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Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE

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Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom646 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Tokyo, Tokyo (prefecture)
  • Place, Sumida Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Sumida River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tokyo Skytree
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tokyo

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Tokyo, within a 5-minute drive of Sensoji Temple and Tokyo Skytree. .This vacation home is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Ueno Park and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Tokyo Dome.
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What's nearby

  • Sumida Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sumida River - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Konica Minolta Planetarium Tenku - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tokyo Skytree - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sensoji Temple - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hikifune Station - 7 min walk
  • Honjo-azumabashi Station - 17 min walk
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪しゃぶ葉 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪鳩五五酒場 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪貯水葉 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪のみくい処 かどや - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ROCA - ‬5 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books and a video library.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: our policy is STRICTLY non smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

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

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

After confirming reservation, I send the document. Please fill in required inforamtion. We would appreciate your understanding for this matter.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our policy is STRICTLY non smoking

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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Experience Taditional Japanese House! SUMIRE Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
If you want a little more room than a typical Tokyo hotel, this is a great place to stay. It has 2 bedrooms. You get to learn more about post WWII life here too. It is next to Family Mart and a shrine. It is a little noisy from proximity to a busy street, but it was worth it for us.The hosts were very helpful with recommendations on things to see and places to eat. They also helped us with train schedules and how to get around Tokyo.Heater/air conditioner worked well and we were very comfortable here. Laundry in house available but we didn’t use it. Shower was great with high water pressure. The rooms were extremely clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family of 4 had an amazing stay! Everything was well kept, and having the Familymart so close was very convenient.The owners responded quickly to us when we had a minor issue with the lock. There are 2 train stations within a 10 minute walk.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed as a family of 4. 2 adults and 2 teens. It was a little tight but we made it work. The house is a little confusing to get to as the address will bring you to the back. You just need to go around the corner. It was awesome to have Family Mart steps away from the front door. It’s a little loud since you’re close to the Main Street. The neighborhood is very cute and walkable. We enjoyed our stay. The only thing I would recommend would be clean new towels. The towels were very old and stained. The linens could use some updating. Also if they could offer more pillows. Other than that it was a fantastic stay. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jorge B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooms and excellent laundry facility. Accessible to many subway lines.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was amazing and accommodating! We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooms, well maintained and located in a great spot. Windows are old so you can hear the main road, but still found it comfortable to sleep. The archways are low and stairs a bit steep, but the listing is very straightforward about this. Really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We wanted to experience staying in a traditional Japanese house and this place provided that! It is a small house, but it grew on us each day we were there. We loved how it was decorated. It is located in a very residential area with not a lot of restaurants nearby. There is a Family Mart literally steps from the front door (a great place to get coffee in the morning). The Shinto shrine next door is quite nice and peaceful. The house is old and the walls are thin (it is a traditional Japanese house after all from the bygone days of Tokyo). There is a very busy road nearby with a lot of traffic noise, even in the wee hours of the night. Ear plugs are provided, but we didn't use them. The heater/ac units worked great and we were never uncomfortable. The doorways are low and a few of us bumped our heads more than once. The bedrooms are upstairs and the bathroom is downstairs. The winding staircase can be a bit tricky if you have mobility issues. Note: Apple Maps will not take you to the right location! Use Google Maps if you are trying to find it. It is about a 15 minute walk to the Skytree Station and about a 8 minute walk to the Hikifune Station so we had no trouble getting to the sites we wanted to visit in Tokyo. I highly recommend a visit to Ueno Park! The host was good about communication via the Vrbo app, sometimes not always the case with properties in Japan. We enjoyed our stay at Sumire house!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is really good. It is a unique experience to stay in an old building. It is also a convenient setup with separate sleeping spaces upstairs and hang out space downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dede C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Japanese experience!

The home was in a lovely neighborhood convenient to subways, with personal touches and cultural touchstones. Our family enjoyed meals around the kitchen at the end of a long day of adventuring around Tokyo! Highly recommend for a traditional Japanese stay with modern comforts! #japanstay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great traditional home

We really enjoyed staying in a clean, traditional Japanese home. It was very convenient to have the market steps from the door, and there were great little restaurants within walking distance. It was a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine V.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Kitchen
Cute home
Nighttime
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

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