I am normally a budget traveller so staying in this ryokan was a little expensive for me but it was truly worth it! - The location Ueno was the perfect place for me because it was quiet and had easy transport links. You are a 15 min slow walk from the station. Ueno station had a direct link from Narita... More

My family of 3 stayed in Tokyo during the week of Christmas, 4 nights.The place is clean and comfortable, reasonably priced. The room that we are staying is spacious (I travel to Tokyo often on business trip and have stayed in numerous business hotels in Tokyo) and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Slight set back is the distance.... More

We had promised my son we would take him to Japan for a couple of years but time has been difficult to arrange . We had just one week to give him a look at Tokyo and its environs. He had expressed a preference for staying at a Ryokan and my wife did the research. Ryokan Katsutaro ticked all the... More

We decided on this place after much thought, and figured that the location and the hope of something less bland than a business hotel would make a decent choice. THE ROOM: Our perceptions of Japanese rooms was that they are all very small and cramped. We were pleasantly surprised at Katsutaro. I think it was a 6 tatami room. There... More

My family of 4 had a nice stay at Ryokan Katsutaro. The place is kept clean and has a "homey" feel. The free use of computers was helpful when I need to research on places of interest. I would recommend taking a short cab ride (cost about 700 yen) from Keisei Train station when you have lots of luggages. I... More

Conveniently located near Ueno station, this Ryokan offers beautiful rooms that are over and above anything you'd find in a hotel or hostel for the same value. The staff were welcoming and friendly and the whole place almost feels as if you are staying in someone's house which is an unexpected pleasure so far from home. The Japanese style beds... More

Ryokan Katsutaro is a very comfortable & clean .. When we arrived, they had prepared rooms clean, spacious, fully equipped & comfortable .. The owner is also very friendly .. We are happy to stay at Ryokan Katsutaro .. We hope we can come to Japan and can stay there again .. Japan is very beautiful, truly the land of... More

stayed 6 nights while in tokyo in 9/2011 pros - the biggest advantage is near ueno park, which is a rarity in the concrete jungle of tokyo, a nice respite if tired of the lights and sounds and bustle of people. its in the museum district, also zoo, universities, etc -some rooms w computers -homey, quiet - free wifi -... More

We spent 4 nights in this Ryokan at the beginning of September. The ryokan do not require you to pay while checking in and provides tea, coffee and yukata for every one. We had a japanese room, which was quite big, with even a computer linked to internet inside ! The rate was 9.600Y per night for us, our baby... More