First off Daisuke is a fantastic host. He helped us trouble shoot issues with the WiFi, book restaurants, find record stores, provided lots of local favs, provided excellent instructions for getting there and even took the time to drop off some sweets for the next leg of our journey.

Secondly the neighbourhood is great provided you want to feel like a local. Shimo-Kitazawa is a vibrant up and coming neighbourhood filled with local colour and youthful exuberance. You will feel like you're coming home after leaving the congestion of the conventional tourist spots. Don't be afraid to stray from the JR ring line!! The neighbourhood is easy to get to but to those unaccustomed to the massive scale of the Tokyo transit system it can feel off the beaten path and away from tourist sites. This was exactly what we wanted to be away from the tourist mayhem and this apartment provided a wonderful jumping off point that allowed us easy access to all major sites and shopping hotspots.

Thirdly the apartment is large by Tokyo standards and was quiet, comfortable and clean. It is well stocked and gives you the feeling of staying with a friend. The pocket WiFi is a must to comfortably explore the city and we actually rented one after leaving the apartment because it's such a handy tool! The bed the and sheets are comfortable and are a proper queen size. But let's be honest you won't be spending much time in your room.

We would happily stay here again!