YANAKA SOW - Cultural Boutique Hotel in Historical area Yanaka - Near Ueno Akiba

Location: 谷中銀座商店街, Tokyo, jp

Star Rating: 9 Stars

Property Type: Apartments

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Air conditioning
• Lift / Elevator
• Ironing service
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• 24-hour security
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Internet access

Rooms Available

• Apartment

  The air-conditioned apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. This apartment offers tatami and a TV. The unit offers 2 beds and 2 futons.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Apartment

  The air-conditioned apartment has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. This apartment features tatami, heating and a TV. The unit has 2 beds and 2 futons.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Apartment

  The air-conditioned apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. This apartment provides tatami and a TV. The unit offers 2 beds and 2 futons.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Apartment

  The air-conditioned apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Apartment

  The air-conditioned apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. A kitchen equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware is available for cooking and storing food. This apartment has tatami, heating and a TV. The unit offers 2 beds and 2 futons.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Apartment

  The air-conditioned apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchen that has a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

• Murray (10/5): -
• Mikhail (10/5): A beautiful hotel in a wonderful location with a peaceful and authentic atmosphere. - Everything was wonderful. A beautiful and very thoughtfully designed hotel in an amazing location. The Yanaka area had a calm and authentic atmosphere that made our stay in Tokyo feel very special. Nothing. We really enjoyed our stay.
• Charlotte (7/5): Bon point de chute dans un quartier bourré de charme - Etablissement bien placé, au calme à Yanaka. La chambre, élégante et confortable, dispose d'une cuisine équipée, ce qui peut être pratique. J'ai été gênée par l'absence de vitrage transparent à la fenêtre, qui confère une atmosphère un peu particulière.
• KUMI (9/5): -
• Stephanie (8/5): - The set up and the neighborhood was really really nice and you can feel be part of the daily life in Japan. Wonderful restaurants and little shops in walking distance. Everything was a bit too modern for us and we missed the "human face" as a contact. The pre check in and check in were a bit cumbersome.
• Pam (10/5): A great find in a very interesting part of Tokyo close to museums and railway stations. I’d stay there again! - Clean, modern facilities in a beautiful part of Tokyo.
• Benjamin (10/5): -
• Alina Seren (10/5): -
• Natchaya (10/5): -
• David (8/5): -
• Jenny (8/5): A super stylish and spacious stay, but one that comes with many rules! - The property is in my favorite area of Tokyo, an area that’s often overlooked but wonderfully creative. Alongside the location, Yanaka Sow is beautifully decorated and thoughtful. It’s extremely stylish, with considered and thoughtful extras, and has more space than I think I’ve ever seen in 22 years in Tokyo! I only met one member of staff and they were lovely. An impeccably designed place, truly beautiful, that I’ve wanted to stay in for a long time. Communal space is big, laundry facilities on site, and they do a lovely thing where they’ll mail your post card for you! Obviously run by lovely and very cool people. There’s a lot of rules, which I think could be handled with less ferocity, lots of “dont’s” and mentions of fines. It’s just doesn’t need to be everywhere and doesn’t fit with the vibe of the place. Not being able to open a window (another “don’t” rule) meant it was a stuffy (but still stylish) room to sleep in. Japanese air is so lovely and the area is so quiet, but the windows are locked with warning signs on them. Seemed a real shame within such a beautiful, serene setting. The communication was also A LOT, I think I got messages nearly every day and as soon I checked in I got a message about checking out (with a warning of a fine being given every 15 minutes I went over). It’s such a shame because they ARE extremely hospitable, it’s an AMAZING place to stay, it’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL, but the rules and warnings just felt a little heavy handed.
• 野々山 (8/5): -
• KORYO (6/5): 施設は快適 - 部屋が綺麗でした。セレクトされている書籍もセンスが良かったです。 チェックインにかなり手間取りました。事前チェックインしか受け付けず、入り口にある“チェックインタブレット”ではなぜか受け付けてもらえず、退勤後の現地スタッフに偶然会えてどうにかチェックインすることができました。
