Ryokan Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu
This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in temples, city trips and city walks – Check location 111-0032 Tokyo-to, Taito-ku, Asakusa 1-31-11, Japan – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in temples, city trips and city walks – Check location Excellent location - show map – Metro access
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 1104 reviews)
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Asakusa Station: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)
*8.8* Sensoji Temple: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)
*9.0* Asakusa Shrine: only 4 minutes away! (350 yards on foot)
*8.6* Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center: only 3 minutes away! (200 yards on foot)
*8.7* Kaminarimon: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)
*8.4* Asakusa Hanayashiki: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)
Warm welcome from the staff Great location, central yet silent Very clean Highly recommend
SpainThe ryokan offers a traditional Japanese experience, in a western-friendly way. The rooms are quite spacious by Tokyo standards and featured ample storage and good amenities. The lady who runs the front counter was absolutely lovely and spoke enough English to provide us with a comprehensive check-in. We spoke to her numerous times and she was always great. The ryokan is excellently located, it is literally metres from the stunning Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise market, but is quiet despite this. Various entrances to Asakusa station are availble nearby (less than 5min away) and lots of restaurants. There is access to an "onsen" of-sorts available as part of your room fee, it's up on the sixth floor.
AustraliaI liked the traditional atmosphere and the fact that I had all the basics in my room (toilet + small bath-tub etc). Sleeping on the floor was very comfortable for me (and I am approaching 50). I did not eat breakfast in the hotel, I ate out a few times (ask them where to go, they are very helpful). The location is excellent, not far from undergound stations (both Ginzza and Asakusa lines) with direct rides to Narita airport. There are tons of places to eat and shops all around, including the Izakaia plagued Hoppy street, and of course, shrines (Shintu) and temples (Buddhist). I liked the common baths, one facing a pagoda, the other, the sky-tree.
IsraelNice cozy rooms, very clean, perfect location, friendly staff. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
LithuaniaHighly recommended guesthouse especially if you want to experience a lite version of a ryokan. Location couldn't be better, lots of food around, near to the metro, clean, and public bath available with a view.
SingaporeAmazing amazing location, and for how well placed it is, it is really quiet. The onsen on the top floor is also really nice, and the futon comfortable. Breakfast is delicious. The direct train to the airport is also close by. I will be booking again in the future!
GermanyThe location in the middle of Asakusa market but in a quiete spot. The experience of traditional japanese house. Good choice to have this kind of experience at an affordable price.
ItalyIts was nice to experience a small real onsen and real japanese bed/room. The traditionnal japanese breakfast was 1300¥ (roughly 13$) was really good it's not what we are used to but tasty.
CanadaTraditional Japanese experience...a must do! Very close to the temple & shopping in Asakusa Good for Tokyo SkyTree & day trip out to World Heritage Nikko temples etc.
United KingdomGreat location and very quiet. Breakfast was very good
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Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu 3 stars
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Stay in the heart of Tokyo – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in temples, city trips and city walks – Check location Excellent location - show map
Situated in the area, has a history of 80 years. The accommodation boasts a view of the Skytree from its Hinoki wood bath, a colorful and rice cooked in a rice cooking cauldron.
Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu is situated a 5-minute walk from , near Nakamise-dori Street and . 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.
Taito is a great choice for travellers interested in temples, city trips and city walks.
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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Host Information
本物の江戸情緒を味わえる街、浅草。誰もがふと訪れてみたくなる人情味や屈託のない笑顔。この街に来ると皆ほっとした気分になります。雷門をくぐり、仲見世通りのお菓子や小物を品定めしながらの散歩。そんな仲見世の脇に旅館浅草指月があります。6階建になりましたが、おもてなしをする心は昔ながらの木造2階建旅館のまま。まさに浅草の雰囲気にぴったりの宿です。和室も数多くご用意してあります。6階の檜風呂に身を沈めながら、暮れゆく空に浅草寺五重塔のシルエットを眺めるとき、一日を無事に過ごせた感謝と我が身へのいたわりの想いがふと湧いてくる、そんなやすらぎの宿でありたいと願っております。 遠くから東京にこられる方は、ホテル暮らしの間のひとときを、お近くにお住まいの方でも、なつかしい時代で心とからだをやすめるために、旅館浅草指月にお越しいただければ幸いです。 和食が世界無形文化遺産に登録されました。 和食の基本は「だし」。前日から煮干しをなべに入れた味噌汁の「だし」です。 もう一つは「発酵」。お漬け物、味噌が発酵食品です。 見た目にも色彩豊かで、栄養バランスがとれた体によい食事です。釜で炊いたご飯と卵料理、かまぼこ、焼き魚、煮物、ごま入りの盛り合わせが入った当館の朝食を是非ご試食ください。
浅草の中心に位置する指月は、浅草観光にはもちろん、東京の各地へのアクセスもとても便利です！
Languages spoken: English, Japanese
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Property surroundings
– This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in temples, city trips and city walks – Check location Excellent location - show map Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!Closest landmarks *
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Asakusa Nakamise Street0 miles
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Dempoin Temple0.1 miles
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Kaminarimon Gate Senso-ji0.1 miles
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Denboin Garden0.1 miles
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Hozomon Gate0.1 miles
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Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center0.1 miles
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Ekimise Asakusa0.1 miles
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Asakusa Station0.1 miles
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Asakusa Mokuba-kan0.2 miles
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Sensoji Temple0.2 miles
Natural beauty *
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浅草寺 Mountain0.1 miles
Closest airports *
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Tokyo Haneda International Airport10.9 miles
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Narita International Airport33.3 miles
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Ibaraki Airport47.5 miles
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Tokyo Skytree0.8 miles
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Ueno Station1.1 miles
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Tokyo Station2.7 miles
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Japan Imperial Palace3.1 miles
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Tokyo Tower4.7 miles
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Ikebukuro Station4.9 miles
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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden5.2 miles
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Yoyogi Park6.3 miles
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Shibuya Station6.5 miles
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Shinagawa Station6.5 miles
What travellers love about this location
“I liked the traditional atmosphere and the fact that I had all the basics in my room (toilet + small bath-tub etc). Sleeping on the floor was very comfortable f...”
Israel“Nice cozy rooms, very clean, perfect location, friendly staff. Thank you for a wonderful experience! ”
Lithuania“Very relaxing and clean. Lovely hospitality. Unbeatable location. Will be back!”
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Facilities of Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
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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
- Daily housekeeping
General
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
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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
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 6 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
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
Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu 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
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.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
