Me and my group were the first guests to stay at Mr. Akihiro’s place. We were really honored for the opportunity of staying at his place first, and after the whole stay, all we can say is that we’re not even the least disappointed about the booking as it felt like home while we were in Japan :)
The place is an ideal one for big groups/family’s, but still take note that if you’re a group on a scale of a bigger body size, the place would seem small (most especially for 17 people), but at least for me, it still on a much bigger scale of a space than other airbnb’s in japan, as most of them are all small spaces. It’s a three story floor apartment with a balcony, take note that one bedroom which is kind of like a secret bedroom on the third floor, has low ceiling so careful with your heads :)
For the location, it’s near to Tokyo center. For JR pass holders, you must take two trains, one Keikyuu line then transfer to a JR line at Shinagawa station, Keikyuu line station is nearer to the house, about 5-10 mins walk so it’s very convenient to explore different places outside Tokyo by train. There are also restaurants, convenience stores and even a supermarket nearby so you can enjoy different Japanese foods!
The place was also really clean and exceptionally provided. There are 2 shower areas and 2 toilets which is a really great help for big groups. Hand soaps are provided at every sink. Bathroom amenities such as shampoo, conditioner and body wash are also provided. Laundry machine is also available for use, along with the clothing detergent, so very convenient for those who pack light and would stay for a longer period of time. Basic Kitchen utensils are provided for those who want to prepare their food, even cling wraps for packed food are there. What surprised me the most is that bathroom tissues and boxed tissues were abundantly provided inside the house for guests to use, for future guests staying, please just don’t take them out and use only what is needed for your stay. There is floor heating and heater for those staying during the cold months. The beds, blankets and pillows were really comfortable to sleep on as well. No need to bring extension chords as there is an electrical socket at almost every side of the beds with extension chords as a plus plugged in the sockets so that guests will have enough to charge all their electronic devices. I brought a chord with me, and I noted to myself that no need to bring one if ever I stay again here in the future :) Lastly, umbrellas are placed outside for guest to use when it rains.
Self checkin process was smooth and easy. Communication with Mr. Akihiro is even more so, as he has greatly helped us in answering any of our inquiries with regards to our stay in the house. He was a kind and accommodating host, and he deserves the recognition he’s gaining from all his airbnb’s! Even this new one that we stayed in!
Thank you again Mr. Akihiro for a memorable stay. We hope that me and my group would be able to visit and stay at your house again in the future! More success to this airbnb and all the other airbnb’s you are handling across Japan! We will definitely come back and book again :)
Fellow travelers of mine who visit Japan, check out his other places for your desired location, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed, book one if it’s available! :)