Guesthouse Hanare, Tokyo

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 inn was in an excellent location within a traditional residential neighbourhood. This was a good neighbourhood to walk in. We loved the concept of renovating, preserving and repurposing an older house. The staff were lovely and the associated cafe and included breakfast were lovely.

The size of the room would be better suited for people with minimal luggage as the room was quite small and the steep stairs and small landing difficult to navigate with luggage .

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.

Staff was friendly and helpful, property was clean, authentic and good location

A little noisy between rooms

wonderful staff helpful check-in and communication around luggage transfer good restaurant recommendations location EXCELLENT BREAKFAST

steep steps drafty near windows… chilly!

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!

Nothing :)

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