Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu - Tokyo
35.712431, 139.796075Overview
Traditional 70-year-old ryokan with Hinoki wood bath and Senso-ji pagoda views in Asakusa, Tokyo
Public Baths & Wellness
Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu offers a Hinoki wood bath with a direct view of Tokyo Skytree. Separate public baths for men and women each provide a view of Senso-ji Temple's Five-storied Pagoda. The onsen is tattoo-friendly, allowing guests with tattoos to enjoy the baths without restriction.
Rooms & Accommodations
The hotel offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami floors and futon bedding, as well as Western single rooms. Each guest room includes air conditioning, a satellite TV, a refrigerator, and an en suite bathroom. Rooms also provide hairdryers, yukata robes, tea sets, and complimentary mineral water.
Location & Access
Situated a 5-minute walk from Asakusa Subway Station, Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu offers direct access to Ueno, Shibuya, and Ginza areas, plus Narita and Haneda airports. The hotel is steps from Nakamise-dori Street and Senso-ji Temple, yet the street in front is closed to general vehicles during the day, ensuring a quiet stay. Note that until autumn 2026, construction north of the hotel blocks the pagoda view from some north-facing rooms, but Senso-ji and the pagoda remain a 5-minute walk away.
Guest Services & Amenities
Guests have access to free coffee, tea, and snacks in the guest lounge area. The hotel provides laundry facilities with an online payment system for guest use. Daily housekeeping is included, and the front desk offers luggage storage and assistance with taxi bookings.
Family & Nearby Attractions
Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu offers family-friendly room options such as the partly renovated Japanese-Style Twin Room (KIKU). The hotel's location near Senso-ji, Nakamise-dori, and the Sumida River provides easy access to cultural sites and dining. Families appreciate the quiet street, spacious room layouts for Tokyo, and the welcome snacks and beverages in the lobby.
- Location: 5-minute walk from Asakusa Subway Station, near Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise-dori Street
- Rooms: Japanese-style tatami rooms and Western single rooms with en suite bathrooms
- Wellness: Hinoki wood bath with Tokyo Skytree view and public baths overlooking Senso-ji Pagoda
- Amenities: Free coffee, tea, and snacks in lobby; laundry facilities; daily housekeeping
- Family: Family-friendly environment with nearby attractions; partly renovated Japanese-style twin rooms
- Unique feature: Tattoo-friendly onsen and 70-year operational history
Licence number: 6台浅健衛環き第11号
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Single bed
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Single bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
Spa & Leisure
- Public Bath
Room view
- City view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Essential information about Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu
| 💵 Lowest room price | 65 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 4.2 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 23.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Tokyo International, HND |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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