Guesthouse Hanare, Tokyo

Everything was easy to access and all of the property was very clean. Momo was so sweet and helpful throughout our entire stay!

Staff were really friendly, location convenient and well designed

Wonderful welcomw and introduction to Japan and wished we had had longer to explore the area. Delicious breakfast.

The welcome and consierge service were both exceptional. By far the best out of our 26 days’ stay in Japan. The facility itself is a tasteful mix of tradition and modernity with attention to detail. And the breakfast is a cherry on the cake - I loved the Japanese version, while the kids appreciated the sweet and toast options.

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I really loved the attention to detail and the kindness of the hostesses I would love to come back for a longer stay

Nothing, it was perfect

We loved the Yanaka neighborhood and the friendly and helpful staff and amazing breakfasts!

N/a. We loved it. If you are looking for your own private bathroom/shower, this is not the place for you. It is in an old, renovated building with charming atmosphere.

This ‘ryokan’ is located in the charming, still quite undiscovered neighbourhood of Yanaka... 10 minutes from Nippori Station, where the train from Narita Airport arrives. It probably has one of the best breakfasts in Tokyo and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. Hanare is also very active in engaging the community of the area.

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My family loved the concept and the experince of Hanare. The options for breakfast were very delicious - I especially liked the curated Japanese breakfast (with explanations about the provenance of the food); the tickets for the nearby public baths were a sensational added touch.

The rooms were a little on the small side but that was not really a downside since we knew the hotel was going to be in an old/restored traditional building.

Great atmosphere of the place. Great concept. Very friendly, calm hotel staff who set you up for a great time on vacation. Very comfortable. The streets of this area are also very special, with a unique atmosphere. The breakfast is excellent and filling.

There are light signs of wear. The walls need to be lightly painted in the rooms and the tatami mats need to be cleaned or replaced. There are no more minuses.

Local. Hot Bath. Breakfast.

Beautiful traditional rooms, super comfy bed rolls, exceptionally clean private toilet and communal shower. The traditional breakfast at the Hagiso Cafe was delicious and such a nice addition! Hanare puts such thought into the entire experience, and this town is absolutely lovely.

There are multiple rooms in the building, so sometimes the other visitors would be a little loud upstairs. That noise was minimal overall though. We definitely would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Friendly and helpful staff. The area of Yanaka is a perfect place to enjoy a more traditional and quiet side of Tokyo.

I cannot stop recommending this place! I booked Hanare for my very first stay in Japan. And I am sooo happy I did so! Th atmosphere of the place is very calm and relaxing. There are meditative sounds in the hallway and the place smells like wood! Perfect to wind down after a 20 h flight! I also don’t know what they put in the water but my hair and skin looked so healthy after the shower. The staff, both Momo and Nana are extremely friendly and helpful. I had a technical issue with booking and they resolved it all so quick and kind for me. Thank you once more for this!! Also they contacted me for a forgotten item which I picked up upon my later return to Tokyo. The neighbourhood is also simply amazing for a first introduction into the city and country. Momo recommended me a great sushi place where I ate the first evening. It felt like I was in a movie! I loved it so much I also came back after 3 weeks travelling Japan and had once again one of the best dinners of my stay! If I ever have the chance to come back I definitely want to book this again.

Little bit small to unpack your bags or reorganise.

Hanare is an interesting and lovely experiment in being embedded in a neighborhood. The staff are wonderful and friendly, and I'd like to give a shout-out to Momo-san and Nana-san for helping to make our stay very memorable. When we told Momo-san we could not make it for the (free) breakfast the next day, they provided us to iced coffee and scones to go as a just-in-case, which was very thoughtful. The rooms are small but clean and light-filled and although the toilet is outside the room, it is exclusively for one room's use. The shared bath was also clean and comfortable. The location is the best part of the accommodation as you get to explore not only Yanaka Ginza, but also the local sentos and the dining and coffee places. There are two train stations, both of which are short walks of less than 10 minutes, and one of them has the Skyliner to the airport. I would very much like to stay here again when I come back to Tokyo!

Super friendly staff (thanx Nana) and an extremely pretty place in a quiet neighborhood of Tokyo. Japanese breakfast is grand with local products.

