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Reviews of Andon Ryokan

2.5 out of 5
Andon Ryokan
2-34-10 Nihonzutsumi, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So I'm going to start this review by saying that people need to learn how to be considerate and quiet in hotels, especially in spaces like this one. It's very small and there is not a lot of noise insulation so if you're talking super loudly, stomping around, and slamming doors, you're being a bother to everyone. Be considerate! That being said, this place is a real gem. The rooms are small, but very cozy and the tatami mats were a nice touch. The futon was actually very comfortable and the pillows were customizable! Showers and bathrooms were always clean and there were enough available that we didn't have to wait ever. The private soaking tub was lovely. Oh and the breakfast was top notch. Nothing quite like fresh ume onigiri. Anyway, all in all we enjoyed our stay. We just wished people had been more considerate to the other guests noise wise.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Taka on Apr 13, 2024
Thank you for your comments and ratings.We are very happy that you liked everything about our ryokan.If you have a chance, please come and stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Favourite hotel in Tokyo
Third time staying at this hotel in Tokyo, and would stay again. Excellent welcome and service throughout our stay, with a clean comfortable tatami mat room, and situated near (half an hour walk) to Senso-ji temple. The breakfast is excellent, as is the private bath/ jacuzzi!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Taka on Jan 10, 2024
Thank you for your comments and ratings. If you have a chance to come to Tokyo again, please come again. Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Max

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a more residential area. About an 8 minute walk to stations . Enjoyed the wonderful Japanese breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Taka on Dec 28, 2023
Thank you for your comments and ratings.We are very happy that you liked our inn.Please come and stay again if you have a next chance.

10/10 Excellent

Eriks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little ryokan to stay while in Tokyo. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Taka on Nov 17, 2023
Thank you very much for your comments and ratings.We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our inn.If you have a chance to come to Tokyo again, please come and stay again.Thank you very much for staying with us.

6/10 Okay

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Taka on Dec 28, 2023
Thank you for your evaluation.Please use us again if you have the opportunity.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Taka on Nov 5, 2023
Thank you for your evaluation.If you have a chance to come to Tokyo again, please come and stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Taka on Oct 21, 2023
Thank you for your comments and ratings.We are very happy that you liked our ryokan.If you ever come to Tokyo again, please come and stay again.

10/10 Excellent

axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has all the essentials, staff was great, and clean, walking distance from the train station and was a very nice experience for my first ryokan
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Taka on Sep 9, 2023
Thank you very much for your comments and ratings.I'm very happy to see that you enjoyed it.If you ever come to Tokyo again, please come and stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Kurumi

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from 帰山 on Jul 22, 2023
この度はご宿泊誠にありがとうございました。楽しんでいただいたようで嬉しく思います。またご機会がございましたらご利用ください。

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Taka on May 20, 2023
Thank you very much for your evaluation!I am very happy that you enjoyed our ryokan.Please come and stay again!

8/10 Good

Callum

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very welcoming and helpful, the food is really excellent, rooms are not the largest but they are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from Taka on May 19, 2023
Thank you very much for your comment and rating.We are very happy that you liked our inn.If you have a chance to come to Tokyo again, please come and stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique Tokyo find
Loved it! This was my second trip there. Home-cooked Japanese breakfast (and dinner, upon request). Super kind owners and a peaceful location in Tokyo.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Taka on Apr 1, 2023
Thanks for your comments and ratings!We are very happy that you and your family enjoyed our ryokan.If you have a chance to come to Tokyo again, please come and stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tokyo Retreat
This was an amazing find in Tokyo with an amazing host. While not in a touristy area, I find that a plus as it lends to a more authentic neighborhood feeling. There are also two subway stops in the area to use and within walking distance. The rooms were cozy and well maintained, and the onsen was very relaxing after a long day of exploring.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Taka on Jan 6, 2023
Thank you for staying with us.I'm glad that your stay was good.When you live here, you will notice that our ryokan is located in a very convenient area.If you have a chance to come to Tokyo again, please come and stay again.Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Taka on Dec 31, 2022
Thank you for staying with us!In addition, please come to stay if there is an opportunity.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this family run, modern Ryokan. Would definitely recommend for those seeking a unique experience in a quieter area of Tokyo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Taka on Feb 13, 2020
Dear Mr./Ms. Thank you very much for leaving ratings and comments！ I hope you have made pleasant memories at our Ryokan. The renovation was completed on February 4, and the new lounge and cafe bar will continue to work hard. If you come to Tokyo again, please come to stay.Thank you for your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were warned about the construction ahead of time--maybe its done by now? Anyway it was moderately easy to locate in the beginning by Google offline maps from train station, then it felt easy and close after. Btw we used navitime for trains/directions. My dad had a hard time with tatami but he was a sport. Luckily they had a couch for breakfast because he can't also sit on the floor anymore. We're Asians so we're fine with the confined space. Family run, they are very nice and very accommodating and helpful during our entire stay. That breakfast bread is really good! I would come back later this year and I would recommend it to adventurous friends who don't mind not staying in city center
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Taka on Jan 15, 2020
Dear Juan Thanks for your kind comments and likes! I am very glad you are satisfied with our ryokan. During your stay we may have been renovating and inconvenienced. we are so sorry. Renovations are still ongoing and a cafe bar will open on February 4. Please come and stay if you have the opportunity to come back to Tokyo.Thank you for your stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and it was a good experience for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Taka on Jan 15, 2020
Dear Anonymous Thanks for your rating and comments. During your stay we did the renovation and you would feel inconvenient. We are sorry. Please come and stay if you have the opportunity to come back to Tokyo. By that time a cafe bar will be open and it will be a better ryokan. Thank you for your stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Taka on Nov 21, 2019
Dear Anonymous Thank you for the evaluation. The renovation will be done in December and a cafe bar will be opened on the first floor. If you come back to Tokyo again, please come to stay. Thank you very much for your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the breakfasts were excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Taka on Nov 11, 2019
Dear Anonymous Thank you for your comment and rating. I`m very happy that you like our ryokan. Renovation work will take place in December of this year, and a cafe bar will open in January of next year. This will allow you to eat dinner, so please come to the stay again. Thank you very much for your stay.