• Lydia (9/5): Lovely spot, nice quiet room, perfect for me and my daughter to wander area and adventure further as well. - Close to lovely area Very clean Easy to access Quiet and private The lights in the room were frustrating as they are motion sensor so when you got up in the night they turn on which made doing a quiet loo trip disruptive. And the air conditioning constantly reset to 26 degrees and would go lower than 22 degrees so very warm at night and that made sleeping difficult as I like to sleep in a cool room
• jean philippe (8/5): - L’emplacement, Le cadre La taille de la chambre et de la salle de bain pour un hôtel de Tokyo Rien
• Kyrill (10/5): We loved the area, the accomodation and push to dig into the area’s treasures - Calm and more local area Could use a little more light options
• Antoine (8/5): -
• Utku (7/5): -
• Elena (8/5): -
• Dorota (10/5): Peaceful stay in Tokyo in a beautiful hotel - Amazing property, very comfortable and beautiful. We loved the design of common areas as well as our apartment Nothing
• Debra (10/5): - They could have a dish towel and drying mat or rack for dishes.
• Michael (10/5): - Great place, feels like a thousand miles away from hustle of Tokyo yet so close.
• Jarna (10/5): -
• 前田 (7/5): -
• Romina Ruth (10/5): -
• katrien (10/5): Mooi verblijf in een prachtige authentieke, rustige buurt - Locatie, kamer, vibe
• Daniel (4/5): - Good location. Room was quiet. Comfortable bed. Very clean. Venue did not allow a slightly earlier check in, despite requiring us to vacate the premises for two periods of maintenance work during our stay. Room had no curtains/blinds to block out light. Window glass was opaque so there was no view to outside and felt like a prison cell. One window could be opened but above head height so view was of sky only. A/C automatically reset itself to 26 degrees so room became too hot, especially during night. Multiple light switches were impossible to coordinate. Sensor lights came on automatically during the night with any movement in bed. No standard size cups or teaspoons in room. (Only paper coffee cups available in lobby). Minimal surface area, so most belongings had to be on the floor. Large room but not comfortable unless sat on bed. Room was uncomfortable and kitchen area particularly inconvenient. It seems that by providing an experience that looks and sounds 'authentic' Yanaka sow feels able to avoid the basics found in any other such accommodation. Would actively dissuade anyone from staying here.
• Gabriel Paquin-Lanthier (10/5): -
• Dave (9/5): Yanaka Sow-such a delightful, quiet area! - Yanaka is a beautiful, serene location away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, yet only 10 train stations away. The property has a peaceful, traditional vibe. Mostly great, but would appreciate an opening window to let in some fresh air. This is an apartment does not have a concierge, so be prepared to upload several details online such as a passport photo before checking in.
• WenTing (10/5): - 房間寬敞而且有流理台跟可以吃飯的桌椅，要自己下廚設備齊全。一樓公共區域佈置溫馨，周遭社區有很多在地小店可以發掘。 距離日暮里站走路大概十分鐘，雖然要穿越墓園，但日本的墓園非常乾淨且明亮，連吃完宵夜回來晚上都還是有人走動 民宿在住宅區內，非常安靜
• Enrique (10/5): Muy recomendable, en zona tranquila - Muy lindo, en una zona muy tranquila, para pasear por ahí y por Ueno. Es autoservicio, pero todo muy bien explicado, limpio y cómodo. Las camas y los edredones muy agradables. Tiene lava-secadora, y te prestan paraguas Un poco mas de iluminación en las habitaciones, la luz de la entrada se prendía con solo moverme en la cama.
• wendy (10/5): Exactly what we wanted - Fabulous property in a lovely area
• MARCO (9/5): - Posizione ottima, quartiere storico e tradizionale, perfetto per dormire Dimensioni della stanza un po' ridotte per 4 persone, letti a due piazze piuttosto piccoli (francesi). Manca la doccia, c'era un bagno con il soffione della doccia
• Ben (9/5): Great location. Well organised. Modern feel. - Nice modern feel No view from the window
• leech (9/5): -
• Sherrie (9/5): Beautiful, comfortable, and artistic hotel. - It was in a nice old area area of Tokyo and close to a subway station. The room was a little dark and figuring out the lights was a challenge, but reading the house manual helped.
• Kelly (9/5): We loved the location and the room worked perfectly for our family. - The property was lovely and the room very comfortable--everything was as described, very clean and new, and the check in process, although automated was super clear and easy. We loved the area (ignore comments about the adjacent cemetery--it's so peaceful and not at all creepy!). The hosts could have provided more information about services like airport transfer or restaurants. But for the type of property, a concierge shouldn't be expected.
• Marina (10/5): Beautiful stay in a calm neighborhood - I love the design! Clean, neat and beautiful room with tatami. We enjoyed it a lot.
