My fiancé and I have been to Japan twice before for a total of ~60 days. Jojo’s place was our first stay on our third trip, this time including 3 other family members - total of 5 in our party. We stayed here for two nights.
Pros:
- comfortable beds & effective heating
- very clean and quiet
- some little snacks provided
- spacious and lots of table space in/around the bedrooms to lay out your stuff
- responsive host who can help you with reservations
Cons:
- a little under 20 min walk to Ikebukuro station
- 2 sets of narrow stairs, not best for someone with any mobility or balance issues, though there is a bathroom and shower on 1F, so one or two people can stay in the 1F bedroom (tatami) if they don’t feel comfortable with using the stairs
Overall, I would recommend this place for large groups!