Hotaka's house(s) is very nice traditional style. If you ask, you may get tons of local travel tips that might make you want to change your travel plans to discover the neighboring area instead of travelling by trains for hours. You can learn anything about Japanese culture as you wish and, if you are lucky, you might get to try a typical Japanese dish from the best cook in the house. Always help with cleaning and take a good care of your garbage yourself. Check-in and check-out is very flexible depending on the agreement with Hotaka who replies quickly and timely, with proper English. Generally it is a pleasant experience, especially million times better once you know how it is to stay in central Tokyo mini-rooms.