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Where are you located? |
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Tokyo Ryokan is located in Asakusa, one of the Shitamachi towns in Tokyo, you
can experience
the atmosphere
of Edo, the
old Tokyo.
It is 4 min.
walk to nearest metro station
called Tawaramachi
station (G18)
on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. Asakusa station is about 8 min.
walk.
Easy access to many popular sightseeing spots
like Ueno (3
min.), Akihabara
(5 min.), Tokyo
main station
(15 min.),
Ginza (16 min.),
Roppongi (20
min.), Shinjuku
(25 min.), Harajuku
(25 min.),
Shibuya (26
min.), and you can
also take ferry
from Sumida
River Park to
the Tokyo Bay
area, for instance,
to visit
Odaiba. Nikko
can be reached
by direct train
on Tobu Line
from Asakusa
station. There
are also direct
connections
to/from Narita
Airport and
Haneda Airport. |
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| Q2: |
What is the fastest and easiest way to Tokyo
Ryokan from
Narita Airport? |
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| A2: |
The fastest and the easiest way to get to
Tokyo Ryokan,
please take
Keisei Skyliner (about 45 min., 2,400yen) to the
last stop,
Keisei Ueno
station (all Skyliner
is terminated
at Keisei Ueno
station). Change
at Ueno for
Tokyo Metro
Ginza Line to Tawaramachi
station (G18),
takes 3 min.
costs 160yen.
Tokyo Ryokan
is about 4
min. walk from Tawaramachi
station. For
the easy access,
please
see our map. More options are available at our access, please. |
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| Q3: |
Is there curfew? Do we have to vacate the
room during
day time? |
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There is no curfew. But please consider others
probably sleeping during night time. 'After
20:00 or 08:00pm', please advise us in advance,
we shall have you prepared for the key for
the main entrance, which should be done at
your check-in time. You are welcome to stay
in your room during day time until the last
day of your checking out. Check-out time
is before 10:00am, please. |
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| Q4: |
Where can we put our luggages until our train/bus/airplane
leaves. Any
charge? |
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Please pack your luggage in good shape so
that we can
keep our eyes
on. It will be
securely stored
in our lock-up
place until
you leave for
next destination,
station/bus-stop/airport.
There is no
charge. We
are also happy to
keep yours
while you travel
around Japan
(until your
second stay
at Tokyo Ryokan),
in which case,
we would kindly
like to ask
you to pay
the second
stay room charge before
you leave. |
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| Q5: |
Does room have air-condition? Is there a
room with toilet
and shower? |
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Each room is heated in winter, cooled in
summer, at
good eco temperature.
There is
no extra cost
for the air-condition.
Shower
room (communal
use with lock
inside) is available
for 24 hours
with hot/cold
water. No extra
charge required.
There is no
en-suit, there
is no attached
shower nor
toilet. All facilities
are in communal
use. |
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| Q6: |
Is the hot-spring (onsen) place nearby your
house real?
Or just a public
bath using tap water? |
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| A6: |
It is the real onsen using hot-spring, mineral
water, from
1,000 meter
underneath of Tokyo
city. Pictures
and details
in Japanese is
available at
Jakotsuyu, please. It is only 450yen per one adult
(sauna costs extra 200yen) from 13:00 - 23:40
(01:00pm - 11:40pm), except Tuesdays. |
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| Q7: |
Is there any laundry service? |
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Not inside Tokyo Ryokan, but at above mentioned
onsen place (please refer to A6 for Jakotsuyu),
there are coin operated laundry opening 10:00am
- 22:00 (10:00am - 10:00pm), except Tuesdays. |
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| Q8: |
Any amenities? |
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Very sorry, we do not provide towel, bathrobe,
tooth brush, tooth paste, soap, shampoo.
Therefore, it is advisable to bring your
own, please. There is only one hair-dryer
available at the office for all three rooms.
No worry for basic night. There is a pillow
(both feather and buckwheat-husk) and sleeping
facilities with sheets provided. |
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| Q9: |
Meal provided at Tokyo Ryokan? |
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We are sorry, but there is no meal served
at Tokyo Ryokan.
Although, there
are many
restaurants
including Sushi,
Tempra, Ramen,
Sashimi, Udon,
Soba, Tonkatsu,
Yakiniku,
Okonomiyaki,
Monjayaki,
Shabushabu, Sukiyaki,
Unagi, Takoyaki,
and Western,
Indian, Chinese,
Korean as well,
in a short
walking distance.
 more details |
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| Q10: |
Bicycle rent, rental cycle, anywhere nearby?
Toyota PRIUS to hire? |
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Yes, new electric-powered-bicycle can be
hired from nearby ORIX Rent-a-Car Company. No more sweat on bike while you are riding
downtown Tokyo
(starting from Ueno area and
west bound
is hilly with up and down).
Asakusa, Ueno,
Akihabara, Ginza, Tsukiji,
Odaiba has
flat road. Trendy bike to rent
in Asakusa
is available at Bike City Tripper.
Enjoy driving Toyota PRIUS here in Japan?
We would like to recommend Nippon-Rent-A-Car Company nearby Tokyo Ryokan. |
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| Q11: |
Internet surfing is available with my personal
computer? |
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There is no WiFi (no wireless link), but
high speed Lan with 200Mbps is available
direct connection to your computer at JPY100
every 20 minutes during our office hour (08:00
- 20:00 or 08:00am - 08:00pm). No bring your
own computer? No problem, you may use our
Sony VAIO desk top computer at same rate
(JPY100 every 20 minutes) during our office
hour. FREESPOT and HOTSPOT is available all over town. If you were
must-WiFi-24hrs generation, SOFTBANK is highly recommended. |
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