Tokyo / Ota Accommodation
Rakuten STAY Tokyo Kamata
Rakuten STAY Tokyo Kamata
Nishikojiya / Kojiya Station and Keikyu Airport Line area | About 71㎡ large family apartments with various double/single bed and futon layouts — check transport, bed types and check-in rules first
Photo source: Trip.com
How would I choose this stay?
- About 71㎡ of large space, suited to multi-person families
- The apartment uses self check-in: entry after 15:00, check-out before 10:00. Before several people arrive, be sure to save the correct room number and entry code so no one is searching through messages at the entrance.
- Railway noise has appeared in reviews; light sleepers should take note
If I were looking for a stay in Tokyo Ota Ward this time, I would put Rakuten STAY Tokyo Kamata on my shortlist, but I would not book it straight away just because of the price or Haneda Airport wording. What is most worth studying here is the different bed layouts within the 71㎡ room types. Some room numbers have two single beds, one double bed and two futons; some are mainly seven futons, so the same 71㎡ area cannot be taken to mean identical sleeping arrangements.
According to the listing information saved so far, its main positioning is about 71㎡ large family apartments with various double/single bed and futon layouts. For me, the room number, bed, entry time and actual street location under the same name often matter more than a single platform score in deciding whether a stay suits me; the comparison below follows those four points.
Location and transport: how to choose a route from the station?
The address is 4-chome 31-3, Nishikojiya, Ota Ward; planning around the Keikyu Airport Line Kojiya area makes more sense for Haneda and Shinagawa directions, while daily sightseeing in central Tokyo needs transfer time allowed for.
The address currently saved is written as “4-31-3, Nishikojiya, Ota Ward, Tokyo, 1440034, Japan”. I would first mark this address on a map, then re-plan according to the railway station and exit actually chosen; if the material only reaches the postal district without a street number, precise walking minutes can only be counted once the booking confirmation supplies the missing detail, and a place name will not be treated as a verified address.
If arriving from Haneda Airport, I would first confirm the actual terminal that day, train stops, transfers and the exit to get off at; if a Tokyo trip means going into the city every day, the return transfer time each day must also be counted. The Nishikojiya / Kojiya Station and Keikyu Airport Line area is my reference point for comparing nearby routes, not a station directly connected to every room.
Room types compared: which bed and room number suit me?
I would first write the number of guests, whether separate beds are needed, the floor and the room area on one list, and not assume all room types are the same just because of the property name. Apartments in particular may list several room numbers in one building, while a capsule hotel may split gender, upper and lower levels into different options.
| Room type / Room no. | Listed area | Beds | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| [401]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon | 71m² | 3 bedrooms: 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 2 futons; 1 living room | 6 adults listed |
| [104]7Futon | 71m² | 2 bedrooms: 7 futons; 1 living room | 7 adults listed |
| [204]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon | 71m² | 3 bedrooms: 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 2 futons; 1 living room | 6 adults listed |
| [602]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon | 71m² | 3 bedrooms: 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 2 futons; 1 living room | 6 adults listed |
| [202]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon | 71m² | 3 bedrooms: 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 2 futons; 1 living room | 6 adults listed |
| [304]2Double Bed+2Futon | 71m² | 2 bedrooms: 2 double beds and 2 futons; 1 living room | 6 adults listed |
| [101]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon+1 Sofa Bed | 71m² | 3 bedrooms: 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 double bed and 2 futons; 1 living room | 8 adults listed |
| [601]4Single Bed+2Futon | 71m² | 2 bedrooms: 4 single beds and 2 futons; 1 living room | 6 adults listed |
| [502]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon | 71m² | 3 bedrooms: 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 2 futons; 1 living room | 6 adults listed |
| [301]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon | 71m² | 3 bedrooms: 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 2 futons; 1 living room | 6 adults listed |
| [603]7Futon | 71m² | 2 bedrooms: 7 futons; 1 living room | 7 adults listed |
| [404]7Futon | 71m² | 2 bedrooms: 7 futons; 1 living room | 7 adults listed |
| [103]2Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon | 71m² | 3 bedrooms: 2 single beds, 2 double beds and 2 futons; 1 living room | 8 adults listed |
[401]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon | Which travelling groups suit it?
