AMAZING STAY !!!! Could not recommend Isa and Yumikos guesthouse enough ! Everything was perfect. Friendly and super caring hosts with impeccable attention to detail. Great location super close to train station and shops. Met lovely travellers also staying during my time. Absolutely would come back next time in Tokyo !

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Isa and Yumiko are great hosts! They were very thoughtful and provided a map full of suggestions of where to eat and experiences such as times for an upcoming festival at the Senso-ji Temple. There was a supplied basket of snacks and tissues that were always refilled, and the inn had a lot of charming details! When the nights got too warm, they were very generous about using the air conditioner in the room so it was always cool inside. I was in a multiple-bed room and there were curtains for privacy. The blankets are thick and soft and the bed is overall very comfortable and clean. If anyone wanted to socialize, the common room provided a place for us to talk.

Warm and personable staff that make you feel like family! Isa-san always went the extra mile - my plane was delayed and I was scheduled to arrive after their check in hours, he kindly waited for me past 11pm. Beyond that the rooms were very clean and cosy, the best! Linens smelled nice and clean, thoughtfully placed furniture such as additional fans, hangers, reading lights etc. There was always more than sufficient amenities, lots of tea and coffee and even snacks! I had a really happy and peaceful time here. I loved the location too! 3 mins walk to Kuramae station making it really accessible, and yet far enough from the Main Street / city buzz so it’s quiet at night. in my months of solo travel, this has been the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. Thank you for your generosity Isa-san and family. Don’t hesitate to book!

Lovely guesthouse with a beautiful interior, great amenties (free laundry and snacks) and Isa the attentive host that gave a lot of good tips for the area. Comfortable beds with a full-close curtain and good space to hang clothes and charge your devices. Though a bit far from the central locations and main buzz areas in Tokyo, it was a calm and trendy neighbourhood to retreat to after a long day in the crowded areas. Close to the Sumida river which was nice for an evening walk or a morning run. Also, super easy access to Haneda with Asakusa Line!

On your arrival you can’t spontaneously show up and bring your luggage between 11am and 4pm. I guess you could have agreed it with Isa beforehand but I had been changing accommodations a lot so I forgot and ended up having to look for a place nearby to store my backpack before check in. Luckily the closest Yamato Transport service point where I had my suitcase delivered could also store bags for the day. Towel is not included, which wasn’t a problem as I had packed my own, but would also appreciate to get a clean one in each accommodation by default.

The location was really nice, with a short walk to Asakusa/Shin-Jo temple, a canal, and only about a 25 min walk to Akihabara. I wasn't in the property much, but Isa-san was very friendly and helpful, and provided a map/pointed out different places to eat near the property.

The rooms got very warm in the evenings, and it would have been good to possibly crack a window. I like the heat so I wasn't too bothered, but I know if I'm warm others are likely too hot.

It is very clean and the room feels comfy. I like the feel-like-home common area which allows us to sit, offers free coffee & tea & some local snacks. It has laundry & drying facilities. I can feel the passion of guesthouse owner from the nicely printed map which recommends nearby places to see & restaurants. Location is superb, the bus stop is just a few meter away and a few metro stations are also within a few minutes walk. I love the walk from the guest house through the neighbourhood to the Sumida Parks.

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I have stayed in several hostels in Tokyo and this one was the best! I only stayed one night but I would have loved to stay longer. The host, Isa, is very kind and explains everything very well, and also helps you with recommendations of the neighborhood. The rooms are big, you have space to leave your stuff and hang your clothes, and everything was clean. The neighborhood is very nice, it's not far from the tourist places, but it is quiet and you find many stores, restaurants and very cutes cafes. I'll definitely come back to this hostel! Thanks!

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The location was good, literally just next to a subway station. The neighborhood was a more relaxed one which I really liked. I was travelling solo and it was a good place to meet other solo travellers. The guesthouse was cozy and the owner was really nice! I stayed at this guesthouse at the beginning of my trip and decided to stay there again at the end of my trip. :)

If you are a very light sleeper, some occasional sounds from outside might disturb your sleep as the house isn't fully soundproof. For me this was okay though! :)

I really enjoyed my stay at Tokyo Guesthouse Hikari. The beds are so comfortable, space is well maintained and I loved the aesthetic of the traditional Japanese house. I was warm every night and the host Isa is really helpful, kind, and always around whenever I have queries to be answered. I will be back!

Can't think of much, other than perhaps the residents can take more initiative in locking up the main door after midnight for security reasons.

I'm Japanese and this will be my favorite guesthouse in Tokyo. It's clean, artistic, and welcoming. The house is a Japanese carpenter house modified by the owners. The owners are married and a lot of the interier design was done by the wife. The husband is bilingual and will help you with any information you need. I enjoy the morning time on the first floor, the quiet, the lovely morning sun, and getting to interact with other guests made a perfect start to the day.

I so much enjoyed the atmosphere here. Nothing to complain about :)