If you are traveling to Tokyo, do not hesitate to choose Kotaro's house to stay in. It is in the BEST location for exploring Tokyo, for shopping in many different types of areas, for catching the subways and trains, and for eating many different types of delicious food!
We were a group of 4 ladies and the house worked perfectly for us (even having just one bathroom). The two stories provide a bit of privacy when getting ready in the morning yet the house is great for hanging out together downstairs. The furniture is rearranged from the existing photos and we loved it! The house was very comfortable, there was plenty of hot water for showers, loved the convenience of the washing machine, and the view was just beautiful!
Just outside the apartment are so many interesting shops (a cute shop with nothing but Tintin - really!!) and it is just a short walk to the areas of Harajuku, & Shimbuya. We walked to all these places with ease, and frequently walked back carrying many packages with no problem. The Family Mart is just a block away from the house and is a perfect place to pick up food and supplies. Definitely try the lobster roll at Luke's that Kotaro recommends and we loved the happy hour and tapas at Aloha Amigos directly across from the house, just to mention a couple. Even though there are so many shops around the house it is incredibly quiet at night, and we always felt very safe!
We frequently traveled by train and subway to areas further from the house and those outside of Tokyo. There are numerous stations very close to the house, which is one of the many reason's to love this place!
The most valued asset though, has to be the attentiveness of the host Kotaro and his team. Any questions we had were answered right away and we felt he was concerned that things went smoothly for us during our visit. We would not hesitate for a moment to rent from Kotaro again! Thanks again Kotaro!