Kimi Ryokan

Great place to stay near Ikebukuro station. Very good standard of accommodation. Everything was well presented and spotlessly clean. The price was very reasonable too. Only down side was the curfew. You can't enter the building between 1 am and 7 am. so maybe not so good if you want to sample the Tokyo nightlife. Otherwise a great place.

I stayed there In 1993 when it was a meeting point for international travelers and young people. Everybody was hooking up, I was wonderful. I was there in the winter and it would get cold at night, but there was a corn operated space heater in every room. People had learned that you could use a kind of fake coin to turn these heaters on and so that’s how we stayed warm. The owner of the place, a man with a mustache , Ended up, renting out his father’s apartment to us after a few weeks, but we kept returning to Kimi Because we had friends staying there.

I loved my one-bed room. The location is great, I don't have anything to be upset about regarding that. The only reason I wouldn't stay again, is the unpleasant, moldy/dump smell in the room. The room itself is clean. It would've been perfect without the smell... The Ryokan needs a good renovation.

Good value for money, lovely tatami room. Extremely friendly and helpful staff, great cafe with delicious matcha latte. I would recommend this to solo travellers rather than friends or bigger groups. The walls are extremely thin and you can hear conversations even if whispered. Unfortunately I couldn't sleep well most nights during my one week stay because other guests didn't respect the quiet times in the rooms and the rooftop. Having stayed on the top floor, I would have hoped that the rooftop garden door had been locked after 10pm as people kept drinking and talking there despite the note that said it wasn't allowed. Other than that it was a pleasant stay and I would consider staying again.

Suitable for solo/duo traveller. Convenient access to ikebukuro stn. Lovely cafe downstairs. Izakaya , restaurants and combini stores around the area. Nothing you can complain about for the price.

Lovely and comfortable rooms. The Japanese hot tub was a nice surprise. Unfortunately, there was some miscommunication with the timing of my hot tub reservation but reception were very friendly and quickly amended things for me. Fantastic staff. The room was clean and comfortable. Shower ceilings had a little mould on them but rest of the bathroom was clean. Good proximity to public transportation.

Kimi Ryokan was a very lovely place to stay. The rooms were quiet and the service was kind. I will definitely stay here again whenever I have the chance.

Excellent place for the price. Clean and well maintained. Staff is friendly and helpful. There is rooftop and cafe downstairs. Quiet neighbourhood close to big metro and JR station.

I needed a place to stay and I needed it quick. I impulsively bought a ticket to Tokyo and expected that I would stay in a hotel. But seeing that I only had a couple of weeks until my trip and also being prime cherry blossom season, hotels were booked. So I did a some quick a$$ research and discovered ryokan! Ryokan are traditional Japanese inns sized to tatami mat sizes. Bathrooms are shared and visitors are encouraged to interact with each other and the owner. I came across Kimi Ryokan, checked their availability, and was thrilled there was room for 2 nights I would be in Tokyo! Booking is done on their website and you will get confirmation via email. You do not need to pay before hand to reserve your room. I got to Ikebukuro before check-in time of 15:00, but they let me keep my things there until I checked in. Kimi Ryokan is not too far from the JR Ikebukuro station and there are signs (in English) pointing the way. I really like the location because it forced me to learn the area and get familiar with it quickly. 7-11 and other markets are nearby. I got a 4.5 tatami mat room on the 1st floor. The lounge area is opposite from my room, but I did not experience noisiness from there. There's a beer vending machine in the lounge as well as a microwave and refrigerator. Toilet rooms and sinks are also on the first level. However, showers are on the second floor and above. There's an elevator to get to the higher levels but I usually took the stairs. The third floor has coin laundry and there is a rooftop terrace. There's also a Japanese style bath, but you ask the front desk for the key. I really like this place and would definitely stay here again. Some notable things: take your shoes off at the entryway, they provide you with slippers to walk around in. The staff speaks English! (Yay for me since I speak almost no Japanese.) You need to give your key to the front desk when you go out for the day. The front door is locked from 02:00 to 07:00, so don't stay out too late. They provide toiletries like body wash, shampoo, conditioner, tooth brushes as well as hair drier. Besides the house slippers, you get a yukata and towel for your use. Price is based on size of room and how many people that stay in the room. You sleep on a futon, not a bed. The only thing is that my hotspot wifi didn't work inside the ryokan, but their wifi was sufficient.

