Edo Sakura

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Ryan

Overall, an amazing stay. It's an insanely quiet neighborhood and the staff was very, very helpful. The futons were comfortable. There is great fluffy pancake place in the neighborhood as well as some other hidden gems.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Sammy

When I booked my room, I made it clear that we were four people. However, my son is five years old, and he was not given his own futon. So, I had to raise this concern with the staff. Initially, I was told that I would need to pay extra for another futon. I declined to do this and made it clear that I thought this was deceptive on the part of the hotel management. Later, I was offered a smaller futon for a toddler at no extra charge. It would have been fine if the staff had offered this solution right away. Unfortunately, I had to go an unpleasant exchange with the staff. I should add that the staff was only following the management's policy. So, I do not blame the situation so much on them as much as the management. I did not see anyone from the hotel's management during my stay. So, I was only able to express my discontent with the staff.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Yongfeng

I had a very frustrating experience regarding the payment process for a service I required. When I needed to resolve a shipping issue, I was told that a bank wire transfer was the only acceptable payment method.

The wire transfer fees ended up costing me double the price of the actual service, which is unreasonable in today's era of digital payments like Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal. Not only is it unnecessarily expensive, but it also creates a significant time burden for the customer. I strongly suggest that this company updates its payment systems to be more customer-friendly and cost-effective. I would advise others to be aware of these hidden costs and lack of modern payment options before choosing to work with them.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Philip

Charming traditional hotel near the Ueno Park and Yanaka Ginza areas. Bilingual staff were fantastic. We had the optional breakfasts every morning. We also paid for the optional laundry service, which was more economical than some US coin-ops. While the rooms are small, the perks included make this a hidden diamond. (We were able to compare with other traditional hotels in the area).

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Beatrice

I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this hotel. Clean, very nice staff, excellent breakfast, close to a metro station and service was excellent and friendly from arrival to departure. If your back can take the tatami sleeping style then go for it. Mine had a hard time with it so I probably would think twice about going back but not because of the hotel

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Melissa

This place was wonderful. The best place to stay in Tokyo it is a quiet get away just a short walk from Ueno and Irya Station. The breakfast was amazing and the room was wonderful and spacious. Very wonderful and attentive staff!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Nisrine

The staff are very nice and helpful! There is laundry available for a fee as well as an Onsen style bath

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Caroline

Beautiful scenery, very friendly staff!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Christian

Excellent hôtel type Ryokan.
Propreté impeccable.
Personnel très attentionné et sympathique.
Déjeuner très bon et correct.
Je recommande sans hésiter.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Mannix

Fantastic service, lovley room, amazing breakfast. A very good hotel.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

karen

This is a beautiful traditional style hotel with lovely decor. The staff are so kind and friendly and go above and beyond to help you with anything you need. The breakfast is fresh and absolutely delicious! Your luggage can be conveniently stored before or after check-in.
Iriya station is a short walk and there is a mini mart very close along with restaurants in walking distance. It is a nice quiet street. A wonderful experience!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Cristiane

Relaxing atmosphere and kind staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Carleton

Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful place and area to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Deborah

Awesome service for my first time in Japan. Highly recommend.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Tiffany

This was our second stay at Edo Sakura, first time was in June 2017 with our 4.5mo kiddo. We returned with our newly minted 3yo and she was met with the kindest welcome and received a little birthday cake the next day. The staff is amazing and really took care of this kid with the best welcomes and treats. You made her feel like a million bucks. 💕

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Maliha

Rooms were clean and the staff were wonderful! Great value for the price, would definitely stay again!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Veronica

Honestly, the best part of our stay was the staff! Amazing girls—very helpful, kind, and truly charming. Having staff like them really makes all the difference

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2025

Alfred

A great stay! Clean and welcoming. Very cozy and in a lovely area.

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Dec 2025

Benjamin

The staff was very nice, but my family said the room was too small. Also, we did not understand the onsen was private and had to be booked in advance, so it was not available during our stay. This was surprising, because many onsens in Japan are not reserved, similar to a hotel hot tub in America. The onsen was the main reason we selected the hotel.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Julie

We loved our stay at the Edo Sakura. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The property was clean and located very close to the Iriya station for transportation. We loved the large bath you can reserve! Delicious breakfast too. And close to a convenience store. We were a traveling family of 3. The standard room was a bit small for a week trip so if you need more room, I would recommend the upgrade. Loved this hotel so much!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Damon

The room was spotless and we had everything we needed, the hotel itself was gorgeous and the hot bath and breakfast were amazing

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Jonathan

The staff were extremely welcoming and super helpful. Very well located, close (10 minute walk) to the Yamanote line for connecting to other areas in the City. Sits within the attractive Ueno area and within easy walking distance of Asakusa. Spotlessly clean and comfortable. Highly recommend the rice breakfast.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Margaret

The room was clean and comfortable, but the best part about this hotel is absolutely the staff!

