Tokyo, Edogawa Ward / JR Koiwa Station North Exit
LDY YingKa Hotel Koiwa QU / YingKa Apartments
LDY YINGKAHOTEL KOIWA QU／YingKa(Branch 7)
One building, different names — no duplicate recommendation: how to choose between the 36 sq m five-person Room 101 and the five 32 sq m four-person rooms?
photo source: Trip.com listing gallery
How to choose a Koiwa QU apartment? First separate the room numbers from the sleeping arrangements
- This building can be found under names such as LDY / YingKa and Ka Housekeeping Apartment Branch 7; Room 101 must not be confused with the other room numbers as the same room type.
- Located at 1-1-14 Kita-Koiwa, about 430–450 metres from JR Koiwa Station; travellers with luggage can head for the north exit via the main ticket gates.
- Room 101 is 36 sq m and sleeps up to 5; the other rooms — 102, 201, 202, 301 and 302 — are 32 sq m and sleep up to 4.
- Check-in is self-service, after 16:00, with check-out before 11:00; no breakfast is served.
If you search for stays in Koiwa and see both LDY YingKa Hotel and Ka Housekeeping Apartment Branch 7, I would first treat them as the same building to compare, rather than as two hotels. Public listing and hotel-licence room data show that Ka Housekeeping Branch 7 closely matches Room 101 of this building, both described as 36 sq m for up to 5 guests; this site therefore explains both Trip listings in one article, then compares room by room.
I like that its varied bed layouts can be arranged by party size, and the roughly 7-minute walk from JR Koiwa Station is relatively easy to manage; but I would not overlook the different floors, how crowded five people sharing can feel, self check-in, and railway noise. For a family of four, allocating beds in 102, 201, 202, 301 or 302 is more straightforward; 101 suits a party of five who want to sleep on Japanese futons and can accept a slightly tight space.
How to get from JR Koiwa Station to the apartment: north exit, lifts, and the difference with luggage
This property is at 1-14 Kita-Koiwa 1-chome, Edogawa Ward, Tokyo. From Koiwa Station on the JR Chuo–Sobu local line, Trip lists the distance as about 430 to 450 metres, about a 7-minute walk. Anyone staying in Tokyo who often travels to Akihabara, Shinjuku and elsewhere can use the Sobu Line; but train frequency and transfers to Shinjuku still depend on the day’s itinerary, and ‘direct’ listing claims should not be taken to mean every train runs the same route.
Koiwa Station has a main ticket gate and a shopping-centre-side gate open only at certain times. Heading to Kita-Koiwa 1-chome, the route I would look at first is from the main gate to the north exit: take the in-station lift from the platform to the gate level, exit through the main gates, then continue via the north exit onto surface streets, walking to 1-1-14 Kita-Koiwa. For elderly travellers, strollers or suitcases, JR East station-facility data and public step-free information both list lifts and escalators, so it is not a case of having to carry luggage up stairs; but that does not mean every kerb from the north exit to the apartment door has been verified as fully step-free.
Both the north and south exits of Koiwa Station lead to surface streets; the north exit is closer to Kita-Koiwa 1-chome, while the south exit side leans towards shops and the station’s southern streets. If you buy a lot in the evening, I would keep the final seven minutes as real walking time rather than counting only train time. Travellers with large luggage should note that Room 101 is on the ground floor and the other rooms are on the second or third floor; in particular, there is currently insufficient basis to guarantee a usable lift throughout this building, so the station having lifts cannot simply be extended into an assumption of step-free access into the room.
Shopping and eating in Koiwa: shops near the station affect a consecutive stay more than sights do
Around Koiwa Station there are Shapo Koiwa shopping mall, drugstores, convenience stores and everyday dining options, so you can shop on the way back to Kita-Koiwa on foot. For those with children, I would stock up near the station on breakfast ingredients, drinks and next-day essentials, so there is no need to go out again for a shop in the evening. Nearby Nishi-Koiwa Park also works for a short walk, fitting the rhythm of life after settling into an ordinary residential area.
If the main aim is shopping in Shinjuku and Shibuya, this is not a large accommodation district where department stores are right outside the door; after travelling to the main sights, you still return to Koiwa. Conversely, for travellers whose trips do not run late every night, a residential area around a station like this may make rest easier to arrange. There are individual stay experiences of railway and traffic noise around the property; if you are sensitive to noise, I would weigh room floor, luggage convenience and quiet together in the choice, not just compare how good the photos look.
For Shibamata or parks along the Edogawa River, you can combine transport into a half-day trip; but do not treat every nearby landmark as a five-minute walk straight from the hotel door. Compared with popular business hotels in central Tokyo, the appeal here is a more independent apartment living space and the freedom not to eat three restaurant meals a day.
