Really, really loved our stay here. The place was very clean, comfortable, and perfect for our trip. We slept really well on the futons. We loved staying in Yanaka :) Close to Nippori station, which made access to any part of the city really easy. The area was so beautiful, quaint, and lovely to come back to after a day trekking around the busier parts of Tokyo. I would recommend and love to come back to stay here in the future.

Small updates could be made to the rooms…ie: lighting. The overhead light was a really harsh fluorescent, and those lights always make me feel really blah 😑. They had a separate lamp to use, but in order to really see anything you had to turn on the bright overhead. Something warmer would make a big difference.

The hotel is in a peaceful and residential area in Kyoto. Nearby is the shopping street Yanaka Ginza and the Asakura Museum of Sculpture which I enjoyed. 7/11 is conveniently located across the street. The room itself was neat and clean and the bed was comfortable. Everything you’d need was provided for: soap, towels, hair dryer, bathrobe, slippers, extension cord, water cooker and even a mini fridge. The couple who run the hotel are very kind and helpful. They helped me with the luggage delivery service to my next destination which I really appreciated.

Highly recommended — this is an unpretentious but quiet, clean, and comfortable place to stay. The simplicity of the rooms is a plus, the bathroom (while small) is clean and modern with a good shower. The single room is bigger and brighter than it looks in the photos, I travelled with a lot of luggage and there was space to store everything away without clutter. The staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast is good as breakfast options in the area are not great — again, it’s simple and straightforward, but it’s made freshly by the staff when you sit down, and is very reasonably priced. The area has many places to eat for lunch and dinner, and the metro station is a 2 minute walk from the ryokan.

This place is fantastic! Only 2 mins walk from Sendagi station ( subway) and 10 mins walk from Nippori ( JR line), there are two supermarkets nearby. The restaurants nearby required booking in advanced, that’s why I got sushi and bento from 7-11 across the ryokan. There’s a great place for breakfast that I go almost daily- coffee chi-zu, you can get a set for 600 Yen in weekday, great deal in the area. Also, the fish restaurant nearby is also worth going. The host is very responsive to my request, since the tatami mat is hard for me, so they gave me extra mat so I can sleep tight at night :) Definitely will come back again! Thank you!

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The owners are nice and helpful！They speak very good English. The room is quiet clean. Washer and dryer are low cost. a subway station is 4 minutes away.

It's far from all the tourists places. The subway to and from the city during rush hours are super crowded. Only few restaurants on that street. But there's Family Mart and Lawson and local market nearby. If you plan to go to Nippori station and take the skyliner to airport, the walk with big luggage is a little challenging.

Location of the hotel is good. There is a subway nearby and train station is in walking distance. There are small stores and convenient stores along the alley, and you seldom find a car drove by so good for walking. Check-in and check-out were quick and easy, and staff were very friendly. The room has all what we want. They will clean the room every 3rd day, but you can leave your garbage and get a new towel near the reception area. Floor bed is more comfortable than I expected, and toilet and bathroom is also ok.

The only thing I was not happy was the hair dryer and i have long and thick hair and when you use it for quite some time, it will show spark and you need to put the power off or put it to low volume.

Best stay in Japan! The ryokan is managed by a lovely couple, friendly and professional. We were a bit worried about sleeping on a futon since we are not used to it, but luckily here the futon was placed on the top of a mattress, so it was very comfortable! The property is in a great location, close to Nippori station, not far from Ueno area, and in front of a 7-Eleven (open 24/7). We were also able to leave our luggage there after checking out and collect it in the evening. I definitely recommend this place!

This was our absolute favorite ryokan of our trip to Japan. The staff was welcoming, the facility was beautiful, and the location was perfect- less than a block from the Yanaka Ginza- exciting by day, quiet by night. There’s a washer and dryer- much needed after 10 days of travel- and they provide detergent. The proprietors were generous with coffee, tea, provisions and extra big fluffy towels, not the skimpy ones you get in most hotels. Make sure you follow their recommendations for dinner nearby. We had some delicious meals they suggested. We will definitely return.

It’s a bit of a haul from the station (about 10 minutes with some gnarly steps) but well worth the walk

Great location near Sendagi station and a walkable distance away from Nippori station. It's located in a residential area, just beside the Yanaka Ginza shopping street which has great food. It's also near the famed snake street and the Yanaka temples. There are also three convenience stores and two supermarkets right outside the ryokan. The ryokan owners are a friendly and helpful elderly couple. They provided enjoyable recommendations around the area. Western-style breakfast is served upon request and has to be made at least a day in advance. The room itself is spacious compared to other japanese business hotels as the futon doesn't take up as much space as a bed. The futon and duvet are also comfortable and provided enough warmth for a winter night. The ensuite bathroom and toilet are clean. Potable water flows from the toilet tap (guests should be aware that cloudy hot water from the tap is a result of trapped air bubbles and not contamination, thus should clear up after a few minutes). Wifi was strong and easy to use. Overall a comfortable and lovely stay! Highly recommended for anyone interested in a stay with local flavour.

A minor inconvenience but the charging port charged my devices quite slowly. The ensuite bathroom is also elevated on a step and may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues.

Everything was great! This was our third time staying in annex katsutaro and we always love to stay here when we come to tokyo. I first booked a room for one for two weeks but my mother decided to come to tokyo for the last week and the ryokan was helpful in changing the room for the last week. I also had online orders that they kindly put in my room. Always a great experience staying here, very clean and good service, thank you again!