Twin Room
- 2 Single beds
Ryokan · Tokyo · Tokyo City Area
Kimi Ryokan
A long-running family ryokan in Ikebukuro, offering simple Japanese-style rooms, a shared lounge, and a calm residential setting.
- 7-minute walk to Metropolitan Plaza
- Japanese-style rooms with futons
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
8.3
Great
1440 reviews
Booking.com 8.3 · 1440 reviews
About
Kimi Ryokan
Kimi Ryokan has been welcoming guests in Ikebukuro for around 40 years. It sits in a quiet residential area about an 8-minute walk from the west exit of Ikebukuro Station, with restaurants, bars, a grocery store and a market within easy reach.
Rooms range from single to triple layouts, including Japanese-style rooms with futons. The property provides a leisure/TV room, a terrace, air conditioning and heating, plus laundry facilities. Shared bathrooms are kept clean, and staff are frequently praised for their attentiveness.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
3 reasons to book- Exceptional staff service — Reviews consistently highlight the friendliness, attentiveness, and helpfulness of the staff, from smiling greetings to assistance with adaptors.
- Quiet yet central location — About an 8-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station's west exit, in a peaceful residential area with restaurants, bars, a grocery store and a market nearby.
- Traditional value — A long-established ryokan with Japanese-style rooms and futons, offering fair prices for its class, as noted by guests who stayed multiple nights.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- Shared bathroom facilities — The property uses shared bathrooms, which may not suit travellers seeking private en-suite facilities. Guests noted they were clean, but they are shared.
- Limited check-in window — Check-in is only from 15:00 to 22:00, so late arrivals may need to plan ahead.
- Facilities rating below other categories — The facilities score of 7.0 is the lowest rating category, suggesting the basics are fine but not luxurious.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Superior Room
Japanese-Style Room
Family Single Room
- 1 Single bed
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Superior Triple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
- Non-smoking
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- No smoking on site
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Leisure/TV room
Convenience
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Safe deposit box
- Fax/Photocopying
Safety
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.3/10 from 1,440 reviews
Booking.com · 8.3 · 1440 reviews
8.3Verified guest“The best old-fashioned hotel I've stayed in — efficient staff and well-kept rooms. Great value for an 8-night stay. Centrally located, about 8 minutes from the station's west exit, in a quiet area. Kimi Ryokan has been in Ikebukuro for 40 years, with plenty of restaurants and bars nearby.”
8.3Verified guest“Staff were friendly and always smiling.”
8.3Verified guest“We had a spacious room with air conditioning. The peaceful location was great, and there was a grocery store and market nearby.”
8.3Verified guest“Quite clean, and the staff were very helpful and attentive. Centrally set near the train station. We dined at Umibatake, which wasn't far.”
8.3Verified guest“The rooms were well-kept with all the necessary equipment.”
8.3Verified guest“Convenient train access, clean shared bathrooms, and a cozy common area.”
04 — Location
Getting around Tokyo
The property sits in Tokyo.
Getting Around: Ikebukuro Station is about an 8-minute walk from the ryokan's west exit, with convenient train access to the rest of Tokyo.
Nearby Conveniences: A grocery store and a market are close by, and the area has a variety of restaurants and bars within walking distance.
Local Flavour: The neighbourhood is peaceful and residential, with a park nearby as mentioned by guests.
2-36-8, Ikebukuro, Toshima-Ku, Tokyo, Tokyo City Area, 171-0014, Japan
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 15:00-22:00
- Check-out
- By 07:00-11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 36 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kimi Ryokan?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is from 07:00 to 11:00.
Is there Wi-Fi available at the property?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the ryokan.
Are pets allowed at Kimi Ryokan?
No, pets are not allowed on the premises.
Does the ryokan have air conditioning and heating?
Yes, both air conditioning and heating are available.
Is there parking on site?
Parking is not listed as an amenity at Kimi Ryokan. It's best to check with the property for nearby options.
Is smoking allowed at the property?
No, smoking is not allowed on site.
Are there laundry facilities available?
Yes, laundry facilities are available for guests.
The bottom line
Kimi Ryokan offers a genuine, low-key ryokan experience in a central but calm part of Ikebukuro, with attentive staff and a friendly atmosphere. It's a solid choice for budget-conscious travellers who don't mind shared bathrooms and value personal service over frills.
8.3A dependable, traditional stay in Ikebukuro.
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