Ryokan
 Annex Katsutaro Ryokan

110-0001 Tokyo-to, Taito-ku Yanaka 3-8-4 , Japan – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 136 reviews)

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8.7
Excellent
136 reviews

An excellent place to stay, always had access to sanitizer and social distance was maintained.

Kirk Japan

Excellent location. Very helpful staff. Good breakfast.

Dan South Korea

The location was perfect! A 10 minute walk to the Nippori train station (transportation to/from the airport) and a few minutes walk to the Sendagi metro station. The neighborhood was really cool - the hotel was right next to a popular street market. There was a 7/11 right across the street. The staff was very friendly, helpful and spoke English. Our room had a very authentic feel and they offer free wifi and breakfast for a fee.

Jenmiller United States of America

The location has convenient public transportation access via Sendagi and Nippori stations and is in a nice quiet neighborhood area with a different character from more tourist-focused locations. There are some good options for tasty but inexpensive meals very close by.

Robert United States of America

what i like is the location, the cleanliness, very quiet and safe. Near the station.and easy process of the payments.

Peter Philippines

I always stay at Annex Katsutaro the night before leaving Japan from Narita. It is refreshingly clean and quiet, and Nippori is a fun little area to visit and to buy a last few gifts for friends before heading to the airport. I especially like the crisp sheets on the futon and the clean tatami and robes. Staff is available with maps of the area and with further assistance if needed. Everything is very simple and clean and easy. Very relaxing when I need a good night's sleep before traveling.

Jessie United States of America

I was very comfortable in a futon tatami room in a calm downtown area. The rooms were very clean and the staff were wonderful, with a good sense of distance. Asahi Yuu is nearby and open until 1:30pm. The rooms are very Japanese and very nostalgic, but the building has been renovated and is new and very clean. It is also close to Nippori station on the Keisei Skyliner, so we highly recommend it to overseas guests who want to experience Japanese culture. Thank you very much for lending us an iron and ironing board.

Koizumi New Zealand

Easy check-in and great location in a cozy area close to several train lines. A more local experience than Shibuya and such areas.

Jeppe United Kingdom

Reasonable price, room is kept tidy. Japanese style room is quite rare but gives me a good comfort.

Miho Japan

The owners are lovely, and it’s a very affordable Ryokan. Everything was clean(especially the white sheets and towels), and I felt comfortable during my whole visit. Extra futons and pillows were provided in my room, so I had a comfortable sleep. It’s also quiet and not on a busy road. Yanaka and Nezu are my favorite neighborhoods in Tokyo. Lots of cute shops, cafes, and warm people. Thank you for the lovely stay! 今度も宜しくお願いします。 -Avelyn

Kenneth Canada
8.7
Excellent
136 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “An excellent place to stay, always had access to sanitizer and social distance was maintained.”
    Kirk Kirk Japan Japan
  • “Excellent location. Very helpful staff. Good breakfast.”
    Dan Dan South Korea South Korea
  • “The location was perfect! A 10 minute walk to the Nippori train station (transportation to/from the airport) and a few minutes walk to the Sendagi metro station.”
    Jenmiller Jenmiller United States of America United States of America
  • “The location has convenient public transportation access via Sendagi and Nippori stations and is in a nice quiet neighborhood area with a different character from more tourist-focused locations.”
    Robert Robert United States of America United States of America
  • “what i like is the location, the cleanliness, very quiet and safe. Near the station.and easy process of the payments.”
    Peter Peter Philippines Philippines
  • “I always stay at Annex Katsutaro the night before leaving Japan from Narita.”
    Jessie Jessie United States of America United States of America
  • “I was very comfortable in a futon tatami room in a calm downtown area. The rooms were very clean and the staff were wonderful, with a good sense of distance. Asahi Yuu is nearby and open until 1:30pm....”
    Koizumi Koizumi New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Easy check-in and great location in a cozy area close to several train lines. A more local experience than Shibuya and such areas.”
    Jeppe Jeppe United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Reasonable price, room is kept tidy. Japanese style room is quite rare but gives me a good comfort.”
    Miho Miho Japan Japan
  • “The owners are lovely, and it’s a very affordable Ryokan. Everything was clean(especially the white sheets and towels), and I felt comfortable during my whole visit.”
    Kenneth Kenneth Canada Canada

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location 9.1
  • Free WiFi 7.3
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A 2-minute walk from Sendagi subway station, Japanese-style hotel Annex Katsutaro Ryokan features rooms with traditional tatami (woven-straw) floors and free Wi-Fi internet. The Ryokan offers bike rental.

The air conditioned rooms at Ryokan Annex Katsutaro feature Japanese futon beds, and each has a TV and fridge. The attached bathroom includes a bathtub.

