Mary’s place was the perfect place for us to stay during our trip to Tokyo. We LOVED Shimokitazawa! So happy we chose to stay here rather than in a busy, more touristy neighborhood. The nearby restaurants and coffee shops are great. The area features many unique shops, especially vintage apparel. The apartment is small, but it was fine for myself, my husband and our two teenagers. We spent the days exploring Tokyo, so really only spent mornings and evenings/nights in the apartment. We travel light so it was great to be able to have access to a washing machine to clean some clothes. I would highly recommend Mary’s place to anyone coming to Tokyo, especially if you are looking for a little local flavor and something that is away from all the hustle and bustle of Shibuya and some of the other busy neighborhoods.