• Hwi Chi (10/5): Fantastic bonus to our Japan visit. - Spacious, tasteful design mixed between Japanese culture and modern. It’s dead center in the middle of the historical district, the charming walk to and from our building was a bonus. Feel secure in the building. Umbrella to borrow for rainy days.
• April (10/5): Really enjoyed our stay. - Quiet, Spacious, comfortable, and convenient.
• Olivier (10/5): - Le quartier La propreté L’accès et la proximité du métro Rien
• Jaime (10/5): Amazing experience - Some reviews mention the nearby cemetery, but letting that stop you means missing out on one of Tokyo's most authentic experiences. Yanaka is a fabulous, historic neighborhood brimming with traditional charm, peaceful streets, and local culture. The graveyard itself is incredibly quiet and just adds to the historical atmosphere of the area. Yanaka Sow is a beautiful cultural boutique hotel that perfectly matches the neighborhood's vibe. Highly recommend it for travelers who want to experience the real, traditional Tokyo away from the neon lights! N/A
• Jay (10/5): - 安靜 離東京市區不遠 CP值高 成田機場可直接坐Skyliner到日暮里站
• dana (7/5): Great place to stay in an absolutely charming area of Tokyo. - WE loved the location and in general the feel of the place. It grew on us. Very nice to have the possibility to do laundry, and the machines worked well. The kitchen area (in our room) was perfect for our needs, and the room was so spacious. A very calm atmosphere. If we had been able to open a window, that would have made a difference.
• Claudia (8/5): Tradicional Bello pero falto de luz y sol - El ambiente estupendo, la zona tranquila Para llegar de Nipori estación hay que atravesar cementerios (literal) Está prohibido abrir las ventanas .. A pesar de ser un espacio grande y cómodo me sentí mal por la falta de ingreso de aire y no tener vistas siendo la zona tan bonita
• Magda (10/5): -
• Kaho (8/5): We truly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it. - The arrangement of our room was perfect and all the equipment was more than enough and very nice. It was pretty cozy and very efficient even though it was a short stay. If you’re planning to stay longer this is the perfect place. As we were a group of women we found the lighting a bit dim since the room only had warm lighting. While we appreciated that a compact mirror was provided it was still hard to see clearly when doing our makeup.
• SATONA (10/5): -
• Mateusz (10/5): -
• Warit (9/5): Good place - Architecture Location its seem to far if you stay with kids
• johanna (10/5): Un délice de A à Z - La taille de la chambre et des lits étaient exceptionnels pour le prix Tout est de bon goût La possibilité d’envoyer une carte postale timbrée par l hôtel est une attention top Le quartier est très calme et charmant avec plein de temples et maisons anciennes Omotesando est à 35mn en métro par la ligne chiyoda . La ligne de train Yamanote est tout près aussi. Le check-in par soi même est simplisme et les codes pour accéder a la chambre un plus car aucun risque de perdre la clef
• MOOWON (10/5): - Quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Close to nippori station west exit. Excellent facility with artistic touch. Not able to open windows, but understandable considering the neighborhood.
• 渝凱 (10/5): -
• Richardson (10/5): -
• Yita (8/5): -
• Marcella (9/5): A Yanaka si vive a Tokyo ma senza il caos - Bagno con vasca e doccia molto ampi Bagno un po’ freddo
• Hyun Sook (10/5): -
• Jakub (10/5): I loved the place, location and the traditional yet modern design. - Fantastic place and would love to return when I am back to Tokyo! Feels like a top boutique hotel
• Karolina (10/5): Amazing place 💓 - Everything was perfect. Amazing place. There was nothing bad about it at all.
• Bennati (9/5): -
• Loic (9/5): -
• SHU-FEN (6/5): -
• Shuo (10/5): -
• 竹野 (10/5): - 広く、清潔感のある部屋だったこと チェックインに少し手間取った事
• Alessandra (8/5): Bello ma per periodi brevi - Posizione eccezionale per chi ama Yanaka, struttura moderna ed elegante Camere belle ma adatte per un weekend, non di più. Non si possono aprire le finestre, e questo per noi è stato un problema non da poco. Non c’è personale, è tutto automatico.
• Joe Vincent (9/5): -
• Makiko (10/5): -
• Viv (10/5): -
• RUOXIN (10/5): -
• Constance (8/5): -
• Akim (9/5): -
• Constanze (8/5): -
• Patricia (10/5): Unique place to stay in Tokyo for the relaxed vibes - Very clean, comfortable and modern with great design features. Offered a communal washing machine and kitchen facilities. Lovely neighborhood, easily walkable to the station ( 10 mins) Welcoming staff! We loved staying here, it was a little peaceful oasis. Everything was great!!
