Hiroyuki's traditional wooden house was amazing! Photos cannot accurately convey how magical this house felt. We definitely felt like we were living in our own magical modern day Spirited Away adventure with the charm of the house and soothing sound of the Sento next door.

The house was spacious, clean, and has a lovely sense of history. Also, the house has TWO showers with locks! There were lockable cabinets and lockers both up and downstairs, which was great for storing valuables. There was also a mini fridge, nice soaps, shampoos, and conditioners available for use in both showers. The only downside was the house didn't feel like it let in as much sunlight as I would have liked, but there were plenty of cool lamps which created very peaceful mood lighting.

Hiroyuki was kind enough to meet up with us for dinner and show us around the neighborhood. His English is limited, but with the help of Google translate we had a great evening full of laughs learning about his life in Japan!

The neighborhood Yanaka is adorable; I definitely recommend getting lost in all of the beautiful back alleyways. We even tried the sento (free access as an Airbnb guest at the house). It was definitely too hot for us Americans, but certainly a memorable experience worth trying at least once! If you've never tried a sento, I would recommend reading up on the proper way to do a sento before going.

The house is very close to the Sendagi subway station, and only a short walk from the Nippori station. There are lots of cute cafes, restaurants, and shops nearby, and if you don't mind a bit of a walk, you can walk to the Nezu Shrine and Ueno Park.

I still can't get over how magical staying here felt. Definitely set aside time to just enjoy the neighborhood and being in such a fantastic house. I would most definitely stay here again!