The house was a little bit difficult to find at first - here's the secret - DO NOT exit the Ikebukuro train until you find the C6 exit! From the train station find the WEST EXIT and keep walking (no matter how far you think you've walked) until you find the words "ECHIKA" at the end of the West gate. Keep on walking and you will find C1-C10 exits. Get out at the C6 exit and from there it is merely another 300m walk. This may sound far for some but trust me, Ikebukuro is a really lively town with MANY attractions - and for that matter this house is considerably VERY near to the train station. Also Ikebukuro which itself i a MAJOR train station is also just a few stations away from other major train stations - meaning if you can exit the house early, your chances of getting a big coin locker at the train station is higher as you can arrive there early. There is a fish shop just besind of Sato's house where you can order fresh sashimi - an alternative if you don't have enough time to go to Tsukiji area. Countless 24-hour convenience stores surrounding the area. The house has 3 rooms located on a same floor and this means you get to communicate with your group very well. There is also a balcony where you can hang your laundry after washing them with Sato's washing machine. A superb place and we will definitely keep this house on top our list for our next visit.