Homeikan Morikawa Annex

Location: 6-23-5 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Tokyo, JP

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Ryokans

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

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

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Luggage storage
• Designated smoking area
• Conference space
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Ballroom

Rooms Available

• Traditional Japanese-style Room for 4 Guests(Breakfast available at extra cost, No bathroom in room)

  4 Twin Futons

  Layout - Separate tokonoma (alcove)

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

• Traditional Japanese-style Room for 5 Guests(Breakfast available at extra cost, No bathroom in room)

  5 Twin Futons

  Layout - Separate tokonoma (alcove)

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

• Traditional Japanese-style Room for 3 Guests(Breakfast available at extra cost, No bathroom in room)

  3 Twin Futons

  Layout - Separate tokonoma (alcove)

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

• Traditional Japanese-style Room for 2 Guests(Breakfast available at extra cost, No bathroom in room)

  2 Twin Futons

  Layout - Separate tokonoma (alcove)

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

• Traditional Japanese-style Room for 1 Guest (Breakfast available at extra cost, No bathroom in room)

  1 Twin Futon

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking

Guest Reviews

• Verified traveler (10/5): 東大横の歴史ある旅館でのんびり過ごす - 歴史を物語る建物、趣向を凝らした内装、可愛らしいタイルばりのお風呂、トイレなど、一泊ではありましたがのんびりと満喫させていただきました。 お部屋色の朝ご飯も素敵でした。 スタッフの皆さんにも、大変気持ちよく接していただきました。 後日友人に話したところ、急遽別の館に泊まったそうでこちらも大層評判でした。 今まで泊まれる事を知らずにいましたが、たまたま友人のSNSで知りました。 都内在住でこんなに素敵な場所があるとは、もっと早く気づけばと思い、悔やんでおります。 コロナ禍で一時休業と伺いましたが、再開の折にはまた伺えるのを心待ちにしております
• Verified traveler (6/5): - ホテル側にも直接お話ししましたが、お風呂についてやや不満が残りました。
• Georgina (10/5): - This was a very authentic Japanese Ryokan experience. The lady running the place was so thoughtful and informative it made our stay very special. A beautiful old fashioned guesthouse, with warm hospitality.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - 昭和30年代に建てられた修学旅行用旅館。建物は古いがトイレも風呂も極めて清潔。水回りは室内にないが昔ながらのタイルの洗面所が廊下に完備、しかもアルマイトの洗面器付き。壁が薄く、隣室の音が聞こえるのはご愛嬌。おかみさんも楽しい方でした。また利用します。
• ジャッキー (10/5): - 渡り廊下は雨の日すごく滑るので要注意です。
• Julie (10/5): Un hôtel traditionnel dépaysant, bon accueil. - Agréable séjour dans un hôtel construit dans les années 60 et resté dans son jus. Construction en bois, planchers, tatamis, cloisons en papier. Lavabos collectifs dans la couloirs. Le bain japonais (non mixte) est un vrai plaisir (collectif, mais si vous y allez à 18 h vous êtes seul). Chambres avec tatamis, futons et oreillers en grains de riz. Le petit déjeuner japonais(servi dans la chambre) vaut le déplacement ! Plusieurs salons pour se réunir. Pas de dîner, pas de micro-ondes dans l'hôtel, mais quelques restos alentour. Accueil personnalisé de la directrice qui parle très bien anglais et vous donne plein d'informations intéressantes.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - 部屋に湯沸かし器がほしい。
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Historic Japanese inn lovingly preserved, staying here was like stepping into Japan’s past and a refuge from the bustle of Tokyo.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - 日本の伝統が生かされた旅館。雰囲気は抜群。外国人の方はもちろん、ビジネスホテルを頻繁に利用していて、たまには趣向を変えてみたい日本人の方にもおすすめ。
• Verified traveler (10/5): - スタッフの方も優しく、良い旅館でした。 外国人の方が半数くらいいましたが、外国人に人気なのもわかるような気がしました。
• Veronique (8/5): Ryokan avec un petit cote ancien plein de charme - Le ryokan est très agréable: nous avons eu une grande chambre (pour le Japon), le bain était très propre et relaxant surtout après une journée découverte dans la Capitale. Le personnel charmant et toujours prêt à aider. Près de 2 stations de métro différentes. Très bon rapport qualité-prix.