From day one, they went above and beyond In taking care of us and making sure we were having a good trip. From recommendations on where to eat on our first night stay to helping me find a clinic that was opened on the long weekend so that I could see a doctor when I came down sick, they have been hands down some of the best hotel staff we have ever encountered

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Christopher

The staff are incredibly welcoming and attentive, the hotel is in a beautifully quiet street and we slept very well. The Japanese option for breakfast is exquisite, and amazing value for money.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Thomas

The staff are amazing and some of the friendliest and most helpful ive encountered in any hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Michelle

We really enjoyed our stay at Edo Sakura! The staff are very friendly and attentive. They wenf out of their way to be helpful.
The hotel itself is very clean and I was happy to use the laundry service they provided. It was nice not have to do my own laundry on vacation. We appreciated the small touches like the binder with nearby restaurants listed withca location map. We all enjoyed the breakfast options offered. The salmon set was especially delicious. Thank you Edo Sakura for making our last stop in Japan memorable.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

Minh Tam

Cute ,clean tiny hotel in a quiet relaxing neighborhood. The staff are very friendly and can speak English. It’s close to Shibuya and central shopping Tokyo. A little bit pricey but overall it’s nice. Loved it

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Meredith

Wonderful experience. Friendly staff.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Solid Budget Ryokan Near Ueno

Reasonable location to Iriya station. Polite and helpful staff. The rooms were quite small. The futons were of minimal thickness and so were not really comfortable for sleeping on the floor. We did not use the public bath due to additional cost (unexpected) and requirement to schedule. The private bath was tiny and difficult to enter and exit. The staff were nice but we did have to ask for water and the tea ceremony listed on the website did not exist anymore. We did not get the food offerings. The nearby Iriya Plus cafe was good for breakfast. We stayed 4 nights and found it a reasonable accommodation but would not stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Chun Tung

The hotel is super clean and comfortable. The metro station is few minutes walk from the hotel. Room is spacious enough. Breakfast is delicious. Also the family bath relax me after walking all day long in the city centre. Staffs are super friendly and show the hospitality of Japan. I’m so happy to find this accommodation in Tokyo.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Tiiu

We have so many good memories from our short stay at The Edo Sakura. We loved the neighborhood and will definitely be back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

Louis-Xavier

The edo Sakura offered an amazing traditional experience. The beds were surprisingly comfortable and the room wasn’t that big but we had everything we needed for even three people to sleep comfortably

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Jisoo

Very nice stay in a quiet neighborhood, close to multiple train stations. Staff were very friendly and spoke English very well. Spotless and spacious rooms. You can ask for extra mattresses if the mattresses in traditional dadami rooms are too thin for you. Had the salmon and rice set for breakfast which were delicious.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2025

Maria Liza

Staff are amazing and property is walking distance to convenient places.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

Kawal

The staff were amazing, the ambience was excellent and the facilities were great....overall a lovely experience for our family

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

DAVID

Perfect private onsen & ryokan experience

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Kathryn

We felt like we were able to enjoy a traditional Japanese ryokan experience as a foreigner. The attention to detail was excellent and the staff was all very helpful. The location is quiet, but gives you easy access to a lot of transportation. We also enjoyed walking around the neighborhood and over to Asakusa. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others who are seeking an experience with more culture than an average hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

michael

This was our first experience with a Japanese Hotel style room and it was amazing. very clean and the staff was really helpful. I would be happy to stay here again !

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2025

Lahnie

The property had nice architectural design both inside and outside. It was close to everything. The staff were very polite and more than helpful to give suggestions and to help with our needs.

