4 people all adults, we stayed 3 nights First week of Oct, 2012..we got one room Japanese style for 4 ppl..we stayed on the 4th floor..the room we stayed was good, the tatamis look new ..the toilet is narrow, considering many foreigners have big sizes..the shower is just right for any sizes..the shower handle is new and clean..the fridge is clean, the tv is a small to meduim size and flat screen..the futons were clean and good to sleep on..u will have also ur hotel yukatas and bath and toilet amenities..the room cleaning service is done everyday..abt the bugs that a few ppl were commenting..well..we did not have any experience abt it..

the breakfast is all right altho they serve the same breakfast menu every morning, coffee is good, too, where u eat the breakky is clean and good ambience..

the public bath like the locker /changing room for women is average, the place where u publicly have a shower before going to the public hot bath is also average but the tiles they have looks already very old..but the stone type hot bath outside looks all right..

the location is very good altho most comments said by many ppl is the hilly road going back to the hotel..well..its really true but then for me..its a good walking exercise and for awhile u dont really feel that u HAVE to go up again on that hilly road..it becomes a part of ur walking thing the hilly road..
its very near Akihabara..near train stations were u can connect from one station to another..its ver convienient..many food shops around the corner..many convienient stores..not really a problem to us when we stayed there..

there r 2 computers in the lobby and u can use it anytime, free including the printer with it..
WIFI in the lobby, too..
if u have ur own wifi u can use it in ur room just get the right place to put ur wifi to get a good signal..

the walk paths inside the hotel where u pass the rooms in each floor, well..yes its true, there is a smell which i think its because the hotel itself is very very old,,but not dampness..maybe they need to change their old carpets..coz i read comments that they said abt the hallways smells..

over all..its very good for groups staying coz its reasonably cheap..u can really save lots of hotel money from it..the staffs r good and can manage to speak english..

for me..if u r on a budget trip this a good hotel to stay just to give u a place to sleep, shower ..
if ur the extravagant type, the all u can traveler, well find another Japanese ryokan around Tokyo that r pricey..

we give this hotel a rating 8 out of 10..

We chose to stay here because it was a traditional, not a western, hotel. Sleeping and living in a traditional Japanese room was a real experience for us. There were 3 metro/train stations all within walking distance which meant getting anywhere in Tokyo was easy (once you understand how the transport system works). There is a Japanese restaurant (not English speaking) on site and the hotel breakfast is very Japanese, not western, so be warned. Just up the hill is a lovely temple, worth a visit and check out the petrol pumps at the garage at the bottom of the hill. While a little old in decor, the atmosphere was great. English speaking staff at reception were very helpful. Try the communal bathing on level 6 which was great fun. Very close to Ueno station from where the trains to the airport depart, then a short ($10) taxi ride to the hotel. So much more character than staying in the tourist centres of Tokyo.

Great central location - walk to Ueno Park, multiple major train lines, and Akihabara.
Stayed in a traditional Japanese room (2 adults and 2 kids) and space was fine - we spent most days out and about.
Bathhouse was enjoyed by both kids, and breakfast was included and had good variety.

Amazing value for where it is and with meals included. Free internet computers in the foyer. Laundry available for use (low cost for washers and dryers).

Desk staff very helpful and provided travel directions and advice.

Clearly popular with school groups as we had 4-5 different schools through in our week there.