Just wonderful! My sister and I stayed at the Tokyo candle house for a week during our first trip to Japan and we felt very much at home in this house.
HOSTS: We never met Hiro, but Kayo and Ryuta were so friendly, helpful, always enthusiastic and never intrusive. Before our arrival we were sent very elaborate information on things like how to get there (all the way from the airport), instructions for appliances in the house, and tips on what to do while in Tokyo. Much appreciated!
ROOM: We stayed in room 206 which was said on Airbnb (by them) to be “tight for anyone large with many bags”, but there was no problem at all. It was hardly big, but there were two of us and both with large bags, yet by making use of the closet and the shelves in the room we found it to be just perfect. The room’s interior was tatami themed and lovely. The beds were made with such soft and warm blankets, I was usually lying wrapped in them even when we were just hanging out in the room. I slept on the floor which was actually really comfortable, and my sister slept next to the window so she could hear the streets nearby when the city was starting to wake up, but it wasn’t too loud, just nice.
HOME: The whole house is cozy, quiet and easily navigated - there are signs in English on everything so you’ll know how to use the controls/microwave/toilet/anything even if you don’t speak any Japanese. Very helpful! We stayed during January which can be really cold indoors in Japan, but there were air conditioners in the bedrooms, the kitchen/living room and the shower, so there was no problem. Also, the common spaces were cleaned everyday so everything always felt nice and fresh.
LOCATION: The location was great as well, it is not a rowdy area but still has all the necessities (e.g. around-the-clock open convince store, and near Yotsuya station there are lots of restaurants). The two subway stations nearby (Ichigaya and Yotsuya) together have a total of 4 different subway lines and 2 JR lines, and the rides into Tokyo Station and Shibuya are both under 15 mins, to Shinjuku it’s about 6 mins. We found it super convenient.
Overall, a fantastic experience. Perfect for what was both our first time in Japan, as well as our first time using Airbnb. Definitely want to come back again!