Sakura Hotel Nippori
Sakura Hotel Nippori is a budget-oriented hotel in the Sendagi/Yanaka area with Japanese-style sleeping rooms and bunk-bed alternatives. It is useful for travelers who prefer this neighborhood over a large business hotel, provided shared bathroom facilities suit them.
Location
The hotel is at 3-43-15 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0022, about 280 m or four minutes on foot from Sendagi Station. The Chiyoda Line has a separate accessible lift route near Dangozaka-shita; the shortest exits 1 and 2 do not automatically mean step-free access for suitcases.
Room arrangements
The room list includes 13 m² Japanese-style single, two-person, three-person and four-person arrangements using floor-level bedding. Western-style options include a bunk-bed berth and small twin/triple layouts. The bedding and guest limit differ; do not book a dormitory-style berth expecting a private double room.
| Room option | Area | Beds and occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese Twin | 13㎡ | 2floor-level bedding；up to 2 guests |
| Japanese Single | 13㎡ | 1floor-level bedding；up to 1 guests |
| Japanese Triple | 13㎡ | 3floor-level bedding；up to 3 guests |
| Four-Person Shared Room | 14㎡ | 臥室1:4bunk bed；up to 4 guests |
| Western Bunk Bed | 13㎡ | 1bunk bed；up to 1 guests |
| Western Twin | 13㎡ | 1bunk bed + 1sofa bed；up to 2 guests |
| Western Triple | 13㎡ | 1bunk bed + 1sofa bed；up to 3 guests |
| Japanese Quadruple | 13㎡ | 4floor-level bedding；up to 4 guests |
Shared facilities
Public showers and toilets are shared, sometimes on different floors and with separate facilities for women and men. Visitors often praise the friendly multilingual staff and overall value. The international backpacker atmosphere is part of the appeal, but privacy is different from a hotel with a private bathroom.
Breakfast
A simple continental-style breakfast with bread and drinks is listed from 05:00 to 11:00. It is not an extensive buffet; check whether the selected room rate includes it.
Nearby walks
Yanaka Ginza and the streets of Sendagi are ideal for a relaxed walking itinerary, with Nippori and Ueno also within reach. This is a good base for smaller shops and older Tokyo neighborhoods.
Short and longer stays
For a short budget stay, the simple rooms and shared bathrooms are practical. For several nights, think about getting ready in shared facilities and how much luggage will fit alongside futons or bunk beds.
Pros and cons
- + Sendagi station and Yanaka neighborhood access
- + Japanese-style rooms and dorm-style budget options
- + Friendly staff and simple early breakfast
- – Shared toilets and showers can be on different floors
- – Compact rooms and limited privacy in some categories
- – Breakfast is basic, not a large buffet
Verdict
I would choose Sakura Hotel Nippori for neighborhood walks and an inexpensive, social stay. Travelers who need a private bathroom should compare other hotels before booking.
Facts checked: 2026-10-26