Very traditional ryokan in the heart of Ueno. The owner is extremely courteous and helpful: he kept our luggages with no problem, found us a paper box when in need, and gives guest umbrella if raining. The room was very big, with a comfortable futon bed and all the amenities. Close to a multitude of nice restaurant and izakaya (reserve!).

Stayed in June 2025

Location, spaces, style and kindess of the host

Stayed in August 2025

If you're tall, it's easy to hit your head.

Great Ryokan. Around 10-15 minutes away from Ueno station yet the neighbourhood is incredibly peaceful. So you have both the bustle of Ueno Ameyoko, the nearby zoo, museums and temples, but also the charming and cosy neighbourhood of Nezu with its shops, cafes and shrine on the other side. The Ryokan itself is homey and old school, very stylish, with a great staff. It's great to return to after spending too much time in Shinjuku. It's a great inn all around with classic Japanese style if that's what you looking for. I personally find ryokans more comfortable. Also apparently Pete Seeger visited once.

Stayed in July 2025

Nice staff, coffee and tea available for free Nice attractions near and cheap neighborhood.,,

Stayed in August 2025

Stairs are a bit steep. Not a problem for us busy just saying.

Loved the traditional style, staff was super nice and always there if you need them. Awesome experience! No noise whatsoever… We slept like babies!

Stayed in August 2025

It’s an older property and the furnishings could use a little updating. This is a very minor gripe and does not take away from the great experience of staying here.

*Great host family! Very nice and accommodating. *Location is perfect for a more authentic local Japanese experience. *Close to Nezu Subway Station (5 minute walk) *Close to Ueno Park which has multiple National Museums, Zoo, Temple, Shrine for a cultural experience. *Konbini across the street makes it convenient for grabbing a quick bite, drink or other necessities.

Stayed in July 2025

Beautiful room Peaceful stay Friendly and caring staff Accommodating

Stayed in May 2025

Around a quiet neighbourhood with some convenience stores not too far away. Room gets cleaned daily aswell.

Stayed in June 2025

Very friendly staff. Good location.

Stayed in June 2025

We stayed for two weeks and enjoyed the entire stay. It was our first proper vacation, and we couldn't have asked for more. We picked a room with communal facilities. The staff are incredibly kind and helpful people who provided us with recommendations and even some snacks and small keepsakes. On the final day, the owner even drove us and our luggage to the nearby station in his own car! Facilities were convenient and cleaned daily and despite being communal, there were no points where I felt that things were dirty or that I didn't want to use them. You have basically everything you need in the ryokan, including a fridge, freezer, microwave, and laundry, and are even provided with a comfortable yukata and slippers to wear around communal areas. There aren't so many rooms that we ever felt that we were waiting to use the facilities, or were being disturbed by other guests beyond enjoyment. Also, the Wi-Fi was incredible. The area is really unparalleled. It's close to Ueno station which can connect you to all of Tokyo, as well as Keisei-Ueno which has express service to and from Narita airport. Ueno park itself is a beautiful place to walk through and takes you right to Ameyoko shopping street and Asakusa, so you'll never get bored even at night. Despite all this, the neighbourhood itself is very quiet and filled with small local cafes of all types. There's also easy access to a 7/11 where you can grab some food whenever you want. Opting for communal facilities definitely offers a bit more of the hostel experience, but it was exactly what my spouse and I were looking for with our budget, and of course the rooms are all completely private. It's important to remember to be quiet and mindful of other guests at night. We saw many friendly people come and go, both Japanese and English-speaking, and all were able to communicate with the hosts and enjoy their stay. I hope we can come back soon!

Stayed in June 2025

The only bothersome thing was the light in the rooms, which, as in many Japanese hotels, was bright and fluourescent-ish. It would be nice if there was a dimmer on the switch. Otherwise, no complaints!

Loved the neighborhood, calm, close to Ueno Park and the Nezu Metro station, with human-sized buildings. The room was basic but traditional, with tatami mats and comfortable futons on the floor. The managers were very nice and friendly, even if their English is limited. There's a common area where you can bring food to eat, and a convenience store across the street that was very convenient!

Stayed in June 2025

Great hosts & room, very conveniently located behind Ueno park! We booked this at end of our stay, would book again to explore Ueno and Asakusa side of Tokyo more!

Stayed in May 2025

clean room, excellent location, quiet

Stayed in May 2025

I loved everything

I really loved this ryokan — the rooms were so nice and quiet. Everything was perfect, and the neighborhood felt calm and authentic. It's also very close to the National Museum and a beautiful park.

Stayed in May 2025

Shared common spaces with other rooms was troublesome during our stay but there is little that can be done on the property owners side of that.

Very comfy ryokan with ample space for 3 adults. The owners are very nice and accommodating. The facilities were clean and housekeeping was very good. Location is quiet, clean, and has nice scenery for walking.

Stayed in May 2025

The walls in these traditional properties are thin, so bring earplugs!

Traditional style room. Very clean. As a solo traveler it was nice to meet people in social areas. The proprietor was very helpful regarding my luggage transfer.

Stayed in June 2025

The staff were quite responsive and helpful. Super clean place. A bit of walking distance to the railway station but not too bad. Highly recommend this place.

Stayed in April 2025

Location and amenities. Reasonable cost

Stayed in May 2025

Only one toilet / shower

Great location and a warm atmosphere

Stayed in May 2025

I can’t find any cons about this place

Authentic Japanese inn. Clean and spacious

Stayed in March 2025

Very friendly host and clean facility

Stayed in April 2025

Very kind and helpful owner. Clean and comfortable. Well located near Ueno Park.

Stayed in April 2025

The curfew rule is a bit confusing. We are asked to close the door after 9pm when entering the ryokan, and we are given a code to enter the ryokan after 9pm. But it is not clear how to close the door when leaving the ryokan.

Great check in and very friendly staff. The ryokan is located in a lovely residential area near Ueno park. There are several nice restaurants in route 319 nearby. The room is small, but there is a living room with sofas that you can use. Overall great place to stay.

Stayed in March 2025

Sometimes got a little bit cold in the winter.

Very friendly staff and comfortable rooms! Very flexible with check-in.

Stayed in March 2025