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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Interior
Exterior detail
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom60 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tokyo, Tokyo (prefecture)
  • Tokyo Skytree
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Sensoji Temple
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ueno Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Tokyo

This holiday home puts you in the centre of Tokyo, 1.2 km (0.8 mi) from Tokyo Skytree and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Sensoji Temple. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a Smart TV. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features a coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a microwave. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Sumida holiday home include Tokyo Dome and Tokyo Imperial Palace.
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What's nearby

  • Tokyo Skytree - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Asakusa Shrine - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sensoji Temple - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ueno Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Tokyo Dome - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Hikifune Station - 7 min walk
  • Honjo-azumabashi Station - 17 min walk
  • Tokyo (HND-Haneda) - 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
  • ‪新蕾軒 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪鶏味噌焼 かしわや - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE

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

A 70 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

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: our policy is STRICTLY non smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 646 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE Tokyo

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE?

The closest beach to Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE is Odaiba Beach Park (10.1 km).

Does Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE?

No, Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE?

No, pets are not allowed.

Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family experience in Tokyo

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this traditional Japanese house. The location is near Oshiage Skytree station (10-15 minutes walk). This might not suit some as a location to get to tourist locations but it worked well for us.Contact before and during our stay from the owners was excellent and so helpful with restaurant information and local knowledge.The beds were very comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed to have some meals at home. Family Mart is right across the road.Height of the doorways might be a challenge for anyone tall as we all managed to forget at least once but it waa part of the charm. The staircase is also not for those with any mobility challenges.There is a temple in the surrounds of the house which was undergoing renovations when we were there but so beautiful.The house is close to a main road, so there is traffic noise at night but there are earplugs supplied and it really didn’t bother us.Easy bus ride nearby to Asakusa, walk to Sumida Riverwalk and Skytree.Our family thoroughly enjoyed our 6 night stay here, would absolutely recommend it for anyone wanting an authentic experience and hope that we can return someday.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Traditional Japanese house, we loved it.If you are 6 foot plus, you may hit your head a few times! Worth it though
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reliving history

Part of my reason for returning to Japan, was to study traditional interior decorating, This house was a good example, as it was built before WW2, Other advantages were the nice neighborhood, plenty of space, laundry, good heating system, friendly owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!

Hi-de was an excellent host. The responses and information provided were accurate, fast, and much appreciated. I will be recommending this property to all my friends and family, thank you Hi-de
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A spot to call your own

We enjoyed all aspects of our stay at Sumire House. It’s cozy and safe tucked away in an area filled with families. Everything you need is within easy walking distance, bus just out the door and two major stations a ten minutes walk. The owner is quick to reply to any needs and concerns. Have fun in Tokyo…we did!
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely House

We enjoyed our stay at Sumire House. Communication was excellent from the start. Very charming traditional house and nicely located, far enough from the commercial shopping areas but with good access. Family Mart across the alley. Only caveat - street noise. A good pair of ear plugs worked well for me. Super clean house, well-supplied with all the basics. Comfortable beds with warm comforters. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Haekal H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming traditional house with great access to transport networks

Unique and great stay at Sumire house. There's no other house like it in the neighbourhood. The proximity to the local shrine also adds to its charm. We loved the location - away from the hustble and bustle of major tourist areas but well connected via Hikifune and Sky tree station making it easy to get to destinations.We stayed during winter, and whilst there are heaters, the house isn't well insulated, and on the ground floor in particular and it can get rather cold. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay and our hosts were also great and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little place in a lovely neighborhood

Cute house, gracious host with good advice, some low ceilings which even a very tall person got used to.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

stuart k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing base to explore the ciry

Sumire House is perfectly located to explore the city and a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern amenity.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anne E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sumire House stay in November

This was a very good place to stay overall with great communication from the hosts. It is close to 2 train lines and it was very easy to get from Oshiage Station to Haneda Airport with our luggage. Two things to be aware of: 1) It is very close to a main road and was noisy at night. Windows can also rattle in the wind (it is an older house, which is also part of it's charm). Provided earplugs were definitely needed and worked well for 2 of us. 2) Stairs to the second level are steep & can be challenging with larger than carry-on baggage size. Overall it was a place I would be happy to stay again. The local convenience store about 10 metres away was very friendly and a good source of readymade meals, snack items, milk and were kind enough to store our luggage after checkout.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene R., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Gem

This property was just as we imagined - full of character and charm. Conveniently located to trains, supermarkets, restaurants and so many fabulous attractions with Skytree a short walk away, the river, temples and shrines. Although small it accommodated our family of 4 quite comfortably.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tokyo in July

Wonderful property in a wonderful location. My family and I had a great summer vacation at your home. We can’t wait to visit again. Thank you from Canada!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tokyo Trip

Cozy traditional Japanese home with upgraded shower bathroom and laundry!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Nice host & lovely location next to a shrine. Easy walk to 2 stations. Nice traditional elements. Functional (but we were a little tall for the main floor) we had a great time. It was nice to have laundry.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo W., Melbourne Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Carolyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!

We loved the cozy house in a very convenient location 8 min walk to Oshiage sky tree train station. Quiet neighbourhood, close to coffee and perfect place from which to explore Tokyo. Hosts very helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Georgia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect experience

The property was in great condition and had a great feel to it. It is in a great location, perfect for walking around to places and with the shrine so close it is a great introduction when you first arrive into the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location with Historical Charm

We enjoyed our stay here very much. The juxtaposition between Tokyo Sky Tree and this classic home was so fun. We stayed here for most of a week. Great access to Tokyo Sky Tree and the rest of Tokyo via Oshiage and Hikifune stations. Convenience store steps away and a grocery store down the street allowed for quick meals and cooking at the house. The owners are very responsive, friendly and accommodating. Will certainly stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023