We had a fantastic stay at Kuniji’s house in Jujo, Tokyo. It is the perfect base for exploring the many delights of Tokyo (and beyond), just 12 minutes from Shinjuku and 19 minutes from Ueno. The local area is really nice and quiet though if you want something more lively, the neighbouring town Akabane (3 minutes away by subway) is a bustling area.
We stayed for 8 nights and met Kuniji briefly on one of the days. Our privacy was well respected but we knew that if we needed anything we could just message for a quick response.
Whilst we ate out a lot, we did use the kitchen for several meals, using the nearby shops for fresh produce. The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals and was well equipped.
The futon beds were comfortable, although being used to a colder climate back home in England we found the weather in Japan especially warm and so we did switch to lighter blankets which were stored in the cupboard.
The weather was beautiful for our whole time in Tokyo and whilst it’s still spring here, and the locals donned coats and jumpers, the temperature was very similar to the height of British summer at 26/27 degrees some days. After a few days we did acclimatise somewhat but the air conditioning in each room was a life saver for us!
My favourite part of the house is probably the bath which was luxurious compared to the little tubs we have back home in the UK.
When we return to Japan again we will definitely stay here again. The location was perfect, the house beautiful and the host brilliant.