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2-15-3 Kiyokawa, Taito-ku
Tokyo 111-0022, NORTH-EAST ASIA
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- Price Range:
Budget
- Neighbourhood:
Taito-ku
- Atmosphere:
Minimalist and Low-key
Lonely Planet Review
It's on the fringes of central Tokyo, but the prices are low and the atmosphere is that of a friendly hostel. There's free Internet, coin-operated laundry facilities and clean baths. Rooms are lined with tatami and come with TVs, towels and yukata (cotton robes).
It may be a bit out of the way, but it's only a few stops from Ueno station's easy airport access. Worth a look, this friendly hotel provides basic tatami rooms and lots of amenities for a budget price. The Juyoh has a hostel-like atmosphere, though it's a hotel that provides each guest with simple, private quarters. Each room has a fridge (empty) and TV (local Japanese channels only), but also comes with bath towel and yukata (cotton robes). Bath facilities are clean and well looked after and a coin-operated laundry is available. Internet access is free, vending machines are stocked with hot and cold drinks and friendly staff are happy to chat or dispense advice in English. For some travellers, it may seem too remote to be worthwhile, but it's one of the cheapest hotels in town and great value.
Review by author Wendy Yanagihara
How To Get There
From Minamisenju sta. on Subway Hibiya Line: Take South Exit. Cross the overpass in front of the exit. Walk straight along the main street.
From Minamisenju sta. on JR Joban line: There is only one exit. Walk the path along the rail track upto the intersection of Ekoin temple and turn left. You will see the South Exit of Minamisenju on Hibiya line. Cross the overpass. Walk straight along the main street.
Facilities
- Smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Wi-fi available
- Curfew
- Linen included
- Internet available
- Laundry facilities
- Security facilities
- Breakfast Not Included
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Non Smoking
- Telephone/Fax Facilities
- Towels
Author Tip
It's a pleasant walk through the local neighbourhoods to the Japan Toy Museum (1-36-10 Hashiba, Taito-ku), near the bank of the Sumida River. If you need an emergency dose of kawaii (cute), this is the place for a quick fix. It's closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and some Wednesdays.