I loved staying in Akira's house. The apartment is very close to Tokiwadai station that it is 10min ride by TOBU TOJO line from Ikebukuro station. From Ikebukuro station you could take several lines which one is the YAMAMOTE LINE that it's very covenient to move around Tokyo. The neighborhood is very local and cozy, far from the busiest life of the city. You could small restaurants and bars, and several combini store. The apartment and room was beautiful but what I liked the most was the bathroom that was super clean and modern. Akira was very friendly and kind, he met me at the station when I arrived and gave me useful tips about the neighborhood. I suggest you to go to Maeonhora Osen that it's just 7min bus ride from Tokiwadai station if you want to take a break and relax a little bit. I will definitely come back in his house the next time. Good prices, beautiful apartment and lovely neighborhood.