokyo Station Yaesu-Chuoguchi
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,298 reviews

    Opening in August 2013, Super Hotel Premier Tokyo Station Yaesu-Chuoguchi is ideally located just a 3-minute walk from JR Tokyo Shinkansen (bullet train) Station.

    location location location plus super friendly staff

  • Hotel Graphy Nezu
    Breakfast options
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,733 reviews

    Located just a 5-minute walk from Nezu Subway Station and a 15-minute walk from Ueno Park, Hotel Graphy Nezu provides residential-style accommodation featuring a fully-equipped, shared kitchen and a...

    Near to Station Good facilities Well behaved staff

  • remm Hibiya
    Breakfast options
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,637 reviews

    Only a 5-minute walk from JR Yurakucho Train Station, Remm Hibiya offers modern accommodations with an in-room massage chair and a flat-screen TV with a VOD system.

    Location, massage chair, comfortable bed, toilette.

  • Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Ginza
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,161 reviews

    Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Ginza Subway Station and offers stylishly modern rooms with a private bath and a flat-screen TV.

    Staff were very friendly, location very convenient.

  • Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,453 reviews

    Offering high-floor views of the city and Tokyo Bay, Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier provides chic and stylish rooms that went through a renovation in March 2013.

    I loved the view, the lobby and the room amenities.

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  • HOTEL MYSTAYS Ochanomizu Conference Center
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 996 reviews

    Featuring a restaurant, convenience store and free WiFi, Hotel MyStays Ochanomizu Conference Center is just a 6-minute walk from JR Akihabara Train Station, 3 minutes walk to Awajicho Station and 5...

    great Location, helpful staff, Value for the money

  • Apartment Hotel Shinjuku
    Budget options available
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,559 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned rooms with a kitchenette, Apartment Hotel Shinjuku is just 400 metres from JR Shinjuku Station.

    very stylish and really cool despite being compact

  • The Tokyo Station Hotel
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,336 reviews

    Re-opened in 2012 after thorough renovations, the Tokyo Station Hotel is registered as an Important Cultural Property and boasts gorgeous rooms in a classical European style.

    Massive rooms with rainfall shower Big bed Amazing amenities

  • The Edo Sakura
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 858 reviews

    Opened in June 2013, The Edo Sakura offers accommodation in a Japanese-style Machiya townhouse located a 5-minute walk from Iriya Subway Station and a 10-minute walk from JR Uguisudani Train Station.

    Very nice and clean place. Also very central! Would stay again!

  • Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 468 reviews

    Boasting fine restaurants and an award-winning spa on the 37th floor, Mandarin Oriental offers 5-star luxury in the historical Nihonbashi area in the heart of Tokyo.

    Excellent service. And unreal views. A real luxury.

  • Ryokan Fuji
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 72 reviews

    About 500 metres from JR Koiwa Train Station, Ryokan Fuji offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation with tatami floors, futon bedding and shoji paper screens.

    とにかく部屋だけでなくトイレ、風呂、洗面所などすべてにおいて清掃が行き届いていて気持ちよく過ごせました。

  • Dormy Inn Premium Shibuya-jingumae
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,293 reviews

    A 5-minute walk from Meiji Jingumae Subway Station, the completely non-smoking Dormy Inn Premium Shibuya-jingumae features modern accommodations with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.

    Nice staff, convenient location, comfortable room.

  • remm Akihabara
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,299 reviews

    Directly connected to JR Akihabara Train Station, Hotel Remm offers comfortable modern rooms with a satellite flat-screen TV. The glass-wall bathroom features a rain shower.

    Location, cleanliness. Very good -quality (in February)

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  • The Capitol Hotel Tokyu
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 324 reviews

    Designed by Kengo Kuma, Capitol Hotel Tokyu boasts 3 restaurants, a 14th-floor indoor pool and direct access to 4 subway lines. Rooms are spacious for Tokyo and have city views.

    Excellent property.Very modern yet ultra comfortable

  • Hotel Niwa Tokyo
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,809 reviews

    Located just a 4-minute walk from JR Suidobashi Station, Hotel Niwa offers an elegant accommodation with touches of Japanese traditional design.

    Excellence service & friendly English speaking staff

  • Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, A Pan Pacific Partner Hotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,305 reviews

    Centrally located in Shibuya, Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel offers spacious rooms with panoramic city views. The hotel features a fitness centre and a range of dining options.

