Annex Katsutaro Ryokan
Taito-ku Yanaka 3-8-4, Tokyo, Tokyo, 110-0001, Japan
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Taito-ku Yanaka 3-8-4, Tokyo, Tokyo, 110-0001, Japan
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Air Conditioning
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Elevator
- Hair dryer
- Bathtub
- Coffee/tea maker
- Refrigerator
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- On-site parking
- vending machine
- telephone
- alarm clock
- kitchenware
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant(s)
- English
- Japanese
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Slippers
- Mirror
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Invoices
- Access to health care professionals
- Staff trained in safety protocol
- Temperature check for guests and staff
- Ticket services
- Body thermometer available
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
- Separate shower/bathtub
- Toiletries provided
- Tour services
- TV & Movies/Shows
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Air conditioning in public area
- Heating in public area
- Sleep comfort items
- Accessible by stairs
- Tatami flooring
- Cleaning products available
- Bicycle rental (charges may apply)
- Xerox/fax in business center
Airports Show all on map »
- Tokyo Intl (Haneda) Airport - 12.08 mi
- Yokota Air Force Base - 23.42 mi
- Atsugi Naf - 25.81 mi
- Narita Intl Airport - 34.96 mi
Museums
- Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum - 0.79 mi
- Tokyo National Museum - 0.85 mi
- National Museum of Western Art - 0.99 mi
- Science Museum - 2.52 mi
- National Museum of Modern Art - 2.56 mi
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Maria (Group Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great location. Beautiful neighborhood. Very useful staff
John (Couple)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Delightful staff and wonderful food. The whole place is beautifully fitted out and decorated
George (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The room was more spacious than a regular hotel in Tokyo or Osaka.
The amenities were decent; not as modern as a 3-star business hotel, but they get the job done.
The owner was reserved but friendly, and the staff in general was very nice.
The location is literally a minute walk from Yanaka Ginza and a few minutes from Nippori Station, making it easier to access the Skyliner to get to Narita Airport.
There is a 10 PM curfew where you're required to enter through the side entrance after hours.
Ilia (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything was great. The room was very clean and nice. It’s perfect for one person. There were no bad smells, the materials were pleasant, and everything smelled fresh and clean. I really liked the location and the kind man at the reception who helped me send my suitcase to the next city. He was very polite and friendly in general. I will definitely recommend this ryokan to my friends.
As for what I didn’t like — I don’t even know what to say, there was really nothing I didn’t like.
John (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
What was foremost about Annex Katsutaro Ryokan was this: The family who runs it. The experience of being here wasn’t of stepping into a fancy hotel—we’re doing plenty of that this trip—but of finding a quiet, affordable retreat in one of Tokyo’s quietest and most charming neighborhoods. The absolute peace of this place was worth it. The point wasn’t luxury, but comfort and quiet in one of the most bustling cities on Earth.
The only complaint is that, because of the way the bathtub was fitted with the bathroom counters, there was some mold in the joints of the woodwork.
Dario (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location easy access to main places and the quiet atmosphere around it Very good service and taking good care of guest needs the price was very reasonable
Anna (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Wonderful little ryokan in the most amazing location.
unknown (Solo Traveler)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The property was really nice and the staff as well.
The rooms are big and the neighborhood is very calm and quiet.
Really close to a metro station and a bus station.
Just keep in mind the place is located in a calm, less touristy area so you'll have to move around if you want to get closer to the action.
Matthew (Family with young children)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Very friendly owners of small ryoksn.
Cameron (Family with young children)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful facilities and atmosphere. Location is idyllic old Edo, Japan. Owners are so very kind and thoughtful.
Mhamed (Family with young children)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything was good
I don't think of any
Stevning (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The staff was kind and the rooms were simple but very comfortable.
I just with the faucet water was a little colder…
Barbara (Family with young children)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Traditional comfortable large room quiet
Nothing
Brian (Group Traveler)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
I stayed in the traditional Japanese room with the tatami floor mat and futon. It was very comfortable and very spacious and very clean. While the hotel is located a little further out from the more central parts of Tokyo, it is in a quiet neighborhood and close to many conveniences. Additionally, several train stations are within 10 mins walk. I would highly recommend.
unknown (Solo Traveler)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Beautiful room, gracious host. Highly recommended.
