My husband and I highly recommend staying in Keiko's house. Keiko is a wonderful host and we thought the house was beautiful and very comfortable. Keiko met us at Minowa station and then showed us around the house. She provided lots of welcoming snacks, fruit, tea and coffee, etc., and came by most days with extra gifts for us. The house is in a great neighbourhood. Interesting area with many charming backstreets to explore but not too crazy busy. One minute walk to the subway station, 7 eleven, 24 hour supermarkets, restaurants, etc. We felt luck that we had chosen to stay in Keiko's place.