    Large well appointed room. Good value for the money.

  • Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,817 reviews

    Offering modern rooms with free WiFi and wired internet access, Ryumeikan Tokyo features a restaurant with panoramic city views. The hotel is just a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Station.

    Close to Tokyo station, and close to food precinct

  • Ochanomizu Hotel Shoryukan
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 173 reviews

    Shoryukan Hotel is located in central Tokyo, just 550 metres from JR Ochanomizu Train Station.

    Very kind staff, clean facilities, and great breakfast.

  • Park Hotel Tokyo
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,890 reviews

    Featuring stunning views of Tokyo and a convenient location just steps from Shiodome Subway Station, Park Hotel Tokyo offers stylish accommodation with free WiFi. Rooms feature large picture windows.

    Beautiful views and amazing staff ! We felt very welcome

  • The Strings by InterContinental, Tokyo, an IHG Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 343 reviews

    Located right next to JR Shinagawa Shinkansen Station, The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo offers spacious accommodation with panoramic skyline views, personalised staff attention and a 24-hour...

    客房的大門有回家的感覺。 離這個美麗的車站這麼近 出入交通非常方便。 早餐非常好吃。 Club餐飲更棒

  • Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,535 reviews

    Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi is connected to Tokyo Station, a 1-minute walk from Otemachi Station along the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line.

    Beautiful and next to the Tokyo station for convenience

  • Hotel New Otani Tokyo The Main
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 569 reviews

    Surrounded by a beautiful 400-year old Japanese garden, Hotel New Otani Tokyo is situated in central Tokyo and offers comfortable accommodation less than a 10-minute walk from 5 subway lines.

    A little dated but nonetheless exceptionally good.

  • Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,184 reviews

    Featuring a 24-hour fitness room, Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo is just a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Gyoenmae Subway Station and a 7-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Subway Station.

    Good location, enough space for two of us. Great service.

  • Andon Ryokan
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 521 reviews

    Andon Ryokan is a 5-minute walk from Minowa Subway Station and a 20-minute walk from the historical Asakusa.

    The traditional Japanese breakfast, the hospitality, the jacuzzi

  • Roppongi Hotel S
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 613 reviews

    Situated in the Roppongi area and a 7-minute walk from Roppongi Subway Station, Roppongi Hotel S boasts accommodation with five on-site restaurants offer various dishes.

    Great location, clean and staff were more then helpful

  • Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno - Tokyo Reopened in July 2023
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,849 reviews

    The Mitsui Garden Hotel offers chic and comfortable rooms on just a 2-minute walk from public transportation hub Ueno Station. It features a restaurant and massage services.

    Very clean, location, friendly staff, good breakfast

  • Kimi Ryokan
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 958 reviews

    Just 600 metres from JR Ikebukuro Train Station, the completely non-smoking Kimi Ryokan offers traditional Japanese rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon beds.

    Have stayed at Kimi many times, and will always go back.

  • Hotel Gracery Tokyo Tamachi
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,316 reviews

    Hotel Gracery Tamachi is a 5-minute walk from JR Tamachi Train Station and 650 metres from Mita Subway Station. It offers modern accommodation with a restaurant and free internet.

    Very nice stay. excellent breakfast. kind reception

  • Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 408 reviews

    Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho is directly connected to Kinshicho Subway Station (Exit 5), and a 3-minute train away from iconic Tokyo Sky Tree tower.

    地點位置非常好,附近車站、購物非常方便,房間設施完善,還有早餐非常棒,內容豐盛,兩天家人都吃得很開心

  • the b akasaka
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 758 reviews

    Only a 5-minute walk from Akasaka Subway Station, the b akasaka features simple, stylish accommodation with a flat-screen TV and free broadband internet.

    Very helpful & friendly staff & nice location.

  • Hotel Gracery Ginza
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,074 reviews

    Just steps away from the streets of Ginza and convenient subway links, Hotel Gracery Ginza offers elegant accommodation with free WiFi access, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath.

    Calm location great for our sightseeing activities

  • Hotel Trusty Tokyo Bayside
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,473 reviews

    Offering a massage service and a restaurant with International cuisine, Hotel Trusty Tokyo Bayside is a 7-minute walk from Tokyo Big Sight Station on Yurikamome Line.

    The staff was very nice and location is best also.

