Ryokan Family Inn Saiko
171-0051 Tokyo-to, Toshima-ku, Nagasaki 2-34-16, Japan – Great location - show map
The location is nice, and it has the best prices in Tokyo.
United Arab EmiratesLots of local restaurants to try if you're tired of conbinis and fast food chains. Fairly quiet neighborhood if you're looking to get away from the crowds. Room I had has ample space for one person, not sure about others. Overall comfortable and relaxing.
United States of AmericaThe host was really friendly and helpful. They also gave us origami when we left as a gift. The room was as expected, Japanese style. It was actually more comfy than I expected. The bathroom is clean.
United States of AmericaGood location at a friendly family run location. Our second stay.
NetherlandsFamily Inn Saiko Tokyo is a rare find for travelers who are interested to experience what living like a local Japanese feel like. The Inn itself is located is a suburban town one station away from the nearest big city, Ikeburo. The Inn is within walking distance from two train/subway stations, delicious neighborhood restaurants, convenience stores, and a grocery store. The town itself is very safe -- one sees many local residents walking and biking to restaurants and local stores. Guests of the Inn can freely use the downstairs washing machine, dishes, kitchen, and umbrellas. The owner/concierge speak fluent English and are extremely helpful.
United States of AmericaStaff was welcoming and gave helpful travel information. Very friendly atmosphere.
United States of AmericaInn host knowledgeable and friendly. Lits if little extra comforts. Great area with a lot of options!
IndonesiaVery clean. Friendly and helpful, English speaking owner.
United States of AmericaThis property is close enough to a train station (10-15 walk) to be convenient yet far enough away from the metro center to be reasonably priced. The facility is clean and the hosts friendly, the neighborhood gives you a sense for normal daily life in Japan; our family was wistful upon leaving the neighborhood and we were happy we included a few days there at the beginning of our journey.
United States of AmericaI love our room, very clean and cozy.. it's great to experience japanese style accomodation. I love the tatami floor and their bathroom. It is also located in the heart of the city. Also, the staffs are very helpful.
Philippines
Family Inn Saiko
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Ahmed
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Rukaroa
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Xijia
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Jt
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Aubrey
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Davin
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Sally
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Tami
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Michelle
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Kimberly
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Family Inn Saiko offers cozy Japanese-style accommodations about a 10-minute drive from Ikebukuro Station. Free WiFi is available in all guest rooms.
After a day of exploring the city, guests can relax in rooms that feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring with traditional futon bedding and Japanese-style sleepwear (Yukata robes), while all rooms are equipped with a private shower and toilet.
Guests can relax in the hotel’s spacious public bath that can be reserved upon request. Free luggage storage is available at this property.
Ikebukuro Station is a 3-minute train ride from Shiinamachi Station, the nearest train station from Saiko Family Inn. Kanamecho Subway Station is a 15-minute walk away. Shinjuku Station is 23 minutes away via train and guests can reach Harajuku Station in 33 minutes via train.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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 8.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)
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See what guests loved the most:
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Ahmed
United Arab Emirates“The location is nice, and it has the best prices in Tokyo.”
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Rukaroa
United States of America“Lots of local restaurants to try if you're tired of conbinis and fast food chains. Fairly quiet neighborhood if you're looking to get away from the crowds. Room I had has ample space for one person, not sure about others. Overall comfortable and relaxing. ” Read more
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Xijia
United States of America
“The host was really friendly and helpful. They also gave us origami when we left as a gift. The room was as expected, Japanese style. It was actually more comfy than I expected. The bathroom is clean.”
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Jt
Netherlands“Good location at a friendly family run location. Our second stay.”
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Aubrey
United States of America
“Family Inn Saiko Tokyo is a rare find for travelers who are interested to experience what living like a local Japanese feel like. The Inn itself is located is a suburban town one station away from the nearest big city, Ikeburo. The Inn is within walking distance from two train/subway stations, delicious neighborhood restaurants, convenience stores, and a grocery store. The town itself is very safe -- one sees many local residents walking and biking to restaurants and local stores. Guests of the Inn can freely use the downstairs washing machine, dishes, kitchen, and umbrellas. The owner/concierge speak fluent English and are extremely helpful.” Read more
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Davin
United States of America
“Staff was welcoming and gave helpful travel information. Very friendly atmosphere. ”
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Sally
Indonesia“Inn host knowledgeable and friendly. Lits if little extra comforts. Great area with a lot of options!”
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Tami
United States of America
“Very clean. Friendly and helpful, English speaking owner.”
