Riku and his mother Mari are the kindest persons in the world always ready to help and to make our trip unique. We really felt more than at home. The apartment is lovely, clean and spacious. There is a terrace too where you can enjoy the view on the parks. Falling asleep with in the traditional tatami room, with the smell of wood, flowers and the chanting of birds was a little dream. If you want to have a sip of the real Japanese life ( not from a cold hotel) this is the best solution you can find.
We spent there 15 days and the hosts made us feel really supported. When I asked Riku how to book a Taxi to go early in a Sunday morning (5 a.m) in a close city, as there were no train at that time, he offered himself to take us there by his car. And he did. To us they are special people leaving in a dream place. We warmly recommend it and we will definitely come back!.
Thank you Riku and Mari