A really good apartment to stay in if you want to stay outside the city centre. Very close to a 7/11 and Welcia which are good for snacks and drinks. Not a bad walk to Tabata station, which has great food options as well. We went to the bakery at the station every morning and sat in the little courtyard area adjacent to the station. It’s a really lovely, more laidback vibe versus what you get in the city centre.
Our only problem was one night the neighbours had quite a loud party that went late into the night. The noise carries very easily, but we usually heard no noise from neighbours. I think it was a one-off thing and I guess to be expected when you’re staying in an apartment versus a hotel. The stairs are very steep and narrow. I wouldn’t have managed to carry my luggage up them by myself, so keep this in mind if you’re a solo traveller.
Ayako was a great host and very responsive to any questions.