If you are looking for 4 plus star quality hotel with lots of space without having to pay an arm and leg, this is a great alternative! The home was lovely and everything was upgraded. I almost did not want to leave the house because it was so comfortable inside. It was conveniently located by the sub station and we found a short cut route that was less than one minute walk.
The best part was: the host. Canice was extremely attentive and her English was perfect! Most high end restaurants require reservation by the hotel staffs since there's risk of reservation cancellation, however Canice was able to book ours for Sushisho Masa without a problem using her own credit card! This Airbnb listing has made it a highlight of our 3-week trip here in Japan. Thanks, Canice!