Finding a spacious place to stay in Tokyo can be surprisingly difficult when you are traveling with family or friends.
We stayed at Oyado Nene Heiwajima with our small child, and our 55-square-meter second-floor room had two bedrooms, a raised sleeping area beside the living room, a kitchen, and laundry facilities.
It is particularly worth considering if you want to stay together near Haneda Airport rather than booking several smaller hotel rooms.
This review covers what we liked, how the self-check-in process worked, and the details you should know before booking.
The room we used had a large living area, a kitchen, a washing machine, a dryer, and several places to sleep, which made it practical for a stay of several days.
It can also work well for travelers who prefer a quieter residential neighborhood over a large hotel district.
During our stay, the area became very peaceful at night, and our child slept well.
After a busy day in Tokyo, that quiet time can be part of the value of staying here.
However, this is not a conventional hotel experience.
There is no hotel-style reception desk, entry is handled with PIN codes, and check-in is completed using a tablet near the entrance.
This is a small three-story property with only one guest room on each floor.
There is no elevator, so your assigned floor may matter if you are traveling with heavy luggage.
Location and Access
About a Five-Minute Walk from Heiwajima Station
Oyado Nene Heiwajima is about a five-minute walk from Heiwajima Station on the Keikyu Line.
We walked from the station with our small child and arrived in less than ten minutes.
That made the transfer feel manageable even when traveling as a family.
There is a supermarket and a pharmacy around the station, as well as convenience stores near the property.
We were able to buy drinks, breakfast, and everyday items that we had forgotten without much trouble.
One thing to know is that the property is at the end of a narrow lane.
We found the final part of the route a little confusing on our first visit, so using Google Maps or another map app is a good idea.
Around 20 Minutes from Haneda Airport
The train journey from Haneda Airport to Heiwajima Station takes about 15 minutes on the Keikyu Line.
Including the walk from the station, the property is approximately 20 minutes from the airport.
The journey from Haneda Airport takes around 20 minutes in total, including the walk from Heiwajima Station.
This location can be convenient when you have an early flight home or arrive at Haneda later in the day.
However, if you plan to check in after 9:00 p.m., contact the property in advance.
The property is also around 20 minutes from Haneda Airport by taxi.
ADVICE ADDED
Road travel time may vary depending on traffic.
Direct Access to Shinagawa Station
Heiwajima Station is about ten minutes from Shinagawa Station without a transfer.
Once you reach Shinagawa, you can transfer to several JR lines or the Tokaido Shinkansen.
This makes Oyado Nene Heiwajima a practical base for a Tokyo stay that forms part of a longer trip around Japan.
Inside Our 55 m² Second-Floor Room
The feature that stood out most during our stay was the size of the room.
The rooms are around 50 square meters, and the second-floor room we stayed in was the largest at 55 square meters.
When we first entered, the whole family immediately reacted to how spacious it felt.
Our second-floor room measured 55 square meters and had enough space for us to open our luggage without making the living area feel crowded.
In many hotel rooms, arranging enough beds for an entire family can leave very little room for luggage or relaxing.
Here, the bedrooms and living area were separated, so we did not feel as though the beds had taken over the whole room.
ADVICE ADDED
Check the exact room type and layout before booking, since the details in this review focus mainly on the second-floor unit we personally used.
Two Bedrooms and Four Beds
Our second-floor room had two bedrooms.
One bedroom contained two single beds and a television.
The other was a smaller, calmer room with one double bed.
There was also another double bed on a raised, modern Japanese-style sleeping area beside the living room.
This meant that the room had four beds in total: two single beds and two double beds.
The raised sleeping area was directly beside the living room and did not have a wall or door separating it from the shared space.
That open layout may appeal to someone who wants to keep talking with family or friends until the end of the evening, but it provides less privacy than a separate bedroom.
Perhaps because the raised area felt unusual, it was the most popular sleeping space in our family.
Personally, I preferred the smaller bedroom with the double bed.
Kitchen, Bathroom, and In-Room Facilities
A Kitchen for Simple Meals
The large living area included a built-in kitchen with cooking equipment stored inside.
There was also a microwave and a refrigerator with a freezer.
We could store ingredients bought at the supermarket near the station and heat up prepared food when we did not want to eat out.
Meals were not included, but the kitchen, microwave, and refrigerator made simple self-catering possible during our stay.
A Jacuzzi Bath, Two Sinks, and Hair-Care Appliances
The bathroom and wash area were more generously equipped than we had expected.
The bathroom was spacious and included a jacuzzi bath.
The bathtub could also light up in rainbow colors, which ended up being our child’s favorite part of the stay.
There were two sinks in the wash area.
Having two sinks made the morning routine much easier for our family, especially when several people were getting ready at the same time.
During our stay, the room also had two Panasonic Nanoe hair dryers and a ReFa hair straightener.
My wife was particularly surprised by the selection of hair-care appliances, and we did not feel that we needed to bring a hair dryer from home.
Washing Machine, Dryer, and Vacuum Cleaner
The in-room washing machine was especially useful for us as a family traveling with a small child.
The room had both a washing machine and a dryer, while the bathroom also had a clothes-drying function.
There was a balcony as well for travelers who prefer to air-dry their clothes.
Children often need more changes of clothes than adults after sweating or spilling food.
Being able to wash clothes inside the room can be particularly helpful for families and travelers staying for several days.
A vacuum cleaner was stored near the washing machine.
Our child spilled some snacks, so we ended up using it almost immediately.
Being able to do a little cleaning ourselves would also be convenient during a longer stay.
There was also a 24-hour coin laundry about a two-minute walk away.
