The host was very friendly and helpful, the room was perfect, it had everything we needed and it was very beautiful, the location is excellent! We loved it!

Stayed in June 2023

There was a noise coming from some sort of pump or valve (it came from somewhere near the air conditioning) that was annoying while trying to sleep. This is, of course, a room-based problem and should not influence most people's stay.

Although simple, the place is cosy and clean. The shared shower and toilet were nice. It was a good and memorable experience.

Stayed in May 2023

no Kleenex in the room,coffee nor tea

quiet and hosts were very nice and very accommodating

Stayed in May 2023

My knees! Everything was great!

Wonderful owner/host who could not have been more helpful. We have been coming for years. Great area, good restaurants near by, wonderful to be near museums and the Lotus pond.

Stayed in May 2023

I've been coming to the Katsutaro since 2008 - I love the place. A great location, near the quieter streets of Nezu but also the bustling streets of Ueno. Good Metro and JR connections nearby. It's a basic Ryokan with nice rooms, friendly atmosphere, friendly helpful staff. There's a communal washing machine and fridge - and a little shop opposite - most useful.

Stayed in May 2023

Great place and lovely guy running it. I actually had an accident where I fractured my foot on the last day and he drove us to the nearest doctor who he knew spoke English. When we returned, he then gave us breakfast. Absolute champion. Easy to get to, close to Ueno park but not in the middle of hustle and bustle.

Stayed in April 2023

I have been coming here since 2008 and love it !

Stayed in May 2023

While the location is close to 2 stations (Nezu & Ueno), the stations are not very accessible for those with big luggage (obviously not the owner’s fault). Nezu station was only accessible by stairs (you have to haul luggage down stairs) and Ueno is either a huge staircase or a big hill to walk up.

Lovely traditional house located in such a peaceful neighbourhood. Futon was quite big and comfortable. The owner was very kind and caring. Overall, I really enjoyed my time here.

Stayed in May 2023

the AC is not working properly. I tried to make it work and adjust its temperature a couple of times but it didn’t solve the problem. Nevertheless, I’d still recommend the place overall

the owners of the ryokan are very nice and considerate of their guests. also, the place is located quite far from the city center so you can really appreciate the peaceful ambience that a ryokan should give

Stayed in April 2023

After staying in a busier part of Tokyo for a few days, it was a welcome change to stay at ryokan katsutaro. The owner was kind and welcoming, the room was very clean and comfortable, and my daughter and I will cherish this opportunity to stay in a more traditional Japanese lodging. I highly recommend this place

Stayed in April 2023

great atmosphere

Stayed in March 2023

A bit distant from the city center. Steep stairs to the first floor so need to be careful.

I liked the place very much. We had a spacious room with our own bathroom. Extremely clean, friendly owners, comfortable beds, it has everything what is needed to spend a good night after full day of walking and experiencing the city. Highly recommended experience - you don’t really need a hotel - Ryokan does the job. The place is a bit distant from city center although is located next to great Ueno Park so really worth to stay here. Quiet neighborhood gives the nice feeling on how the life looks like here. Really good value for money.

Stayed in April 2023

Very little on the downside, but we can mention the noisy street and the little noise insulation of the rooms. The latter was not a big deal, but it may depend on the politeness of the guests. Ueno area is very calm at night, so make sure to be ok with that before booking.

The Ryokan Katsutaro was our perfect base to explore Tokyo. It is conveniently located close to Ueno JR station from which to take the Yamanote line to Shinjuku and Tokyo. The Ueno park is also close by and every morning and evening we had an amazing walk surrounded by cherry trees. There are good options for dinner in the neighborhood. The owners are kind and very accomodating, though it is not easy to communicate in English with them. However, Google translate gets you everywhere. The shared toilet and shower are very clean and functional, everything is provided by the Ryokan as toothbrush, paste, soap, shampoo and slippers. The room is basic but comfortable, and it is spacious enough to fit two people for five days. There is a refrigerator and there is a lobby downstairs where we had breakfast. There is a washing machine and a dryer, it costs 300 yen to make a laundry.

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing

Well located to Ueno Park and train stations. A local bus directly services the Ryokan at y100 per trip.. Hosts will appraise you of the details and provided many local info touches

Stayed in March 2023

Steep stairs to toilet and bath in 2nd floor; request for a room in 2nd floor

Located in a charming neighborhood; amazing food around the area, convenient stores and supernarket 5mins away

Stayed in March 2023

Location is ok cause it’s residence area afterall. But having to walk through the park to get to ryokan can be depressing…

Very strong shower! Satisfying. Authentic Japanese house.

Stayed in December 2022

steep stairs to get to rooms (with luggage). but the owner (male) did assist

everything! about 10min walk to 2 different train stations. owners stay onnsite (very nice couple). they were very welcoming and friendly.

Stayed in February 2023

The walls are very thin and we were woken early by guests stamping around going to the fish market at 05:00 and talking loudly until 00:40 the following night. Signs reminding people to be respectful would be a good idea.

The Ryokan is very spacious with lots of character. The bed is incredibly comfy and the duvet was like a hug. In a quiet neighbourhood 15 min walk to the JY line (JR pass compatible). The staff were very friendly.

Stayed in February 2023

If I had to do it again, 2 nights probably would have been enough for exploring the area. The drier didn't dry our clothes.

We went for the Japanese style, tatami and futon experience and we got it! This is the original Katsutarou inn so it is quite an old building and the room was smaller than I thought it would be but it wasn't a big deal since we spent most of our time exploring outside. For the price, it was great. The location is really good for exploring cultural landmarks; there are museums nearby and temples galore, and it's very close to the famous Sensouji temple. Food around the area was also amazing; it's walking distance from Ichiban Ramen at Ueno Station; Ameyoko strip had lots of great food and tax-free shopping.

Stayed in January 2023

Clean, very basic ryokan (tatami, comforter, pillow) that serves as a low-cost housing option. This is a great place to sleep, but you will not want to spend much down-time here. Be sure to walk thru the neighborhoods around Ryokan to get a little view into what quaint local housing looks like.

Stayed in December 2022

It is no frills. It has all the necessities, but obviously it is not a luxury location. However, the bed is super comfy, the rooms are traditional and neat, and it really is just a wonderful place.

A well priced ryokan in a great location near ueno Park, and within 5 minutes of a metro. The rooms are traditional and comfortable, and it is a great base to explore Tokyo. The owner is the best - friendly, helpful, and just such a kind man.

Stayed in January 2023

You can hear your next door neighbors, which is common in most places I have been in Japan. The beams between the different parts of the room are too low, again, very common.

Very quiet neighborhood, easy access from airport and central metro station. Lovely parks and excellent local food joints if you keep away from the bustling Ueno station. The Ryokan is very comfortable, and the owners are helpful.

Stayed in December 2022

very cool area (Ueno), very nice and helpful staff, comfy futons, daily cleaning. everything was perfect and we will definitely stay here next time!

Stayed in December 2022

The next train station is Ueno, which is 15 minutes away on foot. Then there is also the Chiyoda line subway, which is a bit closer with about 8 minutes, but the Chiyoda line is not well connected to the places I wanted to go, I either had to change trains at least twice, or make rather large detours.

The room was very large and the futon was very comfortable. Usually they are quite a bit harder. En suite bathroom.

Stayed in December 2022

The private bathroom has no bidet but is not a very big deal.

The room is very spacious and is fairly near the train station. The bed comforter is very comfortable and staff very friendly. JR Ueno Station gets to many central places but is about a 15 min walk - however Nezu Station (subway) is only 5 mins away and is convenient as well.

Stayed in November 2022