  • Tokyu Stay Kamata - Tokyo Haneda
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 382 reviews

    Tokyu Stay Kamata is a 3-minute walk from Keikyu Kamata Train Station, which connects to Haneda Airport. It offers modern spacious guestrooms and free property-wide Wi-Fi.

    Efficient check in and check out. Close to Haneda airport

  • Akasaka Granbell Hotel
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 555 reviews

    Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Akasaka-Mitsuke Subway Station, design hotel Granbell Akasaka boasts modern rooms with a spacious en suite bathing area.

    the location was the best so much good food in the street

  • Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,800 reviews

    Opened in December 2013 and situated right at the heart of the lively Kabuki-cho area in Shinjuku, Granbell Hotel offers modern and stylish guest rooms with unique design concepts.

    room layout . small but usable. location is great.

  • the b ikebukuro
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 690 reviews

    Only a 3-minute walk from JR Ikebukuro Train Station, the b ikebukuro offers comfortable rooms with free WiFi and a deluxe multi-head shower. A laundry room and massage service are available.

    Very nicely located and small but comfortable rooms.

  • Agora Place Tokyo Asakusa
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,003 reviews

    Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Senso-ji Temple, Agora Place Tokyo Asakusa offers modern air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Friendly staff can give local information.

    location near tawaramachi station…like 50 meters away only

  • Shibuya Granbell Hotel
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,003 reviews

    Winner of a TripAdvisor 2012 Travelers’ Choice Award, design hotel Granbell Shibuya is just a 3-minute walk from Shibuya Station and features unique modern rooms with tinted glass, custom lamps, free...

    Location is quite close to things do to in Shibuya

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  • Avg. price/night: £80.97
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,292 reviews
    Really great value for money. A lovely boutique hotel located right beside Akihabara - one of the coolest spots in Tokyo. Guests get a free coffee on arrival. Really recommend staying here for location, price and interior design. Also located away from a main road so quiet at night.
    Andrew
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £532.65
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 908 reviews
    Room was really spacious (esp. given Japanese hotel standards), quiet and with a great double bed. Kudos on top-notch interior design, including modern turntable and eclectic choice of records. Staff was friendly and attentive. A real boutique hotel. The bar/breakfast area was also nicely designed as well and had good coffee (and coffee tonic). Somewhat “hipster“ in a positive sense — large windows łooking at the back entrance of JPX Tokyo Stock Exchange. Nice bar on ground floor specializing in sawa-based drinks.
    gregor
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £134.07
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,545 reviews
    Lovely boutique hotel with quality finishes, beautiful teas in each room, lovely soaps etc. A very comfortable bed. A well thought out design to the room, which made the most of the space. Really nice to have a cafe directly below. Great location - walking distance to station and restaurants. Staff were lovely and accommodating, especially when we were unable to make our first day of accom, due to a typhoon. Thank you!
    Florence
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £218.61
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,723 reviews
    amazing food, lovely designer interiors, perfect location
    Rogier
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £3,692.10
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 215 reviews
    Hip hotel with state-of-the-art interior design. Great position between Shibuya and Harajuku is a quiet street near cool Cat Street. Stylish common areas and bar.
    Silvia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £393.27
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,971 reviews
    amazing boutique hotel coupled with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff to attend to all requests. Breakfasts ere sensational. location unbeatable. my wife and I are extremely fussy when it comes to quality of hotels the Grandbach design of rooms is unsurpassable from comfort to decor to relaxing quietness. our next visit to Tokyo will be back to this gorgeous hotel
    Steven
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £241.85
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 793 reviews
    kind of boutique hotel, quite trendy in design, yet very affordable
    Jean-Louis
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,511 reviews
    Lovely place, very clean, superb design - excellent location, right next to a train station, various convenience stores, restaurants, boutiques and shops nearby, even a supermarket next door! Extremely accessible, very affordable, was always clean and the staff was very friendly and accommodating.
    Marc
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £532.65
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 908 reviews
    Boutique hotel with great design and thoughtful touches in the room. The record player was awesome. Staff super friendly and helpful. Cafe, caveman restaurant and the cocktail bar were great. K5 is a great place to stay after a busy day exploring Tokyo!
    Stevie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £532.65
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 908 reviews
    Very boutique with an impressive designer cafe, bar and restaurant with a great vibe. Generous bathrooms and high ceilings meant the room had a spacious feel. Clever layout. Each room has a record player as a signature quirk.
    Kristina
    Young couple

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