Kimi Ryokan
171-0014 Tokyo Prefecture, Toshima-ku, Ikebukuro 2-36-8, Japan – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, sightseeing, and convenient public transport – Check location Show map
near to the JR loop, nice and friendly place for good price
Vit,
Czech Republic
Tatami style room
Dale,
Japan
Not far from the train station
Mahapol,
Thailand
We stayed at a total of 4 hotels (including this one) during our 2 week trip. The staff here spoke the best English. Futons were very comfortable.
Jamie,
USA
Staff are so nice and can speak english very well, public facilities are well equipped. Cleaniess is excellent. Ryokan is located in the central district area just 10 minutes walk from Ikebukuro station.
Varang,
Thailand
Clean and tidy. Cozy and comfortable. Best choice for budget touring
Waleepon,
Thailand
clean and very good for price
Pokkate,
Canada
Well-equipped facilities and welcoming staffs. The room was clean and comfortable. Certainly worth the price.
Leonaptx4869,
China
very nice location. nice staff Clean and neat
Hyukjoon,
South Korea
Staff on the counter was very kindhearted guy, and speaks english well. Room is just simple, Japanese traditional style. I really enjoyed this quiet stay.
Hyojin,
South Korea
Staff
Just 600 m from JR Ikebukuro Train Station, the completely non-smoking Kimi Ryokan offers traditional Japanese rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon beds. A Cypress-wood public bath is featured.
Guest rooms at Ryokan Kimi are air-conditioned and have shoji paper screens. Baths, showers and toilets are shared.
Nearby Ikebukuro Station offers direct train access to Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya and Ueno within 15 minutes. Kimi Ryokan is 1.5 km from the Sunshine City complex, which houses shops, restaurants and an aquarium.
Decorated with flower arrangements and traditional Japanese touches, the common area features a satellite flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi access and a free-use internet station are provided. A refrigerator, microwave and coin-operated launderette are also available.
Toshima is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, sightseeing and convenient public transport.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What is a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature public baths, multi-course dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travellers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation in therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the major differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is simply a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just an accommodation place to sleep. In Japan, many travellers journey long distances solely for the purpose of relaxing in a hot spring bath and feasting on a traditional multi-course dinner – thus making staying at a ryokan an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon beds, instead of Western beds and carpeting. In addition, you remove your shoes at the entrance of the accommodation, or before you enter the room. Modern ryokan may serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while a more traditional ryokan serves in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms may come with a private bathroom, while others will only have a shared public bathroom.
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- What is a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodied in beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Each of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multi-course Japanese dinner is prepared in such a way that highlights the unique textures, colours, and flavours of the featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Served most commonly at special restaurants and ryokan, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-sized appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What is a yukata?
- Yukata is a casual summer kimono typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans offer guests yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it is common to see guests strolling through the neighbourhood in their yukata. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for relaxing and sleeping in.
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- How to wear a yukata
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a shirt. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is levelled at your ankle. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What is a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally ‘hot spring’) is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- Bathing procedures and etiquette
- At a public bath – onsen or not – guests are expected to shed all their clothes in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you must not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among the youth of Japan, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you may still be refused admission to public baths and swimming pools. Small tattoos may be covered up using waterproof plasters, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
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Accessibility
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Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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No parking available.
Services
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
General
- Newspapers
- Safety deposit box
- Heating
- Non-smoking throughout
- Air conditioning
- Designated smoking area
Check-in
15:00 - 22:00 hours
Check-out
07:00 - 11:00 hours
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
Free!
One child under 12 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.
The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.
There is no capacity for cots in the room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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If planning to check in after 22:00, please inform the hotel in advance. If you do not notify the hotel, your reservation may be cancelled.
If you require an extra bed, please contact the hotel in advance to guarantee availability.
In addition to credit cards, payment is accepted in cash or travelers' checks in Japanese Yen.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the rate and is to be paid directly at the property.
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Review score
Based on 290 reviews
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Superb: 9+
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Good: 7 – 9
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Okay: 5 – 7
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Poor: 3 – 5
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Very poor: 1 – 3
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Cleanliness
8.4
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Comfort
7.6
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Location
7.8
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Facilities
8
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
8.3
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Free WiFi
8.2
