This was our first Airbnb experience and also our first trip to Japan. Staying in a host-type accomodation was the ultimate experience for us as we could experience Tokyo to the fullest by living local, travelling like a local and just enjoying the beautiful and serene suburb of Jiyugaoka!

Haruko-san was a very caring and kind host! Although she definitely understands English but speaks little of it and I spoke basic Japanese, no language barrier could hinder the hospitality of the Japanese people. We indeed felt welcomed and extremely safe living at Haruko's house. It was a beautiful house, and we had an extremely clean tatami room that sleeps 2 perfectly. She made us breakfast on our first morning and last morning, she's a great cook too!

Haruko's house in the suburb of Jiyugaoka was amazingly convenient, only 7mins leisurely walk to Jiyugaoka station which is on the Tokyu-Toyoko line and only 6 stops away to Shibuya (and the infamous Yamanote JR line). Walking from Haruko's house to the train station daily was a delight. It takes us thru the suburb itself, passing by many little local shops, a playground and a kindergarten that made the Tokyo experience more real and complete.

My husband and I definitely recommend staying at Haruko-san's place for a true experience of Japan - having both the experience of hustle bustle city shopping, and the local neighbourhood that is so uniquely Japan.

Thank you so much Haruko-san for letting us stay, it was more than a wonderful experience!