Hisao-san was very welcoming! My Japanese is not good, but we were able to understand a little from each other. I was happy to discover that the room was a whole 1K apartment (Studio style apartment). It is much brighter and more welcoming than the pictures show. The bath was wonderful - and very relaxing after full days of walking around Tokyo.

The first evening that I stayed, Hisao-san invited me along to a gathering he was holding that evening. It was quite fun! I enjoyed many different types of food, and was asked to make a speech. I used a translation app on my phone to speak for me, since I am not very good at Japanese when put on the spot.

Both mornings after I stayed, I was left a small breakfast - a sandwich, some grapes, and some koala cookies. They were delicious, and I was happy to thank Hisao-san's wife personally for her kindness. She was lovely and welcoming also.

Hisao-san was kind enough to offer me a lift to the station after both evenings that I stayed. The first time, I said it was fine, since I was only carrying a light backpack, but the second time I accepted, because I had a heavier bag as well as my backpack. I was very appreciative to have gotten a lift. Hisao-san also gave me an umbrella, since it had been raining.

The neighbourhood is lovely. If you're into craft, Nippori is a perfect place to go shopping for fabric - there is an entire street about a km long entirely dedicated to textile stores. I didn't have enough time to go into them all, but you could easily spend a day just exploring those various shops - including a few that sold second-hand kimono and obi (most with some damage) that could be used for craft. The area around the station is rich with food options, and it is a great major station to be near, to go to any stop on the Yamanote line, or for a direct trip on the Keisei line out to the airport. The only drawback of the property is that it is a fair walk from the station - but it never hurts to get a little exercise!

All in all, I'd highly recommend staying in this apartment. It would be perfect for a longer trip, and is very well priced for what you're getting. Thank you for your hospitality, Hisao-san!