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Kasuga Ryokan

Looking for a traditional tatami room around Shiba and Mita, I would first look at the tatami mats, the shared bath and the daily coming-and-going rhythm before deciding whether to stay at this ryokan.

Wooden entrance and facade of Kasuga Ryokan.
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How would I choose?

If you want to try tatami mats and Japanese bedding in Tokyo, and your itinerary will also be around Shiba and Mita, I would put Kasuga Ryokan on the comparison list. The wooden entrance, Japanese-style spaces and shared bath present a more traditional way of staying, suited to people willing to slow down a little and go along with the inn’s routines.

I would first confirm how I sleep and how I bathe, then look at transport. Getting up from a futon on tatami, laying out and putting away bedding each day, and the bath’s opening hours can all affect how comfortable the trip feels; if you particularly need a private bathroom, come back very late, or carry large luggage, stating those needs before booking will feel more secure.

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First, the good points and the things to accept

What appeals to me

Tatami mats, Japanese-style low tables and Japanese bedding, for comparing by people who want to experience traditional accommodation.
Located in Shiba 3-chome, it can be fitted around itineraries in the Mita and Shiba area.
The gallery shows the entrance, Japanese rooms, corridors and bath, making it easier to picture how things are used.
Some guests like the interaction with the hosts and the location, which appeals to people who can go along with the ryokan’s rhythm.

Think about this before booking

Beds and low tables are used differently; weigh up getting up from the floor and any need to sit on the ground for a long time.
Ask clearly about how the shared bath opens and its hours first; coming back late may make it hard to fit in.
The facilities and circulation of a traditional building may differ from what you expect of a modern hotel.
Check the area, mattress, luggage space and bathroom arrangements against the room type you choose.

Location and access: check the exit first when carrying luggage

The address is 3-43-18 Shiba, Minato-ku. When comparing this place, I would first use the route I will take to find Mita and nearby stations, then look at the street from a suitable exit to the ryokan entrance; before arriving, save the address, contact details and booking confirmation, so finding a traditional facade for the first time has more direction.

At Mita Station with suitcases, find the lift and its opening hours first.The Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation’s official map lists a ground-level lift on the A3 side inside the Mita Station Building, open 7:30–23:30; the Mita Line side has another ground-level lift toward A8. CheckMita Station official informationfor the platform and exit you will use that day; do not choose a route just by the name of the nearest exit.

The route from the station exit to the ryokan entrance, and then to your room, should also be confirmed together. For strollers, wheelchairs or large suitcases, I would ask first whether steps or stairs need to be carried up, and allow some time for finding the way; if arriving at night, also confirm whether the lift can be used and what the ryokan’s reception arrangements are.

Address: 3-43-18 Shiba, Minato-ku, 105-0014 Tokyo, Japan

Wooden entrance and facade of Kasuga Ryokan.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Street-side sign of the ryokan and the street-direction view. The street-direction view does not represent the view from a guest room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Guest photos

Guest photo of the ryokan's street-side sign and exterior — Guest photo of the ryokan’s street-side sign and exterior.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of the name sign beside the entrance of Kasuga Ryokan.
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How should the surrounding area be arranged?

This place suits people who treat Shiba and Mita as their activity area. Going out nearby in the daytime for errands, a walk, or another train ride, then returning once the street corner and facade feel familiar, feels more like coming back to a small ryokan.

The gallery shows Tokyo Tower in the street direction, but the view from inside a room still depends on the actual room. I would treat a walk around the area as an itinerary item that can stay flexible, rather than expecting the same view outside the window just because of one street-view photo.

Room types and space: find the bed that suits you first

The booking page uses names such as “Main building Japanese-style room” and “Japanese-style room – New Building”, so first be clear which category your booking falls into. The tatami, low tables and Japanese bedding in the photos can help show the way of living; to stay comfortably, I would directly confirm how bedding is laid out, the number of guests, and the room space you can use.

When two people each have a large suitcase, I would first think about how to put things away by day and by night. The passage once bedding is laid out, where to change, and where suitcases go are all worth asking about first; also follow the inn’s rules to protect the tatami, and do not drag wheeled luggage back and forth across the bedding area.

If you like sleeping on a bed frame and need a higher getting-up position, first weigh whether Japanese bedding suits you. If mattress width, thickness, or spending a long time resting in the room matter to you, telling the ryokan your specific needs before booking will help more than just looking at the tables and windows in the photos.

