Ryokan
 Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu

111-0032 Tokyo-to, Taito-ku, Asakusa 1-31-11, Japan – Excellent location - show map – Metro access

Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 302 reviews)

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8.9
Fabulous
303 reviews

The host is really nice, the rooms are cozy and clean and the baths are excellent

Westerman Netherlands

The staff are amazing, first off. I spoke with them in Japanese, but the whole hotel is foreigner-friendly as well if you don’t speak it. There are signs for how to wear your yukata or use the public baths written in English and other languages. The hotel is really close to the main shopping street in front of Sensoji temple, and it’s really convenient to get to the station as well. Because of Covid, they are down to one bath, and you flip the sign to occupied when you go in. The bath was lovely after a day of walking everywhere; the water was warm but not too hot. They did a Japanese style breakfast as well, which was amazing but it was so much food I couldn’t finish it.

Ashley Japan

The ryokan exceeded my expectation. The room is comfortable and extremely clean. The location is perfect and very close to major attractions. Breakfast was delicious for the price. Staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating to my needs. Definitely a worth another return from me.

Nguyen United States

General aesthetic was very high quality and pleasing. Rooftop bath was made of Hinoki wood and had a wonderful view of the Tokyo Skytree. The room itself was clean with all essentials included.

Josh Japan

Great location, lovely staff, pleasantly relaxed. I love the design with the paper screen doors and tatami mats. The hot pool with city views is great

Julia United Kingdom

Extremely friendly staff. Excellent breakfast (choose the Japanese one, not the Western one). Two sento baths on the top floor, which alternate between men's and women's.

Jeremy United Kingdom

A real taste of Japan. Hotel staff is so nice and so helpful. Breakfasts are excellent. Nice neighborhood and close to Asakusa line metro station.

Monika Poland

Great location, close to metro station and, of course, Senso-ji temple. Despite the region being a touristic place packed with people, there's no noise in the room. Staff was super friendly and helpful.

Fabiano Brazil

Very friendly staff (one of the most friendly I've ever seen), amazing location and great breakfast.

Leonidas Brazil

Perfectly located, elegant place, super staff, with the plus of a public bath in the building. Delicious breakfast. Great quality hotel. When I'll be back in Tokyo, I surely want to book at Shigetsu's 👍😊😊😊

Chaton Italy
8.9
Fabulous
303 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The host is really nice, the rooms are cozy and clean and the baths are excellent”
    Westerman Westerman Netherlands Netherlands
  • “The staff are amazing, first off. I spoke with them in Japanese, but the whole hotel is foreigner-friendly as well if you don’t speak it.”
    Ashley Ashley Japan Japan
  • “The ryokan exceeded my expectation. The room is comfortable and extremely clean. The location is perfect and very close to major attractions. Breakfast was delicious for the price.”
    Nguyen Nguyen United States United States
  • “General aesthetic was very high quality and pleasing. Rooftop bath was made of Hinoki wood and had a wonderful view of the Tokyo Skytree. The room itself was clean with all essentials included.”
    Josh Josh Japan Japan
  • “Great location, lovely staff, pleasantly relaxed. I love the design with the paper screen doors and tatami mats. The hot pool with city views is great”
    Julia Julia United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Extremely friendly staff. Excellent breakfast (choose the Japanese one, not the Western one). Two sento baths on the top floor, which alternate between men's and women's.”
    Jeremy Jeremy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A real taste of Japan. Hotel staff is so nice and so helpful. Breakfasts are excellent. Nice neighborhood and close to Asakusa line metro station.”
    Monika Monika Poland Poland
  • “Great location, close to metro station and, of course, Senso-ji temple. Despite the region being a touristic place packed with people, there's no noise in the room.”
    Fabiano Fabiano Brazil Brazil
  • “Very friendly staff (one of the most friendly I've ever seen), amazing location and great breakfast.”
    Leonidas Leonidas Brazil Brazil
  • “Perfectly located, elegant place, super staff, with the plus of a public bath in the building. Delicious breakfast. Great quality hotel.”
    Chaton Chaton Italy Italy

Categories:

  • Staff 9.3
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location 9.5
  • Free WiFi8.4
High score for Tokyo

Stay in the heart of Tokyo – Excellent location - show map

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Situated in the Asakusa area, Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu has a history of 80 years. The accommodation boasts a view of the Tokyo Skytree from its Hinoki wood bath, a colorful breakfast and rice cooked in a rice cooking cauldron.

Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu is situated a 5-minute walk from Asakusa Subway Station, near Nakamise-dori Street and Senso-ji Temple. Asakusa Subway Station provides direct access to Ueno, Shibuya and Ginza areas, and also to the Narita and Haneda international airports.

Japanese-style rooms and Western single rooms are available. Each guest room comes equipped with air conditioning, a satellite TV, a refrigerator and an en suite bathroom. Hairdryers, yukata robes, tea sets and mineral water are provided.

On-site restaurant Ajidokoro Hozuki offers breakfast at an additional charge per person, which is served between 07:30 – 09:00.

There is a bath for each gender on site and both the female and male baths offer a view of Senso-ji Temple’s Five-storied Pagoda.

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 2 Sept 2010.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Asian

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  • The staff speak English

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8.9
Fabulous · 303 reviews
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  • Staff 9.3
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location 9.5
  • Free WiFi8.4
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  • Westerman
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “The host is really nice, the rooms are cozy and clean and the baths are excellent”
  • Ashley
    JapanJapan
    “The staff are amazing, first off. I spoke with them in Japanese, but the whole hotel is foreigner-friendly as well if you don’t speak it. There are signs for how to wear your yukata or use the public baths written in English and other languages. The...”
  • Nguyen
    United StatesUnited States
    “The ryokan exceeded my expectation. The room is comfortable and extremely clean. The location is perfect and very close to major attractions. Breakfast was delicious for the price. Staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating to my needs....”
  • J
    Josh
    JapanJapan
    “General aesthetic was very high quality and pleasing. Rooftop bath was made of Hinoki wood and had a wonderful view of the Tokyo Skytree. The room itself was clean with all essentials included.”
  • Julia
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location, lovely staff, pleasantly relaxed. I love the design with the paper screen doors and tatami mats. The hot pool with city views is great”
  • Jeremy
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Extremely friendly staff. Excellent breakfast (choose the Japanese one, not the Western one). Two sento baths on the top floor, which alternate between men's and women's.”
  • M
    Monika
    PolandPoland
    “A real taste of Japan. Hotel staff is so nice and so helpful. Breakfasts are excellent. Nice neighborhood and close to Asakusa line metro station.”
  • Fabiano
    BrazilBrazil
    “Great location, close to metro station and, of course, Senso-ji temple. Despite the region being a touristic place packed with people, there's no noise in the room. Staff was super friendly and helpful.”
  • Leonidas
    BrazilBrazil
    “Very friendly staff (one of the most friendly I've ever seen), amazing location and great breakfast.”
  • Chaton
    ItalyItaly
    “Perfectly located, elegant place, super staff, with the plus of a public bath in the building. Delicious breakfast. Great quality hotel. When I'll be back in Tokyo, I surely want to book at Shigetsu's 👍😊😊😊”

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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
What's nearby
  • Asakusa Nakamise Street
    0 miles
  • Dempoin Temple
    0.1 miles
  • Kaminarimon Gate Senso-ji
    0.1 miles
  • Denboin Garden
    0.1 miles
  • Hozomon Gate
    0.1 miles
  • Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
    0.1 miles
  • Ekimise Asakusa
    0.1 miles
  • Asakusa Mokuba-kan
    0.2 miles
  • Sensoji Temple
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Tokyo Skytree
    0.8 miles
  • Ueno Station
    1.1 miles
  • Tokyo Station
    2.7 miles
  • Japan Imperial Palace
    3.1 miles
  • Tokyo Tower
    4.7 miles
  • Ikebukuro Station
    4.9 miles
  • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
    5.2 miles
  • Yoyogi Park
    6.3 miles
  • Shibuya Station
    6.5 miles
  • Shinagawa Station
    6.5 miles
Natural beauty
  • Mountain 浅草寺
    0.1 miles
Public transport
  • Metro Asakusa Station
    0.1 miles
Closest airports
  • Tokyo Haneda International Airport
    10.9 miles
  • Narita International Airport
    33.3 miles
  • Ibaraki Airport
    47.5 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu

Most popular facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Lift
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
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House rules Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 23:00

Check-out

Until 10:00 hours

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

An extra charge per night per child is charged for children using an existing bed.

When booking 10 rooms or more, or for 20 persons or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please contact the property directly for more details.

To eat breakfast at the property, a reservation must be made at check-in.

Smoking is permitted in the designated lobby area.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

FAQs about Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu

  • Check-in at Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Asian

    • Room options at Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu include:

      • Single
      • Twin
      • Quadruple

    • Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu is 3.7 miles from the centre of Tokyo.

    • Yes, Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu by:

      • Train 10min