Staying at Hiro's was like staying with a friend. Hiro is a fantastic host and he is what makes this place special. His neighborhood was not touristy at all and we loved exploring around the Koenji area. It was an easy train ride into the busier areas of Tokyo too. Hiro's recommendations were spot on and lead us to some really cool experiences. The house itself is a traditional Japanese style house which had its quirks but that's part of the joy of traveling. We would stay at Hiro's again in a heartbeat!