I just got back from Tokyo where I stayed at Annex Katsutaro for about 9 days. It's a charming ryokan located in a very quaint section of Tokyo called Yanaka. It's an easy walk from either the JR Nippori station (maybe 10 minutes) or from Tokyo Metro's Chiyoda line, Sendagi station (maybe 5 minutes). The walk from Nippori station to... more

This ryokan was wonderful! The bed was soft, the room was incredibly cool (being traditional Japanese-style), and the service from the staff was excellent. Annex Katsutaro Ryokan is located in a great shitamachi district (traditional Tokyo) that's removed from all the crowds and intensity. However, it's close enough to the subway and JR Railway that one has no trouble going... more

If you're looking for great value, clean, welcoming accommodation in a charming area of Tokyo, then look no further! We really enjoyed our 6 nights at Annex Katsutaro, the location is well located to the subway and the JR station (Yamanote Line - very handy), which meant it was really easy to explore Tokyo from here. However, the area Annex... more

We arrived at 8AM after a flight from Sydney thru Singapore. We were all really tired and already scared about a whole day around Tokyo waiting for our room to be available. You can imagine our relief when the owner of Annex Katsutaro told us our room would be ready in 1 hour time! If you hope to find a... more

We were in Japan for our honeymoon and stayed here for the first three nights in March. The staff here were lovely and very friendly and spoke good English which was extremely helpful when we were jetlagged and disorientated! The area itself is pleasant, not the bright lights and crazy clothes areas of Shibuya or Shinjuku but nice and relaxing.... more

We stayed at Annex Katsutaro for a total of four nights. It was a very pleasant stay. The owners of the hotel were very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean. We had the smaller room with our own bathroom. The size was sufficient for two adults and two regular sized suitcases. We were very happy with the location... more

It you want a quiet ryokan in a convenient location to escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo then I would recommend Annex Katsutaro. It is clean with comfortable futons and is well equipped with a laundry and internet in the lobby. You can get a Western breakfast, either contintental 2 pieces of toast, juice and tea/coffee for 400Yen or... more

I stayed here for a week in November 2008. The area is charming, the best in Tokyo if you're looking for a more local feel. Between the little ally ways, tiny restaurants, cute shops, and really easy subway options this was the ideal location. The hotel itself is great too. Every restaurant recomendation was good, the rooms were spotless, the... more

I can only agree with other reviewers: this is a lovely place to stay ! you will fall in love with the neighborhood, little streets full of little shops, not many cars, very local. the ryokan is modern, clean, comfortable and affordable. the rooms and bathrooms are large, futon bedding is great, and the common areas (corridors, staircase) are beautifully... more