Stay here - you won’t regret it!
We have previously stayed at both the Park Hyatt and Hilton in Tokyo and honestly - we loved our K family stay more!
The apartment is extremely cosy and probably the cleanest place we have ever stayed - absolutely immaculate. It was perfect for our family (2 adults and 1 child). It feels instantly like home - returning there after a busy day in Tokyo was like coming back to a haven.
It is a 2 bedroom apartment - the two rooms have Tatami flooring and one doubles as a lounge room. There is a balcony, a kitchen with a table; a bathroom with small but deep bathtub and bubble jets, and separate toilet (with heated seat - delightful in winter). It is modern but has been done in a Japanese style which gives it a real character.
It’s not in central Tokyo but we loved the area it was in - a real Tokyo suburb full of narrow streets with tiny restaurants; lanterns glowing; families cycling home from work and school; miniature perfectly kept gardens on balconies.
The K family were delightful and incredibly helpful - the pick up and drop off to Aoto station on arrival and departure were invaluable.
A few tips:
- Get the Pasmo card as recommended - it’s a pass you buy at the railway station and top up with cash. You can use it across all the different train lines in Tokyo and also at many shops and restaurants.
- The K’s lend you a pocket modem - you carry it around for a free wifi signal. Fits in a jacket pocket, and completely invaluable.
- We found the train system a bit confusing for getting into Tokyo in the most time efficient fashion - ask the Ks, they will help!
- They have a coin op washer and dryer; particularly helpful if you have kids
Honestly, this was a once in a lifetime experience and one we will remember and cherish forever. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.