Shinya’s place is a typical, no-frills Japanese apartment. It has all of the basic necessities and was extremely clean and comfortable. The place looked exactly like the pictures and matched the description to a T. And what really made it special was having such a clear view of the Skytree. It was the best thing to wake up to!
Oshiage is a peaceful and well connected neighborhood; the apartment is about a 5 minute walk to the station. There are 2 convenient stores nearby, a giant mall, and a moderate number of restaurants. It felt very residential, despite being so close to some major neighborhoods.
Shinya was a great communicator and gave very detailed instructions on how to get to the apartment/ how to check in. He was always quick to respond to any questions I had.
The only thing to note is that the apartment is on the 4th floor, stairs only. Be prepared! That aside, I highly recommend this place and can’t wait to visit again!