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Kimi Ryokan
171-0014 Tokyo-to, Toshima-ku, Ikebukuro 2-36-8, Japan – Great location - show map – Subway Access
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Traditional inn. Tatami rooms. Shared shower and bath, but no problems with access. Clean, cold water and hot green tea. Downstairs sitting and kitchen area. Great staff.
Michiko
United States of America
United States of AmericaThe ryokan is very close to Ikebukuro station - I backpacked, but I wouldn't have had an issue with walking the distance with luggage. The room is nice and clean, and staff is kind.
1ninini1
Italy
ItalyLocation was pretty convenient, great price, staff we're helpful.
Colton
Canada
CanadaGood value and location, good storage in small room and shared facilities. Green tea & hot water on tap in communal kitchen. Food shopping close by for supplies.
Candice
Australia
AustraliaThis was a fantastic place to stay with small kids. There is a small public lounge with boxes of toys that our boys adored and a small kitchenette. The internal bedroom (no natural light) actually helped our kids sleep but wouldn’t be to everyone’s taste. The hostel was close to Ikebukuro Station and well sign-posted.
Gabrielle
Australia
Australiagreat value & clean, nice and quiet had a great sleep.
Ling
Japan
JapanIt’s have everything I need’t and near the station
Tharh
Saudi Arabia
Saudi ArabiaReally calm and related space. Friendly, helpful staff and chilled atmosphere.
Carl
United Kingdom
United KingdomVery quiet, from the outside I could only hear a bird and a dog barking one time, no traffic noise at all. Very quiet inside too, but that probably depends a bit on who you’re sharing your floor with.
Emily
Australia
Australia5 min walking to the station, very clean room as well as very clean sharing bathrooms
Claudio
United Kingdom
United Kingdom8.3
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United States of America
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Colton
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Australia
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Australia
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Ling
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Tharh
Saudi Arabia
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Carl
United Kingdom
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Emily
Australia
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Claudio
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Less than half a mile from JR Ikebukuro Train Station, the completely non-smoking Kimi Ryokan offers traditional Japanese rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and futon beds. A Cypress-wood public bath is featured.
Guest rooms at Ryokan Kimi are air conditioned and have shoji paper screens. Bathrooms and showers are shared.
Nearby Ikebukuro Station offers direct train access to Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya and Ueno within 15 minutes. Kimi Ryokan is one mile from the Sunshine City complex, which houses stores, 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 laundromat are also available.
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 8.3 for a two-person trip.
Most popular amenities
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- Michiko
United States of America“Traditional inn. Tatami rooms. Shared shower and bath, but no problems with access. Clean, cold water and hot green tea. Downstairs sitting and kitchen area. Great staff.” - 11ninini1
Italy“The ryokan is very close to Ikebukuro station - I backpacked, but I wouldn't have had an issue with walking the distance with luggage. The room is nice and clean, and staff is kind.” 
Colton
Canada“Location was pretty convenient, great price, staff we're helpful.”- Candice
Australia“Good value and location, good storage in small room and shared facilities. Green tea & hot water on tap in communal kitchen. Food shopping close by for supplies.” 
GabrielleAustralia“This was a fantastic place to stay with small kids. There is a small public lounge with boxes of toys that our boys adored and a small kitchenette. The internal bedroom (no natural light) actually helped our kids sleep but wouldn’t be to everyone’s...”
Ling
Japan“great value & clean, nice and quiet had a great sleep.”
Tharh
Saudi Arabia“It’s have everything I need’t and near the station”
Carl
United Kingdom“Really calm and related space. Friendly, helpful staff and chilled atmosphere.”
EmilyAustralia“Very quiet, from the outside I could only hear a bird and a dog barking one time, no traffic noise at all. Very quiet inside too, but that probably depends a bit on who you’re sharing your floor with.”- ClaudioUnited Kingdom“5 min walking to the station, very clean room as well as very clean sharing bathrooms”
Property questions and answers
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- What time are the communal baths available?It's available from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.Answered on December 19, 2019
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Amenities of Kimi Ryokan
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Outdoors
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
Safety & security
General
Languages Spoken
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 1:00 AM and 7:00 AM
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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
Kimi 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
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please note the Kimi Ryokan has a 2 am curfew. Doors reopen at 7 am.
If planning to check in after 10 pm, please inform the hotel in advance. If you do not notify the hotel, your reservation may be canceled.
If you would like 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 JPY.
An accommodations tax per person per night is not included in the rate and must be paid directly at the property.
If planning to check in after 10 pm, please inform the hotel in advance. If you do not notify the hotel, your reservation may be canceled.
If you would like 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 JPY.
An accommodations tax per person per night is not included in the rate and must be paid directly at the property.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Legal info
This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.
FAQs about Kimi Ryokan
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Kimi Ryokan by:
- Bus 7min
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Kimi Ryokan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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Check-in at Kimi Ryokan is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Room options at Kimi Ryokan include:
- Twin
- Triple
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The prices at Kimi Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Kimi Ryokan is 3.1 miles from the center of Tokyo.
