My family and I stayed at Hotaka's house for 2 nights while visiting Tokyo. The house itself was beautiful- a traditional Japanese-style home in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood about an hour train-ride outside central Tokyo. It was so nice to leave the hustle and bustle of the Tokyo crowds each night and return to a quiet and cozy area.
Hotaka and her family went out of their way to make sure we could check in when we arrived. Hotaka really made the experience special by including us in the community we were staying in. She organized a get-together on a rainy morning with members of the neighborhood and other Airbnb guests where we were invited to play music and sing together. We were also treated to Hotaka and her friend's talents- a magic show and short theater skit! It was above and beyond a typical lodging experience.
I would highly recommend staying at Hotaka's if you are looking for a true connection to people and community in Japan.