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2025

Stephen

The tatami room with futon was great. The hot springs need to be reserved ahead, which was disappointing. Staff was excellent.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2024

Jason

Edo Sakura

Thi is a lovely little hotel. The staff was super helpful and charming. The room was quite cozy, and while it was not very big, that is to be expected in Tokyo.
I'd stay here again 👍

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Mary

We pucked it because it is walking distance to Ueno park, the Yamanote train line and a subway line. The staff was super friendly! Most spoke some English and some quite amazing English. We eat great Japanese breakfast and resered the private bath one night, whic was lovely after a day of traveling. We were a 5 minute walk from the subway and 15 from the train. We'd highly recommend it! Only only tiny complaint is that the futons seemed a bit thin. However, that may be just because we are so accustomed to Western mattresses.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2024

Stephen

Great hotel with lovely staff in a quiet location with great access to all of Tokyo’s treats.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2024

Bienn

Decent place to stay if you’re looking for the ryokan experience in Tokyo. Room was a bit lacking for the price, though because there was not a bidet in the toilet. They offer unique experiences like tea ceremony. I would recommend it for the novelty experience but if you’re looking for a longer term stay like a week I would suggest elsewhere as it was not very close to train stations.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2024

Shelby

Great service, very traditional ryokan experience! Staff can speak english well. Good breakfast. The area around the hotel is a little run down, but the hotel itself is very nice.

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2024

Mark

Neighborhood feel traditional style room with floor mat. Definitely encourage tea ceremony and the bath option. Would have given five stars except our room did not have wi fi for 2 of the 3 nights. Staff helpful

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2023

Amara

Incredibly nice staff and lovely facility. Would stay again!

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2023

Malgorzata

Edo Sakura - the best ever

All experience was amazing. Wonderful place and staff. Highly recommend

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2023

Jeremiah

Fantastic place. Staff was amazing and spoke good English. Very welcoming and friendly. We had many questions answered by them. They provided service beyond normal hotel standards. If the opportunity arises, we will be going back.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2023

Xing

Close to metro station, convenient store. Good experience with traditional Japanese futon.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2023

Dongyun

Room looks like a traditional Japanese bedroom. We enjoy it.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2023

Christine

Great service but need to work on the room

Helpful and very welcoming staffs. Room is not so well maintained. Humid in the room. Bathroom is small (Have stayed in hotels in Japan, and this is quite small). The wooden bed frame or floor (can't tell which one) makes sound on every toss and turn you make on the bed. There's a desk in the room, which is a plus when you travel with work.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2023

Margeaux

The amazing staff really made this stay special. They helped us book reservations, call cabs, and make special arrangements for our stay. It’s inside a quiet neighborhood with hidden cafes, a bakery, and a Ministop for snacks. It’s a 6 minute walk to the Iriya station for the Hibiya Line making it easy access to Ginza, Ueno, Akihabara, or anywhere you want to go. When you stay, definitely reserve a bath and order breakfast for a memorable experience!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2023

Andrew

Staff was friendly and multilingual.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2023

Kaung

Everything about this place was amazing, the staff was super friendly and is always willing to accommodate any request.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2022

Verified traveler

Recommended!

Wonderful, friendly international staff. Great Japanese breakfast option. Room was good, but just a tad worn. Not a problem for me, as it was at an excellent price. Reserve the Japanese style bath at least one night of your stay.

The oden izakaya restaurant just around the corner (Oillia) is also great.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2022

Adriana

The bottom bedding lacked cushioning. The laundry facilities and onsen use had a separate charge. The onsen was next to the kitchen, you could hear pots banging, staff talking, and smell the food being prepared. In general, the staff was overeager in a slightly invasive way.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

The edo Sakura offers the best hospitality I’ve ever experienced. Such nice and welcoming staff at a wonderful japanese style ryokan.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Excellent Choice

Amazing! You will enjoy staying at the Edo Sakura so much! Breakfast is delicious, the staff are super friendly, the rooms are clean & comfortable, and there is a free morning traditional tea service. Why stay in a room the size of a drawer at other hotels for the same price? Plus there is a gorgeous temple right around the corner. Best choice in Asakusa for sure!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

It would be nice to have a bidet in the restroom.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

A bit expensive for what it is and the location

Located in somewhat residential area of Taito city, this small hotel is acceptable. I feel however it is too expensive for what it is, approx. 130 USD for a night. Super thin futon mats that you unwrap for night time. Very bare bathroom. Nothing explicitly bad, but should be a bit cheaper per night for the bare amenities provided. Staff is very nice and friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Japannes style hotel and staff are very helpful and friendly

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Very friendly staff, great breakfast, and excellent rooms. By far one of the best places i have stayed at in Tokyo. I highly recommend this place. Also, I cannot understate that the staff was very friendly, welcoming, and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