Maybe the rooms are a bit small:-) but comfortable and the bath is big:-)

The warm welcoming of Momo and the charming neighbourghood

A little bit noisy between the rooms but that’s part of the experience in this kind of old traditional houses.

Breakfast!!!

Lovely traditional ryokan experience with a neighbourhood feel (actually celebrating the neighbourhood it’s in)

Was fairly quiet around the property, most likely due to golden week

It's a sweet little place and in a charming area of Tokyo!

This was one of our favourite stays in Japan! The neighbourhood is such a gem and we loved the concept of making all of it our hotel, everything felt incredibly thoughtful and authentic. Anni and Momo were the warmest and sweetest staff ever, and we loved going to the sento before making our way back to our cozy and comfortable room. We stayed for one amazing night, and loved the location as well because it is away from the chaos of Tokyo but still easily accessible via the metro. Also breakfast is amazing.

There is a bit of a lingering smell in the rooms, which just comes with being in an old building. We kept our windows open for most of our stay. Also if you have a lot of things, navigating the smaller rooms can be tricky.

Tranquil part of the city and great getaway after the exploring the busy parts of Tokyo. The village has everything you need and is a great base to explore. We received great help and advise from Momo and team, great traditional breakfast. The bedroom is very traditional and quite small but was really comfortable and overall an amazing experience for our first time in Tokyo.

From the moment we set foot into the charming enclave of Hanare in Nippori, Japan, it was clear we were in for an experience unlike any other. This isn't just a place to stay; it's a journey into the heart of Japanese hospitality, masterfully curated by the hotel and its remarkable manager, Momo. Momo is the personification of warmth and kindness. Her gentle demeanor and thoughtful approach to hospitality transform a simple stay into a heartfelt encounter. Upon arrival, we were greeted not just as guests, but as friends, invited to sit down for a relaxing session of tea and biscuits. It was a precursor to what would become a series of delightful experiences. One of the highlights of our stay was the neighborhood walking tour offered by Momo. This isn't just a tour; it's an immersion into the local culture and community, something I would recommend without hesitation. The ethos of Hanare, where the community becomes your hotel, is not only commendable but genuinely enriching. It offers a unique lens through which to experience Nippori, making the stay at Hanare unforgettable. While our room was cozy, especially with our suitcases, it was beautifully and thoughtfully designed. The attention to detail was evident, from the exceptional bathroom amenities to the comprehensive explanation provided by Momo on everything the hotel offers. From shower schedules to heater usage, to the thoughtful gift cards for local onsens and the delightful Hanare merchandise like pencils and notebooks, every aspect was designed to enhance our stay. The communal notebook for sharing neighborhood experiences was a beautiful touch, fostering a sense of community among guests. Momo's organization of breakfast reservations and orders for the joint cafe the next morning added a seamless charm to our experience, making it not just a stay but a story worth telling.

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Everything! The character, the location (close to transport links), the surrounding neighbourhood (traditional, feels like you’re part of the community), the outstanding & commendable service, attention to detail, nice breakfast, access to 3 local bathhouses (sentō) included as well! A very welcoming place, my regards to Momo-san & Hanako-san!

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great Japanese breakfast, lovely staff

everything was great

Friendly staff, great location, hate to share it because we would like to keep this neighborhood to ourselves.

Just perfect: I really felt at home in Yanaka, the room was so beautiful and clean and the "the whole town is your hotel" concept gave me the chance to try many things I would probably have missed otherwise (just to name one, the late night sentō.. thanks Fuyu!). The staff was so friendly and helpful (thanks Momo for all explanation about the post office delivery!). I will go back someday

Breakfast was a great touch, sento was super convenient and allowed people with tattoos. The staff was so nice and kind really started to feel like home 6,500 miles away. 10/10 :)

Really nothing I would change, maybe it would be cool to have a guest dinner option to connect with other travelers but nothing about the stay I would have anything negative to say about.

Staying at Hanare was one of the highlights of our trip. The staff were personal, generous with their time and knowledgeable. We loved the breakfast and thoughtful note left for us by our host. The area is a creative hub, a wonderful place to wander and enjoy the cafes and small eateries/bars. We would love to stay again!

The room was quite small, especially if you are tall, but it wasn't a problem.

