Owner’s place is one of the biggest and well-fitted with amenities my family & I had ever stayed in Japan. It’s a 5-storey building that has a rooftop (on good days & early mornings) gives a view of the snowy ice cap (winter time) of Mount Fuji. Rare sight!!
Initially had some issues with the booking so we had many correspondences between us and the Owner - Ms. Haifang. But despite my many questions, she always replied very swiftly and stayed patient. Great host! She’s very fluent in both English & Mandarin as well :)
We were greeted by both Owners, Ms. Haifang & her husband. Both welcomed us, showed us around her house and how to use the amenities. They also provided us parking during a couple of nights we rented car. Rate is lower than surrounding parking.
This building is also both owners’ residence so if needed anything, they’re of assistance. Building comes with a lift so no worries with luggages. Room is huge with, washer/dryer machine (huge plus point as most only have washer, but no dryer!!), aircons are equipped in the main living area, the tatami room & the bedroom. There’s a heater in the shower area. Toilet is separated which is huge plus point, no heater but not an issue. Owner also installed night lights along the corridor so going out to toilet during the night was easy :)
They do have a huge TV which unfortunately, cable TV didn’t work during my stay but we used the youtube app on it. They have wifi in their house.
All amenities are available, stove, small grill between the stove & oven, oven toaster, coffee machine, microwave, water boiler, huge fridge, pots, pans, I even saw a sukiyaki machine but we didn’t cook much so didn’t use. Then basic stuff like utentils, knives..etc all available.
There’s a closet to hang clothes along the corridor. And their bedroom had two queen beds. I was told by Ms. Haifang that the tatami/TV room can be converted to bedroom as well so for bigger families or groups, another plus point! The room’s living area is huge, i would say even 6 adults or more can stay comfortably.
Overall, one of the best stays we had so far in Japan. Location at Higashi-Nakano (JR line), or Ochiai (Tokyo Metro line) are both a stone’s throw from major stations like Shinjuku, Shibuya, Tokyo stations. Easy to get to&fro from both Narita & Haneda Airports too.
There are 3 supermarkets around the area. 2 nearer to Higashi-Nakano & 1 nearer to Ochiai. There are many restaurants along the road outside Life supermarket. And the nearby Nakano is bustling with department stores, restaurants & shops. Plenty of good food & choices even without heading to touristy places.
Will recommend their place without a doubt! :) my family and I hope to stay in their apartment the next time we’re back in Tokyo!