Built in 1950 and renovated in 2011, the completely non-smoking Taito Ryokan offers simple accommodation in a traditional Japanese style just a 6-minute walk from Asakusas Sensoji Temple Free Wi-Fi is available at the entire building Tawaramachi Subway Stations exit 3 is 300 metres away Rooms at Ryokan Taito are air-conditioned, with shared showers and toilets Towels can be rented for a small fee, and plug adapters are available Guests sleep on tatami -woven-straw- flooring in Japanese futon bedding Hanayashiki Amusement Park is a 5-minute walk away Nearby Tawaramachi Subway Station is 2 stops from Ueno Station and a 15-minute ride from the Ginza shopping district The Asakusa Tsukuba Express Train Station is a 4-minute walk away A limited number of free-use bicycles are provided Described by its owner as a “ryokan-style hostel,” the property includes a lounge with free coffeetea, an English book library and classic Nintendo video games In cold weather, you can try the Kotatsu leg-warming table A coin-operated washing machine and chargeable internet PC are on site No meals are served Plentiful meal options are within a 5-minute walk