READ THIS IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE SUPRISED (I have read past reviews of guests being shocked or suprised). This is an honest review and I am quite low-maintenance/easy-going so I really did not mind my stay.

FIRSTLY, If this relates to you: the host does not have English communication skills so this could affect your stay. She can speak in Japanese and Chinese. There are post it notes everywhere with instructions and rules (e.g. toilet rules, shower rules, lock instructions, etc).

A shared bathroom (shower area) and toilet meant that cleanliness depended on other guests which is hit and miss. Our experience was that they left it quite messy with hair and water everywhere after they used them.

The toilet was not nice. It was cold and cramped. It had a makeshift setup with a rope holding the lid open.

The place is small. There is a shared bathroom with sink, shower, washing machine, microwave and mini-fridge. The washing machine is 200 Yen per use. There is a seperate shared toilet. The toilet is not great which was probably why both shared areas were not included in the photos.

The host and I agreed on early check-in months in advance. She must have forgot because the room was not ready when my partner and I arrived and we had to eat at the nearby restaurant with all our luggage because we came straight from the airport.

There is a long list of check-in instructions relayed through about 5 lengthy messages on the AirBnB app. It was quite easy to find however I was unable to open the door with the code she messaged. The video that she linked from YouTube describing how to work a similar device showed a different entry process to the one that was required. She got quite angry when I had to ask for help.

During our 2 week stay we heard the host arguing loudly (shouting) at other guests in other rooms. This happened maybe 5 times during our 13 night stay. On one occasion we were woken up at around midnight because she was arguing with the guest next door. I don't know much Chinese but I do know a bit and she called the other guest stupid to her face. My partner was quite scared of her.

ALL IN ALL:
Good value for money, similar to a hostel experience although of a lesser quality and standard.

The room is tiny, no smoking on the balcony (if your room has one) and the toilet was the main issue as it was not nice.

A hostel would be a much better option if you can find one at a similar price or pay a bit more.

FYI, the other guests are mostly from China and during our stay all of them kept to themselves (which we didn't mind).

LASTLY, (because I have read past reviews that have been shocked and dismayed about the accommodation) this is not a good quality, modern or cozy space. The price is definitely relative to the standard of the place. You are sharing the bathrooms and toilet. There are no elevators and the stairs are quite steep and narrow. Our room was on the 2nd floor but there are 5 levels. We had big suitcases which was not too bad, however if you are on the upper floors or older in age this is probably not the place for you unless you pack very light.