We spent 5 days at Hirano San (Tony’s) place. It is very convenient to buses. A little walk to the subway. Location is practically next door to well appointed grocery store (even has take out sushi and bento boxes). Close to the action of Asakusa but far enough you don’t have the traffic, noise, and crowds. Within 15 minute walk, numerous restaurants, temples, and shops “kitchen street”. Very nice to have washer in the unit. Shower is large. One of the rooms has a bed, the other you sleep on tatami mats (It was surprisingly comfortable). I’m sure kids would love it. Good WiFi.
The most impressive is Tony’s hospitality. Prior to our arrival we communicated a number of times. He provided us with ideas. We arrived by cruise ship, so we were very early...it was no problem to drop off our luggage. In fact he made an effort to have the placed cleaned prior to our early arrival so we could actually check in. He made recommendations for local places to eat and visit. It was really nice to visit local good quality reasonably priced restaurants. The gyoza place he recommends was outstanding. We took him up on the offer to take us to the sushi/sumo restaurant and bonsai garden/museum. The food and atmosphere was great. If you like plants or bonsai it is a must to see the bonsai garden. It is run by a world renowned master bonsai gardener. He was in town and Tony spoke to him...my mom got her picture taken with him and had a book autographed (one of her highlights of our 21 day trip!). And to top it off he offered to drive us (and our heavy bags) to the subway station for our trip to the airport.
We will stay again.