Emi's place is very close to the train station which made it so much easier when you have young kids. Rapid train to Tokyo in 20 mins and to Shinjuku in 7 mins. House is well equipped, especially for families with young kids. The variety of toys were a big hit with my kids and kept them busy while the adults ran errands. The Totoro bedroom is super cute and has a crib. Another crucial item if you have a baby. Kotatsu was also a hit. Everyone had their own room and slept very well. The house is located literally right next to the train tracks but somehow the noise is quite minimal. The sound isolation is pretty good. I mean, you can hear it but it's very faint and didn't bother me. This is coming from someone who is sensitive to noise like myself. So no worries at all. Convenient location with lots of restaurants, izakayas, cute bars, and cheap eats. I recommend Yakitori Mizutaki. There's also a shopping district Koenji Pal right before the station. Felt like our home away from home!