Booking-page room-type name	Photos and how to use them	I would confirm first
Main building Japanese-style room	How tatami and Japanese bedding are stayed in	Number of guests, mattress and luggage passage.
Japanese-style room – New Building	The new-building room-type gallery has a Japanese-style low table and windows	The actual room, bathroom arrangements and stairs for coming and going.

Low table and windows in the new-building Japanese-style room gallery. Gallery label: Japanese-style room – New Building.
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Guest photos: separated by booked room type

Unlabelled room type

Guest photo of Japanese bedding on tatami in a Japanese room. This stay’s room-type label: unlabelled.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of a Japanese room's low table, bedding and window side — Guest photo of a Japanese room’s low table, bedding and window side. This stay’s room-type label: unlabelled.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of bedding and a low table in a tatami room. This stay’s room-type label: unlabelled.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

In-house services and arrival arrangements

The Japan Ryokan Association’s main-building information lists 16:00 check-in and 10:00 check-out. Late arrival, luggage storage and ways of coming and going still follow the ryokan’s notice; if you have evening plans, I would first state the time you expect to return, to avoid arriving at the door and then looking for someone to contact.

The shared bath is one item I would ask about clearly first. Confirm that day’s opening hours, how it is used, arrangements for men and women, and whether an order needs to be followed, then decide what time to come back in the evening. The photos show the bath and shower positions; do not expect to be able to soak at any time just from seeing a bathtub.

Some guests mention friendly interaction with the hosts, while others feel the facilities show their age. If daily tidying, towel changes, laundry or individual services matter to you, list what you need before booking; how different staying habits feel varies a great deal, so communicating first saves trouble.

Tatami, low table and alcove in the inn's Japanese-style space — Tatami, low table and alcove in the inn’s Japanese-style space. The photo is a reference for the inn’s interior, not a breakfast dish or the layout of every guest room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Shared bath and shower seats in the gallery. Confirm the bath’s opening hours and how it is used with the ryokan first; do not treat it as open at any time.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Wooden corridor and guest-room facades.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Japanese-style table-and-chair space inside the inn. The photo is a reference for the inn’s interior, not a breakfast dish or the layout of every guest room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Interior entrance and corridor direction of the ryokan.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Guest photos

Guest photo of the shared bath and shower areas on both sides. Confirm the bath’s opening hours and how it is used with the ryokan first; do not treat it as open at any time.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

How should breakfast be arranged?

For breakfast, I would first ask whether this stay includes it, whether advance booking is needed, and the meal time that day. If no meal is arranged, find a suitable breakfast nearby, or prepare simple food the night before, so the next morning is less rushed.

The tables, chairs and Japanese-style space in the gallery can serve as a reference for the inn’s interior, but not directly as the breakfast restaurant or a fixed menu. If you want a full breakfast, confirm the content and time first, then arrange going out; people catching an early train should also allow time for putting away bedding, tidying and check-out.

One night or several nights, I care about different things

For just one night, I would arrange the Japanese bedding and bath hours first, leaving a little time to get used to the sitting and lying style of a Japanese room. People who like the traditional style and mainly spend the daytime outside can compare from this direction.

For consecutive nights, laying out and putting away bedding, sorting clothes and the time for bathing each day feel more noticeable. Some guests could not often fit in a soak because of their own itineraries; if you come back very late every day, asking clearly before booking about the bath and other shower arrangements is easier than adjusting your itinerary after arrival.

For two people travelling together or with children, first confirm sleeping positions, bathroom and stair needs; people who particularly care about quiet, facilities or mattresses should also say so directly. The most worthwhile thing to think about first with this kind of stay is whether you can comfortably live along with the ryokan’s daily rhythm.

Finally, who would I recommend it to?

I would recommend it first for comparison to people who want to stay on tatami, can accept the shared-bath arrangements, and whose itinerary also suits the Shiba and Mita location. Once bedding, the bath and arrival arrangements are confirmed, the traditional ryokan atmosphere comes across more easily.

If you really need a private bathroom, modern facilities, or facilities you can freely use late at night, first get those needs stated clearly before deciding. Making the way of staying fit your own living habits will feel more comfortable than forcing yourself to go along just for the Japanese-room photos.

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