Katsutaro Annex is a 3-minute walk from Tenno-ji Temple and a 10-minute walk from Ueno Zoo and Ueno Park. It is an 8-minute walk to JR Nippori Station, which offers direct access to Akihabara and Tokyo Station.

The ryokan provides free-use internet terminals and coin-operated laundry machines.

Guests can order a Continental breakfast or a hot Western-style breakfast, for a fee.

This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more

  • What's a ryokan?
    A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse 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 travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
  • What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
    Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
  • What's a kaiseki meal?
    Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
  • What's a yukata?
    A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
  • How should I wear a yukata?
    First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. 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 level at your ankles. 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.
  • What's 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.
  • What's standard bathing etiquette?
    At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing 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 should not put towels in the water.
  • Why are tattoos not allowed?
    While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Annex Katsutaro Ryokan has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 2, 2010

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Most popular amenities

Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Laundry

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

American

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Guest reviews

8.7
Excellent · 136 reviews
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  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location 9.1
  • Free WiFi 7.3
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  • Kirk
    JapanJapan
    “An excellent place to stay, always had access to sanitizer and social distance was maintained.”
  • Dan
    South KoreaSouth Korea
    “Excellent location. Very helpful staff. Good breakfast.”
  • Jenmiller
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location was perfect! A 10 minute walk to the Nippori train station (transportation to/from the airport) and a few minutes walk to the Sendagi metro station. The neighborhood was really cool - the hotel was right next to a popular street market....”
  • R
    Robert
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location has convenient public transportation access via Sendagi and Nippori stations and is in a nice quiet neighborhood area with a different character from more tourist-focused locations. There are some good options for tasty but inexpensive...”
  • Peter
    PhilippinesPhilippines
    “what i like is the location, the cleanliness, very quiet and safe. Near the station.and easy process of the payments.”
  • Jessie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I always stay at Annex Katsutaro the night before leaving Japan from Narita. It is refreshingly clean and quiet, and Nippori is a fun little area to visit and to buy a last few gifts for friends before heading to the airport. I especially like the...”
  • Koizumi
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “I was very comfortable in a futon tatami room in a calm downtown area. The rooms were very clean and the staff were wonderful, with a good sense of distance. Asahi Yuu is nearby and open until 1:30pm. The rooms are very Japanese and very nostalgic,...”
  • Jeppe
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Easy check-in and great location in a cozy area close to several train lines. A more local experience than Shibuya and such areas.”
  • Miho
    JapanJapan
    “Reasonable price, room is kept tidy. Japanese style room is quite rare but gives me a good comfort.”
  • Kenneth
    CanadaCanada
    “The owners are lovely, and it’s a very affordable Ryokan. Everything was clean(especially the white sheets and towels), and I felt comfortable during my whole visit. Extra futons and pillows were provided in my room, so I had a comfortable sleep....”

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Asakura Museum of Sculpture
    0.2 miles
  • Yanaka Ginza Street
    0.2 miles
  • Kyoouji Temple
    0.3 miles
  • Mori Ōgai Memorial Museum
    0.3 miles
  • The Site of Koda Rohan House
    0.3 miles
  • Suwa Shrine
    0.3 miles
  • Ecute Nippori
    0.3 miles
  • Tenno-ji Temple Gojuno Tower Remains
    0.4 miles
  • Tennoji Temple
    0.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar CIBI
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant 畔上　日本蕎麦
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant 蟻や　とんかつ
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Ueno Station
    1.1 miles
  • Tokyo Skytree
    2.8 miles
  • Japan Imperial Palace
    3 miles
  • Ikebukuro Station
    3 miles
  • Tokyo Station
    3.1 miles
  • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
    4.2 miles
  • Tokyo Tower
    4.8 miles
  • Yoyogi Park
    5.4 miles
  • Shibuya Station
    5.9 miles
  • Shinagawa Station
    6.8 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake 不忍池
    1.2 miles
Public transit
  • Train Nippori Station
    0.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • Tokyo International Airport
    11.8 miles
  • Narita International Airport
    35 miles
  • Ibaraki Airport
    48.2 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: American

Amenities of Annex Katsutaro Ryokan

Most popular amenities

Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Laundry
Bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Media & Technology
  • Fax
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
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House rules Annex Katsutaro Ryokan takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Annex Katsutaro Ryokan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

You must inform the hotel in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the hotel.

Please note only 1 other child can sleep in existing bedding.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: 27台台健生食ほ第868号

FAQs about Annex Katsutaro Ryokan

  • Room options at Annex Katsutaro Ryokan include:

    • Twin
    • Quad
    • Triple
    • Single

  • Guests staying at Annex Katsutaro Ryokan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American

  • The prices at Annex Katsutaro Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Annex Katsutaro Ryokan is 3.1 miles from the center of Tokyo.

  • Annex Katsutaro Ryokan has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Annex Katsutaro Ryokan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Annex Katsutaro Ryokan is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.