Rick and Lily’s airbnb was nice, clean, and very modern! I loved the way they decorated the place. It’s about an 8 minute walk to the train station. There are convenience stores and izakayas close-by as well. Keep in mind that most izakayas and restaurants nearby are mostly in Japanese and don’t provide an English menu. My boyfriend and I got lucky to find a restaurant with someone who spoke English one night when we were looking for a place to have dinner. We arrived after dark while it was raining, so it was hard to find the place, even with GPS.
The amenities were a plus, especially with the washer. Since we did arrive while it was raining, our clothes got wet so we needed to use it. However, it would have been nice to have been provided instructions on how to work the shower heater, washer, air conditioner, etc. since the buttons and modes were in Japanese. Although there was no manual, they were quick to respond with any questions or concerns we had through airbnb.
The place has thin walls and the window next to our bed didn’t seem to be insulated. During the winter, nights can be really cold in Japan, so when we would arrive back to our apartment or get ready to go to bed, we can still feel the coldness from outside even with the heater on. We also had a hard time trying to focus and go to sleep with the noisy neighbors from upstairs. *Just something to note if you’re a light sleeper.
Overall, the place is very quaint and nice for a couple! It was perfect for my boyfriend and I’s first trip to Japan and I would definitely book this place again when I come back. Thank you for having us.