[401]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon: the published room type is listed as 71m²; sleeping information is 3 bedrooms: 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 2 futons; 1 living room. Floor information is Floor: 4. This room type is listed as non-smoking. The room-type list also lists Bathtub, TV, Shower, Private toilet; but these fittings must be checked against the room number and cannot simply be applied to other categories. The larger indoor area suits groups, but bed and bedroom counts are not necessarily the same, so schedules still need arranging.
Photo source: Trip.com
[104]7Futon | Which travelling groups suit it?
[104]7Futon: the published room type is listed as 71m²; sleeping information is 2 bedrooms: 7 futons; 1 living room. Floor information is Floor: 1. This room type is listed as non-smoking. The room-type list also lists Bathtub, TV, Shower, Private toilet; but these fittings must be checked against the room number and cannot simply be applied to other categories. The larger indoor area suits groups, but bed and bedroom counts are not necessarily the same, so schedules still need arranging.
Photo source: Trip.com
[204]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon | Which travelling groups suit it?
[204]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon: the published room type is listed as 71m²; sleeping information is 3 bedrooms: 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 2 futons; 1 living room. Floor information is Floor: 2. This room type is listed as non-smoking. The room-type list also lists Bathtub, TV, Shower, Private toilet; but these fittings must be checked against the room number and cannot simply be applied to other categories. The larger indoor area suits groups, but bed and bedroom counts are not necessarily the same, so schedules still need arranging.
[602]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon | Which travelling groups suit it?
[602]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon: the published room type is listed as 71m²; sleeping information is 3 bedrooms: 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 2 futons; 1 living room. Floor information is Floor: 6. This room type is listed as non-smoking. The room-type list also lists Bathtub, TV, Shower, Private toilet; but these fittings must be checked against the room number and cannot simply be applied to other categories. The larger indoor area suits groups, but bed and bedroom counts are not necessarily the same, so schedules still need arranging.
[202]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon | Which travelling groups suit it?
[202]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon: the published room type is listed as 71m²; sleeping information is 3 bedrooms: 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 2 futons; 1 living room. Floor information is Floor: 2. This room type is listed as non-smoking. The room-type list also lists Bathtub, TV, Shower, Private toilet; but these fittings must be checked against the room number and cannot simply be applied to other categories. The larger indoor area suits groups, but bed and bedroom counts are not necessarily the same, so schedules still need arranging.
[304]2Double Bed+2Futon | Which travelling groups suit it?
[304]2Double Bed+2Futon: the published room type is listed as 71m²; sleeping information is 2 bedrooms: 2 double beds and 2 futons; 1 living room. Floor information is Floor: 3. This room type is listed as non-smoking. The room-type list also lists Bathtub, TV, Shower, Private toilet; but these fittings must be checked against the room number and cannot simply be applied to other categories. The larger indoor area suits groups, but bed and bedroom counts are not necessarily the same, so schedules still need arranging.
[101]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon+1 Sofa Bed | Which travelling groups suit it?
[101]1Double Bed+2 Single Bed+2Futon+1 Sofa Bed: the published room type is listed as 71m²; sleeping information is 3 bedrooms: 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 double bed and 2 futons; 1 living room. Floor information is Floor: 1. This room type is listed as non-smoking. The room-type list also lists Bathtub, TV, Shower, Private toilet; but these fittings must be checked against the room number and cannot simply be applied to other categories. The larger indoor area suits groups, but bed and bedroom counts are not necessarily the same, so schedules still need arranging.
Photo source: Trip.com
I make a particular point of separating bed types from the maximum occupancy figure: sleeping four does not necessarily mean four separate beds; if there is a sofa bed or futons, I still need to confirm who sleeps where and whether they need folding away every day. Choosing the room number first and then looking at the photos is more useful than just looking at the cheapest price.
Indoor facilities, check-in times and photo details
The apartment uses self check-in: entry after 15:00, check-out before 10:00. Before several people arrive, be sure to save the correct room number and entry code so no one is searching through messages at the entrance.