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Michelle
United States of America
“This property is close enough to a train station (10-15 walk) to be convenient yet far enough away from the metro center to be reasonably priced. The facility is clean and the hosts friendly, the neighborhood gives you a sense for normal daily life in Japan; our family was wistful upon leaving the neighborhood and we were happy we included a few days there at the beginning of our journey.” Read more
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Kimberly
Philippines“I love our room, very clean and cozy.. it's great to experience japanese style accomodation. I love the tatami floor and their bathroom. It is also located in the heart of the city. Also, the staffs are very helpful.”
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About Family Inn Saiko
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Host Info
Welcome to the Ono family! We have been living here for more than 3 generations, native Tokyoite, so be a Tokyoite! We are located in SHIINAMACHI, a typical Japanese residential town, ideal for those who want to experience Japanese living, NOT suitable for those who prefer staying in the city center. You can even walk to IKEBUKURO, one of the biggest business and shopping centers in Tokyo. Easy access to major sightseeing spots such as Shibuya Crossing, Imperial Palace, GINZA, and Tsukiji by subway. You can easily access to major side trip destinations such Nikko and Kamakura from Ikebukuro without changing train. * Please be advised, however, we are NOT suitable for those who prefer staying in the city center or close to the station. It is 10 minutes walk to the station from us!
All front staffs have experience of living abroad so that they can speak English. We are pleased to support your Japan trip as enjoyable as possible with providing travel information such as events and transportation, sightseeing and souvenirs. We can even book tickets for you with minimum handling charge.
You can see real local Japanese life style in Tokyo. There are local supermarkets and restaurants offering not only popular Japanese cuisine such as Ramen and Sushi, but also Okonomiyaki (a Japanese pancake) , Yakitori, Yakiniku and Kamameshi. If the owner of our hotel is available, he can go the restaurant and introduce how to and what to order. We also provide vegetarian restaurant information.
Languages spoken: English
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Chihaya Flower Park0.1 miles
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Nagasaki Shrine0.3 miles
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Kongohin Temple0.3 miles
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Toshima Ward Tokiwaso Street Rest Place0.5 miles
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Senkawa Sculpture Park0.5 miles
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Theater Fuusikaden0.6 miles
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Mejiro no Mori0.7 miles
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Yuzo Saeki Atelier Memorial0.7 miles
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Jiseiin Temple0.8 miles
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Ikebukuro Station1.1 miles
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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden3.3 miles
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Meiji Jingu Shrine3.9 miles
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Yoyogi Park4.1 miles
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Japan Imperial Palace4.7 miles
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Ueno Station5 miles
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Shibuya Station5 miles
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Tokyo Station5.4 miles
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Tokyo Tower5.8 miles
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Shinagawa Station7.5 miles
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Subway Higashi Nagasaki Station0.4 miles
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Tokyo International Airport12.9 miles
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Narita International Airport39.1 miles
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Ibaraki Airport51.2 miles
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Amenities of Family Inn Saiko
Great facilities! Review score, 9.0
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Bathhouse
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Gift shop
- Elevator
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Air conditioning
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Recycling bins available to guests and waste is recycled
- Water cooler/dispenser
- Single-use shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles not used
- Single-use plastic stirrers not used
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Single-use plastic water bottles not used
- Single-use plastic bottles not used
- Single-use plastic cups not used
- Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used
- Water-efficient toilets
- Water-efficient showers
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Offsets a portion of their carbon footprint
- Provide guests with info about local ecosystems, history, culture, and visitor etiquette
- Bicycle rental
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.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 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
Family Inn Saiko 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
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please note toothbrushes are not provided and guests must bring their own.
Narita Airport is approximately a 2-hour train or bus ride from the property.
The full amount of the reservation must be paid at the time of check-in.
Guests can choose to take the Seibu Ikebukuro Line from Ikebukuro Station 1 stop to Shiinamachi Station, then walk 10 minutes to the inn. Kanamecho Station, which is a 15-minute walk from the property, is station Y08 on the Yurakucho Subway Line and station F08 on the Fukutoshin Subway Line.
For every 2 sleeping spaces, 1 child 3 years old and below can use an existing futon bed for free.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform Family Inn Saiko of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
License number: 21豊池保衛環き第121号
FAQs about Family Inn Saiko
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Family Inn Saiko is 3.7 miles from the center of Tokyo.
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Family Inn Saiko offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Bathhouse
- Walking tours
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The prices at Family Inn Saiko may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Family Inn Saiko on this page.
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Yes, Family Inn Saiko is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Room options at Family Inn Saiko include:
- Triple
- Quad
- Single
- Twin
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Check-in at Family Inn Saiko is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
