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Address |
2-3-11 Yanaka |
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Location |
Taito-ku, Ueno |
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Transportation |
Station: Nezu (exit 1, 7 min.) |
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Phone |
03/3822-2251 |
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Fax |
03/3822-2252 |
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Web site |
www.sawanoya.com |
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Room Information |
12 units (2 with bathroom) |
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Prices |
¥5,040-¥5,355 ($42-$44/£21-£22) single without bathroom; ¥9,450 ($78/£40) double without bathroom, ¥10,080 ($84/£42) double with bathroom; ¥12,915 ($107/£54) triple without bathroom, ¥14,490 ($120/£61) triple with bathroom. Breakfast of toast and fried eggs ¥315 ($2.60/£1.30) extra, Japanese breakfast ¥945 ($7.85/£3.95) extra |
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Credit Cards |
AE, MC, V |
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In Room Amenities |
A/C, TV, free dataport, hot-water pot w/tea, hair dryer |
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Season |
Closed Dec 29-Jan 3 |
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Frommer's Review
Although this family-run, smoke-free ryokan, open since 1949, looks relatively unexciting, it's delightfully located in a wonderful residential area of old Tokyo, northwest of Ueno Park and within walking distance of the park's attractions and Nezu Shrine. Upon your arrival, the owner, English-speaking Sawa-san (usually with his 30-year-old cockatiel, Leon, perched on his shoulder), gives a short tour of the establishment before taking you to your tatami room; throughout the ryokan are written explanations to help the novice. The owner also gives you a map outlining places of interest in the vicinity. Several times a month, Sawa-san's son provides guests with a special treat -- a traditional Japanese lion dance, free of charge. His daughter-in-law sometimes gives demonstrations of the tea ceremony. The nice public bath has a view of a small garden. This is a great place to stay thanks to Sawa-san's enthusiastic devotion to his neighborhood, which he readily imparts to his guests (he's even written a book about his years as an innkeeper). Highly recommended.
Facilities:
2 rental bikes (¥200/$1.65/85p for 1 day); computer w/Internet access free for guest use; coin-op washers and dryers (free laundry detergent); ironing board, iron, and trouser press (on 3rd floor); free coffee/tea service; public fridge
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