After looking at the room types, I also write the check-in and check-out times into the itinerary. The saved rules list: Check-in: After 15:00; Check-out: Before 10:00; Self check-in: Contact the property for the access code; The property will provide check-in details after booking. For late flights and companions arriving separately, I must first confirm entry is possible within the stated hours.
Room photos only show the angle that was actually photographed. For a washing machine, kitchenware, fridge, shared bathroom or lockers, go by the information for the room number actually booked; one photo from a public gallery cannot prove every room type has the same fittings.
Photo source: Trip.com
Photo source: Trip.com
The current listing information shows no breakfast is provided; I would plan the next morning’s meals, check-out and station-entry times together, so I am not dragging cases around looking for a shop in the morning.
What staying here feels like: which reviews and trade-offs would I care about?
Some reviews like the clean rooms and convenient room separation; other guests report railway train noise affecting sleep in the evening and early morning. People bothered by noise should especially confirm the room-number location.
When reading stay reviews I read the date together with the room type: room types, management and fittings may change over time, and one person’s single stay cannot be treated as a quality guarantee for all dates. If no readable review has been saved, I judge only from the room-type information available and do not invent guest impressions that do not exist.
When a problem keeps recurring, I first ask “will this affect this trip’s companions?” — for example carrying cases upstairs, entering at night, smoke smells, shared bathing times, or the distance to the city centre. Anything not appearing in the saved reviews is not treated as a negative record that actually happened.
Breakfast, early flights and check-out arrangements
On the morning of this stay, I would first confirm the check-out time and which station to board at that day, then decide whether to buy breakfast. The current information clearly states no breakfast is provided, so meals cannot be treated as included in the room price. When dragging cases into central Tokyo or to Haneda Airport, counting walking, platforms and boarding procedures together is more practical than just memorising train running minutes.
One night versus three nights in a row: the considerations differ
One night: what do I deal with first?
If staying only one night with few travellers, 71㎡ may be more space than needed; but with several people and large cases it may still be worth it — first check who sleeps on futons.
Someone staying only one night does not necessarily need to use every facility of the stay; arriving smoothly, completing check-in, showering, sleeping well and checking out on time matter more. Especially when the itinerary connects with a Haneda flight, I put last-transport times, the listing’s check-in cut-off and mobile connectivity on the same checklist.
Several nights in a row: how do I judge value?
The advantage of consecutive nights is several bedrooms and a larger shared space, but family members taking turns in the bathroom, noise in rooms near the railway, and tidying futons are daily matters needing coordination.
The longer the stay, the more the neighbourhood transport back to the room, laundry, luggage storage and different companions’ routines matter. If the trip is mostly out during the day, a compact space may be acceptable; if travelling with children or someone working in the room, room size and bed layout cannot be judged on one night’s price alone.
Pros and cons: a quick comparison before booking
I would put this stay on the shortlist, but I also put the following limits into the comparison — not assuming it is convenient simply because it is in Ota Ward or near Haneda.
Pros
- About 71㎡ of large space, suited to multi-person families
- Several room numbers allow choice by futon and double-bed layout
- The Kojiya and Haneda Airport Line area makes flight planning easy
Trade-offs to accept
- Railway noise has appeared in reviews; light sleepers should take note
- In some options, several sleeping places are futons
- Self check-in requires getting the correct room number and code in advance
If transport matters most, compare the real station exit and the expected time back to the room first; if group stays matter, bed count, floor and space must come before platform scores. This trade-off helps me avoid booking on the strength of one big photo on the home page.
Conclusion: what kind of Tokyo traveller would I recommend this to?
What is most worth studying here is the different bed layouts within the 71㎡ room types. Some room numbers have two single beds, one double bed and two futons; some are mainly seven futons, so the same 71㎡ area cannot be taken to mean identical sleeping arrangements.
The advantage of consecutive nights is several bedrooms and a larger shared space, but family members taking turns in the bathroom, noise in rooms near the railway, and tidying futons are daily matters needing coordination.
If I choose Rakuten STAY Tokyo Kamata this time, I would decide in the order “correct address and station exit → room number and bed type → available check-in time → luggage and travelling companions’ needs → room price”, rather than just looking at its name or the lowest price. Different trips have different best answers, and understanding my own needs matters more than chasing a standard score.
Fact-check date: 2026-10-26