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Taka on Oct 9, 2019
Dear Richard Thank you for rating! If you have the opportunity to come to Tokyo again, please come again.Thank you very much for your stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is small, but it makes up for it with charm. A short 10 minute walk from a station and mini-mart, it's easy to miss it off the main street. The rooms are tiny, but I don't need a lot of space when I travel. The mattresses/futons are the most comfortable in Japan, and breakfast in the morning was always excellent. The bathrooms are incredibly small, so for a big American guy, they were a challenge, especially the one lone shower room on each floor. There was about 6 inches of space between the door to the hallway and the 5 sqft shower space, leaving little choice but to undress in a wet shower, because someone else usually just took one, and in to a waste bucket for your clothes between you and the shower. It's my only real gripe, but then again, you aren't living here, and the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Taka on Sep 27, 2019
Dear Anonymous Thank you for your comments and evaluation.I am very happy that you like our Ryokan. Thank you for also enjoying breakfast. Certainly the common shower room on each floor is small. Instead, we rent a jacuzzi that can be used privately, and I think this jacuzzi has enough space. You may not be able to use it when the jacuzzi is crowded, but you can make a reservation in advance depending on your request. If you come to Tokyo again, please come back again Andon Ryokan. Thank you for your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very nice and comfortable.
It was very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Taka on Aug 14, 2019
Dear Justin Thanks for the ratings and comments! I am glad that you can spend our ryokan comfortably. If you have the opportunity to come to Tokyo again, please come to stay. Thank you very much for your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and good value. Traditional tatami mats in pods. Shared (bookable) jacuzzi.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Taka on Jul 6, 2019
Thank you for your comment and rating! I'm glad you liked our ryokan. Please return to our ryokan when you have a chance to come to Tokyo again! Thank you for staying.

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Traditionally styled modern Japanese B&B. Great pieces of original anime/manga artwork positioned with older more traditional Japanese antiques and a fantastic hot tub to use.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from Taka on Jun 12, 2019
Dear Anonymous Thanks for your comment! I'm glad you liked our ryokan. The person who wrote your cartoon artwork is a famous cartoonist. Name is Ryou Koshino. If you care about this cartoonist, please check it out. His Manga is interesting. When you come to Tokyo, please stay at our ryokan again. Thank you for staying.

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reasonable, no-frills choice
Up-sides: very clean, good amenities, jacuzzi is a nice touch, staff helpful. Down-sides: though location is well serviced by metro and is close to Asakusa, the immediate neighbourhood is pretty residential without much going on; rooms are very small, fitting only your bed and luggage; the walls are thin so you can hear your neighbours and the goings-on in the corridor. Reasonable, no-frills choice for a low-cost stay in Tokyo.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Taka on Jun 12, 2019
Dear Sarah Thanks for your comment. Our area is not a tourist destination in the local area, but there are various cultures. Although it is far from the city center, it can go to the center in about 20 minutes by subway. The rooms are small and simple so that you can provide tatami rooms at low cost. We are thinking that we can experience old Japanese rooms for as many people as possible. I hope you can experience the atmosphere. Thank you for staying.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Taka on Jun 12, 2019
Thank you for staying and rating!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family that runs this ryokan is kind and generous! They worked with us when we wanted to add a night and the breakfast is delicious and made to order! The tatami mats and futons were clean and comfortable. We love this place! 10/10 recommend for first time travelers to Japan!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Taka on Jun 12, 2019
Dear Anonymous Thank you for your kind comments and ratings. I'm glad that your stay is nice. Breakfast will be made after order is placed to provide something as delicious as possible. Recently, the menu has increased, and various breakfasts can now be eaten. I am very happy that you liked it. If you have next chace, please come back again here. Thank you for staying