• Verified traveler (6/5): いまどきだと、コンセントがないのは致命的 - 老舗の旅館って感じで悪くない。悪くないけど、コンセントがほぼなかったのは、ビジネス出張ではちょっと辛かったかな。結局、テレビ見ないのでテレビの線を抜いてそこからとりました。
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Absolutely loved our stay here. A tranquil escape amidst the business of tokyo. The area is very quiet and residential but has some lovely buildings to look at whilst strolling around. The hotel itself is very lovely and charming. Room (double) was a great size and had everything needed. The bath facilities were a great bonus too. I recommend getting the breakfast add on, it was delicious! Would stay again!
• cyril (10/5): - Fantastique unique
• Verified traveler (6/5): - 施設に関しては値段が安かったのでなんとも言えない。スタッフの対応はよかった。外国人が観光のため訪れていること多いと思われる。
• Paolo (10/5): Consigliatissimo - Tutto perfetto. Ryokan bellissimo. A un passo dalle fermate metropolitane. Stanze enormi. Proprietaria gentilissima e disponibilissima.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Die Gastgeberin ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Sehr authentische Unterkunft. Jederzeit wieder!
• Marta (10/5): - Authentic Ryocan Perfect service Personal super supportive in all Made our experience in Tokyo complete adding the real traditional flavor Thank you !
• Henry (10/5): - Better than expected , Japanese style accomodation with private facilites . Good. WiFi , hot baths close to cable car 50 metres. approx 900 Metres from town up a steep hill
• BostonBostonGirl (10/5): Lovely, clean, charming traditional ryokan - Miyoko was a wonderful hostess in this traditional ryokan with many unique and beautiful detailing and craftsmanship. This is large ryokan by japanese standards. Spotless clean. Convenient to subway (few minute walk). Lovely neighborhood. Breakfast (japanese and western) available. I highly suggest this for anyone who would like to have a traditional ryokan experience
• Verified traveler (10/5): - 주인분들도 너무 친절했고, 무엇보다 도쿄에서 아름다운 료칸에 머물수있어 좋았습니다. 동네도 깔끔하고 이 가격에 이런 훌륭한 서비스를 받을 수 있는것이 놀라웠습니다. 오래된 집인데도 관리가 잘되어있는 것이 주인분들의 노력이 곳곳에 보입니다. 아침식사도 정갈하게 맛있게 잘 먹었습니다. 다음에 도쿄에 가게 되면 또 머물자고 친구와 이야기 했어요. 정말 감사합니다. 잘 머물다 갑니다. 좋은추억 만들어주셔서 감사합니다. 고맙습니다.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Defo recommend - Excellent ryokan in Tokyo! Best part was the traditional Japanese breakfasts that they can make vegetarian or vegan!! Really great beginning of our stay in a quintessential Japanese style.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Very quiet l like is the big room not to far from the station about 5 minutes walk.and very clean
• Verified traveler (8/5): - 床がギシギシいっていたのでちょっとだけ気になった。
• HITOMI (10/5): 文化財的、昭和を体感できるお宿！ - 　久しぶりのお泊り女子会。枕ならべて、夜通しおしゃべりができる４人が泊まれるお部屋を探していたら、なんと３連休中にもかかわらず激安、超レトロな純和風の鳳明館森川別館に遭遇。 　修学旅行用に建てられたとかで、トイレ、洗面所、お風呂が共同でしたが、年季の入った木造造りで、自然木の風合いが生かされた柱や手すり、寄木の床、船底天井、書院風障子、タイル張りの洗面所、和式トイレなどなど、昭和にタイムスリップしたような懐かしさで、５０~６０代の４人には大満足のお宿でした！とても都内にいるとは思えない感じも良かったです！！ 　何といっても、チェックインが夜遅く素泊まりにもかかわらず、部屋までの案内がてら、女将が宿の由緒や調度品の説明をしてくださり、ワクワクしながらお泊りしました。 　地下鉄東大前駅から徒歩５分以内というのも魅力。階段やお布団なのでバリアフリーではないけれど、’日本’を知りたい外国の方や、都会の喧騒から離れたい方にはお勧めです！
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Our host was incredibly helpful, make our stay an absolute pleasure. What a beautiful place, easy access to Ueno. Thanks heaps.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Ryokan tradizionale quindi consapevoli che non ci sono le comodità di un hotel a 4o 5 stelle. personale gentile, ambiente pulito, Onsen, set di cortesia con yukata, pulizie e cambi giornalieri
• h (10/5): - 일본숙박문화를 체험해보고 싶다면 추천합니다. 일본도심지에서 건물유지관리와 인건비문제로 없어지고있는 료칸들입니다. 단체여행, 가족여행에는 가격면에서 좋을 것 같습니다. 호텔보다는 화장실/욕실/세면시설 등 공용시설들이 다소 불편할지 모르지만 외국인들이 우리집주변에 있는 게스트하우스/한옥/템플스테이 체험하는 것처럼 좋은 경험이 될 것 같습니다.
