Homeikan Reviews

Very friendly staff and large rooms for what we have paid. Maybe the best hostel in Tokyo.

I was booked for the Homeikan, but was shunted to their annexe, which was more like a YMCA. No comparison with the Sawanoya and the Sakura in Kyoto. So actually I was quite unhappy, but the actual Homeikan might be OK.

I felt as if a family had been living in that large Japanese house and I was the guest of them. I really enjoyed this place. The location is far, it s true, but one shoud remember there is no "central" in Tokyo and the visiting the city requires lots of metro travel and walk among the stations. It really doesnt matter where you stay unless your only aim is to club. Dont let the initial difficulty of finding the "house" down you, it is really nice to stay here!

A wonderful place to stay. Much more fun to stay here than in the sterile Japanese business hotels. I love the ofuro.

My second stay in this Ryokan. A real great place. very friendly and helpfull employees. sometimes they could not speak very good English, but it was ok. a little bit difficult to find (even for me who stayed there 6 years ago) But really a perfect place to live the Japanese way. Ryokans are rare in Tokyo self. You will find a typical Japanese Bathroom and your room with Tatami and Fouton bed. There are 2 different Metro Lines, the hotel is between 2 diff stations also. I will come back!!

Lovely staff! We enjoye our stay in this friendly, unique hostel. Looking forward to coming back soon!

I was blown away by the excellent hospitality offered by the staff at this ryokan. Although it is slightly out of the way, I also discovered that the ryokan is very close to Tokyo University! The facilities were impeccable, and it was very relaxing to get some time to relax in busy Tokyo. Also, I experienced a 4.0 earthquake duringy stay; the staff made sure all the guests were not frightened by this new experience. I was very impressed by their dedication to their guests; definite recommended!

Excellent, traditional location. Realize that this is a public Japanese-style shower, bath. Other than that, totally recommend this place. Staff is very courteous and helpful. Very clean. Great rooms.

One of the best hotel/hostel experiences i ever had. i will return if/when i visit Tokyo again.

I loved my stay here! The staff were incredibly kind and patient! The room was really cozy! The area wasn't as eventful as I would have liked but it's about 20 minutes away from everything you'd want--from Shinjuku to Roppongi so that was nice!

We loved the place! It was so beautiful with great service. Our room was nice and spacious and the private onsen was a fantastic way to relax after a long day in the hustle and bustle of the busier parts of Tokyo. Thank you to all the staff!

Wonderful experience for our first visit to Japan - tradition and history plus friendly staff. Breakfast and dinner not to be missed although we would have benefitted from some guidance about how to partake of the many dishes properly! The option of the private 'family' soaker tub area made up for not having own bathroom. Photos with directions would be helpful as it's not easy to find - particularly in the dark. Highly recommended for curious and adventurous travellers - the 'real thing'.

The location is good. There are lots of restaurants and stores. It is right across tokyo university. It is abou a 10 min walk from hone sanchome subway. Its the subway you will need to catch if you wanna use your jr pass. you can also use it to catch other subways to explore around tokyo. The staff are friendly and speak some english. They try to help and give directions for us. this hostel is great because you sleep on tatami mats and futons. The shower system is unique, and the hotel is clean

Great place for an authentic Ryokan stay without leaving Tokyo. It was a little bit tricky to find initially and unfortunately the poor weather made it a bit of a pain to get to and fro. The staff were excellent and had good English. Made use of the private bath area which was very relaxing after a busy day of sightseeing. Highly recommended.