I wanted to stay at one of the ryokan north and west of Ueno but they were all booked up. I ended up staying here with my husband and 2 year old. We really liked it. We'd never been to Japan and it was our first stop. We found the hostel no problem. The desk staff were super nice. There was plenty of space in our room and the hostel was quiet. Really, I have no complaints whatsoever. I would recommend this place to anybody--unless they were looking for a loud party atmosphere.

We walked to Nakamise-dori to Senso-ji. We walked down Kappabashi-dori and I bought some plastic sushi souvenirs. We went to Kappabashi Coffee and found a nice children's playground right nearby. We ate okonomiyaki at Sometaro. We got ice cream at an ice cream shop across from Tokyo Hongan-ji. My husband walked over to the Sumida River and got a picture of the golden poo--uh, I mean, the Asahi Breweries complex. We even walked over to Ueno Park. There was some kind of shinto festival/event going on at Gojo-jinja... men in loinclothes carrying paper lanterns on long poles... of course I had no idea what was going on. We bought some cut up fruit in Ameyoko Arcade or thereabouts. And on our way out of town (via Ueno station), we got the best ekiben we got all trip, including a special one for children that came in a cloth bag with Japanese anime graphics on it. We were only in town a couple days and never left the Asakusa/Ueno area. There is lots to do.
We were actually here in May 2010. Wish I could be back there now!

The hostel features spacious (by Japanese standards) private and dorm-style rooms, and is located in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, a nice area within close walking distance to Sensoji Shrine. It seems to cater to a slightly older crowd, resulting in a cozy and relaxed ambiance.

There's a Family Mart close by, and many cheap restaurants within close walking distance. While there is a private train line within several meters of the hotel, the main metro lines are a bit further away (approximately a 10-15 minute walk depending on the line).

It was my first time staying at any K's property, and I was pleasantly surprised by how accommodating the staff was. They provided a wonderful concierge service (make sure to check out the flyers they have near the reception area), and free storage of our bags while we were in Kyoto for a few days. The place was impeccably clean, offered free WiFi and free use of the two lobby computers, complimentary coffee and tea, and two nights a week they offered additional complimentary refreshments including Japanese whiskey.

I would not hesitate to recommend this property to friends traveling to Tokyo.

We stayed in a private 4 person room ensuite. The hostel doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside it feels very clean and new. The room was roomier than expected and the beds were comfortable. I liked that they gave each bed it's own reading light so you don't have to keep your roommates awake. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

The location is great in Asakusa though I liked the location of their other Tokyo hostel a little better (it's not that far away). There's a Family Mart outside, a lot of cheap restaurants/shops, and Sensoji Temple nearby.