• Rewatosan (8/5): - the hotel's manger is very nice and warm welcome.With hospitality style and charming place and good services.
• Christine (8/5): Sjarmerende tradisjonell japansk ryokan - Sjarmerende sted med opprinnelig japansk følelse. Nydelige håndlagede detaljer. Beliggenhet er perfekt i et stille hyggelig område. Litt slitent Uforu, badeområde.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Will Return - Heritage building with much charm. Old property extremely well-cared for. A minshuku that feels like a ryokan. Very close to the University of Tokyo and its lovely neighbourhood. Will return.
• ling (4/5): - 房間老舊，沒有洗手間。女性尤其不便，我住的樓層甚至沒有女洗手間，要走一層樓梯，還要走進另一走廊才有女厠。洗臉刷牙又在走廊，即使不介意未梳洗見人，但要拿著一堆用品離開房間到外面，也挺麻煩。溫泉環境簡陋，完全沒有舒適放鬆的感覺。唯一優點是職員友善殷勤。這樣的價錢實在令人失望。
• Ugo (10/5): Atmosfera genuinamente Giapponese - Tipica atmosfera da Ryokan. Molto suggestivo. L’igiene è ottima, si respira sempre aria di pulito.
• Marielle (10/5): - Accueil très agréable. Personnel toujours disponible et prêt à aider.
• yoshiaki (8/5): - 建物自体は古いけど、掃除が行き届いて雰囲気のいい旅館だった。 最寄りの地下鉄の駅がちょっと遠いが、まぁ致し方ない。また機会があれば、利用したいと思う。
• Roland (10/5): Du vil elske dette sted. - Homeikan Morikawa Annex ligger i et alm. kvarter inæ Tokyo, hvor du bor side om side med de lokale. Stedet er præget af den opeindelighed vi som gæster efterspørger ved besøg i udlandet. Klassisk japansk kro/inn, hvor du sover på nogle fantastiske futonner i værelser med smukke tatamimåtter. Baderum i kælderen, mulighed for at gå i aflåst, private baderum. Det varme bad i kælderen er også lækkert at sidde og dame i. Nyd dit ophold i disse originale japanske oplevelser.
• CHANGJUN (8/5): - 엘리베이터가 없어 좀 불편한 감이 있습니다. 짐을 옮길때, 노인이 있을때 계단을 이용하는것이 불편할 것같습니다. 주택가 안쪽에 위치해 있어 찾기가 조금 어렵기도 했습니다.
• YUJU (10/5): 可以體驗看看 - 網站上有說明附加早餐，到了旅館才說沒有，旅館說這個是網站疏失旅館沒有辦法管理，請我們旅客自己網路反應，這一點非常令人不愉快。我們還是自己加錢體驗了早餐一人1100日幣，老旅館維護非常良好，人員也都很親切熱心，如果想體驗可以試試看，但是住習慣一般飯店可能要在考慮一下，樓下有男女分開的風呂還有一間可以家人或情侶一起洗的風呂。廁所跟盥洗都在外面，也還算是很方便。整體感覺還是滿值得推薦的地方。
• Rachel (10/5): Charming overnight stay in Tokyo - What a hidden gem! A friend recommended I stay here to feel what an older building would be like. Room was spacious, hostess was great with English and genuinely curious and engaging—most of the staff I met elsewhere on my trip were stand offish, but not so here. There’s an engagement and concern for well being here. Breakfast was so tasty! Didn’t get to use the sento, but it looked serviceable enough. The garden out front is something to behold. Try to catch it in fall. Really sets the stage for your journey. Good value for money!
• Pierre (10/5): super - accueil au top, toujours là pour vous aide et même à nous déposer à l'aéroport si on avait pas eu de taxis à temps je recommande, j'y séjourne souvent, juste un peu loin de la gare JR Suidobashi (30 mn) si vous avez un JR, sinon le métro un peu plus près.
• まつ (8/5): - 気持ち良い朝が迎えられる部屋
• Verified traveler (10/5): hotel accueillant et chaleureux. - bon accueil et hôtesse aux petits soins pour nous.Les chambres sont de bonne taille et les petits déjeuners divers et nourrissants.
• Kjell (10/5): A great experience - The Homeikan Morikawa gives you a taste of an older and traditional Japan. We were given excellent service. The rooms are old style with sliding doors and tatami floor. The hotel provides hot baths and lucky for us also have airconditioned rooms. This place is a must for people with an interest in Japanese culture.
• Bradley (10/5): Nice property but WAY overpriced for what you get - This is an average Ryokan or traditional Japanese Inn conviently located near Tokyo University and Ueno Station. It’s a nice property with very friendly staff, but WAY overpriced for what you get. The room and public areas are dirty and in severe need of a deep cleaning and more attention to up keep. The hot baths were so bad and odoriferous that I took one look and returned to my room. For the price I paid I was expecting a much higher quality property.
