Hirano San (Tony) is the best airbnb host I have ever had. Actually I have never even met my other Airbnb hosts - and here Tony was waiting for me at the bus-stop when I arrived to escort me "home". He was so helpful, so kind. Nothing was too much trouble for him. I really appreciated that although he actually lived next door, he would sometimes send an email to check that everything was ok - so I knew he would come if I needed him but he never intruded, and I could still have my privacy. As a lone traveller this was a very good feeling. I can't say enough good things about him (and his delightful wife and grandchildren, who I also met). I also liked the place very much, it was well equipped, and roomy. The location suited me perfectly, in a very Japanese part of town, and yet near to so many tourist attractions. I stayed for two weeks and could happily have stayed longer.
Highly recommended.