It isn't that easy to find the ryokan when you've never been to Japan before. Print out a map, it will save your life! The hotel lies about 5 minutes from Ginza and Asakusa Line Station "Asakusa" in a little street near to the famous Nakamise. The owner is heartwarming friendly and treated me like I'm the only guest. Internet... More

We travelled to Japan for first time, and we stayed in the typical japanese room (6-tatami size). Still quite small, even the bathroom, it was clean and placed in a very strategic place in Asakusa. We have not tried the typical breakfast in Mikawaya Honten. The host family were very kind, and provided to us very useful information about how... More

The location of this Ryokan is really great. Easy access to Asakusa Subway station and near to some major tourist attractions such as Sensō-ji temple and Ueno park. Hotel has a very good internet connection (free) at the lobby. Always also green tea served for the guests.  Only drawback was that the room was a bit wornout already (yet very... More

Stayed in this ryokan for one night due to over booking from the Ryokan next door. Was a little hesitant due to the older outlook of the Ryokan. I was given an ensuite room on the top floor close to the balcony. As in JP, all rooms are small again. And having an ensuite room, makes it just seemed more... More

I stayed in the ryokan for 8 nights in October 2010. The room is, as expected from a ryokan, very small, with a small bathroom. There is a futon, small table, a TV. My room was on a 4th floor, with a window towards a quiet street. I didn't have any problems with noise. The hotel itself is really more... More