We loved our stay at Homeikan. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There was always someone there who could speak some English. Very clean. It was a great traditional Japanese inn experience. The only problem we had was a little difficulty in finding it.

kc
From USA
June '08
Stayed at Homeikan, Tokyo

Homeikan was great and I would highly reccommend it to everyone! Definately take a taxi from Ueno station or the Metro, because it is impossible to find the first time! There is no sign with English lettering either. We stayed in Honkan, where two of the staff spoke perfect English while others spoke some English. The baths were fine, and there are Western style toilets. We really enjoyed the experience, thank you so much Homeikan staff!!!

nz
From New Zealand
Stayed in Apr. '08
Stayed at Homeikan, Tokyo

Wonderful atmosphere, I hadn't felt this relaxed in over 3 months of travelling. Hearing the water from the fountain in the japanese garden outside as you ate your traditional japanese breakfast in the morning. Fabulous staff, highly recommend this place.

Julie
From Australia
Stayed in Mar. '08
Stayed at Homeikan, Tokyo

Wonderful atmosphere, I hadn't felt this relaxed in over 3 months of travelling. Hearing the water from the fountain in the japanese garden outside as you ate your traditional japanese breakfast in the morning. Fabulous staff, highly recommend this place.

Julie
From Australia
Stayed in Mar. '08
Stayed at Homeikan, Tokyo

We had an amazing stay here. It's not a place full of young people looking to party, but the experience is wonderful and the staff was so friendly and helpful. And the traditional style can be a quiet, relaxing place to come home to after crazy nights in Tokyo. I recommend this to anyone.

From USA
Stayed in Jan. '08
Stayed at Homeikan, Tokyo

Homeikan is a wonderful place to stay at barring its location, which isn't too bad at all actually. Was slightly tricky finding it, but there's actually big posters plastered onto the lamp-posts just that they're in Kanji for Homeikan, so take note for that, or just ask the locals, the ryokan is quite famous around : ) The room was fantastic and very authentic, and the bath facilities was excellent - traditional Japanese style with a hot bath as well. breakfast service is also excellent, and wearing yukata around the courtyard just made me feel japanese : ) definitely worth a stay!

Hock Boon
From Singapore
Stayed at Homeikan, Tokyo

We enjoyed our stay at Homeikan. The location was very convenient and easy to find (we took the Keisei Skyliner Limieted Express from Narita (1000Y per person) to the Ueno station, then a taxi to Homeikan (900Y for 5 of us)). We subsequently stayed at a fancier Western type hotel in Shinjuku (cost 3 times more than Homeikan), and find that the peace and quiet in Homeikan was very much appreciated. Homeikan is closed to 2 different subway lines just 5-10 min away. From there you can pretty much get to anywhere you want to. Compare that to the hectic Shinjuku station, the Homeikan location is much easier to negotiate. The staff has been very helpful. Whatever we requested, they would try to help. We were able to leave our lugguages at the Homeikan while we went on a 3 day trip away from Tokyo. The room was simple and clean. Adequate and very good value for the money. The place may not be for someone who looks for a typical western type hotel, and expects a western standard. But if you want to get a local flavor, it offers a great value.

wildacre602
From Canada
We stayed at Homeikan, Tokyo

You cannot go wrong with Homeikan. Just right across from Tokyo University. And further off is a park you can row boats at your leisure. Though most of the staff do not speak English (you can't expect them to), you can and the staff can get along just fine. If you are unsure how to use the room, bath,and restrooms just ask and they will happily show you.

Benares
From USA
We stayed at Homeikan, Tokyo