I've only stayed at 4 AirBnB spots so far, but Hotaka is the best host for the best AirBnB home I've stayed at! She has definitely set the bar high for a great AirBnB experience. From the moment she met my sister and me at the train station to saying our goodbyes, Hotaka exemplified what it means to be a great host. The place we stayed at was amazing! I loved the decor, which gave the place a traditional Japanese home atmosphere. The surrounding location was perfect to take a quiet stroll and enjoy the cherry blossoms, whether during the day or even at night (Hotaka showed us a great spot to view cherry blossoms at night). As a runner and Studio Ghibli fan, I loved being able to go on a run along and through the hills that inspired the settings of My Neighbor Totoro! The home is for sure a great place to disconnect from a day's worth of hustle and bustle in downtown Tokyo.
We hated saying goodbye, but we will for sure be back! Hotaka was the best host to us, and by the end we became great friends!