What an outstanding stay in the huge city of Tokyo!!! We travel a lot and have been to many large cities such as Tokyo. We live in Las Vegas, USA.
1.) The instructions for getting to the house, checking in, recommendations for things to do, how to stay in the house and checking out were excellent and very clear.
2.) The location is wonderful. You are only a single train stop from the center of Tokyo, Shinjuku train station and a very easy 8 minute walk to the house.
3.) The house itself is in a very peaceful quaint Japanese style neighborhood. You will feel like you are in a Japanese village in the middle of Tokyo. You will not be surrounded by high rises.
4.) There are lots of small restaurants around the corner for food and grocery stores all within 5 to 10 minutes walk. And if you desire McDonald's it's also there. There are great restaurants at the Hatsudai train station. My 12 year old daughter and my husband and I ate at Pasta Frolla and their thin slice pizza was outstanding. There's also an Indian restaurant Samosa around the corner from the house with great food.
As you walk away from her house towards Hatsudai train station, after the second turn on the left side there's a great Mom and Pop fresh produce store that we enjoyed getting fresh fruits, vegetables and eggs from.
5.) The major sightseeing areas are also mostly within about 30 minutes by the subway which is excellent for a massive city.
6.) The house is clean with comfortable beds and each room has a split system airconditioner which is very important for us. The beds also have heated blankets.
Enjoying coffee on the outdoor deck every morning and listening to the birds was a great experience during the Cherry blossom season.
7.) Make sure you go to the Shinjuku Gyoen National Park during the Sakura season to enjoy the Cherry blossom trees. It's spectacular.
8.) Finally, Rumika and her husband are very pleasant and hospitable. She responds to any questions you may have with great suggestions.
Thanks Rumika for making our stay at your home wonderful!!!