KIMI RYOKAN $57 ($̶7̶2̶) - Updated 2019 Prices & Reviews - Tokyo, Japan

Ikebukuro is an area of massive development. Several thousand tenants occupy two giant department stores and shopping malls, where all sorts of shopping and gourmet foods can be enjoyed. The 60-story building at the east entrance of the station, Sunshine City, is a landmark within Ikebukuro and features an aquarium, planetarium, theme park as well as an observation platform. The popular name for the western side of this area is "Otome Road" (Maiden Road) and there are many shops selling products related to anime with a female theme. It has rapidly become the worldwide headquarters for ‘otaku’ or geek culture.

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Great place to experience japan ryokan for budget travelers

We went to Tokyo for a week and a half in April. My brother want to experience Japan traditional accommodation. We stayed here for 2 nights as a family of four in two separate rooms. The staffs are very friendly and speak English well. The rooms are small and the futons took up most of the tatami floor (you can just fold and pile the futons for more space) but cozy with small window and heater and air-cond. Shared toilets (equip with sanitizer) and showers (shampoo, body wash, toothbrushes and hairdryer provided) were very clean. There is a Japanese style bath, Hinoki tub that you need to booked first before use (it's very nice, relaxing and the tub is deep). There's an open roof top terrace and coin laundry machines. If you come early before your check-in time or has to check-out before your flight time you can ask front desk staff to store your bags and relax at the communal lounge (has tv and foot-massage machine) and shared kitchen (free green tea and has refrigerator to store your perishable foods). Location wise, it's less than 10 minutes walk from Ikebukuro station. There is money exchange place nearby the Ikebukuro station. The area around the Ikebukuro station has a city feeling about it but as you walk to Kimi Ryokan, you get more "towny" feeling. I love it. There are a lot of convenient stores and eateries (including Halal eateries) within walking distance. Bonus for budget traveler, if you get the local area map from the ryokan, there's a local 100-yen shop (not Daiso) nearby. As traditional Japanese accommodation for budget traveler, Kimi Ryokan is definitely the best place to stay. I highly recommend this place.…

Date of stay: April 2019

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Peaceful, cheap & traditional

This is a small friendly guesthouse about 10 minutes walk from the main station. Buried in a side street in a nicely weird area with a bar on the corner which has live penguins. Lots of small places to eat/drink nearby. Rooms are small but super clean. You need to take off your shoes as you enter and wear the slippers they give you...there are different slippers for use in the toilets. The showers and toilets are communal but there's plenty of them. There's also a Japanese bathtub you can use free, just by asking for the key at the front desk. A small lounge provides vending machines, a guitar for strumming, an electronic foot massager, free green tea and water, and basic kitchen facilities. Staff are super nice and friendly. Prices are so reasonable, we're going back to stay before we leave Japan. Tatami mat beds are very comfortable.…

Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple

We are so delighted to read of your experience during your stay. We were so happy that you spent lovely days in Kimi. We do take pride in good service to our guests' need the best way we can. Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We will try to do the best for your next visit. Warm wishes, Owner Minato Kisaburo and Kimi staff

We stayed here 4 nights. The staff is extremely kind and attentive. Included in your stay: japanese bath, hot tea, cold and hot water and a terrace at the top floor. I was skeptical about shared showers and toilets but they were super clean and I never had to wait. Our room was very small for European standards but we really loved the place! …

Date of stay: July 2019

We want to thank you so much for your stay in Kimi Ryokan with us and hope you enjoyed your stay and your trip in Tokyo. We would definitely keep on trying to improve our service and also to keep the price reasonable. Please let us know if any inconvenience has bothered your comfortable stay, we are always ready to work on it right away. Thank you very much for your comment again and our staff will be looking forward to seeing you next time in Japan!! Best regards, Owner Minato Kisaburo and Kimi Staff

Friendly, clean, small hotel.

Small hotel with futons in a small room. There is a living room downstairs with a kitchen in it. Free green tea, hot and cold water. Onsen available. Hairdryers even disposable toothbrushes availble. Walking distance to station. Clean and nice showers, yukata, friendly staff.

Date of stay: July 2019

We are so delighted to read of your experience during your stay. We were so happy that you spent lovely days in Kimi. We do take pride in good service to our guests' need the best way we can. Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We will try to do the best for your next visit. Warm wishes, Owner Minato Kisaburo and Kimi staff

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Good Value informal Ryokan

We had a great stay here for 8 nights. Location was convenient - 10 mins walk from Ikekuburo station, which is Tokyo’s second largest station and is convenient for the JR Yamamote (green) line. There is a metro stop even closer. The area itself has some nice bars/restaurants and also a massive Taito gamestation! The area feels very safe, in keeping with Tokyo in general. Our room was a small traditional tatami room and we used the shared toilet/shower. All very clean. The room was cosy and it was a nice introduction to staying in a ryokan for us - tatami, shoes off, Yukata provided etc. Very reasonably priced for the traditional nature of the place and the good location. Would recommend. …

Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple

Dear guest, We want to thank you so much for your stay in Kimi Ryokan with us and hope you enjoyed your stay and your trip to Tokyo. We would definitely keep on trying to improve our service and also to keep the price reasonable. Please let us know if any inconvenience has bothered your comfortable stay, we are always ready to work on it right away. Thank you very much for your comment again and our staff will be looking forward to seeing you next time in Japan!! Best regards, Owner Minato Kisaburo and Kimi Staff

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$48 - $104 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)

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kimi ryokan hotel toshima

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JapanKantoTokyo PrefectureTokyoToshimaIkebukuro

NUMBER OF ROOMS

38

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