Yoshio was one of the most helpful hosts I have stayed with. He gave us detailed instructions on how to get to places and thoughtfully offered us things like coffee, umbrellas, band aides etc. when we needed them. The area is quite, seems local and super close to the train station. Everything worked and as was expected. The only things to note for other travelers is that luggage is left in a room on the entrance level and the room you stay in is two flights of stairs up (very steep, probably hence leaving luggage behind). And cigarette smoke is in the air from smoking on the first level. But there is an air purifier in the bedroom you stay in which worked noticeably. Thank you very, very much once again Yoshio for your kind hospitality for myself and my mother.