All staff are very polite and friendly :)

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2018

Verified traveler

This is the best hotel we have ever stayed in and it made our trip to Tokyo stress free and a mixture of exciting and relaxing! The hotel just looked and felt amazing, with genuinely friendly staff that asked us every evening how our day had been, speaking english while encouraging our understanding of Japanese aswell. We stayed in a traditional room and loved the tatami and futons, but wished we could look out the window more since it felt a bit enclosed in the room. The fridge was very handy as we often bought takeaway back to eat and the shower was easy to use, as was the AC after a long day. Breakfast was delicious (I loved the thick toast especially). We loved exploring the neighborhood, a local traditional restaurant and bakery were our favourite places to visit, and being so close to Iriya station made travelling around Tokyo simple. We are missing the Edo Sakura so much and wish we had stayed even longer! We will be back in the future!! Thank you so much to all of the staff that made our short time in Japan so amazing.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2018

Albert

A perfect japanese style hotel

We want to escape the big international common hotel and decide to live in a japanese style hotel.
Our wishes came true.
The situation is great, well connected to the busy live of Tokyo .
The staff is helpful and efficient.
We most likely come back soon.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2018

Jill

Made my first visit to Tokyo a joy.

From the moment I entered the doors of this lovely little inn, I was made to feel so welcome and cared for. Such a great feeling after a long flight. Very comfortable futon, a little warm in the room but I was able to open the window. Quiet. Restful. Very good breakfast (salmon) -- thank you Yoko! Very reasonably priced, close to the subway and rail connections. Walking distance to Ueno Park and the Senso-ji Temple in the Asakusa neighbourhood. For someone who'd never been to Japan, didn't know the language or my way around, this was the ideal place. Good for families as well. Arigato!

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2017

pete

Ryokan Quirky but Lacking

Location and style is all great here but a few things need addressing,
The futon mattresses are too thin for our western bodies! Though fun they provide little comfort overnight.
Please provide CHAIRS in room!
It was reductions that we had to sit on the floor to make a cup of tea.
Charming and extremely well trained staff! Thankyou for making our stay so welcoming.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2017

SKM

Not far from centre

Very pleasant staff. Very good experience, we would recommend. Very clean and friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2016

Anna

Nice quiet but convenient location

Excellent accommodation in quiet location but very close to Iriya metro station. Staff were very nice and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2016

keen

Great hotel to get a sense of Japanese culture

fabulous hotel to get a real Japanese feel with its quaint gardens, tea ceremony and amazing hospitality. This our second time and this time we were there in time for the morning glory festival and were treating to free food and drinks at the hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2016

M

Comfortable, charming hotel

This hotel is a charming little place in a residential area of Tokyo. The rooms are comfortable and clean with their own bathroom and air con. I stayed in one of the traditional style rooms which had the rollout futon mattresses which can be a bit thinner than what westerners are used to but are still quite cosy.

The hotel is in a residential area but is a five minute walk from Iriya metro station which is only one stop from the Ueno hub station so it's easy enough to get around the city.

The staff are also very friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2016

Robbie

Nice little hotel!

Nice little traditional hotel tucked away from the hustle and bustle and yet only 10 mins walk away from JR Uguisdani station. The traditional complimentary tea ceremony was a plus!

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2016

tarinder

Traditional style rooms in quiet neighbourhood

Excellent staff
Hotel is in a quiet neighbourhood
Close to metro
Very clean and beautiful

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Traditional serene stay close to major metro lines

This small hotel is a traditional inn tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. The serene aspect comes in not only from the traditional architecture and craftsmanship, but also from the several little gardens inside and outside the hotel.

The room I had was clean and compact and was functionally comfortable enough to keep me happy. The en-suite bathroom had a deep and short tub. Sleeping on the traditional mats on the ground is not for everybody, and so are the floor chairs - chairs without legs.

The traditional breakfast is a great value, and the tables and stools in the small dining room provide a great compliment to the hotel.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2015

Cheng You

Good

Clean, spacious, comfortable futons and pleasant customer service.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2015

Shirana

Great find!

Best ryokan I stayed at in Japan! Staff are so friendly, room was clean & easy to get around from here.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2015

Andrea

BEYOND AMAZING!

