A simple but comfortable room in a very pleasant and quiet outskirtish suburb of Tokyo. Access to central Tokyo isn't too bad with a direct train ride to Shinjuku, but you can pretty much get everything you need from nearby if you want to. There are supermarkets, convenient stores, and restaurants you can walk to. Takahatafudo Kongouji, the nearby temple, is actually a fairly prominent temple, though relatively unknown to foreigners, and draws a sizable crowd in the autumn season and especially during new years. The neighbourhood is beautiful, homely, and amazing for long walks.
A few things to note though, the room is right next to the train tracks and the noise will take some getting used to. You might want to be careful if you're a light sleeper. Rickie, the host, while not personally present, is very responsive and helpful, and got the housekeeper to get me some pesticide spray for a minor bug problem I was having.
If you are a hiker, this is an excellent base location, as you get excellent access to Mt Takao and the Chuo Line beyond towards Yamanashi and Nagano, as well as surprisingly decent connections to other major lines into the hiking hotspots like the Ome, Seibu and Odakyu lines.