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Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE

Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE

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Overview of Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture
  • Popular LocationTokyo Skytree15 min walk
  • Popular LocationSensō-ji Temple2 min drive
  • Popular LocationUeno Park4 min drive
  • AirportTokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining Area

About this property

Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE

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
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Famous Japanese Gardens by walk
Famous Japanese Gardens by walk
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, (23 reviews)
Famous Japanese Gardens by walk

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 area

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.
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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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neighborhood Vibes
We enjoy all this area has to offer. Walking along the river, easy jaunt over to Asakusa and all the small restaurants and bars lining the backstreets. Close to two stations with big shopping areas around each. Family Mart just out the door and larger grocery two blocks away. Lots of independent bakeries, tofu and tea shops. The owner is very responsive and kind. Thank you for making us feel welcome Sumire House…see you again!
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tokyo Home Away from Home
It as our first visit back to Sumire House since 2020. Lovely to see the neighborhood was still the same with most local businesses surviving and thriving. The little house is as welcoming as ever. Love the location and vibe. We had perfect weather for walking and enjoyed doing lots of that. It is a fun area to explore. Enjoyed every minute and we will be back. Thank you Sumire House.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house in an excellent location.
Lucky are those who get to stay in this individual calm wooden Japanese house. As a group of 4 adults we managed well, in this house which was very clean, well equipped with comfortable beds and cooking facilities. The bathroom had a great shower, a Toto and plenty of hot water, a tub if you wish.Yes taller people have to duck through a couple of lower doorways, but don't let that stop you from a unique experience.The location close to the Sumida river allows for beautiful walks. It is an easy walk to supermarkets and train stations located at Skytree. There multiple local small restaurants that are welcoming with great food. There is an excellent bakery close by called Kameya where you will chose a different delight everyday, and you will want to go everyday. Lastly the hosts are thoughtful and informative people who are always available and responsive to communications. A house to remember and return to as soon as possible.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill g.

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.

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

About the host

Hosted by Akiko & Hidemasa Yamamoto

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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.

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