Wanaka is the most gorgeous Japanese hostess you could possibly wish for! She was so generous and easy-going, and made us feel completely at home as soon as she zoomed along on her hybrid bike to meet us at the train station. Having lived in Aussie for quite a few years, Wanaka's English is also superb which made communication and travel advice a breeze.

Her new architecturally designed house in the smart residential area of Setagaya is a beautiful environment to be based in Tokyo and her floristry design expertise is evident in the elegant, minimalist interior style. We absolutely loved exploring the nearby suburb of Shimokittazawa which is indeed very trendy and has a buzzy vintage shopping scene that will definitely tempt the fashion-savvy ladies eager to score some designer deals on a budget.

We really appreciated all Wanaka's extra touches that made our experience so special, from the drinks on arrival, to the authentic futon factor, and the freshly made coffee the next morning.

Future guests should bear in mind that an extremely adorable cat (Gin) co-exists with Wanaka and her lovely daughter Milleke, so animal lovers will be right at home!

We would absolutely love to stay with Wanaka again, and would highly recommend her to any Tokyo traveller wanting a homely, aesthetically pleasing and refreshingly genuine Japanese experience.