Rooms 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302: how to choose each room type and bed layout
This apartment building appears on different platforms under names such as ‘LDY YingKa Hotel Koiwa QU’ and ‘Ka Housekeeping Apartment Branch 7 / YingKa (Branch 7)’, but it is not two hotels in different neighbourhoods. Other public Tokyo booking platforms match it to 1-14 Kita-Koiwa 1-chome and hotel licence no. 23江衛環01第68号; this six-room comparison is built on that basis, so readers can choose by actual room number rather than mistaking two different business names for completely different properties.
The biggest difference is that Room 101 is about 36 sq m for up to 5 guests, including Japanese futons, while the other rooms — 102, 201, 202, 301, 302 — are mostly 32 sq m for up to 4 guests, with one double bed and two single beds. For four adults I would first check whether beds can be allocated; for five travelling together I would weigh Room 101’s activity space more carefully, and not assume from ‘sleeps up to 5’ alone that five people can all sleep comfortably.
| Room no. | Size | Max. guests | Bed layout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 36 sq m | Up to 5 guests | 1 double bed + 3 Japanese futons |
| 102 | 32 sq m | Up to 4 guests | 1 double bed + 2 single beds |
| 201 | 32 sq m | Up to 4 guests | 1 double bed + 2 single beds |
| 202 | 32 sq m | Up to 4 guests | 1 double bed + 2 single beds |
| 301 | 32 sq m | Up to 4 guests | 1 double bed + 2 single beds |
| 302 | 32 sq m | Up to 4 guests | 1 double bed + 2 single beds |
Room 101 | 36 sq m, up to 5 guests, two bedrooms
This room needs to be looked at separately. Another Trip listing, ‘Ka Housekeeping Apartment (Branch 7) / YingKa (Branch 7)’, likewise lists 36 sq m, one double bed and three sets of Japanese futons, matching the layout listed as ‘QU101’ on other platforms; I treat it as an alternate name for the same Room 101 listing, not as a second review of the same room. It suits best a small family that cares about Japanese-style sleeping and can accept someone sleeping on a futon. Five is the maximum occupancy, not five standard beds each. One past family stay mentioned five sharing felt slightly cramped, while four could move about more freely. With elderly travellers or anyone who cannot easily sleep on the floor, I would not squeeze in an extra person just for the higher capacity. The ground floor may save stairs for large luggage, but whether the entrance has a step still depends on the actual access and building condition.
photo source: Trip.com listing gallery
photo source: Trip.com listing gallery
photo source: Trip.com listing gallery
Room 102 | 32 sq m, up to 4 guests, ground floor
Room 102 has one double bed and two single beds, unlike Room 101’s Japanese futons. For four travelling together, splitting sleep between a double bed and two single beds is clearer than opening a sofa bed in a single room. For parents with two children, or two adults with two students, the bed layout may matter more than a few extra square metres. This room is on the ground floor, but that alone should not be taken to imply whether or not there are steps; for stroller or wheelchair users, I would value the actual entrance facilities over the words ‘ground floor’.
photo source: Trip.com listing gallery
photo source: Trip.com listing gallery
Room 201 | 32 sq m, up to 4 guests, second floor
Room 201 lists the same one double bed and two single beds as Room 102, at about 32 sq m, but the room is on the second floor. My way of choosing starts by asking whether I am willing to go up and down stairs every day: dragging a large suitcase and bringing lots of shopping back daily makes a ground-floor unit less tiring; if you prefer the sleeping area away from ground-floor comings and goings, the second floor is worth considering. A higher floor does not necessarily mean quieter, especially near the railway here, so noise-sensitive travellers should still factor in past railway-noise experiences.
photo source: Trip.com listing gallery
photo source: Trip.com listing gallery
Room 202 | 32 sq m, up to 4 guests, second floor
Room 202’s sleeping layout is likewise two single beds and one double bed. Four friends sharing a room use it differently from a family of four: friends may care more about each other’s privacy and not waking others when rising early, while with children the appeal is being able to look after each other in the same living space. This is not two fully separate hotel rooms, even with a two-bedroom layout; the shared bathroom, laundry and evening activities still need sharing.
photo source: Trip.com listing gallery
photo source: Trip.com listing gallery
Room 301 | 32 sq m, up to 4 guests, third floor
Room 301 is on the third floor; its published listing describes a two-bedroom apartment, with beds still one double bed and two single beds. I would leave it for travellers with lighter luggage who can accept going upstairs, rather than imagining a sweeping city view just because the floor is high. The interior has a kitchen, bathroom and basic daily equipment, so planning a consecutive stay with simple self-catering can reduce how often you need to find a restaurant outside. However, appliance details and available equipment for each room follow the booked room’s own description; do not apply other rooms’ photos directly.
