Yoko was extremely kind and prompt communicating with me! The location of the home was perfect for us and there were things to do nearby. Just so people are aware, this is a traditional Japanese home, which was great to experience. There is a washer but no dryer so you need to hang your clothes outside to get them dry. We had our son, who currently lives in Japan, staying with us so he was able to translate things in the house from Japanese to English (how to work the washer, how to work things in the bathroom, etc.) Some kind of manual with directions in English would be very helpful for English speaking guests.