Asama was a great host. She was friendly and helpful. She offered suggestions on places to visit depending on your interest be it museum or beautiful parks. It was my first solo trip to Tokyo and having my own space without the need to share with someone else is very much a blessing. I also felt very safe staying here and it was a quiet neighborhood. Therefore, I was able to sleep peacefully at night. I usually start exploring the city from early morning until night. It can get tiring though coming back at night after spending a full day walking around the city. Mana ocean is quite a distance from the Ikebukuro station with many exits. It can get confusing at times. I normally turn towards my left after scanning my pasmo card which lead me to the “Echika exit” (escalator exit) and walk all the way straight or if I get too tired, I’ll turn to my right towards Seibu exit, with the guide of google map, take a bus back to the nearest stop outside of Mana ocean, about 450m away. If you are carrying heavy luggages do seek Asama’s advise on the availability of lift exits which would be more convenient for you. She’s always happy to help. Enjoy your adventure and make the most of it!