This was my first time traveling alone and first time in Japan! The host provided me with maps and clear instructions on how to arrive. He even welcomed me with hot tea! The place is about a 13 min walk from the nearest station and 10 min walk from Senso-ji. I had no trouble traveling to other parts of Tokyo using the subway/metro. I chose to stay in Asakusa because of the lower prices and don’t regret it despite requiring a bit of extra train time to other famous tourist areas.