Ever since they accepted my booking, Yuka and her Zens team have been promptly responding to my questions. Also, a day before coming to Japan, we read a review that it was a bit noisy outside so we asked for earplugs as well as extra hangers since 3 people (me and my parents) are staying in the apartment. They were very responsive and provided the stuff we needed.

We weren't able to meet the host but their welcome guide has helped us do a self-check in. Once we entered, we felt immediately at home and we love how the place is so clean, spacious and well ventilated (natural light is always important to us)! We love that we have our own patio and we eat there every morning as long as it doesn't rain. They have a hi-tech toilet and their bathroom is really cool! The apartment design is minimalist and very modern and look even better than photos! They have shampoo and conditioner.

I love the idea of coming home to a really beautiful and homey apartment after our exhausting trips. I also enjoy that it is very near to Shinjuku Station (3 mins train ride from Hatagaya Station).

Tips for future guests:
1. Buy a Suica card or PASMO card from the airport - useful as an octopus transport card and e-money to convenience stores.

2. If you want a hassle-free direct transport from Narita Airport to Shinjuku Station, I would like to suggest taking Narita Express or N'Ex. For a roundtrip ticket, it costs 4,000 Yen (original price at 6,020 Yen).

If you take this train, you will be getting off at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and you will have to cross the street to Shinjuku Station "New South Gate" - this building has a green JR sign with Japanese characters on the left and a blue "LUMINE 2" on its right.

After crossing, look for "Keio New Line" subway signs or ask the information counter how to get there. You will know that you're going the right way when you see a KFC restaurant outside the station before you take the escalator down on your way to the platform. From Shinjuku Station, Hatagaya is on platform 4.

2. Very near Hatagaya Station, they have 2 convenience stores - 7-11 and Family Mart. Extremely handy!

4. If you plan to cook, bring some condiments with you (cooking oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, etc.) or buy them at the convenience stores.

5. If you plan to do your grocery, the cheapest known supermarket in Tokyo is called, "OK Supermarket". There is one about 10 mins walk from this apartment, just look it up online.

6. Yuka and the Zens team have compiled some recommendations in their welcome guide. You might want to take some time to read them. Also since the place is near Shinjuku, might as well explore the neighbourhood! Too many to check out!

Overall, we had an amazing experience! Thank you Yuka and Zens!