This is a typical ryokan (Japanese Inn) with tatami floors and futons and communal baths on the top floor. They do have western rooms too. It is very close to Senso-Ji temple and surrounded by Asakusa centre with shops selling traditional products and plenty of restaurants. It is close to subway stations. The place is spotless if wearing slightly and... More

I stayed for 6 nights in a western style single room and I can't complain about anything. The cleanliness is not perfect but still good. The whole Hotel is a bit worn by a lot of guests that stayed there. The service is very friendly and they try to help you as good as they can but since the staff... More

Everything is nice in this place, the location, the atmosphere, the people, the onsen, the look of the rooms...I just wish they could get rid of these bed bugs that have been mentioned every now and then in past reviews. Having seen no mention of them for the last couple of years, I assumed the problem had been solved, but... More

Truly a 3-min walk from train, with one connection from Narita airport. Easy enough for a first-time Japan tourist! Has both Japanese rooms and western rooms. MOST helpful staff. Can't say enough about the desk clerk who walked me to the room, introduced me to when and where I should wear the slippers and robe. She came back with a... More

I stayed in the Asakusa Shigetsu for 5 nights with my family (4 of us, all adults) in their "special" room which is the biggest and the nicest. If you like shopping and enjoying a bustling atmosphere, this is the perfect place because it is right in the middle of the "Nakamise" area, a wonderful spot for finding good buys... More

We stayed here twice on our holiday and the staff were very nice. They only have traditional rooms now so each pair stayed in a ?6? mat room with 2 very comfy futon, a small table, tv, hairdryer and tea making facilities. It became my friend's and my habit to buy fabulous cake from Ueno JR station and then take... More

The Shigetsu Ryokan is located Asakusa, a short walk from the main metro line linking many of Tokyo's attractions. It is also a short walk from Tokyo's largest Buddhist temple. My family and I stayed there over New Year 2010-2011 so it was great to witness the pilgrims to the temple. Also the temple grounds have outdoor food stalls where... More

I stayed at the Asakusa Shigetsu with 2 friends for 1 nights in June 2010 and was please with our choice. Location: Good. On a small side street 5-10mins walk from station. Close to local sights. Apperance: Small, clean and tidy. Staff: Excellent. Helpful and accomodating. Good level of English. Made restaurant reservations for us and assisted when we locked... More

It is right next to Asakusa temple - perfectly located for sightseeing, and a bit of souvenir shopping. You can reach central Tokyo in 15 mins. There are plenty of Japanese restaurants nearby. The rooms are quite roomy and the communal bath with overview of the pagoda deserves surely a visit. The staff speak fluent English - a plus in... More