• MorrisonLiz (8/5): Quaint, real accom - We checked in for karate training for the week. Our room was just as we imagined it would be. Tatami mats and futon mattresses on the floor. The manager, Miyoko, was so helpful and she speaks excellent English. We loved the tradition of this 60yr old building. The area is close to lots of eating places and an easy 20min walk to the centre. Very peaceful accom. Will definitely stay here next time too. 😊⛩
• Verified traveler (10/5): 古き良き日本の旅館です - 建物は古いのですが、まさに日本の旅館という感じで、好きな人にはたまらないと思います。 ベッドじゃなきゃダメとか明るい部屋が良いという方にはにはお勧めしませんが、私は本当にリラックスできました。 朝食も頂きましたが、とても美味しかったです。 大満足。
• Azizah (10/5): very Japanese style - I was surprised that the three-star hotel can be as comfortable as the five-star hotel in terms of the clean and silent room and friendly staff. The hotel atmosphere invites you to explore the authentic Japanese culture. Not only cozy stay but also can learn their culture. Hope someday come to this hotel again.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great Ryokan experience - The staff were very friendly and could explain things in English too. Very tidy rooms.
• Verified traveler (10/5): 日本の良さを再発見できる旅館 - 歴史を感じる旅館でしたが、手入れがされており快適で、とても新鮮でした。旅館の方も親切で、また泊まりたいです。
• Verified traveler (10/5): 広々とした建物全体の隅々にまで日本建築意匠を楽しめる日本の知力の頂点の東大赤門前お勧めの純和旅館。 - 昔ながらの東京をしみじみと感じたいと選んだのは、隅々まで昭和の意匠凝らす手業の見事を手厚く大切に守る和旅館。 東大門を間近に据えた日本の知力を支える情緒たっぷりの学生街は、とても居心地の良く、スタッフ方々の笑顔も含めてたっぷり日本の心を楽しめる滞在となりました。 こんな貴重な宿もまだまだあるのだと東京滞在が楽しみになりました。 また必ず滞在したいお勧めの宿です。 海外在住の息子夫婦を次回帰国時には必ず連れてこないと！
• Eduardo (10/5): A totally new experience - Was pleasantly surprised about the building and how it continues to maintain that traditional look and feel while providing the basic western amenities for those that need them. The staff was very helpful and the Okami (manager) always looked after our needs and helped us out plenty. Extremely satisfied about the treatment. There are enough food choices around and public transit was excellent - a 5 minute walk and you can catch a bus that goes straight to Akihabara, you can take the subway from the university, or you can walk to a more central station (only about 10-15minutes). Shibuya and other main areas were only 30 or so minutes away. If you like to walk around, you will find plenty of modern and traditional views including to small and medium sized shrines/temples.
• Beau (10/5): Nice ryokan (Japanese Inn) close to Ueno - Staying at Homeikan Morikawa Annex was a delight. The location was excellent, within walking distance of Tokyo Dome and the many fun activities there, the beautiful campus of Todai (University of Tokyo), Ueno Park and Ueno Okamachi where I was able to enjoy reasonable shops and delicious izakaya and ramen. Other highlights included the spacious tatami room, tasty breakfast, and overall care by the staff. Something I wouldn't have expected was the attention to little details such as the wooden flowers as part of the shoji screens or the unique decorations over the different sinks or the Roman collage in the ofuro (bath). I would definitely stay here again.
• Ann0777 (8/5): Traditional Ryokan - If you are looking for a very traditional stay while in the area, then this is a nice clean ryokan, the staff are friendly and although we did not speak any Japanese we were able to communicate efficiently. It rained a lot during our recent visit and the staff were always on hand to provide umbrellas and anything else you needed. We had the traditional breakfast and it was great to try something that we would not normally participate in. Would definitely stay there again.