This may be useful if you prefer not to use the in-room machine or need to wash a large amount at once.
Umbrellas Available Near the Entrance
When we stayed, several clear plastic umbrellas were placed near the shoe cabinet inside the entrance for guests to use.
It was a small detail, but useful if rain started just as you wanted to walk to the convenience store.
Check current availability and rates for this spacious stay near Haneda Airport
What the Neighborhood Is Like
Local Shops and Places to Eat
The neighborhood offered more than just convenience stores.
We saw ramen shops, izakaya-style pubs, a local prepared-food shop, and a bakery.
A small neighborhood shopping street called Mihara Minami Shopping Street is also close to the property.
It is not primarily a tourist shopping area, and that is part of its appeal.
Walking past places used by local residents gives the neighborhood a different atmosphere from Tokyo’s major sightseeing districts.
A nearby supermarket, pharmacy, convenience stores, and local food shops made it easy to buy breakfast, drinks, and basic supplies.
Parks, a Hot-Spring Facility, and an Aquarium
Shinagawa Aquarium A little farther from the property, Tennen Onsen Heiwajima and Shinagawa Aquarium are within walking distance.
Heiwa no Mori Park is behind the property and can work well for a morning or evening walk.
Continuing through the park also takes you toward Tokyo Bay.
The neighborhood is a good fit for travelers who enjoy quiet walks away from Tokyo’s busiest sightseeing areas.
How Self-Check-In Works
Oyado Nene Heiwajima does not use the same check-in process as a conventional hotel with a reception desk.
We were initially a little confused by the password-based entry system, but the process became straightforward once we understood which code to use and where to enter it.
Register Your Guest Information Before Arrival
After completing the reservation, you receive instructions asking you to enter the required guest information.
Guest information must be registered before arrival.
After completing this step, you receive the code needed for the check-in procedure.
Save the check-in code somewhere you can access when you arrive at the property.
Check the Door PIN Before Your Stay
A PIN for unlocking the doors was sent on the day before our stay.
The PIN was used for both the main entrance and our guest room, so it was important to check the message before traveling to the property.
Guests planning to arrive after 9:00 p.m. need to contact the property in advance.
Enter the PIN on the Door, Not the Intercom
The most confusing part for me was identifying where to enter the PIN.
There were two devices near the entrance that looked as though they might accept a code.
I mistakenly entered the PIN into the intercom near the large sign and received nothing but error messages, which was quite stressful at the time.
Enter the PIN on the keypad attached to the entrance door, not on the intercom beside it.
Once you know which device to use, entering the building is not difficult.
Use the Entrance Tablet to Check In and Out
After entering the building, you will find a tablet near the entrance.
Use the check-in code you received in advance to complete the check-in procedure on the tablet.
The tablet is also used for check-out, so do not leave without completing that step.
The door PIN and the code used on the check-in tablet serve different purposes, so keep both sets of instructions available when you arrive.
Important Things to Know Before Booking
There Is No Elevator
Oyado Nene Heiwajima is a three-story building with one guest room on each floor.
The stairs themselves were not especially narrow, but there was no elevator.
If your room is on the second or third floor, carrying large or heavy luggage upstairs may take some effort.
ADVICE ADDED
Travelers who have difficulty using stairs should take this into account before booking.
The Entrance Can Be Hard to Find
The property is in a residential area at the end of a narrow lane.
It took us a little time to identify the correct route on our first visit.
Using a map app for the final walk from Heiwajima Station can make the property easier to find.
Keep Noise Down at Night
The quiet residential setting was one of the things we liked about the stay.
Our child slept well, and the neighborhood felt calm after dark.
That calm also comes with a responsibility to respect the people living nearby.
Avoid loud conversations, music, or videos at night.
Although the room is spacious enough for families or groups, guests need to keep noise to a minimum in the evening.
Other Oyado Nene Locations in Tokyo
Oyado Nene has two other Tokyo locations in addition to Heiwajima.
The most suitable location will depend on whether you prioritize Haneda Airport or sightseeing around areas such as Ikebukuro and Shinjuku.
Oyado Nene Haneda
Oyado Nene Haneda may be worth comparing if being as close as possible to Haneda Airport is your main priority.
It is located near Anamori-inari Station, three stops from the station serving Haneda Airport Terminals 1 and 2.
Stay closer to Haneda Airport—check current availability and rates
Oyado Nene Itabashi
Oyado Nene Itabashi may be a more suitable candidate if you plan to spend much of your time around Ikebukuro or Shinjuku.
The property can be accessed from Shin-itabashi Station on the Toei Mita Line, Itabashi Station on the JR Saikyo Line, and Shimo-itabashi Station on the Tobu Tojo Line.
A convenient option for exploring Ikebukuro and Shinjuku—check current availability and rates
Final Thoughts: Is Oyado Nene Heiwajima Worth It?
The spacious room and practical facilities were the strongest parts of our stay at Oyado Nene Heiwajima.
The separated bedrooms, large living area, kitchen, washing machine, and dryer made it easier for our family to settle in without feeling crowded.
The location also provided convenient access to both Haneda Airport and Shinagawa Station.
At the same time, it is important to understand that this is not a conventional full-service hotel.
Entry and check-in are handled digitally, there is no elevator, and the quiet residential location requires consideration at night.
Oyado Nene Heiwajima is a good option for travelers who value space, in-room facilities, and convenient access to Haneda Airport.
It is less suitable for travelers who need an elevator or prefer a staffed hotel reception desk.
For our family, the combination of space, quiet surroundings, and practical facilities made the stay comfortable.
It offered the feeling of temporarily living in a Tokyo neighborhood rather than simply returning to a standard hotel room at the end of the day.
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