Being architect, I really appreciated the beautiful design in this urban infill five story building. Everything is meticulously thought out and beautifully finished. The neighborhood is charming with lots of cute stands and small shops. It was a pleasure walking to the train! There’s a beautiful garden called Rikugien within 10 minutes walk as well.
The location is great, with about a 10 minute or so walk to the Komagome train station on the JR train line which circles through most of the popular sites in Tokyo, so it is very convenient. Compared to years ago, the subways and trains have gotten to the point where finding your way around is easy. Add a mapping and train schedule app in the mix and everything is really simple.
Try the Sakura onsen a short walk northwest of the Komagome train station for a very relaxing “public” bath experience (privately owned facilities). A great value at around 1300 yen admission!