This was our first accomodation in Japan, With a family of 5 we had no trouble finding the apartment with the directions provided. Apartment is well located, around 10min walk from Shabuya station with bags in tow.
Apartment is small and with 5 suitcases and 5 people it was just ok. We spent every day exploring Tokyo so did not have any real issue with the small rooms. The main road can be noisy at night with motor vehicles, we stayed during Halloween and heard many sirens throughout the night. Most other nights the road wasn’t too busy and road noise was acceptable.
Lots of great places to eat on the road between subway and apartment, and a great supermarket nearby which had excellent sushi, sashimi and bakery.
Satoru is an excellent host, certainly the best we have met on our travels, very knowledgeable of the local area, freely provides advice, communicates well in English. When our 10year old daughter fell ill, Satoru took us to a local doctor and assisted with translation, this was an invaluable assistance in a country which we do not know nor can speak the local language. Satoru’s willingness to assist speaks volumes of his character, a true super host.
If I was to do this trip again (4 days in shabuya) I would stay at this location. If I was to spend more than a week in shabuya With 5 people I might look for a larger apartment. I think 4 people would be a better fit.
If this is your first time in japan I would recommend this apartment, as much for the location and amenities and equally for Satoru’s friendly assistance and local advice.