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and service. Good breakfast and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Taka on Jun 12, 2019
Thank you for your comment and rating. You are very happy to like our all. If you come back in tokyo, Please stay again. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
We stayed at the Andon Ryokan for three nights in spring 2019. It was a lovely oasis in the midst of the chaos of Tokyo. The accommodations are small, but thoughtful. The bathrooms have nice products. Extra lamps and other amenities are easily available. Tea and a cookie were offered at checkin. The breakfast is delicious. The greatest unknown were the futons, but they were very comfortable. The location is a more residential area. It took about 30-40 minutes to reach some parts of downtown by subway and a taxi was expensive, so be sure you don't mind the distance. We enjoyed taking the nearby Shakura Tram through old Tokyo to see a different side of Tokyo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay in comfortable room
Nice Ryokan-style room in a quiet district of Tokyo. Short walk from nearby Metro stations and convenient to get to other areas. Room but clean, comfortable and shared bathrooms clean. Good breakfast option, very nice hot tub on top floor. Very friendly welcome from all of the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great alternative to a typical hotel stay.
Andon Ryokan is great. That's the short answer. It's a quaint little spot tucked in a quiet neighbourhood. We had a little issue with flights getting delayed. The owner was helpful in arranging an after hours check-in, emailing clear instructions to me. All of the staff we dealt with was friendly, spoke enough English to guide or inform us with any questions we had. Breakfast is tasty and you have an op to meet other travellers in the little breakfast room/lobby. The washroom facilities were clean and we never ran in to an issue with not having access to facilities. Our room is exactly what it was supposed to be. You have bed rolls on tatami mats. It's snug but my brother and I are both over 6' tall (185cm+). We had two large suitcases and 2 ski bags in our room and still had room to stretch out. If you're not looking for the Shinjuku night scene or the more ritzy Roppongi night life this is a great little retreat. We look for opportunities to interact with locals when we travel, so a place like this does away with the often sterile feel of a hotel, instead greeting travellers from all over with enthusiasm and kindness. By chance we ran in to the owner in the Narita airport and she was just as lovely and enthusiastic to see us again. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ulises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy stay
It was a great place to stay, very cozy and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hostel. The people working there are extremely helpful and gracious hosts. The facilities are nice. The location was a little out of the way for what we were doing, but the subway was nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Lovely little hotel with traditional rooms in a quiet area of Tokyo (but easy to get into central Tokyo from).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traditional private rooms in a great hostel
The Andon Ryoken was a great way to start our trip in Japan! The rooms are very traditional, which means futon pads on the floor and the room is somewhat small. However, it was comfortable and a great experience. The breakfast is delicious and there is a great view on the roof. The subway is a few blocks away and the area is mostly residential.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing traditional yet modern place.
Amazing traditional yet modern place. Clean and affodabke. Very helpful towards custumers. Hot bath is a plus. Well located. Close to metro station.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Artsy, family-run place
Sweet and quirky. Fun art collection displayed everywhere (including the shared bathrooms). Gorgeous artist-tiled jacuzzi area. Rooftop terrace. Small but comfortable tatami rooms. Go for the Japanese breakfast.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Vd, M

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It was ok, staff nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Niles, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot in a great location
I only spent one night here during my travels through Japan, but this was one of my favorite hotels along the way. Very friendly staff and it had an easy check in process. Definitely take advantage of the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experiencing living in Japan
If you wish to experience what living in Tokyo is like, this is a great place to start. Andon Ryokan is located in a quiet neighbourhood, with good accessibility to Minowa Station, where you can take a train to the other attractions in the city. The place is like a hostel but Japanese kind. The room is very compact, but can sleep two people, and fit in some suitcases. The bathroom is compact too, so is the shower area, but they are all within reach of each room. Breakfast at the lounge is very tasty, and the hospitality service is wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We'll be back
I love this place. Modern Japanese style with nods to the country's past. Everything you need plus more home comforts. The style and design is on point. Family service is great too.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing value, friendly staff, authentic japanese
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky hotel with lots of character
There were 6 of us travelling and we stayed in 3 rooms. The hotel .. although very small had lots of character and modern facilities. We loved the quirkiness of the place. The breakfast was great value and the staff were all really helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

joe, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel with super friendly staff. Traditional Japanese expeience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Juerg, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy ryokan near Asakusa
My experience at the Andon Ryokan was great. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and I appreciated that they provided opportunities to get an insight into Japanese culture. The ryokan is conveniently located, i.e. it is a short walk to the subway, and even one of the major sights (Sensō-ji) is within walking distance. Moreover, there are a couole of restaurants and bars nearby. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Needless to say, however, they are tiny: go figure, it is a ryokan and this is Tokyo. Yet I had no trouble at all with this. So if you are willing to have something beyond a plain-vanilla chain hotel experience for a very reasonable price, you might want to consider staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017