84%Hotel Asakusa Mikawaya

The staff was helpful and friendly. Our room was Japanese style and perfect for us. We had a room with tatami mats and futons on the floor. The blankets were huge and fluffy! The night was quiet and we slept great. Using Google Maps "street views" helped us find it quickly.

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by willowejones7162 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

1

Very friendly and helpful staff

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by ricjames – posted on Oct 1, 2008

1

It was a bit overpriced considering you could find hostels for 30 bucks a night as opposed to 60 bucks a night. however, the place is very quiet and very close to the main asakusa temples and only two stops from ueno, which also runs on the JR line which will come in handy if you have a JR rail... more It was a bit overpriced considering you could find hostels for 30 bucks a night as opposed to 60 bucks a night. however, the place is very quiet and very close to the main asakusa temples and only two stops from ueno, which also runs on the JR line which will come in handy if you have a JR rail pass--so it is convenient but far from the newer parts of tokyo. the staff is incredibly friendly, though, and it was a great pleasure getting to know the owners.close

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by jal392 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

1

It was very hard to find, there was no map, just an address in japanese format. The internet was costly (500 yen / 30 min), because it didn't work well and was slow to use (under-powered laptop with Vista and japanese error messages...) The staff was nice though.

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by ksk2900 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

2

excellent location to explore tokyo, says 11pm curfew - but you can let yourself in at anytime, just will be noone on reception. also very cheap bowling alley here!! our loney planet said it had no night life but look a little closer - we had a couple of good nights out here - nere the rox...

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by adamnliz20022601 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

2

in a quiet area, but not far from the subway. Rooms are japanese style. good for the price.

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by MattESch – posted on Aug 29, 2008

4

The main problem with this Ryokan is that the room smelled very strongly of mildew. I found it hard to sleep. Otherwise, it was relatively clean. The bathroom also had some mildew or mold problems. However, it is relatively cheap for being so close to the heart of Tokyo, so it depends what...

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by ginagebhart7908 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

1

Far from the Yamanote line. The rooms are too small. No place for baggages and old bathroom. Howevwe the staff was really nice and it has free internet: if you have a computer. It is a place too expensive for the facilities it has.

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by alicefauveau9142 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

2

This was the perfect place for me to stay in Tokyo. It was very very clean, and the staff was extremely friendly. Their English was ok, but they are very hospitable. It can be a little hard to find at night, but it is on the doorstep of Senso-ji temple and Asakusa is a great neighborhood. I... more This was the perfect place for me to stay in Tokyo. It was very very clean, and the staff was extremely friendly. Their English was ok, but they are very hospitable. It can be a little hard to find at night, but it is on the doorstep of Senso-ji temple and Asakusa is a great neighborhood. I would definitly stay there again when i am back in Tokyo. It really is more like a hotel than a hostel. Two thumbs up!!close

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by kento2088 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

1

This hotel is excellent. Very helpful staff and not too expensive. It's as good as it gets and I recommend them.

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by bhikkhu-boy – posted on Jul 26, 2008

1

Turn right once you get to the petrol station! Don't do like I did and walk up the stairs on the left where there is a funny Japanese sign. That's some old lady's house! Ooops. The place you want to go is right next door! Nice place. Quiet. Not a party place at all. But authentic and...

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by dan3475 – posted on Jul 20, 2008

11

Very good adress to experience a real japanese style Ryoken; Nice people, good location. Michael

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by michaelmariaz – posted on Jul 10, 2008

3

Best hostel in Tokyo. It's clean, the Asakusa Kannon Temple is on it's doorstep and the staff are like a really helpful family. Rooms are large and traditional but have everything you need for a modern living. I wish I could have stayed longer.

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by caddie5945 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

2

Small but traditional and very cozy. The staff were also super friendly and helpful!

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by hawkster491540 – posted on Jul 3, 2008

1