A ryokan is a Japanese traditional inn, usually with tatami flooring, futon bedding and traditional decor. Staying at a ryokan is one of the best ways to experience Japan’s culture with all it has to offer. Here is a list of the best 10 ryokans to take into consideration if you are traveling to Tokyo.
1. Ryokan Takemine
Ryokan Takemine offers accommodation in a variety of rooms types which can take in from two to four persons. Every room contains a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle for tea making and a blu ray player and a seating area where you can relax. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Shinjuku Gyoen and Meiji Jingu Shrine are in the area.
Information
- Address: 161-0032 Tokyo Prefecture, Shinjuku-ku Nakaochiai 1-1-3,
- Price per night: from $156
- Access: a 2 minute walk from Shimo Ochiai Station
- Check in hour: 14:00
- Check out hour: 11:00
2. Sadachiyo
Sadachiyo features accommodation in Japanese style twin rooms and quadruple rooms. Each room has a big LCD TV, a closet and traditional Japanese décor. Breakfast is served everyday in the dining room. Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Sky Tree, the Nakamise Street and the Sumida Park are within walking distance.
Information
- Address: 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture, Taito-ku, Asakusa 2-20-1
- Price per night: from $129
- Access: a 3 minute walk from Asakusa Station
- Check in hour: 16:00
- Check out hour: 10:00
- Website: http://www.sadachiyo.co.jp/en/
3. Ryokan Fuji
Ryokan Fuji provides accommodation in Japanese style single, twin and triple rooms. Rooms are fitted with a refrigerator and an electric kettle for tea making. Breakfast and dinner are served everyday in the property’s dining room. Tokyo Disneyland and the Asakusa area can be reached easily by train.
Information
- Address: 133-0052 Tokyo Prefecture, Edogawa-ku, Higashikoiwa 6-8-3
- Price per night: from $211
- Access: a 5 minute walk from Koiwa Station
- Check in hour: 15:00
- Check out hour: 10:00
4. Ryokan Kamogawa Asakusa
Ryokan Kamogawa Asakusa accommodates guests in Japanese style twin and triple rooms, as well as in family rooms which can take in up to five persons. Each room features a flat-screen TV, a tea set and a refrigerator. Relaxing body massages can be arranged. Sensoji Temple, Kaminarimon, Tokyo Sky Tree and the Nakamise shopping street are in the area.
Information
- Address: 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture, Taito-ku, Asakusa 1-30-10
- Price per night: from $147
- Access: a 5 minute walk from Asakusa Station
- Check in hour: 15:00
- Check out hour: 10:00
- Website: http://www.f-kamogawa.jp/english/
5. Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu
Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu lets guests choose among various types of rooms which can accommodate from one to four persons. Each room has a big TV and a refrigerator. The on-site restaurant offers Japanese-style breakfast everyday. Public baths are available which offers views of the pagoda from Sensoji Temple. Tokyo Sky Tree can be reached easily from the property.
Information
- Address: 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture, Taito-ku, Asakusa 1-31-11
- Price per night: from $200
- Access: a 3 minute walk from Asakusa Station
- Check in hour: 15:00
- Check out hour: 10:00
- Website: http://shigetsu.com/e/
6. Masumi
Masumi features accommodation in a variety of rooms which can take in from one to four persons. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, while some rooms come with a seating area as well. Free toiletries and slippers are provided. Luggage storage may be requested at the front desk. Tokyo Sky Tree and Sensoji Temple can be reached very easily from the ryokan.
Information
- Address: 132-0035 Tokyo Prefecture, Edogawa-ku Hirai 6-25-9
- Price per night: from $48
- Access: a 5 minutw walk from Hirai Station
- Check in hour: 15:00
- Check out hour: 11:00
- Website: http://masumi999.blog.fc2.com/
7. Senju Tamuraya
Senju Tamuraya features accommodation in economy Japanese-style single and twin rooms. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV. Bathrooms are shared with other guests. There is also a shared kitchen available at the property for guests to prepare their own meals if they want to. Tokyo Sky Tree and the Edo Tokyo Museum are very close to the property.
Information
- Address: 116-0003 Tokyo Prefecture, Arakawa-ku Minamisenju 7-19-10
- Price per night: from $35
- Access: a 4 minute walk from Kanamachi Station
- Check in hour: 16:00
- Check out hour: 10:00
- Website: http://senjutamuraya.com/rooms/
8. Andon Ryokan
Andon Ryokan offers accommodation in Japanese-style single, double and twin rooms. Each room is fitted with a TV and a DVD player. Bathrooms and showers are shared. The ryokan offers cultural activities such as ikebana and tea ceremony workshops. A Western breakfast is served in the common kitchen. Ueno park and Akihabara are very close to the property.
Information
- Address: 111-0021 Tokyo Prefecture, Taito-ku Nihonzutsumi 2-34-10
- Price per night: from $76
- Access: a 5 minute walk from Minowa Station
- Check in hour: 14:00
- Check out hour: 10:00
- Website:http://www.andon.co.jp/
9. Ryokan Mikawaya
Ryokan Mikawaya accommodates guests in Japanese-style twin rooms. Every room comes with a TV and an electric kettle for tea making. Bathrooms are private and are equipped with toiletries and a bathtub. There is a dining are with a microwave and free coffee/tea. Sensoji Temple, Ginza, Akihabara, Ueno and Tokyo Sky Tree can be reached easily from the property.
Information
- Address: 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture, Taito-ku, Asakusa 1-30-12, Japan
- Price per night: from $354
- Access: a 5 minute walk from Asakusa Station
- Check in hour: 15:00
- Check out hour: 10:00
- Website: http://asakusamikawaya.com/english/
10. Kimi Ryokan
Kimi Ryokan features accommodation in twin and triple rooms. Every room is equipped with a flat screen TV. A refrigerator, a microwave and vending machines are also on site. Other facilities include laundry services and luggage storage. Ikebukuro, Ueno, Akihabara, Harajuku and Shibuya can be reached fast by train.
Information
- Address: 171-0014 Tokyo Prefecture, Toshima-ku, Ikebukuro 2-36-8
- Price per night: from $44
- Access: a 10 minute walk from Ikebukuro Station
- Check in hour: 15:00
- Check out hour: 11:00
- Website: http://www.kimiryokan.jp/
Have a good trip and travel!
