We discovered futon mattresses were not for us.

The host was delightful. We enjoyed the traditional ryokan experience. It was nice to have lots of space and completely separate bathroom and toilet.

Stayed in September 2024

The futons isn't the most comfortable, but I was able to stack two and sleep well. There is a 23:00curfew to be aware of, which can be troublesome if you are a night owl with no set plans; but you can speak with the host in advance to stay out later. In that case, you will receive a code for the side door that lets you return past door locking time.

Ryokan Fuji is a comfy stay close to Shin Koiwa station. I booked here since I wanted to use the Chuo-Sobu line to access Nakano and Akihabara for last minute shopping trips. I think if you need to cut East/West across Tokyo, this can be a good option that doesn't have many transfers. It also a good option if you need to transfer to Haneda airport, as I did. Its hard to review the pricing since I had to book my stay for Golden Week, but it seemed to be good value compared to other options available at that time. Golden Week generally means that inner city bookings become very pricy, so staying in Shin Koiwa was a decent compromise for my budget. Right outside the hotel is a konbini which can come in handy for a quick resupply. Share bikes are available in the area via Hello Cycling(and maybe other options; I didn't check). I used Hello Cycling to bike toward Tokyo Disney and then back up toward Akihabara which was pleasant. It seemed to be a one man operation during my stay. The host was accommodating and always seemed to be available quickly. I was never left waiting for anything and he was able to handle any minor troubles I had. The room is clean and comfortable, and has a nice Japanese aesthetic to it. The bathroom and shower were clean and worked as expected. There is a small selection of Manga which was nice.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing. It was amazing. I will be back

Traditional Japanese accommodation, I felt at home and the AC is perfect. I loved everything about this.

Stayed in July 2024

Needed to bother the host to return late and get room key back. Possibly, a code lock on the door would work better.

Very accomodating host. Short walk to station to connect to the wider Tokyo area.

Stayed in July 2024

This was such an amazing place to say. The host Masayasu was so kind and helpful, and he made us feel at home. We are so thankful for such a wonderful experience. We hope to return again!

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing

The host Mr. Hori is very nice and friendly The room is very clean and comfortable

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing except we had to bother the owner when coming in at late hours.

We chose it for the Ryokan type facility. Typically, Ryokans are larger than the typical Japanese hotel rooms. This was ample and pleasingly clean. We loved the 711 across the street.

Stayed in May 2024

It was a bit far from Tokyo, and the curfew made things a little bit difficult to plan evenings, as we didn’t want to disturb anyone while coming in.

Located on a quiet street in a Tokyo suburb, Ryokan Fuji was a wonderful place to stay on the first leg of our trip. It was very comfortable, and the proprietor was extremely kind.

Stayed in May 2024

I guess the part that I have to leave the keys to the owner everytime i have to go out guess that's part of the security and have to let the owner know that will br coming back late which kinda feel bad at the same time like disturbing one's sleep for trying to get in

The owner was very nice, hospitable and caring to his customers

Stayed in May 2024

The owner was very kind and considerate! You can't find a better accommodation for that price. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. Koiwa Station to directly go to Akihabara and other parts of Tokyo was only ten minutes away by foot. ありがとうございます ！

Stayed in May 2024

Mr Hori was very kind and helpful and communicating with him in english was easy.

Stayed in April 2024

It is a little out of the way in the Edogawa area but strictly speaking only 30 minutes by subway to Tokyo Station or to Ginza and the major metropolitan hubs

It was a quaint Ryokan which we wanted to experience- with tatami mate and traditional beds on the floor and really low table and "chair" on the floor! Nice to experience this in Japan. Fantastic service by our innkeeper. Lots of good restaurants and convenience stores in a residential neighborhood. Quiet and relaxing. Arigato gozaimasu!

Stayed in April 2024

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Beautiful property and room, and a kind patient and caring host. It is easy to access the centre from the nearby station, but the area of the Ryokan is very special too, with loads of delicious Izakaya’s nearby!

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing!

The host was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful. The room was the perfect size for two people, the facilities all worked well, and everything was clean!