• martapallotto (10/5): Amazing stay - I stay athe the homeikan hotel unfortunatley only one night for a work trip in Japan, but the hotel is super clean, very confortable and the owners can speack english. Moreover, it is located in a very nice area. I would highly recommend!
• 525jacobe (8/5): A Traditional Ryokan with great service, friendly staff and high quality breakfast. - This is a very traditional RYOKAN. Shared bath and toilet, Shoes deposited in the foyer, room does not have beds, water, storage, seating, etc. But it is a great way to experience Tokyo. My family shared the room ( 4 people ) and worked perfectly. Staff was attentative, helpful and very friendly. Tokyo is a very big city - location matters and in my opinion this was a bit off center.
• koji6915 (10/5): University group visit in January 2016 - Wonderful ryokan--our group met Japanese high school kids about to sit their big university exams and a happy group from Denmark. Great traditional rooms-tatami, super baths. Hotel people were very friendly and helpful.
• kellis424 (6/5): Very smoky - I stayed here with a group of students. This inn was good for the group situation. They provided a nice breakfast for us downstairs each morning. The rooms were very traditional and nice with comfortable beds and excellent AC. The toilets were very cramped…not much leg room for us taller Americans. The communal bathtub was nice, but the changing room was a little gross with old carpets and moldy ceilings. The location was great, quiet and pretty convenient. My biggest complaint was the smokiness of the inn. The smoke originated from the first floor, and I'm not sure if it was the people who worked there or guests, but it was quite overwhelming and noticeable even when we stepped out of rooms on the 2nd floor.
• hashihime (8/5): charming if a bit standoffish - I've stayed in both the Homeikan and the Homeikan Morikawa bekkan multiple times. I love the quiet neighborhood near Univ. of Tokyo away from traffic noises. Both establishments are old, in the style of the 1950s or 60s, though with heat, air con, TVs, etc. Shared toilets, sinks, and bathing areas, but quite restful and far preferable to cramped business hotels. Nice buffet breakfast can be purchased at a hotel just down the street, either Western or Japanese style. I am, however, always puzzled by the odd standoffishness of the staff. They are helpful enough but not particularly friendly, compared to other establishments. I have always found this curious, though I will stay again.
• AshStanley (8/5): A traditional ryokan guesthouse in a lovely but quiet area of Tokyo - My husband and i stayed at Homeikan Morikawa as part of our month of travel through Asia, and it hit the right notes for us. I am trying to figure out how to review this particular stay, because while there were downsides to Homeikan Morikawa, there were, in my opinion, more upsides, depending on the type of stay you are considering. The upsides were that our room was lovely and traditional, the beds comfortable (despite the bean bag pillpws), wifi accessible, the price extremely reasonable (especially for Tokyo), and the location was in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the metro lines which we try to use as often as possible while traveling. The ryokan had an odd charm that we enjoyed. The downsides were that the bathroom facilities were just average (although we did enjoy the family showers and bath), but we're not overly picky in that respect. Another downside would be the location for some (out of Tokyo center), but as we used the subways for easy transport around the city, we were able to go out for the nightlife to Shenjuku and navigate easily home. The ryokan is also very close to Ueno Park which houses a lovely lake, walks, many temples and the Tokyo Zoo. We visited during the cherry blossom festival, and the park was beautiful and lively and full of food vendors and absolutely worth a day visit. given the price and the loveliness of our room, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend Homeikan to certain, less "fussy" travelers who lean towards experiences over luxury.
