Hiro's place was fantastic.
Hiro replies fast too!
His place is extremely clean and has a generous layout.
We traveled in a group of four with a toddler.
Each room had ample space, each floor had futon and bed options.
We were thankful for the futons as it was safe for our toddler during the night.
Only one room on the upper floor did not have air-con.
The linens and towels were clean.
Hiro provided us with ample towels, including face cloths.
The bathroom was great. It had a clean bathtub with a shower area.
The bathroom was spacious, with a 6kg washer outside, plus accompanying detergent.
The toilet was in a separate area.
There is no shower area on the second floor, only a toilet.
This was totally fine for us.
The kitchen was awesome too, fitted with all the necessary appliances, and even came with a rice cooker, though we did not use it.
The fridge and freezer worked well.
Microwave and the many utensils were clean.
The location was pretty accessible too.
We followed Hiro's detailed House Guide and had no trouble finding the apartment.
It was a short walk from Asakusa to the place.
There are two convenient stores nearby.
Though the nearby area was having some construction going on, it was not dusty nor loud.
The main thing that bugged us, literally, was the swarm of mosquitoes outside at the garden area. We found larvae breeding in the stagnant waters in stone pots outside. We bought an insecticide and that helped a bit.
There was also a cable hanging from the toilet to the floor which would be a hazard for children.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay in Hiro's apartment.
I would definitely recommend this place to anyone travelling, even with children.
Thank you, for providing us such comfort in the short days we were there!