When visiting Tokyo the "Kimi Ryokan" has become our personnel favorite. Authentic, Japanese Ryokan experience in Tokyo for a surprisingly affordable price . Beautiful Tatami mat rooms with futons. Shared; Japanese style hot tub, guest lounge, roof terrace, laundry facilities, small kitchen, computer room, free wifi. We would hang around wearing Japanese Yukatas, sipping green tea while making life long friends in the lounge. Very experienced with foreign travelers. Ikebukuro Tokyo offers plenty to do and is easy access to transportation. Good for mid or short term stays. We made a video of this great place for our travel blog. Enjoy: https://www.japantraveltoday.com/single-post/Best-Tokyo-Hotels-Video-Cheap-or-Pricey

I stayed at this ryokan on a whim because I saw such great reviews and it was priced extremely fairly. Pros: - Kimi Ryokan is only a few blocks from the JR Ikebukurou station. It's extremely easy to maneuver around. - They have job postings if you're looking to crash for an extended stay and teach some English on the side. - Free toiletries such as tooth brushes and q-tips as well as shampoo and soap - Comfy robes to wear! - Great for budget travelers but doesn't feel like a hostel - Free wi-fi Cons: - The hallways can sometimes get loud on Fridays and weekends. - The shared showers and bathrooms don't feel the most sanitary. - People are in and out frequently. The staff was very nice here and I look forward to staying again.

A wonderful experience! Immaculately tidy, very nice facilities and amenities, and I LOVELOVELOVE the robes. The staff speak fluent English, which is really helpful for my limited...okay, fine...nonexistent Japanese vocabulary. The location is very convenient - only minutes from Ikebukuro Station, which is quite a metro hub. The neighborhood is quiet and mostly locals so you're shielded from the heavily commercial areas. Friendly, convenient, clean, and peaceful. Can't ask for much more than that!

This is a traditional Japanese hotel in the Ikebukoro area of Tokyo. It is well-kept, in a great location, and definitely gives you the traditional Japanese experience (tatami mats, sleeping on the floor, taking your shoes off, etc). We easily walked a few blocks to and from the train station, which made getting around Tokyo a breeze. Plus, as others have mentioned, this is a foreigner-friendly place, with lots of English signs. This is all for a cost of around $40 per person each night. They do have shared bathrooms and showers for each floor, but for the cost it is well worth it. Plus, they give you nice robes and provide most toiletries for you. There is laundry in the building, which is great for those like us on long trips. Add onto that the tea that is always available and a great view from the rooftop, and this place offers a great experience for a budget-conscious traveler.

Clean. Friendly. Always here to help. They provide shampoo, body wash, tooth paste, q tips... Tea and hot water available downstairs always.

I was recommended by a friend to this ryokan, and this is my second time using it during my stay in Tokyo. It's conveniently located near Ikebukuro station. All of the staff speak English, and are incredibly helpful. It's a good way to have a traditional Japanese experience while still having help. Their prices are reasonable, and their ammenities are far more than expected.

Kimi Ryokan had great reviews over TripAdvisor for being a nice place to stay that is reasonably priced and foreigner friendly, so my boyfriend and I decided to stay here while we were in Tokyo. We were able to take the Limousine Bus to Ikebukuro from Narita International Airport, and the ryokan was only a short 15 minute walk away. The front desk staff was very nice and spoke good English. Our room was on the small side, but very clean and comfortable. They supplied a robe and towels, as well as free shampoo, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste in the bathroom. We had really good WiFi connections throughout the ryokan. Downstairs in the lounge, there is a small bulletin board for long term travelers who may be looking for jobs as English language teachers as well as a small television, kitchen, and a beer vending machine. The area surrounding the ryokan is extremely convenient as it is a short walk to the JR station as well as many convenience stores and ramen restaurants to eat at. I would be happy to stay here again in the future.