Kota is an outstanding host. He provides very clear directions to reach his house (which was helpful to us, as we had never been to Tokyo before) and gives good recommendations for places to eat and things to see in Ueno. The house packs a lot of style and convenience into a small space; we especially appreciated being able to do laundry before we left town. Our group generally did not sleep well at this house, though- the futons were thinner than other places we stayed in Japan, and the rooms got very bright in the morning. To be fair, it was the summer solstice when we visited, and we were jetlagged having just arrived from the US. Overall, this was a very well-kept place that was conveniently located to Ueno Park, theTokyo National Museum and the charming Yanasen area, yet away from the bustle of the most overwhelming Tokyo neighborhoods.