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Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu

Traditional Tokyo Ryokan with Private Bathrooms Near Senso-ji

Asakusa / Taito-ku, Tokyo

An 80-year-old traditional ryokan steps from Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo. Every room has a private bathroom — tattooed guests can bathe in full privacy without navigating communal bath restrictions.

Condition details

Private bath: Every room at Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu includes a private bathroom. Note that some rooms have a shower booth only — not all rooms have a full bathtub. Check room type carefully when booking if a soaking tub is important. Tattooed guests can bathe in full privacy using the in-room facilities without using the communal bath. Communal bath: The 6th-floor hinoki cypress bath offers views of Senso-ji pagoda and Tokyo Skytree (open 16:00–23:00 and 07:00–09:00). The tattoo policy for this shared bath has not been formally published — see caution notes.

Key highlights

Private bathroom in every room — bathe in complete privacy | Steps from Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise-dori | 6th-floor hinoki cypress bath with Skytree and pagoda views (tattoo policy unconfirmed) | Luggage storage available | 5-min walk from Asakusa Station | Hotels.com 9.0 / Expedia 9.2

Best for

Travelers with tattoos who want an authentic Asakusa ryokan experience — tatami rooms, yukata, Japanese breakfast — with guaranteed private bathing in every room.

Access

5-minute walk from Asakusa Station Exit 1 (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line). 7-minute walk from Asakusa Station Exit A4 (Toei Subway Asakusa Line). Steps from Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise-dori. Elevator on-site. Stair-free path to entrance. Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator.

Luggage

Luggage storage available at the ryokan — confirmed across multiple OTA sources.

Bath

Every room includes a private bathroom (shower-only or shower + tub depending on room type). A 6th-floor public hinoki cypress bath with views of Senso-ji pagoda and Tokyo Skytree is also available (16:00–23:00 and 07:00–09:00, gender-separated, heated non-mineral water). The tattoo policy for the communal 6th-floor bath has not been formally published — see caution notes.

English support

Official website available in English including a detailed FAQ section. English-speaking staff confirmed. Phone inquiries available 09:00–21:00: +81-3-3843-2345.

Rules

No pets. Non-smoking. Check-in 15:00–22:00. Check-out 10:00. Limited-hours front desk. Rooms must be vacated 10:00–15:00 daily for housekeeping.

Good to know

Not all rooms have a full soaking tub — some rooms have shower-only facilities. Confirm room type before booking if a bathtub is important. The tattoo policy for the 6th-floor communal hinoki cypress bath has not been formally published by the property — if using the shared bath matters to your stay, contact the ryokan directly at +81-3-3843-2345 before booking. Guests must vacate rooms between 10:00–15:00 daily for housekeeping. Note: this property is in Tokyo (Asakusa), not the Kansai region.

Verified notes

All rooms have private bathrooms confirmed on official English FAQ (shigetsu.com/en/faq/). Luggage storage confirmed across Hotels.com and Expedia as a main amenity. Elevator, stair-free path, and wheelchair-accessible path to elevator confirmed on Hotels.com. TattooFriendlyOnsen.com (April 2026) confirms 'Private Bathing Allowed' — tattooed guests can rely on in-room facilities. Hotels.com 9.0, Expedia 9.2. Operating for 80 years.

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