Kumi was very helpful and friendly! Can’t ask for more. She offered many places to visit around Shimokitazawa, which is a great neighbourhood.
I felt like I was “living” very authentic Japanese lifestyle. Kumi has been living in the area for very long time, so she knows everything about Shimokitazawa.
Shimoki was perfect for my trip, as it wasn’t overly crowded, but has enough places to visit. The neighbourhood was also not expensive, you can shop unique Japanese cloths and 2nd hand stores that you won’t believe they are 2nd hand stuff. The there are also many live music bars and indie theatres. The town is considered as artist’s hub, where many musicians and actors start their career. Some actors and musicians lives around here as well.
I will definitely visit Kumi’s place again, as I still haven’t fully explored/enjoyed Shimoki yet - despite staying there for a week!
Also there are nice parks, flower gardens, shrines, etc around, perfect for morning visits.
Thank you so much Kumi-san! (Her breakfasts are amazing - she authored a best selling book on healthy food!)