Andon Ryokan
行燈旅館- Say it
- an·
don ryo· kan - Also written
- Andon Ryokan Tokyo, Andon Ryokan Minowa
About Andon Ryokan
A modern design ryokan north of Asakusa, 5 minutes' walk from Minowa Station. The tatami rooms are small and share showers and toilets, and the one bath is a jacuzzi you use privately.
- OnsenNoThe only bath is a private jacuzzi
- Bath in your roomNo room has oneShared showers and toilets
- Private bathYesJacuzzi; slots given at check-in
- TattoosNot stated
- MealsBreakfast plans and a curry-dinner planEach meal is sold as its own plan
- Dietary needsVegan and vegetarian breakfastAllergies with notice
- ChildrenNot allowedAges 13 and over only
- Check-in and dinnerCheck-in 15:00–22:00; out by 10:00
- Getting there5 minutes' walk from Minowa Station
Good to know before you book
- Doubles and twins are 4.5 matsA double or twin room is 4.5 tatami mats for two people, about 7.3 m² of tatami.
- Jacuzzi slots are given at check-inSlots for the private jacuzzi go in check-in order and can't be booked ahead, except on the ryokan's whole-jacuzzi plan.
- Two card brandsThe ryokan takes Visa and Mastercard only.
- Rooms
- 20 Japanese-style rooms with tatami
- Room size
- 4.5 tatami mats for doubles and twins, about 7.3 m² of tatami
- Cards
- Visa and Mastercard only
- Parking
- Coin car park next door, ¥1,800 a day
Rooms and their baths
- Shared baths
Double room
No bath or toilet in the room; shared showers and toilets on each floor
- Shared baths
Twin room
No bath or toilet in the room; shared showers and toilets on each floor
- No room photos yetShared baths
Comfort room for four
No bath or toilet in the room; shared showers and toilets on each floor
- No room photos yetShared baths
Group room
No bath or toilet in the room; shared showers and toilets on each floor
The fine print
Last checked November 12, 2026.
- Onsen
No. No hot-spring bath
The only bath is a private jacuzzi; rooms share showers.
- Bath in your room
No room has one. No room has a bath or toilet
Showers, toilets and basins are shared, men's and women's on each floor.
- Private bath
Yes. Private jacuzzi, booked at check-in
Slots go in check-in order and can't be booked ahead, except on the whole-jacuzzi plan.
- Tattoos
Not stated. Not stated by the ryokan
The only bath is private, so a shared-bath rule may not apply.
- Meals
Included with some stays. Breakfast plans and a curry-dinner plan
A home-cooked Japanese breakfast, a vegan breakfast, or the okami's curry for dinner, each sold as its own plan.
- Dietary needs
Catered for. Vegan and vegetarian breakfast; allergies with notice
All stock is kelp or shiitake. Tell the ryokan about allergies, gluten included, before you arrive; a few can't be met.
- Children
Not allowed. No guests aged 12 or under
The inside stairs and roof-terrace stairs are steep. Guests 13 and over pay the adult rate.
- Check-in and dinner
Check-in 15:00 to 22:00, check-out by 10:00
Times can differ by plan; ask about early check-in or leaving bags.
- Getting there
5 minutes' walk from Minowa Station
Hibiya line, exit 3. From Nippori, a 15-minute taxi or bus 22 or 47 to Minowa 2-chome.
Meals
Meals are sold as plans: a stay is room-only unless the plan names a meal.
- Breakfast
- A home-cooked Japanese breakfast, on the breakfast plan
- Vegan breakfast
- A vegan breakfast plan with a choice of three miso soups. All stock is kelp or shiitake
- Dinner
- The okami's own curry, on the dinner plan
- Allergies
- Tell the ryokan before you arrive, gluten included; a few requests can't be met
Baths
- Private bath
- One jacuzzi, used privately. Slots are given in check-in order and can't be booked ahead, except on the whole-jacuzzi plan
- Water
- Not hot-spring water
- Bath hours
- Not stated by the ryokan
- Rooms
- No room has a bath or toilet. Showers, toilets and basins are shared, men's and women's on each floor
Getting there
- Train
- Tokyo Metro Hibiya line to Minowa Station, exit 3, then 5 minutes' walk
- From Nippori
- A 15-minute taxi from the south gate of JR Nippori Station, or bus 22 or 47 to Minowa 2-chome and 5 minutes' walk
- Car
- About 5 minutes from Ueno
- Parking
- Coin car park next door, ¥1,800 a day
- Check-in
- 15:00 to 22:00; times can differ by plan. Ask about early check-in or leaving bags
- Address
- 2-34-10 Nihonzutsumi, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Who it suits
- Suits
- Budget travellers and friends who want a design-led tatami stay and don't mind shared showers
- Children
- Guests must be 13 or over; the inside stairs and the roof-terrace stairs are steep
- Rooms
- Not for anyone who needs a bath in the room or a large room
History
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Questions
Do rooms at Andon Ryokan have a bathroom?
No. No room has a bath or toilet. Each floor has shared shower rooms, toilets and basins, separate for men and women.
How do you book the jacuzzi at Andon Ryokan?
Ask at check-in. Slots are handed out in check-in order and can't be reserved ahead, unless you book the ryokan's whole-jacuzzi plan.
How big are the rooms at Andon Ryokan?
Doubles and twins are 4.5 tatami mats, about 7.3 m² of tatami, for two people. The two four-person room types are 8 and 9 mats.
Which station is closest to Andon Ryokan?
Minowa Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya line. The ryokan is 5 minutes' walk from exit 3.
Does Andon Ryokan have a hot-spring bath?
No. The only bath is the private jacuzzi, and it is not hot-spring water.
Can children stay at Andon Ryokan?
Not aged 12 or under. The ryokan gives its steep inside stairs and roof-terrace stairs as the reason. Guests aged 13 and over pay the adult rate.