ITO RYOKAN, Tokyo

Ito Ryokan - A traditional 2-star Tokyo ryokan with cultural workshops and shared facilities in Chuo Ward

Located in the historic Ningyocho district, this traditional Tokyo hotel offers six air-conditioned rooms across six floors, each equipped with flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes, and free WiFi. Ito Ryokan features shared bathroom facilities including gender-specific shower rooms, a common bathroom, and separate toilets. Guests can participate in cultural activities including Shamisen music workshops, Japanese calligraphy classes, and traditional tea ceremonies with Sencha and Matcha prepared by tea professionals. The property maintains a common area with a refrigerator and microwave, while cooked-to-order breakfasts are served daily from 8:00 AM. A 7-minute walk from Tokyo City Air Terminal, the ryokan sits within a 5-minute drive of Ryogoku Kokugikan and Marunouchi Building. Key attractions like Edo-Tokyo Museum and Kabuki-za Theatre are accessible within a 15-minute drive.

Pros

Cultural workshops include Shamisen music sessions, calligraphy classes, and tea ceremonies

Convenient location just 10 minutes from Ginza, Asakusa, and Akihabara by subway

Multiple shared facilities including gender-specific bathrooms and common kitchen amenities

Staff provides multilingual services and concierge assistance

Cons

All bathrooms are shared facilities

Check-in hours limited to 15:00-21:30