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!

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.

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

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!

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!

*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.

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.

This was a nice place to stay, especially if you enjoy a traditional ryokan. The futons were comfortable, and the staff were friendly. The location was perfect for us - close to Ueno Park and the train station, and near Nezu metro station. It's in a quiet residential neighborhood that's fun to explore. It was an enjoyable place to spend a week in Tokyo, and I'd definitely stay there again!

The walls are very thin, so you can hear everything your neighbors say and do (and they can hear you). But that's just the way the building is made, so bring earplugs, and you'll be fine!

Check in was easy and friendly. The room is nice and good for a family to sleep in. Beds are comfortable. We had a shared bathroom and loo and it was fine.

Noisy neighbours talking loudly until late who had no idea of common courtesy and thin walls in an old Japanese Ryokan.

Loved the traditional layout and amenities of our room. Loved the location, in a quiet neighborhood, within a 20-minute walk from Ueno Park and Ueno Train Station. Our room was spotless and very comfortable. The proprietor of the Ryokan was so friendly and helpful. We absolutely enjoyed our 4 nights there and would stay again next time we are in Tokyo!

We loved everything, but the traditional style of the room might not suit everyone. There are steep and narrow stairs leading from the ground floor to the 2nd floor, as in many traditional Japanese townhouses. This did not bother us a bit but might be a problem for less able people. There was nothing that we didn’t like!

We really liked the size of the room and each room had their own air conditioner and enough space for luggage. We shared bathroom facilities but it was never crowded. The futons were comfortable and we had clean towels and yukatas for use. The host and his mother are so very gracious and very quick to assist with any questions even though they are a little limited in English. They provided water, ice, garbage bags, and umbrellas, and there is a microwave and toaster oven and shared refrigerator. Close to enough to two train stations to get around conveniently.

The stairs are steep and narrow. Can use some updated travel info materials.

The owner was extremely lovley. Let us check in early and helped me out as I was sick It was super clean and very quiet. It is definitely value for money if you don't need any of the extras like amenity supplies etc. They had an adapter so I could plug my phone to charge via usb

There is only 1 toilet and shower between all the rooms, which was fine as the property wasn't fully booked I don't believe. It is a fair walk in to Ueno train station and market area. About 1.5 km which is fine if u don't have much luggage or your a fit walker. With my 9 year old son it was a little tricky as he got tired from walking all day exploring the city then have to walk that extra time to home. There arre no restaurants around the place either you have to walk into the city centre

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.

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.