THIS could be one of the neatest hotel experiences I've had! The rooms were superbly clean, the staff went out of their way to make the stay an enjoyable as possible, and the free morning tea ceremony and baths are an added bonus. Sleeping in the Japanese-style room was unlike anything either of us had experienced before. You can also request a western room if tatami floors aren't your thing. We were moved rooms after our first night's stay, but they were nice enough to comp us a bath for our inconvenience (which wasn't inconvenient at all, as they moved all of our bags for us). Be sure to book a bath after a long day of walking. This is an incredible hotel and I plan on returning in the future. Well worth every penny.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2015

Sugandi

Great Little Gem!!!

It can be a little difficult to find the first time, apart from that this hotel is a great little gem! It has both ryokan style room and normal hotel style room. I chosed the normal room because my wife is pregnant and I didn't know if ryokan style bed would be comfortable enough for her. We both regretted it when we see how nice the ryokan style room is. Would have been a great experience. The hotel also offer free \"tea ceremony\" for those who is interested in Japanese tea culture. The closes station Iriya is about 2 minutes walk, but this is operated by Hibiya. The larger Ueno station is about 15 minutes walk. Service and cleanliness are excellent.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2015

David

Be aware of the futon.

Ok this hotel is lovely and the lady who manages it is so friendly and helpful, my only issue is the futon on the floor - being a 6ft 6 westerner heavily built it was really not the best nights sleep it can also feel a bit like a squat.
Breakfast very good and very close to underground.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2015

Scot

Beautiful hotel in real neighborhood....

Stayed for four nights in a traditional Japanese room. Everything was perfect, from beginning-to-end...

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2015

Bernard

A cosy hotel you don't want to misd

Very comfortable. Though a little hard to find at first but once you find it, very accessible and near to a metro station. Great value, Great Price!

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2014

Verified traveler

Cosy and authentic

Stayed at the Edo Sakura for 5 nights in one of their Japanese Tatami-style rooms. As expected, the room was small but clean and cosy!

I thought I was going to get a backache sleeping on the floor but to my surprised, I didn't. Still, it would be nice if the mattress was twice the thickness. Didn't watch the 20-22inch TV in the room as all the channels was in Japanese but the internet was free and fast.

The rest of the hotel facilities are at the ground floor near the lobby/reception counter. There is a nice tea-ceremony room where guests can watch the 30-min demonstration at 10am. The public bath is also on the ground floor and can only fit 2 persons each time. The lift was really fast for a small hotel.

I was a bit doubtful when choosing the hotel as it is located in a sub-urban neighbourhood. Thankfully, it's located near a school so it was easy to find it on Google Map. It only took us a day to get used to the train system and the closest one, Iriya Station is just 5 minutes away from the hotel.

Eventually, the location of the hotel turned out to be a blessing. After roaming around the busy areas of Tokyo, we came to appreciate the peacefulness when walking back to the hotel. Finally, hotel staff were very helpful and can speak good English. Highly recommended to all except those who prefers staying close to the main shopping districts like Shibuya/Shinjuku which are about 30 minutes ride. Tsukiji, Akihabara, Asakusa and Ginza were convenient to get from the hotel

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2014

Gator

Special hotel

This is a wonderful hotel to stay in. It is wonderfully managed with a friendly, helpful staff. The location is ideal because it is 1. quiet 2. close to the subway 3. close to all the Ueno Park and Yanaka attractions. Best of all it is a gorgeous place to stay. If arriving in Japan for the first time, I recommend this hotel as it will immerse you in the culture and yet enable you to feel comfortable. Hotel is stunningly clean, beautiful and efficient. Many thanks!

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2014

TSL

Bang for the buck.

Greàt location, easy access to Tokyo Metro and lots of cafe nearby to excite the palate. Staff speak good English and very helpful. Laundry facility is extremely handy. Not a large hotel and therefore no big crowds. Room size is comparable to the other large 4-star hotel that we stayed in Kyoto. Just have to make your own futon bed here and sit on floor. If you are out and about all day in Tokyo and wanting a good room to back to, for peace and quiet, this is it.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Beautiful hidden gem

The Edo Sakura was the perfect place to spend a few days exploring Tokyo. It was beautiful, peaceful and friendly and very handy for the Hibiya line on the Metro. We can highly recommend this hidden gem of a hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2014

fernando

The best hotel I've ever stayed in!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Nice, quiet, very clean hotel, but very basic

Hotel is clean throughout, the stuff is very nice and helpful, breakfast is good. Our room (6 tatami) and the bathroom were tiny-tiny. Sleeping on the floor turned out to be a bigger challenge than I thought - good experience, but I won't try in again :) I was uncomfortable, and had asked for a second mattress - it helped somewhat. Didn't take advantage of the tee ceremony, as we were normally out by 8 - 9 am. If I am in Tokyo again I would get into a more expensive hotel with a larger room and closer to the metro station.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Very helpful staff

We loved the Edo Sakura, mainly because the staff working there were so helpful and nice. The futons were terribly uncomfortable for our Western backs, though, so we won't be back. But the shower was incredible. My husband said it was the best he's ever used. Just big enough, and with great water pressure.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2014

PH

Great place, bit of walking involved.

