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Kimi Ryokan Frommer's Highly Recommended

2-36-8 Ikebukuro, Tokyo 171-0014
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$58.00+
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Location Toshima-ku, Ikebukuro
Transportation Station: Ikebukuro (west exit; 7 min.). The police station (take the west exit from Ikebukuro Station and turn right) has maps that will guide you to Kimi; there's also an area map outside the station
Phone 03/3971-3766
Fax 03/3987-1326
Web site www.kimi-ryokan.jp
Room Information 38 units (none with private bathroom)
Prices ¥4,500 single; ¥6,500-¥7,500 double; ¥10,000-¥12,000 triple. Prices exclude tax
Credit Cards Not Accepted
In Room Amenities A/C, free Wi-Fi (some rooms)

Kimi Ryokan Review

This has long been a Tokyo favorite for inexpensive Japanese-style lodging. Spotlessly clean and with such Japanese touches as sliding screens, a cypress public bath, flower arrangements in public spaces, and traditional Japanese music playing softly in the hallways, it caters almost exclusively to foreigners (mostly 20-somethings) and is so popular there's sometimes a waiting list. A bulletin board and newsletter list rental apartments and job opportunities (primarily teaching English); a lounge with cable TV is a favorite hangout and a good place to network with other travelers. Rooms are Japanese style, with single and the cheapest double the size of four and one-half tatami mats, and the larger double the size of six tatami mats (a single tatami measures 1m*1.8m/3 1/4 ft.*6 ft.). Note that there's a 1am curfew.

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.


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