• Simone (1/5): Extremely negative experience, NOT BOOK! - nothing. Extremely negative experience. The customer service is completely unprofessional and disorganized. On the day of arrival, I had to repeatedly chase and beg just to obtain the access codes for the apartments, which is absolutely unacceptable for a property listed on platforms like Booking. 3 HOURS only to complete the entire process to check-in, costumer service not helps in any process. The check-in process is unnecessarily long, confusing, and poorly managed, causing stress and serious inconvenience, especially for groups. There was no clarity, no punctuality, and no proper assistance at any stage. On top of that, the property is very far from the city center, which makes the overall experience even worse when the service is this inadequate. I strongly discourage booking this property.Zero professionalism and a complete lack of care for guests.
• Yang (9/5): - 가족이 쉬기 편한곳 수건을빨아써야해요
• Yita (8/5): - Great location, clean and spacious room Inability to open windows Room was quite dark even with all of the lights turned on
• Adriaan (8/5): -
• Mia (10/5): -
• Daniel (9/5): Large, well-equipped space in a unique location. Excellent service from the staff. - Large room, great facilities, excellent location. No view from the frosted window.
• Haven (10/5): I would return, I enjoyed how quiet the neighborhood was. - Beautifully designed with large rooms, great facilities. Nothing.
• mengqi (9/5): -
• Clea (7/5): Gorgeous spacious room in a lovely quiet neighbourhood with excellent little restaurants. - Quiet neighbourhood . Space . Comfortable double beds . Clean . Authentic house divided into small apartments with communal area Wanted a late check out to accommodate late flight . Offered to pay but property said would no and we would need to book another night . No flexibility. Very high fi . Key pad passwords and bells and whistles. Not cheap.
• Frank (9/5): -
• Victoria (8/5): -
• Esther (8/5): -
• Eijgermans (8/5): -
• Andrew Maxell (10/5): Nice design hotel - Design is so good Location is a little bit far from station
• Josh (10/5): Luxurious amount of space, design, location and facilities - Immaculately presented. Great amount of space. Felt very high end. Super comfortable beds! Would benefit from a little extra light above the bathroom mirror
• Jasmine Rosina (10/5): Peaceful retreat in Yanaka - The artful decor, quiet atmosphere and the peaceful location by the cemetery and proximity to the station, Yanaka town and Ueno Park. I loved the fashion and style books in the common room too. The beds were really comfortable and facilities clean and practical for self catering - even the hairdryer was 10/10. I needed an iron but wasn’t able to located anyone on site to get one during my stay. Not a big deal but could be annoying for some.
• leslie (9/5): A beautiful & thoughtful design, common space & amenities enjoyed and appreciated. - Clearer advice on buying merchandise in the common space. We used the provided barcode to make an online payment - we thought we had done the right thing but were chastised.
• Matthias (10/5): -
• Ignacio (10/5): Cozy room for a nice trip in Tokio - The room was big, confortable and cleane Nothing
• KANATA (9/5): 総合的にはよかった - きれい 連泊分の、タオルは日数分置いてて欲しかった
• Ryuta (5/5): -
• Laetitia (10/5): - L'emplacement à proximité de la station et surtout dans un de nos quartiers favoris YANAKA GINZA Le fait de ne pas pouvoir entreposer ses valises a été une petite contrainte. Mais la station de Nippori est équipée de coin lockers :)
• Mayu (10/5): -
• Chase (10/5): This place has clean ,comfortable and convenient facilities, and it is a 10 minute walk from the train station in a nice - Very clean property, bathroom and shower were nice, very comfortable beds and just a relaxing place, it had a washer and drier and communal kitchen No bad things to say
• Nataliya (8/5): Тихое, спокойное, красивое место - Невероятно прекрасная локация. Тихий красивый стильный район. Идти от станции до отеля доставляет эстетическое удовольствие. Идти кстати не очень близко, минут 10-15 быстрым шагом. Отель красивый, стильно декорирован, кровати удобные, чисто, на первом этаже есть общая гостиная со солом и возможностью налить себе чая или кофе. Комната довольно просторная, у нас был апартамент с кухонным уголком. По запросу приносят гладильную доску и утюг. Самым значительным недостатком для нас было то, что в апартаментах не открываются окна. Из за этого в комнате было душно. Кондиционер делал ситуацию лучше, но его расположение неудачно, холодный воздух дует во всех направлениях, мы сразу замерзали и боялись простудится. Было не комфортно. Также на первом этаже есть две стиральные машины, они бесплатны. Из за этого они все время заняты, мы жили в апартаментах три дня и ни разу не смогли ими воспользоваться. Было бы лучше брать небольшую плату за использование стиральной машины, думаю, это сделает стирку доступнее.
• CHING JUNG (8/5): -
• Riccardo (9/5): -

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