TOKYO GUEST HOUSE 2020, Tokyo

The guest house sits in a low-rise residential area of Arakawa-ku, 5 minutes on foot from the Nippori-Toneri Liner (NT Line). Two stops on that line connect to Nippori Station, where the Yamanote Line provides direct access to Ueno (2 stops), Akihabara, Shinjuku, and central Tokyo in 20-40 minutes. Asakusa is reachable by a 20-minute bus ride. Walkable to several convenience stores (7-Eleven, Lawson) and restaurants such as Enoteca Equus (0.5 km) and Tonkatsu Katsu Ichi (0.5 km). Private on-site parking (¥800/day, reservation needed) and free bike parking let you explore the area without relying solely on public transit.

All rooms are small - typically the size of a single sleeping capsule or a small bedroom - with a private key. They include air conditioning, heating, and city views via windows. Bedding is a mattress on the floor (some say comfortable). The shared bathrooms (bath, shower, bidet, hairdryer, slippers) have indoor locks for single-use privacy. No private bathrooms, balconies, or kitchenettes in the rooms. Rooms are cleaned daily, but arriving to a freshly prepared room is not guaranteed. A goods lift (for luggage) and 24/7 reception are available.

The guest house has no restaurant or breakfast service. A shared kitchen (fridge, stove, microwave, pans, plates) is available for guest use, with a suggested tip of ¥100-300. Nearby restaurants include Enoteca Equus (0.5 km), Tonkatsu Katsu Ichi (0.5 km), Tsukemen Ramen Marubun (0.5 km), and Gyoza Haichiryu Machiya (0.5 km). Several convenience stores (7-Eleven, Lawson) are steps away for quick meals and snacks.

Available services include a 24-hour front desk, a goods lift for luggage, and free luggage storage before check-in and after checkout. Coin-operated washing machine and gas dryer (¥300 each) are on site; air-drying on the roof is free. A shared lounge with flat-screen TV, a shared kitchen, and a rooftop terrace offer common space. Currency exchange and concierge help are available. The paid airport shuttle (request after booking) costs ¥12000 from Haneda and ¥20000 from Narita (both inclusive of toll and fuel). Parking is ¥800/day (reservation required). Smoking is not permitted anywhere.