David S. (Family with young children)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Annex Katsutaro is a simple, wonderful place to stay in a great location. We've stayed there several times over many years.
Kalman (Couple)
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Situated within the Yanaka Ginza district, this location is incredibly accessible via mass transit (JR line trains and Chioda line subway). The area abounds with great small restaurants and craft breweries. The ryokan is not "traditional" in that it is a modern building. But the rooms are appointed with traditional tatami mats and futons for sleeping. The staff is gracious and helpful.
unknown (Family with young children)
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Friendly environment and home feeling
Bath room could be a little bigger
Juliane (Solo Traveler)
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This is my third visit to this Ryokan in 10 years and I'm sure I will be back. Love the rooms, the location, the staff.
Aram (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The location is great, near Nezu, metro station, shrines and places to be like restaurants, souvenir shops. A JR station is 10 minutes away (Nippori) which is good. The Yamanote Line is great for getting around a lot of places.
The room is fine, small but sizable enough to do what is needed. And very clean too. You can request your room to be cleaned around 10-12 am with a hanger that is provided plus they will generally want to clean the room every 3rd day.
The internet speed was not adequate. My general idea of sufficient speed is being able to load two 1080p video at 60 fps (This would be 6 Mbps/0.75 MB/s upload and download speed (Mbps=Megabits per second, MB/s=Megabytes per second)). Why this high ask? If you want to call relatives or friends, you will likely be using your face cam, which means being able to upload 1080p video and receiving it (sometimes higher resolutions, but those speeds are not needed). In my opinion, this is a deal-breaker.
For me, the shampoo was not sufficient. Perhaps due to my thicker hair, it was not able to do the job. You'd need to purchase one at a convenience store or elsewhere. This was a minor inconvenience however. There was also no hair conditioner provided.
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Area information
- Tokyo Intl (Haneda) Airport - 12.08 mi
- Yokota Air Force Base - 23.42 mi
- Atsugi Naf - 25.81 mi
- Narita Intl Airport - 34.96 mi
- Nishi Nippori Station - 0.39 mi
- Tabata Station - 0.82 mi
- Uguisudani Station - 0.90 mi
- Oku Station - 0.95 mi
- Ueno Station - 1.13 mi
- Keisei Ueno Station - 1.18 mi
- Komagome Station - 1.21 mi
- Okachimachi Station - 1.44 mi
- Sugamo Station - 1.50 mi
- Asakusa Station - 1.80 mi
- Suidobashi Station - 1.81 mi
- Ochanomizu Station - 1.85 mi
- Akihabara Station - 2.01 mi
- Iidabashi Station - 2.03 mi
- Otsuka Station - 2.05 mi
- Kagurazaka Station - 2.32 mi
- Kanda Station - 2.44 mi
- Ueno Zoo - 0.74 mi
- Sunshine International Aquarium - 2.51 mi
- Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum - 0.79 mi
- Tokyo National Museum - 0.85 mi
- National Museum of Western Art - 0.99 mi
- Science Museum - 2.52 mi
- National Museum of Modern Art - 2.56 mi
- Yanaka Ginza Street - 0.22 mi
- Kappabashi Street - 1.52 mi
- SCAI THE BATHHOUSE - 0.47 mi
- University of Tokyo - 0.93 mi
- Ueno Park - 1.02 mi
- Sumida Park - 2.27 mi
- Tokyo Dome - 1.63 mi
- Nippon Budokan Indoor Arena - 2.45 mi
- Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Stadium - 2.61 mi
- Sumida River Cruise - 2.19 mi
- Ueno Toshogu Shrine - 0.85 mi
- Rikugien Garden - 1.02 mi
- Shinobazu Pond - 1.12 mi
- Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Garden - 1.18 mi
- Ameya Yokocho - 1.26 mi
- Akihabara - 1.85 mi
- Kaminarimon - 1.92 mi
- Dempoin Temple - 1.95 mi
- Senso-ji Temple - 1.98 mi
- Asakusa Shrine - 2.00 mi
- Sumidagawa-kamotsueki - 2.03 mi
- Nakamise - 2.05 mi
- Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center - 2.10 mi
- Kanda Book Town - 2.19 mi
- Chinzanso Garden - 2.39 mi
- Yasukuni Shrine - 2.55 mi
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Annex Katsutaro Ryokan
Taito-ku Yanaka 3-8-4, Tokyo, Tokyo, 110-0001, Japan