About 2km north of Asakusa, the contemporary Andon Ryokan is fabulously designed in form and function. It has 20 tiny but immaculate tatami rooms, bathrooms decorated with specially commissioned manga art, and a spectacular upper-floor spa with a manga-style mural, which can be used privately. Toshiko, the friendly owner, collects antiques, which are displayed around the ryokan.
As of early 2019 Andon also has a new kitchen and cafe space on the ground floor in which a full program of cultural events are hosted. Bike rentals and laundry facilities are also available. It's a five-minute walk from the subway.
