Words cannot describe how impressed my two mates and I were by staying at the Zen House. The level of remarkable service and comfort coupled with the ease of checking in and out was on par with, if not better, than any hotel we have lodged with. The facility was spacious (especially so for Japanese standards) with 3 tall Americans having no problem settling in comfortably. The location is a short 5 minute walk to a station where we were able to access the entire city. This was perfect because there were still several late night eatery options and things to do around our lodging, but we were able to avoid the masses of crowds traversing across the city. Impeccable is a good way to describe the cleanliness of the place with a service coming in to tidy up while we were out enjoying out travels. It was a relief knowing that at the end of a fruitful day of adventuring we were able to head back to such a charming location with all the amenities we could ever ask for. While we never had the pleasure of meeting the Kawano family, the notes and guides left for our browsing proved to be an invaluable tool in making the most of our stay. What was truly amazing the level of service provided by the Kawano family. Everything was laid out for us with directions that abated any bit of confusion. It was so easy fitting in at the Zen house that several times it was accidently referred to as “home” by my friends and me. Anyone looking for a place to stay in Tokyo look no farther! This lodging is, to put it simply, perfect.