Nobu' s place is right in the middle of Ikebukuro, about a 10 minute walk to the main station where you can pretty much catch a train to any city in Tokyo from there. You can even take the NEX to Narita straight from Ikebukuro so for those coming in and out of Narita, that is a major bonus! The apartment is fairly big and spacious for a city home in Japan. It has three separate bedrooms so it's suitable for those traveling with couples or families. It has a washing machine, but no dryer. I would suggest using the coin laundry places down the street instead. The washing machine, the kitchen, and the bathroom were a little outdated and they don't provide extra towels so if you are planning on staying there for a while (we stayed for 5 days), you'll find yourselves getting used to walking to the coin laundry place. Also, check out says 10am, but the cleaners might come earlier than that (ours came at 9:40!!) So you best try to check out earlier than the scheduled time. Overall, this place is great for those on a budget and looking for a good location. Just don't expect much for the amenities.