photo source: Trip.com listing gallery
photo source: Trip.com listing gallery
Room 302 | 32 sq m, up to 4 guests, third floor
Room 302 is likewise 32 sq m, a double bed plus two single beds, suiting bed allocation for four. What really needs comparing is the route back to the room, companions’ acceptance of going upstairs, and whether shopping is still needed after arriving at the station. If you play from morning to night and drag large luggage back in the evening, I would put ground-floor 102 and third-floor 302 on the same comparison list; the room sizes are the same, but the daily routes are not entirely the same.
photo source: Trip.com listing gallery
photo source: Trip.com listing gallery
Self check-in, kitchen and laundry: rooms in the same building still need to be checked by your own unit
The LDY listing records check-in after 16:00 and check-out before 11:00, with check-in information provided after booking, via self check-in. I would save the messages, check-in steps and room number to my phone before departure — especially on a first day in Tokyo with a late flight and lots of luggage, discovering at the door that there is no confirmation code adds stress. Unlike a business hotel where staff can be found at the desk at any time, this residential-style apartment requires travellers to sort out arrival arrangements in advance.
Original data for several room numbers lists air conditioning, a private bathroom, fridge, microwave and wireless internet. Some cross-platform room types additionally list a kitchen and washing machine, but I would not therefore guarantee every room number has exactly the same cooking tools or laundry equipment. For anyone wanting several consecutive nights, the most practical approach is to settle your own room number and known bed layout first, then decide whether to cook in the room; for a single night, these apartment facilities may not be worth more than a station-front hotel.
It is explicit here that no breakfast is served. I would buy simple next-day meals near Koiwa Station in advance, or plan to eat after going out. Anyone who wants a hotel buffet breakfast on waking, round-the-clock desk service or luggage service should prioritise an ordinary hotel, rather than ignoring the difference in service style just because four or five people can stay here.
Travellers with children should also note that extra beds cannot necessarily be added: LDY’s listing terms state that no room type offers extra baby cots or extra beds. Maximum occupancy is an official limit, not permission to casually add another child to sleep over. Especially in Room 101 with its Japanese futons, whether you are used to getting up from or sleeping on the floor also affects the actual comfort of elderly travellers and small children.
One night vs. several consecutive nights: I look at room type and floor before price
For one or two nights, I value most the stair route and the route for dragging luggage from the station. For four travelling together with many suitcases, I lean towards ground-floor Room 102 first; when five are needed, Room 101, though larger, requires accepting the futon layout and possibly tighter space. For an ordinary family of four, 32 sq m already offers more activity space than many tiny Tokyo business rooms, but four sharing should not expect each person to still have a separate resting space.
For five to seven nights or more, I pay more attention to laundry, simple cooking, tidying before check-out, and bathroom allocation. Recent guests have found the stay clean, while individual experiences mention the sound of trains passing, walking distance in rain, and crowding when five share. I would not turn a single negative experience into a claim that the whole building is definitely noisy, nor turn a few positive reviews into a guarantee that the whole building is always clean. The more fitting approach is to raise the priority of noise conditions for very light sleepers.
For a friends’ trip, a 32 sq m unit with two single beds plus one double bed is usually easier to arrange than a five-person room needing Japanese futons laid out; if someone is unwilling to share a double bed with another person, each bed allocation needs to be settled in advance all the more. Travelling with children also requires considering sleep times, indoor noise and bathing arrangements together — not every stay can resolve lifestyle differences with just one extra bed.
How to choose in the end: two listing names in one building — do not treat them as two stays
Pros
- Real room numbers including 36 sq m Room 101 and several 32 sq m rooms, to choose from by party size and sleeping style.
- About a 7-minute walk from JR Koiwa Station, with station lift facilities at the north exit, and convenient shopping and dining nearby.
- Some rooms are two-bedroom layouts, suiting small families or four travel companions allocating beds.
- The self check-in apartment style offers more independence, suiting travellers willing to save the check-in instructions in advance.
Trade-offs to accept
- Room 101 sleeps up to 5, but one double bed plus Japanese futons does not mean five people each have a standard bed.
- Different rooms sit on the ground to third floors, so luggage movement and possible stairs need to be factored into the room choice.
- No hotel breakfast, and likewise no round-the-clock desk or ordinary hotel services.
- Individual stay experiences mention railway noise, walking in rain and crowding with several people; very light sleepers or those who often carry large luggage should weigh this carefully.
I would recommend it to people willing to live in an ordinary Koiwa residential street in Tokyo and who value family-style space. Two to four travellers should prioritise their own bed needs and floor; for five travelling together, choose only Room 101 and note the Japanese futons and indoor usable space. Ka Housekeeping Apartment Branch 7 corresponds to Room 101 under another listing name, so there is no need to create a second recommendation for the same LDY address and room number. What really matters is seeing clearly whether you booked 101, 102 or another room, and whether its bed layout and that day’s itinerary fit your needs.
Fact-check date: 2026-10-28