Stayed in April 2024

I had a lovely stay in a traditional Japanese room. Normal western hotels are boring, you're in Japan after all. The host speaks some English (which really is not a given here at all) and he was very friendly. The futon was comfortable and I had no back problems at all. It's 20-35 minutes away by train from the major attractions, but for the price I'm not complaining. The train station is 5 minutes away anyway, so it wasn't even a problem.

Stayed in March 2024

If it provides Japanese breakfast it would be better.

This hotel did not provide breakfast. My kids were excited to stay in such a Japanese style hotel. It was so good.

Stayed in January 2024

There was no access to the building after 9pm . If you wanted to get back in you had to ring and disturb the owner. He was absolutely fine with me coming in late but I felt bad disturbing him at 2am , so a key method to open the main door would be very helpful.

The owner was very friendly and accommodating to foreigners.

Stayed in December 2023

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The owner of this hotel is a very courteous and helpful man. He speaks english, always welcomed us with a smile gave us recommendations when we needed it. The garden cultivated is beautiful, and the styling of our room is exactly what we were looking for. Would book again.

Stayed in November 2023

Could have used a microwave. Area around the train station is a bit sketchy.

The ryokan was clean and well maintained, and my room was spacious (for Japan). The shutters do a very good job blocking out light when you want to sleep in. The host was very kind and diligent about helping me with my bags, cleaning my room, and seeing me in and out.

Stayed in November 2023

Very helpful and friendly manager who communicates well in English. Convenient location to restaurants, food and convenience markets, train station. Room and entire building kept immaculately clean. Luggage storage post-departure was a big plus. Overall an excellent ryokan experience in metro Tokyo at great value.

Stayed in October 2023

For one month I traveled all around Japan. Tokyo, Kinugawa Onsen, Yamagata, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Koyasan, Hiroshima, Sendai ... For the end of my trip, I chose this beautiful place based on the good reviews and nice pictures. It was beautiful and amazing. First because of the kindness and cheerful personality of the owner. He was always very helpful and attentive, a real example of the hospitality and thoughtfulness Japan is famous for. He always welcomed me with a smile and made me feel like home. Then, the hotel itself and the room. It was quiet, comfortable, and clean. The architecture of the room makes it all very comfy (bath/shower, sink are WC separated). The room itself was the most spacious I stayed in, with futons and sheets that were inviting to rest. The towels were beautiful and fluffy. Lastly, the location. Some people would give this ryokan a second thought because it is not close to the popular neighborhoods around the Yamanote line. In reality, it is incredibly close to Akihabara and Tokyo station, and 10min or less away from the metro. This facilitates your trips around Tokyo if you want to visit other cities. Thank you for your Omotenashi, the good tea, and the amazing room. ありがとうございます！

Stayed in November 2023

The staff was extremely kind and the location was perfect. It was close to the trains, buses, and delicious restaurants! In fact, we were able to catch a bus straight to the Haneda airport for 1100 yen from the train station (which was about a 5-10 min walk from the ryokan). The space was extremely roomy and clean with helpful amenities (like a mini fridge). We loved our stay!

Stayed in October 2023

The landlord is outstandingly friendly. He speaks good English. He is exceptionally flexible (e.g. I once returned late, and he had already prepared the keys for me to pickup) and shows a keen intent to provide complete customer satisfaction. The rooms are clean, the futon is great to sleep on. There's a water cooker and good tea provided in the room, plus TV and fridge. Best thing: There's air condition with an English manual. The hotel is quiet, and so is the neighborhood. There are a lot of konbinis and a supermarket within a 100m radius. Also, there are very diverse restaurants located along the main road. The next JR train station (Koiwa) is less than 500m away; access by train is easy even with suitcases, because there are no steep kerbstones. It is easy to find the hotel; there's a clear sign on the main road. Distance between Koiwa station and Akihabara is less than 20 min (7 stations; the line also takes you to Shinjuku within another 9 stations).

Stayed in October 2023

The host is the most wonderful and accommodating person. Made the stay extremely enjoyable and even helped me find some exceptional local restaurants for dinner.

Stayed in August 2023