Having lived in and visited Japan numerous times, I can say that Kouichi’s apt. is the perfect balance of value, comfort, and space for a family of 4. There are plenty of restaurants to discover on day 1 of settling in, including
TWO rotating sushi restaurants and a great Ramen place, not to mention a sushi to go next door as well as a
Hotto Kotto curry to go. Great stores by Nishidai and we went bowling. However, be prepared to spend 50 bucks for 1 game for 4 people and a second game for 2. The bowling balls have finger holes too small for a 6’4” gaijin.
Mister Donut and McDonalds were welcome spots at the East exit of Nishidai train station. As others have said, the train ride is long from inner Tokyo, and you may find yourself standing for 30 minutes depending where you are boarding during rush hour.
There is a perfect Onsen 3 stops away in Shimura-Sakaue station that you walk thru a park to get to. Our family LOVED IT!
The apt has great WIFI, the great heated toilet with fancy spray buttons, and lots of outlets for electronics.
Bottom line, we all said we’d come back, but if you are taller than 6’3”, you must duck around in certain places so as to avoid bumping your head.....but that’s most places in Japan......