Staying at Chie's place was amazing - I have traveled to many places around the world (hotels, hostels, inns and peoples homes) but this, was pretty much one of my favourite and one that will also remain in my heart. It was so cosy, clean, orgnanized, culturally special, uniquelly & traditionally Japanese and the best part of it, it made you feel like its your summer/winter vacation house, it felt like home. What you see is what you get in the images Chie shares in the AirBnb platform (I took the exact photo within minutes of arriving at her house - its superb)

It's actually very easy to find if you get the map that Chie provides before you begin your Tokyo stay. There's many local food shops/restaurants nearby. A little favourite of mine was a meat grilling restaurant that is nearby her place - don't know the name but its closer to the JR Line station side of the road which has a small wooden like feature at the entrance of the restaurant. There's also a nice and cute Japanese shop selling the most amazing Japanese goodies near the Tokyo metro station (its close to 2 stations, which makes travelling even easier) and guess what, there's a convenience store nearby, which sells almost everything, and also bus stops which take you to nearby towns like Ikebukuro (10mins ride). AWESOME.

Last but not least, the host herself, Chie, I'm ever so grateful to have had her allow us to stay at her uniquely Japanese accommodation. She's so warm and has a great personality, always smiling, and so friendly. She loves travelling too, so if you're a traveller, you'd love speaking to Chie. She gives good tips on little things to do in Tokyo, and even shares tips on travelling out of Tokyo. Thank you Chie! :)

We'll definitely be back in Tokyo, and at this little amazing home.