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Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4645.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Tokyo, Tokyo (prefecture)

Tokyo Skytree
‪11 min walk‬
Sensoji Temple
‪2 min drive‬
Ueno Park
‪4 min drive‬
Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

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 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

Premier Host

Languages

English, Japanese

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Parking available

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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.

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

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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Tokyo

Located in Sumida, a neighbourhood in Tokyo, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Sensoji Temple and Tokyo Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Toyosu Market and Ginza Six. Check out an event or a game at Nippon Budokan, and consider making time for Ueno Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Power 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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Sensoji Temple - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Kaminarimon Gate - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Ueno Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 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

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?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE located?

Located in Sumida, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tokyo Solamachi and Tokyo Skytree. Sensoji Temple and Ueno Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Hikifune Station is 7 minutes by foot and Keisei-Hikifune Station is 10 minutes.

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Francine V.

19 May, 2025

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

Great host. Recommend highly.

The property is exactly as advertised. Close to subway, quiet, clean, everything worked perfectly. Nice opportunity to experience the past.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

2 May, 2025

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

Tokyo Vacation

We had a wonderful time in Tokyo. Sumire is a well kept traditional home. Hi-de thank you for your quick response to all of our concerns.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

18 Apr, 2025

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

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.

13 Apr, 2025

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

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.

15 Mar, 2025

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

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.

10 Mar, 2025

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

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

Matthew W.

8 Jan, 2025

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

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.

2 Dec, 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pia S.

31 Jan, 2025

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

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.

13 Jan, 2025

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

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

Vicki L.

22 Apr, 2025

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

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

Kaylene R.

5 Nov, 2024

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

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

Deanna C.

16 Jul, 2024

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

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.

25 Jun, 2024

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

Tokyo Trip

Cozy traditional Japanese home with upgraded shower bathroom and laundry!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven V.

15 Apr, 2023

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

Wonderful slice of Tokyo life

Absolutely charming home. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

19 Jan, 2023

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

Great place!

We loved our stay in Sumida City! It was a cute property, very close to Family Mart and delicious restaurants. We would love to go again!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

28 May, 2024

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

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

Peter L.

29 Jun, 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

10/10 Excellent

Leona L.

26 Feb, 2023

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

Family stay

Great property, well situated with convenient access to transit, convenience store, and lots of restaurants and bars. Very nice hosts. Clean and comfortable place.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul l.

29 Apr, 2023

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

Another great stay

Second stay and definitely won’t be the last. My brother joined me and we had a great time reliving some childhood memories with this charming home as our launching point each morning. Great location with lots of food options and close to two train stations.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Anne E.

23 Nov, 2024

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

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

Georgia S.

4 Nov, 2023

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

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

Andrew G.

7 May, 2023

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

Central Location to Adventure!

The Sumire house was an excellent find. It’s location allowed for easy access to the rest of Tokyo— and the relaxed nature of the Mukojima meant the hustle and bustle of the city disappeared while you were in the neighborhood. Great cozy little spot!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL G.

2 Aug, 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

Carolyn L.

23 Dec, 2023

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

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

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.
Mukojima is an old and new town. Japan’s highest tower, Skytree is located in the center of town, where you can enjoy shopping and all kinds of attractions. If you walk along the Sumida River, you will be connected to Asakusa.