although the room we were asked to book was an entirely different one from the one that was listed, it was very convenient. in fact it was right in the heart of things in shimokitazawa!
unfortunately, we never got to experience livin in a kimono shop.
that said, mai was very quick to respond and also helped us with an issue we had with the bed. and was super apologetic bout it too. this room is a little dated, clean like most japanese rooms but dated nonetheless. but the superb location did make up for it.
thank you mai for havin us!