I love the core concept of this 'scattered hotel' that encourages guests to engage with the community. From the welcome walking tour of the neighborhood, to a detailed map and restaurant recommendations, to the tickets to the neighborhood bathhouse, I really felt anchored in a sense of place. Breakfast is in a separate building down the road. For a solo traveler, my tatami mat room and adjacent but private toilet (shared shower) were perfect. Neighborhood is lots of fun to explore, and the 'concierge' was so helpful, and warm, and responsive. Wonderful experience.

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Great to stay minimal! Good staff and their hospitality helps to make your satisfaction maximal!

In my age, it was a little hard to sit on the floor/tatami to work with my PC. Maybe worth considering “Zaisu”, a seat on the floor. When with heavy luggage better to stay in the ground floor.

The staff, locations and breakfast were all wonderful. A great choice to explore a calmer part of Tokyo while still convenient to transit.

Shower facilities were lackluster, but the nearby public baths more than made up for it. Being an older building sound traveled readily between rooms, made it challenging if you wanted to make a phone call from the room.

Breakfast was totally delicious in lovely cafe area

It would have been nice to be able to have lunch or dinner in the cafe but it wasn’t open in the evenings the nights we were there but lots of places to eat around the area so it didn’t matter

That is was authentic

Everything was great

The uniqueness, clean facilities and thoughtful details.

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The staff were so helpful and nice. I really loved the bathroom set-up and the room had so many nice touches.

Special thanks to Mami ✌️✌️

Staying at hanare was delightful. The staff was warm and made sure we felt welcome. We love the traditional design and Japanese style room. Everything was very clean and organized. The town was quiet and not packed with tourists. We had a wonderful time and felt like we got a taste of their local life.

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Great location in Tokyo, lovely idea of the sento, Japanese but very nice breakfast, loved the Hanare map. I would love to come back.

Maybe a slightly thicker mattress for "old bones".

Loved the Yanaka location, 10 min walk for train station, japanese style room. Super friendly staff.

You can hear everything in the building, like the building is made of.

I loved the area and the design vibe of the lodgings.. The staff were amazing and we had many lovely conversations with them and some wonderful suggestions. They couldn’t have tried any harder to make our stay pleasant!

All of it… The staff on reception - the traditional element and the phrase “the whole town can be your hotel” it was all spot on - thank you

Breakfast options have room for improvement but that said what we had was very nice. Thank you

In case someone is interested into real local experience, Hanare is cosx place to stay. The house was originally built in 1960 and renovated recently

It s quite far from the city centre. Not on a main metro line.

The staff were very friendly. I accidentally overbooked, and they went out of their way to refund me.

The office was a little difficult to find at first (2nd floor of a building). But past that, the location was delightful.

Traditional Japanese style with attention to detail

Nothing to dislike

Staying at Hanare was such a treat. The experience makes you feel like you are living in Tokyo. The location is convenient to two train stations and very easy to get around. Everything was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The staff was also helpful and accommodating. And breakfast at the cafe was lovely.

Because Hanare is located in a quiet neighborhood, it was a challenge finding a restaurant for dinner. We were often out and about in other busier parts of the city, but when we weren’t, there aren’t many dinner options.

We absolutely loved our stay at Hanare. The design is beautiful, the staff are incredibly kind. it was in a very quaint area with its own character. the location is super close to a train station so easy to get anywhere on Tokyo. I highly recommend staying here!

We got exactly what was listed in the booking page. The staff was the most welcoming we’ve ever encountered. Things were easy to navigate. The breakfast that came with the stay was delicious.

My only concern is that the staircase up to the second level of rooms was a little steep.

This is by far the best hotel experience I have ever had! The rooms are lovely and comfortable in their simplicity, and the facilities and staff are outstanding. Really enjoyed the provided breakfast as well - and when I had an early flight on my last day, the staff provided me with a breakfast to-go bag, coffee, and a sweet handwritten note. Thank you so much! ❤️

This is my fists time staying here and I cannot recommend highly enough. The staff are lovely, super helpful and kind. the rooms are perfect. very comfortable and clean.

Nothing. it’s amazing!

I loved the experience provided by the hotel and the staff attention to details.

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