Sukeroku no Yado Sadachiyo

This smart, modern ryokan is wonderfully situated five minutes’ walk from Asakusa’s temple. From the outside, the building resembles a cross between a European chalet and a Japanese castle, but inside it’s pure Japanese, with receptionists shuffling around the desk area dressed in kimonos. Staff are obliging, but speak only minimal English. All rooms are Japanese-style and come in a variety of sizes, the smallest being just five mats. The communal Japanese baths should help make a stay here a memorable and incredibly relaxing experience.