Rooms are great, staff very friendly and efficient. Varying degrees of English, but all well up to anything you'd need.
Only issue is location–I strongly recommend getting a taxi there from the station first time around. The place doesn't tend to show up accurately on most mapping systems.
It's a ten minute walk to the nearest station (on the JR Yamanote line, the main one for getting around Tokyo), and another 15 minutes to Ueno Park/Zoo, so ideal for visiting them too!

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Very enjoyable stopover in Tokyo. Staff very helpful with information from transportation to tourist attractions.

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2014

Eryk

Ryokan for the first time.

This was my first time at a ryokan, and it was quite the experience. The rooms are quite small, and of course you sleep on the floor with a futon. The staff asked us to make our own beds out, which was quite weird.

The hotel is really clean and very new. There was only 5 Japanese TV channels on tv, and nothing else.

The location of this place is a 10 min walk from Uguisani station, and a little hard to find when you don
Know where you're going.

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2014

Verified traveler

Excellent stay

Great architecture and clean, comfortable rooms. Beautiful decoration and friendly English speaking staff.

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2014

SFayers

Traditional tatami mat room

We stayed here for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hostess was lovely and very welcoming and informative. The japanese breakfast, tea ceremony and garden was a nice touch. The room was very tastefully decorated and would have been great for 2 but was a little cosy for 3, however we were aware of this beforehand. The only downside for us was the 10min walk to the Yamanote JR line which we were using with our JR passes. If your happy to use the subway though then it is only a 3min walk. Overall highly recommend the edo sakura!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2014

Webstermj42

Great Introduction to Japan

The warm welcome from Yoko as we stepped through the door at the Edo Sakura was much appreciated and was followed over our 4 night stay with continued excellent and friendly service. Our Japanese style room was immaculate and the operation of futons etc. very clearly explained. The optional western or Japanese style breakfasts were good value and tasty. The free tea ceremony is a nice extra. The hotel is well positioned to get to Ueno Park or Asakusa on foot and is a short walk to the metro system. Highly recommended.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2014

Lori

Awesome

Loved experiencing the traditional Japanese room. Staff was friendly and welcoming. The traditional tea ceremony was great as well. Not prime location but close to train station

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2014

Suzi A

We love edo Sakura!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Tokyo especially because of our stay at Edo Sakura! It was easy to get to from the ueno station which is the end point of the airport train. We transferred to the hibiya line and took the train to iriya station which is only one stop away. After following directions from helpful trip advisor users, we got to the hotel which is about 500 meters from train stop. Front desk was friendly and efficient and spoke English well. We were briefed about our traditional style Japanese room. You can order breakfast the night before and you'll have it hot and perfect the morning after. There are two small baths downstairs and each bath is big enough for two people. There is a tea ceremony which happens every morning from 9:30am till 10. We missed this one though.:( Staff is very knowledgable about the area and always willing to help. I've already suggested the Edo Sakura to other friends who will be traveling to Tokyo. What a great find! Good rates too!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2014

L

Excellent place but 10min walk frm train station

The guesthouse is very new, well kept - one of the prettiest we stayed in. The room was relatively spacious, tatami-style with shower and toilet built in. If we had more time, we would have used the hot bath as well! The only drawback and significant for us (because cabs are so expensive) was the long walk to the train station. The closest is a 10 min walk (Uguisudani station), and a little further away is Ueno station (cab it for about USD7). The place probably makes sense if your plan is to stay in the Ueno, Asakusa area. For us, we were constantly going to Shinjuku / Shibuya and the train ride there is about 27 minutes.... so geographically this was not a great choice! The hotel itself though - is tasteful, clean,new and overall v nice !

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2026

TAKANORI

朝風呂が無くて残念でした。

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Annika

Fint och vänligt hotell/Ryokan på bra adress.

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