• Milocc (4/5): Nightmare Ryokan! - Stayed in four different Ryokans over a 11 day period in Japan. This one was shocking! Toilets were smelly and bathrooms not even to the style and standard of a ryokan.
• alexandrasQ46YB (6/5): Rustic and very affordable. Very nice staff. - Homeikan Honkan and Morikawa February 27 to March 3. We stayed the first 3 nights of Honkan (also read my review on Honkan) and was moved last night due to Morikawa refurbishment of Honkan. Daimachi appeared not to have family who escaped us 5 family, which was a shame because we would have liked to have had direct access to Daimachis nice garden. Homeikan have very good prices to be living in Tokyo and could also accommodate our family of 5 persons, which was otherwise difficult to find. We also assessed that the situation was good to visit other attractions in Tokyo where there were two nearby Metro stations and lines that reached almost everywhere. Morikawa Morikawa We spent our last night in Tokyo after being escorted by the staff at Honkan in their minivan. It is about a few hundred meter further from Hongo sanchome and Kasuga stations. The staff were like at Hokan, very friendly and helpful. And the reception staff knew some Swedish words! Our family room was much warmer than the Honkan, but the room smelled a bit musty and seemed older. Whole Morikawa felt old and rustic with its wooden columns and many details. The bathroom (women's) was smaller with only 2 showers and a total of 3 taps. The pool was smaller than the Honkan, and therefore easier to bring down the temperature of the otherwise very hot water. We also ordered breakfast at Morikawa and payed 1000yen/person for this. Can not say the food (bowl of rice, fish cakes, susages, miso soup, cabbage with bonito/onion flakes, pickled vegetables and strawberries) was worth its price, but we probably paid more for the room service which was impeccable, of course. We discussed back and forth on whether we should book Homeikan again when we return for our last night in Japan prior to departure back home to Sweden. But we decided at the last minute to try a western hotel (Prince Hotel Sakura) in Shinegawa instead and then paying about 8000 yen more. But of course with a comfort that we recognise with our own bathroom, toilet, flat screen TV and 4 pieces of 120 cm beds. AND a view of Tokyo Tower. We do not regret at all our experience in Homeikan. Homeikan offers a rustic atmosphere that feels more like home rather than a hotel. But travelling around the days after to the various parts of Japan and Japanese style accomodation, we realised that we could have better japanese style than Homeikan. But Tokyo is Tokyo, with its high housing price, Homeikan is certainly affordable accommodation for such a big family like ours.
• Denizen (6/5): Decent option - This is a reasonable option for Tokyo accomodations, especially if you're trying to limit your budget. But note that the location, next to Tokyo University, is not central and there's nothing much open at night except for a couple of combinis. The staff are nice and the rooms are fine--nothing special, although they are a bit larger than average by Tokyo standards. The baths are located in the basement and are clean. Homeikan has two other buildings--the Honkan and Daimachi. I think the Daimachi is supposed to be the nice one, so it might be worth a look.

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