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Sawanoya Ryokan

At a Glance

    Pros

  • traditional Japanese experience
  • affordable room rates
  • friendly management

    Cons

  • rooms are on the small side
  • it's a bit of a hike to the subway station

Sawanoya Ryokan Review

The Shitamachi area is known for its down-to-earth friendliness, which you get in full measure at Sawanoya. This little inn's a family business: everybody pitches in to help you plan excursions and book hotels for the next leg of your journey. The inn is very popular with budget travelers, so reserve online well in advance. On occasion, the staffers, who manage to keep the facilities and rooms very clean, perform various traditional dances and ceremonies in full costume in the lobby. Japanese bathtubs are near small windows that overlook a small garden. Coffee and tea are complimentary, but the rooms don't have TVs. Smoking is not allowed on the premises.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 2-3-11 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-0001 | Map It
  • Phone: 03/3822-2251
  • Website: www.sawanoya.com
  • Subway: Chiyoda subway line, Nezu Station (Exit 1).
  • Location: Yanaka

    Hotel Amenities

  • 12 Japanese-style rooms, 2 with bath.
  • Laundry facilities, business center.
  • Rooms have: Internet.
  • Credit cards accepted.

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