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Sep 9, 2009 | 2:30 am

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pudgym29

Join Date: Jan 2006

Location: Chicago, IL., U.S.A.

Programs: Global Entry · WN, UA, AS, DL, NH; IHG, Wyndham, Hilton, Best Value Inn, Marriott, Starwood, Ramada

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Khaosan group

On my first trip to Tokyo [December 2005], I stayed at the Juyoh Hotel. For the seven days I was there, on two nights I messed up on the trains and missed curfew [25:00 hours].

It was an OK place, but given the curfew, and that there wasn't much in the way of restaurants or izakayas in the neighborhood.
The next times, I wound up where I am encouraging you to stay, The Khaosan group's Asakusa hostels. {Albeit - the larger hostel is across the river in Sumida-ku.}
There is no curfew. Entry at night is via a keyless, code-numbered door. It is close (enough) to the Asakusa station on the Toei Asakusa line, which is the direct route to | from Narita Airport (you make an across-the-platform transfer at Aoto station) [Keisei Ltd. Exp. + Toei transfer for Asakusa = ¥1,060].
Most significantly, Khaosan has scoped out the neighborhood (in Taito-ku) to help you find the shops and restaurants which are similarly good values for the money. It has reopened its bar; and it has a good common area (with computers and a TV with some satellite channels plus select DVDs).
It appears you can stay here for ¥2,000 | night. But you need cash. If you must change some money at Narita, keep it low, but ensure you have enough for at least your first night. Khaosan also tells you where it feels you will get the best exchange rates.
I had superb times staying at their hostels.

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