This was a perfect flat to spend a few days. I loved living in a real neighborhood, among normal Japanese people. Travel is easy from Nishi-Ogikubo with JR lines to the city or transfer to Tokyo Metro at Ogikubo. Tokyo is a city with very high density, and you can experience that in this apartment. You can look out from the kitchen, the couch or the bed, or open the doors to the deck. An issue for some may be that the glazing is very thin so noises come through and temperature will change based on outside temps and sun, and there is a lot of light from streetlights at night. If light and noise don't particularly bother you (bring an eye mask / earplugs) then this is absolutely the place for you. It's a little shabby-chic, which I love and find very comfortable to live in. The kitchen area is minimal but sufficient - hot plate, cooking utensils & pans, dishes, kettle, microwave, and fridge. This was a perfect stay for me, with an attentive, English-speaking host.