This old Japanese ryokan is very near to the Nippori station of Keisei line and JR.
It's 4,000 yen a night(Keisei line from airport to Nippori is 1,000 yen), so the first leg of transportation and accommodation is cheaper than staying in Asakusa Skycourt Youth Hostel or Tokyo International Youth Hostel. Absolutely Japanese tatami style. Sleep on the bedding on tatami. Help them to save electricity though (switch on lights only when needed). Lamps have three steps of lumination. There's a common shared bath/shower and shared toilet.
Interesting floor design. No dragging of wheeled suitcases on the floor though. Weak air conditioning.
Two female managers (mum and daughter). Good if you can communicate with some Japanese.