We loved staying at Rumika's place! All the bedrooms and bathrooms really made our trip go smoothly! We loved that each bedroom had it's own shower, with an additional half bathroom downstairs. We didn't have any problem with the water getting and staying hot, for nice warm showers. The stairs are steep, and my husband and I were on the top floor, so lots of exercise for us, an added bonus in my opinion! The beds were super comfy, too! They unexpectedly needed to do some renovations after we booked our stay. Rumika wrote and asked us if it was ok. She offered a $300 refund for our cooperation, in which we were required to leave the house for 7 hours that day. We agreed, and true to her word, Rumika came by the day before the renovations and gave us the cash in yen. She was also sweet enough to bring us some Japanese matcha desserts! Unfortunately, it rained the entire day that we were required to stay away from the house, but we made the most of it, and it was worth it to have the extra spending money.
Rumika's tips on sightseeing were also really helpful. We highly recommend Samosa's next door. Yummy curry, huge delicious naan, and the friendly owner speaks English well. We also loved the bar a couple of doors down, Ank. If you're facing the apartment, it's a couple doors down on the left. The owner, Joon, is a riot, and he's got an impressive collection of rock and soul cd's. We had a lot of fun hanging at that bar.