Yuko emailed me days before my arrival suggesting the best way to get to the house, and left me some nice local sweets at the house for us to try, we felt very welcomed. The house is located in a very quiet suburban area, but only a short stroll from the busiest part of Ikebukuro, it was perfect. The property was a good size for the 6 of us, amenities were available as described and convenience stores are only a short stroll away. Yuko is a great host and responded to our questions promptly, check in details were clear and we had no problems finding the house even in the dark.