Aya’s place was perfect for our extended family of five.
The space has a lot of really old traditional Japanese touches which really adds to the charm.
Having a separate bathroom for each bedroom was so great, especially when waking up at 4:00am and trying not to wake the others up!
They come in to replace the towels and sheets and get the garbage every few days, which was really great. Tokyo has really strict garbage and recycling regulations so it was great not having to worry about doing anything other than separating bottles and cans from everything else.
I was initially worried about there being no bathtubs (for my kids who are used to taking baths), but the showers are just roomy enough to fit a small child (3) plus a parent.
A note about the seating in the main living area is that it’s not easy for people with limited mobility to maneuver. My mom can’t bend her hip joint to less than 90 degrees because of a hip replacement, so even though her mobility doesn’t seem limited normally, it was difficult for her to sit down and get up. The stairs are also very steep.
For laundry - there is no dryer, and it takes a long time for clothes to dry because of the humidity... I would suggest using the laundromat nearby so you don’t have to worry about your clothes not drying properly.