Ryokan Matsumuraya

Ryokan Matsumuraya is a ryokan in Kawagoe, Japan, housed in a historic building. Rooms come with air conditioning, private bathrooms and tatami floors, and guests have free WiFi, yukata and work desks. A traditional restaurant serves Japanese cuisine at lunch and dinner, and breakfast is provided. The ryokan has a lounge, a public bath, daily housekeeping, bike hire and luggage storage, plus free private parking on site. It sits in Motomachi, about 1.4 km from Kawagoeshi Station and 2 km from Kawagoe Station.

Location
Kawagoe is a town in Saitama Prefecture, and the ryokan stands in the Motomachi district, a short walk from the historic warehouse-lined streets the area is known for. Kita-in Temple, a Buddhist temple with a long history, is about 850 m away. Kawagoeshi Station lies roughly 1.4 km from the property and Kawagoe Station about 2 km, while Kasumigaseki Station is some 3.8 km off. For longer trips, Ageo Station is around 10.8 km away and Tokyo Haneda Airport about 61 km.

Rooms
All rooms have tatami flooring, air conditioning, heating and a work desk, with towels, linens, slippers and a hairdryer provided. Some come with a private bathroom, others share one. Futon bedding is standard, and rooms suit solo travellers, couples and families.

Facilities
The restaurant serves Japanese dishes for lunch and dinner, and breakfast is included. Guests can use the shared lounge and TV area, the public bath and bike hire for an extra charge. Meeting and banquet space is available at a supplement, and children's meals can be arranged. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 11:00. The property is smoke-free, with key access, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.