This lovely ryokan is in a great location: lots of covered markets, restaurants.... only 2 stops from Ueno station, or 1/2 hour walk. My room was always spotless, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Great baths on the top floor. more

Maybe I should had that I am a Japan enthousiast to soften the title... I still wonder why foreigners go to western-style hotels, while ryokans are such a great experience... and way cheaper! I had a japanese style room (with tatami flooring). Very good, nice sober decoration. Location is exceptional, for those who like Asakusa (and I love this area).... more

Spent our last night in Japan at Asakusa Shigetsu ryokan. The price was more than we'd pay for a western room in a business hotel, but it was also more comfortable. (Well, we didn't like the pillows at any ryokan, but that's not their fault.) The public bath (mens & womens are separate) was very nice. But the location was... more

If you are visiting Japan for the first time just for leisure, and are in doubt among a occidental room and a Japanese style, choose the latter, with no doubts. We enjoyed the “beds” arranged in the floor, the Japanese bath, using traditional clothes, the Japanese breakfast (it was not included in room`s price). The room was surprisingly spacious (OK,... more

Arrived very tired and jetlagged with our little son at 11 am, and wasn´t allowed in our room, even though I had an email confirmation that this was possible. (because of our son, I had written and asked before we arrived) The room was VERY small, but ok, apart from that. Breakfast was nice. Didn´t like the area, it was... more

I stayed here in early December. The place was hard to find as even many of the locals didn't know where it was. But thanks to two kind Japanese ladies who asked countless other locals for me, I managed to find it. It is just a few meters from the vibrant Nakamise shopping street and Sensoji temple and maybe 100... more

I decided to stay at the Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu for three nights in spite of the negative reviews regarding bed bugs reported twice earlier this year. I reasoned that the hotel management must be competent since they have so many positive reviews and the hotel is a recommended pick in the current editions of both Lonely Planet's Tokyo and Japan... more

The Ryokan Shigetsu is a great way to stay in traditional style accommodation without giving up any of the trimmings. Sure the rooms are not huge but the beds are comfortable and agreeable for everyone other than those who have difficulty getting down to floor level. The free use of a computer and internet at reception is a nice touch.... more

first morning after a good night sleep i walk down and see everyone having breakfast. I asked to have one also and was told I have to order. I ordered for the next day. next day at around 10:30 i wake up to see the girl from the reception in my room. out of sleeping I tell her to come... more