Well serviced by public transportation
Traditional
Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats and futons
Some
rooms have balconies with street views
Common
room with cable TV and games
Free
tea and coffee available
Free
bicycle rentals
Laundry
facilities available (charged extra)
Free
Wi-Fi throughout
Rooms don't have en-suite bathrooms -- only shared facilities
Few in-room amenities -- no
TVs, towels, robes, or toiletries
Rooms
are small and some don't have windows
Noise issues due to poor soundproofing and thin walls
Signs
of wear and tear
No
breakfast service available
Wi-Fi
can be weak in some guest rooms
Taito
Ryokan is a traditional Japanese-style inn located in a
residential Tokyo neighborhood, close to a subway and within walking distance of the Senso-ji temple. This charming budget property has nine simple guest rooms with
tatami mats covering the floors and folding futon beds. The bathroom
facilities are shared, and there are no in-room amenities besides air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There's a small common room with a
TV and free tea or coffee, but breakfast service is not offered here. Rates are cheap
-- but the property is in need of refurbishment. Similar rates are on
offer at K's House Tokyo Oasis, another traditional-style inn with
impeccably maintained guest rooms that have en-suite bathrooms and
televisions.
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Scene
Charming, traditional Japanese-style inn with simple, cozy interiors
Taito
Ryokan is a charming Japanese-style house, located on the corner of a
residential street. The two-story facade is quite simple with
traditional details like wooden balconies and sliding screen doors.
Inside, the rustic interiors feature wooden floorboards and ceilings,
sliding-screen doors, bamboo blinds, paper lanterns, and a narrow
wooden staircase. Built in 1950 and renovated in 2011, the
floorboards are noticeably worn, but the house has a cozy, intimate
atmosphere. The small lounge is lined with tatami mats, and walls
are covered in tourist posters, notices, and brochures. This
traditional-style inn appeals to budget travelers looking for a place
to stay with an authentic atmosphere rather than a generic hotel.
Location
Within walking distance of a subway station and Senso-ji temple
Taito
Ryokan Tokyo is located in a residential area, surrounded by homes and small businesses like restaurants, shops, and
hotels. Senso-ji Temple is a few minutes' walk away. Tawaramachi
subway station is a three-minute walk away, located on the Ginza line
with direct access to the Ginza and Shibuya districts.- Three-minutewalk to Tawaramachi subway station
Rooms
Cozy, traditional Japanese-style rooms with limited amenities and shared bathrooms
The
guest rooms at Taito Ryokan are decorated in the rustic, traditional
style found in ryokans (traditional inns) across Japan. Floors
are covered in tatami mats, and beds are made up of thin futon
mattresses that are folded up during the day. Rooms are
minimalist and tend to be small, and some don't have windows. Bamboo
blinds and paper lampshades are other traditional details, and furniture is limited to low wooden tables. Some of the bigger rooms have
cupboards to store the futons during the day, while street-facing rooms on the second floor have balconies. Rooms do not have en-suite bathrooms, but shared
facilities are located in the hallway. Also, apart from
air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi, the rooms have no other amenities
(no TVs), and towels and robes are not provided, which is
unusual for a ryokan. Other downsides include thin walls and poor
soundproofing, plus the Wi-Fi connection can be weak in some rooms.
Features
Common room with TV and free tea and coffee, plus free Wi-Fi throughout and bike rentals
There
is no breakfast service on offer at Taito Ryokan, but free coffee and
tea as well as a microwave oven are available in the common room. Here
guests can also watch television, read a book from the small library,
or play one of the video games. Free Wi-Fi is
available throughout the entire building, but use of the computer
connected to the Internet is charged extra. A laundry machine is
available for guest use, and bicycles can be rented for free (with payment of a deposit). There's also a small courtyard garden.
