Takeshi is a great host. Very responsive, accommodating and considerate. We had trouble with the Wifi and we wanted more space for hanging clothes, he tended to both issues quickly. His place is clean, and great for 1 person, okay for 2 people. The convenience of the Ginza Line at Asakusa station was the best (end of the line, so you can always count on a seat in the morning). Another Asakusa station has Asakusa Line direct to Narita Airport. And a third station has Tsukuba Express to Akihabara. One can walk to Sky Tree, Ueno Station, Kappabashi and many other places. Clean Coin Laundry is close by, but he also has a washer & bathroom dryer (nice feature). There is also a convenience store, post office, hair salon(nice staff), restaurants, grocery store, & drug store all close by. Sumida river is also within walking distance. And you have a separate entrance to the first floor of his home. Don’t worry about noise upstairs as Takeshi & his dog are very quiet. One drawback is if you are over 6’ the kotatsu room ceiling will be too low for you. I would stay again if given the chance.