Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE

9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4646 sq ft

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Check out the area

Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture

Tokyo Skytree15 min walk
Sensō-ji Temple2 min drive
Ueno Park4 min drive
Tokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining Area

About this property

Good access to Skytree shopping mall and Asakusa!
Convenienct location for tourists!

A 65 year old traditional Japanese townhouse located in well known downtown, Mukojima, Tokyo. The house belongs to my husband who spent his childhood there. We are university professors, and the house was too small for us to live with our three children and lots of books, so we have never lived there. After 30 years, I found it quite cool as it looked remaining very nostalgic, which brought me back to the nice and old days of Japan. Now it is very rare to find this kind in Tokyo.
The house was renovated nicely with its original taste. There are two bedrooms; one with a double bed and the other with two singles. The bedrooms on the second floor are floored with tatami mats. There are small but cozy living space and a kitchenette in the first floor. Bathroom with a bathtub and shower head. You will find the 'washlet' in WC.
Since the house was built right after WWII, everything is made small according to the Japanese people's frame at that time. If you are way taller than 6 feet, you may find it a bit close and uneasy.

Property manager

Akiko & Hidemasa Yamamoto

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Our policy is STRICTLY non smoking

After confirming reservation, I send the document. Please fill in required inforamtion. We would appreciate your understanding for this matter.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Tokyo

This vacation home is located in Sumida, a neighborhood in Tokyo, and is near theme parks and on a river. Sensō-ji Temple and Tokyo Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Ginza Six and Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu. Check out an event or a game at Ryogoku Kokugikan, and consider making time for Ueno Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Motor boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture

What's nearby

Tokyo Skytree - 15 min walk
Asakusa Shrine - 2 min drive
Sensō-ji Temple - 2 min drive
Ueno Park - 4 min drive
Tokyo Dome - 7 min drive

Getting around

Hikifune Station - 8 min walk
Honjo-azumabashi Station - 17 min walk
Haneda Airport (HND) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

道成寺 - 4 min walk
のみくい処かどや - 4 min walk
Farm Hug - 4 min walk
向嶋だるま - 4 min walk
新蕾軒 - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE located?

Located in Sumida, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Tokyo Solamachi and Tokyo Skytree. Sensō-ji Temple and Ueno Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Hikifune Station is 8 minutes by foot and Keisei-Hikifune Station is 11 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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9.8/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

jill g.

Apr 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect home base in Tokyo

We’ve stayed at Sumire house many times. It’s our favorite lodging spot in Tokyo. It is a traditional mid-century Japanese wooden house in the middle of a lovely Tokyo neighborhood. You’ll be close to great shopping (Tokyo Skytree), trains (easy access to Hikifuni and Oshiage stations), and delicious family run restaurants (too many to name). The house is well equipped, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Note, it can get a bit noisy at night in the winter when the wind kicks up and windows rattle but you quickly get used to it. The owner is kind and helpful. We love it and will keep coming back.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey S.

Feb 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

True Traditional Home

15-night stay, December 31st to January 15, 2024. Good pre-arrival communication(s) with Owner. Good on-site written home information & instructions. Limited kitchen functionality (small fridge, single burner cooking plate, microwave oven, fully-manual drip coffee pot. Pre-arrival notice by Owner of electrical load limitations/"nuisance trippimg". Instinctively prepared for Japan winter weather sleepwear Traditional home characteristcs include low doorways, and steep narrow 2nd level stairway. More functional living area on 2nd level than 1st. Complimentary ear plugs for sleeping appreciated due to proximity to busy road. Great modern washer/dryer. Relatively convenient (8-13 minute walk) to Skytree and Hikifune subway stations/local restaurants/Izakayas. Family Mart convenience store right next store and grocery store within a couple of blocks. Added/unexpected bonus of home being adjacent to neighborhood Shrine.

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Dec 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy traditional home.

We stayed 9 nights on our recent trip to Tokyo. It is convenient to Hikifune station but we usually walked to Oshiage Station as the trains were usually more convenient. The home is a bit older (1950s I believe) but it has some modern conveniences. There is an update bathroom, washer/dryer combo, and many updated kitchen appliances. It is a bit basic but has enough for 2-4 guests. There is also a tv avs dvd player. The beds are very comfortable. The windows are thin so you'll hear a lot of noise from the road and the trains. It didn't bother my wife and I who live in a busy area, but my mother in law used the ear plugs provided and had no issues. Each bedroom and the living room have separate ductless heaters/ac. There is a family mart next door and we picked up breakfast and snacks here to have in the house. The only drawback was being a tall person I did bonk my head about 12 times on the doorway between the kitchen and living room. But that's expected in older Japanese homes (I did the same in our machiya in Kyoto in 2018). I would recommend this house if you want to experience traditional Japanese home living. The location is convenient to train stations while being in a lovely residential area. There's a lovely temple right next to the house, a couple of times there were musicians and services being held. The owners were quite nice and quick to reply if we messaged with any questions. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL G.

Aug 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

Very cute house if you want a edo style with modern touches. The location is great between two stations. The host are incredible with keeping in contact, recommendations, and knowledge of the area. I would recommend staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Jun 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect visit

It was a perfect visit. The house was everything the listing said and more. We thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere - it was well thought out.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Akiko & Hidemasa Yamamoto

I am a retired professor who took her degree from Columbia university in NYC long time ago.

Why they chose this property

Traditional outlook and modern equipments. Convenient to get to Akihabara, Ginza, Asakusa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, or even to Nikko. Bus stop right near the house and get to Asakusa by 10 mins. Less than 10 minutes walk to two major train stations.

What makes this property unique

Though it is located close to Asakusa, the major tourists attraction in Tokyo, Mukojima area is not polluted with commercial tourism.
There is a famous Japanese style 'tea house restaurant' where you can see and enjoy Geisha performance with reasonable price.