One of the best AirBnB’s I’ve ever stayed at!!! I highly recommend this spacious apartment for up to 4 people. We travelled as a group of 4, two couples, and had plenty of space. The beds were very comfortable, the apartment was impeccably clean, and the host’s communication was top-notch!! His English was perfect, had very speedy responses, and included a very detailed check-in booklet that had step-by-step directions from multiple airports and subway stations. This was an all-around above and beyond host!!
1. Location: PERFECT!!! A quick 5 minute walk to the nearest local Sobu Line station which connects to all the major sites in as little as 5 or 10 minutes. I also loved that this apartment is in a sumo neighborhood, we went to an amazing restaurant nearby for Chanko Nabe (sumo wrestlers stew) and even saw a couple sumo wrestlers on their way to practice!! It was just far enough away from downtown for us to get great rest at night with no street noise, but close enough to not feel completely secluded. It’s also very close to my favorite place in Tokyo, Tsukiji Fish Market!
2. Communication: AMAZING! As mentioned before, our hosts were totally on top of it. Before, during, and even after our stay they were readily available to answer questions and help in any way we needed. We encountered some construction downstairs during our stay which was totally out of the host’s control, and they were amazing about handling it!! They looked into other options for us to nap at during the day, talked to the workers about finishing up early so we could rest, just really went above and beyond to make sure we were 100% comfortable. Definitely took care of us and made up for the construction. I’m still blown away.
3. Getting around: SO EASY!! The directions included in the welcome packet make the apartment very easy to find, and there are two subway stations within a 5 minute walk that can take you anywhere you need to get. Places like Shibuya may require a connection or two but it’s very easy to figure out. It’s also very close to a river which I think helps keep the area quite cool. It’s a residential neighborhood so very quiet and cozy, too!
4. WiFi: PERFECT! Strong WiFi in the apartment even with 4 people using it, plus we rented a pocket WiFi from the host who had it ready for us upon check in.
5. Restrooms: Again, PERFECT! Clean and spacious washroom inside the apartment, with the PRIVATE toilet located just outside the front door, only for our apartment to use. This worked out perfectly for our group of 4 because we could all be getting ready at the same time and restroom breaks didn’t have to hold up people showering or doing makeup.
6. Bonuses: Balcony and windows!! Loved that we could get some fresh air since it was so wonderful outside. Large fridge was great for storing goodies from the nearby grocery store. Dining table sat 4... we were too busy eating out to utilize it but for a family staying longer this would be perfect to eat at!!
I just can’t stress enough how perfect this apartment is. I’d 100% recommend it for your stay in Tokyo!!